Continuing Education in Occupational Therapy: DU and Specializations
Develop your skills throughout your career with the numerous training options available for occupational therapists.
Occupational therapy is a constantly evolving profession. Scientific advancements, new technologies, and changing practices require regular updates to skills. This guide presents the main continuing education options available to occupational therapists: DU, DIU, certifications, and short courses.
📚 Types of Training
DU / DIU
University degrees, 1 to 2 years, recognized specialization
Certifications
Certification training in specific techniques
Short Courses
1 to 5 days, updating practices
🧠 Specializations by Field
Neurology
- DU Neurological Rehabilitation: Stroke, head injuries, MS
- Bobath Training: Neurodevelopmental approach
- DU Cognitive Stimulation: Cognitive disorders, dementia
- Mirror Therapy: Upper limb rehabilitation
Pediatrics
- DU Learning Disorders: DYS, ADHD, TDC
- Sensory Integration Certification: Ayres approach
- CO-OP Training: Cognitive approach for TDC
- DU Autism: Support for ASD
Hand and Upper Limb
- DIU Hand Rehabilitation: Reference training
- Orthotics Training: Custom orthotics creation
- Hand Therapy: Specific techniques
Geriatrics
- DU Gerontology: Aging and dependency
- Adapted Montessori Training: Approach for elderly people
- DU Alzheimer's Disease: Specific support
💡 New Technologies
- Virtual Reality: Applications in rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation Robotics: Exoskeletons, robots
- Digital Tools: Cognitive stimulation applications
- Tele-rehabilitation: Remote practice
💡 DYNSEO Training
DYNSEO offers training on the use of cognitive stimulation tools COCO, JOE, and EDITH in occupational therapy practice. These trainings allow for the effective integration of digital tools into your sessions.
💰 Funding for Training
- FIFPL: Interprofessional fund for freelancers
- DPC: Continuous professional development
- Employer: Skills development plan
- CPF: Personal training account
- OPCO: According to professional branch
📋 Choosing Your Training
- Identified Needs: Gaps, new areas of intervention
- Professional Project: Specialization, career development
- Recognition: University degree, certification, attestation
- Modalities: In-person, remote, duration, location
- Funding: Possible coverage, out-of-pocket expenses
🎓 DYNSEO Training
Discover our training programs to integrate cognitive stimulation tools into your practice.
See our training →🎯 Conclusion
Continuing education is essential to maintain and develop your skills as an occupational therapist. The options are numerous: university DU, certifications, short courses... Choose based on your professional project and available funding.
Training on digital tools, such as those offered by DYNSEO, allows for the integration of new technologies into your practice to enrich your sessions and improve patient follow-up.
