Postgraduate Certificate in Telehealth Anxiety Management Techniques for OT Professionals
Published on June 28, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today we're talking with Dr. Jane Smith, an expert in Occupational Therapy and the lead instructor for the Postgraduate Certificate in Telehealth Anxiety Management Techniques for OT Professionals. Dr. Smith, can you tell us a bit about this course? GUEST: Sure, this course is designed to help OT professionals master anxiety management techniques and deliver effective telehealth interventions using evidence-based strategies. HOST: That sounds fascinating. How did you become interested in this area of OT practice, and what motivated you to create this course? GUEST: During the pandemic, I saw a growing need for OTs to deliver mental health services remotely. I wanted to create a course that would equip them with the necessary skills to assess anxiety and apply cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques in a telehealth context. HOST: It's clear that telehealth is becoming increasingly important in the field of OT. What current trends or challenges are you seeing in this area? GUEST: One challenge is ensuring that OTs can effectively adapt traditional approaches to fit virtual platforms. On the positive side, there's a growing recognition of the value of telehealth in expanding access to mental health services, especially for those in remote areas. HOST: That's a great point. Now, for OTs who are considering this course, what kind of impact can they expect on their career and their patients' lives? GUEST: By enhancing their telehealth skills, they'll be able to improve patient outcomes and expand their clinical practice. They'll also become leaders in virtual mental health care, driving innovation and better serving their clients. HOST: Dr. Smith, thank you for sharing your insights with us today. It's clear that this course will be a game-changer for OT professionals looking to make a difference in anxiety management through telehealth. GUEST: Thank you for having me. I'm excited to see how this course can transform OT practice and positively impact the lives of both practitioners and their clients.
