Pediatric Podcast: Interprofessional Practice, Leadership, and Advocacy

03/05/19 • 43 min

Interprofessional training opportunities are available for occupational therapy practitioners. Listen and learn about Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) and the role of OT in interprofessional practice, leadership, and advocacy. Featuring guests: Kris Barnekow, PhD, OTR/L, IMH-E Associate Professor University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Douglene Jackson, PhD, OTR/L, LMT, ATP Assistant Professor University of St. Augustine-Miami Benjamin R. Kaufman, MSW Senior Program Manager for Maternal and Child Health Technical Assistance Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) Sandra Schefkind, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA Moderator AOTA Pediatric Practice Manager

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