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Therapeutic Interventions in the NICU

Education Resources, Inc.

Objectives

Upon completion of the course the participant will be able to:
1. Discuss the history of developmental care and what the most recent research has to say
2. Describe how neuroembryology of the sensory system develops and how our interventions impact the NICU infant
3. Recognize the importance of including the family unit and list 10 ways of making your unit more “Family Centered”
4. Discuss basic terminology and vital information needed before entering the NICU
5. Evaluate the developmental level of the NICU infant in the areas of passive and active tone, sensory-motor processing, self regulation and feeding ability
6. Select and implement appropriate treatment interventions for positioning, handling, Kangaroo Care, massage, feeding and environmental modifications.
7. Identify behaviors that may indicate emerging disabilities in the NICU graduate
8. List the six developmental steps of staff dynamics when implementing new practices in your NICU

Target Audience

Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech Therapists working in the NICU setting

Confirmation Notes

Required/Optional Materials:
Comfortable clothing appropriate for floor activities
One doll (preferably with flexible joints)
One baby blanket, one hand or bath size towel, and one washcloth
One baby bottle with nipple

Description

This course will take the therapist through the life cycle and normal development of an infant in a NICU setting. It will cover assessment of the high risk infant as well as the implementation of various treatment techniques based on evaluative findings. A portion will be dedicated to infant follow-up and identification of emerging disabilities. The philosophy of the course is to provide therapy with a family centered and developmental care approach in order to maximize outcomes when treating this specialized population. For those who desire to start a therapy program, or who recognize the need for change in existing programs, the course will conclude with a section on understanding staff dynamics and suggestions on how to facilitate teamwork in their own nurseries.

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