Summary:
The ability to give an effective presentation is an essential skill for occupational therapists who want to educate their team members, advance their careers, and contribute to the development of the profession. Being able to orally communicate knowledge, ideas, opinions and plans is essential in any practice setting. This module provides strategies for becoming competent and comfortable with delivering presentations to peers, departments and community groups, as well as at national professional conferences. It also identifies motivational factors of the target audience and teaches how to tailor presentations to that group.
Objectives:
The goal of this program is to enhance OTs’ ability to orally communicate ideas, plans, opinions, and knowledge through professional presentations. After you study the information presented here, you will be able to —
- Describe the essential steps in planning interesting and effective professional presentations.
- Identify motivational factors of the target audience and tailor presentations to that group.
- Create your own strategic plan for both preparing and giving the presentation
Accreditation Information
Gannett Healthcare Group is an approved provider of continuing education for occupational therapists by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Continuing education approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association is accepted for relicensure by the state boards for occupational therapists in: Alaska, Nevada, Arkansas, New Hampshire, Delaware, North Carolina, District of Columbia, Ohio, Illinois, Oregon, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Rhode Island, Maryland, South Carolina, Minnesota, Texas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Missouri, Vermont, Montana & Virginia.