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Are Pegs Really Occupational Therapy?

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Are Pegs Really Occupational Therapy?
Exploring OT Interventions 

Monday, August 18, 2025
7:00 PM (CDT) | 8:00 PM (EDT)
5:00 PM (PDT) | 6:00 PM (MDT)

$30 | 1.5 Contact Hours

Educational level: Introductory

Category 1: OT Service Delivery

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Pegs are a commonly used intervention by occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants in a variety of settings.  But are they really occupational therapy? Maybe you have even wondered if pegs are the most effective approach for your clients.

This continuing education course delves into the common use of pegs and similar activities by occupational therapy practitioners. The course aims to address the question of whether these interventions truly align with the principles of occupational therapy and whether they represent the most effective approach for clients. Through a comprehensive review of information and evidence specific to occupational therapy interventions, participants will gain insights into the relevance of pegs and similar activities in the occupational therapy context.

Target Audience: Occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, occupational therapy students

This occupational therapy continuing education course uses the following instructional methods: visual aides (ie slides), discussion board, guided note taking, and learning, and practice opportunities.

Content disclosure: This course does not exclusively focus on any specific product or service.


Presented by:
Kimberly Breeden, MS, OTR/L
Niccole Rowe, BA, COTA/L
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Benefits of this course
  • Discuss the difference between an occupation and an activity according to the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process Fourth Edition.
  • Compare and contrast non-purposeful activity and occupation.
  • Explain the Choosing Wisely recommendations regarding occupational therapy's use of pegs.

What OTs and OTAs are saying about this course

"This course was great and original. Very helpful, relevant and informative. It'll be well utilized in my daily practice with clients. Thanks again!"

OTA Course Participant

"This course reminded me, why I love OT, and it is the "occupation" aspect of our client's lives-the meaningful tasks that can achieve the same outcomes as exercise, but actually it can achieve even more for our clients. "

OT Course Participant

"Amazing course about a very relevant topic near & dear to my heart as I have used pegs in my treatment sessions for years. This course really was helpful in my understanding "

OT Course Participant
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Kimberly Breeden, MS, OTR/L
Aspire OT Founding Partner

Kimberly Breeden, MS, OTR/L has over 30 years of experience working in occupational therapy in a variety of settings. She has an extensive background in clinical program development, leadership, administration and reimbursement. Kimberly served as clinical lead for an outpatient occupational therapy pain program for 5 years. She currently serves as Assistant Professor for Tennessee Wesleyan University Masters Occupational Therapy Program.

Outside of the clinic, Kimberly has served as the Vice-Chair for the Eastern District TNOTA, is a founding past member of the Tennessee Falls Prevention Coalition, participated in AOTA’s Leadership Development for Middle Managers cohort in 2017, and St. Mary’s Health System Leadership Program Cohort in 2006. Kimberly has earned a certificate as a Stepping On Leader, CarFit Certified Technician, and Physical Agent Modalities Certified. 2016 PainWeek Scholarship Recipient, and is a member of the Phi Beta Epsilon Honor Society. She received her life coach certificate from IAP Career College in 2021.

Kimberly and Niccole together, developed a successful outpatient occupational therapy pain program. They have authored two continuing education articles on the subject of chronic pain and opioid guidelines. Kim and Niccole were honored to serve as co-authors for AOTA's official position statement "The Role of Occupational Therapy in Pain Management" published in 2021. They have also served as contributing authors to an occupational therapy textbook on the same subject of OT in the treatment of pain. They have traveled across the country serving as instructors for various courses on the subject of pain and non-pharmacological interventions for the treatment of pain.  
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Niccole Rowe, BA, COTA
Aspire OT Founding Partner

Niccole Rowe, BA, COTA/L found her way to occupational therapy through her first profession in television news producing. She is grateful one story lead to changing to such an amazing profession as occupational therapy. She is in her 8th year of clinical practice. She treated for 4.5 years at an outpatient occupational therapy pain program. 

Niccole is currently an adjunct instructor for South College in Tennessee. She serves on the AOTA ad-hoc Leadership Development Committee and as a mentor in the Tennessee Occupational Therapy Association's Mentorship Program. Niccole was chosen for and completed AOTA’s Emerging Leader Development Program, and is the recipient of the AOTA 2020 Gary Kielhofner Emerging Leader Award. 

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Course Outline

0-5 minutes

6-19 minutes 

20-35 minutes

36-50 minutes

51-75  minutes

76-90 minutes


Welcome, Introduction, and Learning Objectives

Identify key elements and considerations

Review the history of OT and interventions

Identify key terms for OT, activity & occupation

Review Choosing Wisely recommendations

Review and questions
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