Babies’ Bodies and Brains: Multi-System Assessment and Treatment of the Premature/Medically Complex Infant for the Rehabilitation Professional- LIVE WEBINAR-Three Sessions

Education Resources, Inc.

Format(s):   Live Webinar
Discipline(s):   Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy / Speech-Language
Contact Hours:   15
Registration Fee:   $369

Objectives

Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to do: Identify three anatomical and kinesiological developmental changes for the premature and newborn thoracic and abdominal cavity as related to motor development for oral feeding and postural control. Apply at least two positioning/handling interventions for small babies, with focus on interventions for infants 28 weeks and younger. Identify three neurological and gastrointestinal co-morbidities of prematurity (including anatomical changes post-surgical interventions for necrotizing enterocolitis) and the effects those co-morbidities have on feeding/motor development for the infant. Differentiate the lymphatic system of the premature infant from that of the full-term infant and how those differences affect feeding skills. Assess infant edema within face, extremities, and trunk using objective measurements. Apply two treatment strategies with positioning, handling and manual edema mobilization using the provided case study. Create an individualized care plan for an infant using the provided case study with tracheostomy tubes for improved outcomes with oral feeding, cough facilitation, motor control, and phonation. Integrate a systems approach to a current individualized care plan for a premature and/or medically complex infant. Participant requirements for the course: In order to maximize the learning experience during lab time, each participant needs to bring a soft body doll. The ideal size would be 10-15”, but any soft body doll will work.

Description

New Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete both sessions for 15 Contact Hours (1.5 CEUs) ERI is partnering with Children’s Health in Dallas to offer this webinar. Learn a systems-based approach to assess the premature/medically complex infant in the NICU/PICU setting to advance motor and feeding skills. Building on “Baby Beats and Breaths”, learn advanced information on reading/interpreting vent settings, LABs including assess/treatment for feeding interventions, postural control, manual cough facilitation, positioning/handling, and durable medical equipment recommendations for infant/family in preparation for home discharge. Participant Requirements for the course: In order to maximize the learning experience during lab time, each participant needs to bring a soft body doll. The ideal size would be 10-15”, but any soft body doll will work.

Dates and Locations

Register Address:   Live Webinar
Location:   Live Webinar (3 sessions) 5:40 pm EST
Dates:   08-03-2023 - 08-05-2023, 12:00AM 12:00AM Eastern
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