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Feeding Tiny Humans: Strategies for “Typical” to Troubled Premature and Medically Complex Babies - LIVE WEBINAR - Two Sessions
Education Resources, Inc.
Format(s): Live Webinar
Discipline(s): Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy / Speech-Language
Contact Hours: 12
Registration Fee: $369
Objectives
Identify infant phases of swallow
Identify anatomical structures related to infant swallow mechanisms
Relate how anatomical structures support safe swallow
Relate how specific medical co-morbidities impact feeding performance
Select which infants are and are not appropriate to complete oral feeding based on level of respiratory support and gestational age
Decide which evidence-based assessment tool to use to evaluate an infant’s swallow
Interpret results of observations to plan appropriate clinical intervention techniques
Select safe oral feeding viscosity based on reported diagnostic assessment
Develop a treatment plan to support an infant’s oral motor skill acquisition based on the results of different oral motor assessments
Choose nonpharmacological interventions to support infants exhibiting neonatal abstinence syndrome
Select bottle/nipple to match infants’ skill level, support breastfeeding goals, and take into consideration any applicable medical comorbidities.
Identify differences in feedings schedules currently in practice in NICUs
Identify different environmental supports, feeding techniques, bottle choices and nutritional varieties for infants with symptomatic reflux
Identify when to recommend an alternative feeding method to support infant nutrition, development and long-term success
Target Audience
PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs, SLP
Description
Learn to evaluate infant feeding performance and provide evidence-supported interventions to maximize infants’ outcomes. We’ll discuss diagnostic tools for bedside evaluation, cervical auscultation, modified barium swallow studies and specific medical comorbidities seen in the NICU setting and how these influence the therapy pathway. In addition, we’ll review the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative and its impact on infant oral feeding. The developmental specialists’ role in oral motor assessment and interventions to support infant feeding in the NICU will be discussed including how to support infants’ care team members in providing best practice care. This course will include lecture, small group discussion, and clinical scenarios with video to enhance observation skills of attendees.
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Live Webinar (2 sessions) 9:40 am EST
Dates:
04-28-2023 - 04-29-2023, 12:00AM 12:00AM Eastern
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Live Webinar
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Live Webinar (2 sessions) 9:40 am EST
Dates:
07-21-2023 - 07-22-2023, 12:00AM 12:00AM Eastern
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Register
Address:
Live Webinar
Location:
Live Webinar (2 sessions) 9:40 am EST
Dates:
09-29-2023 - 09-30-2023, 12:00AM 12:00AM Eastern
Instructor(s):
Accommodation(s):
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