# 7350 Early Intervention Pediatrics Selecting and Interpreting Standardized Tests

Motivations, Inc.

Format(s):   Live Webinar
Discipline(s):   Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy / Speech-Language
Contact Hours:   3
Registration Fee:   $55.00

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to
Relate principles of early intervention, family-centered care and the International Classification of Functioning (ICF) to the selection and interpretation of standardized measures in pediatrics.
Select appropriate tests and measures to gather data on body systems/functions, activity, and or participation for children from birth to school-age.
Analyze and interpret the results of standardized measures within the context of the statistical properties of the test and the reason/purpose for testing – diagnosis/eligibility vs. measurement of change.

Target Audience

AUDIENCE: Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapy Assistants

Confirmation Notes

PT CEU’s: Motivations, Inc. courses are approved for PT by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy. Motivations Inc is an approved provider of Physical Therapy continuing education by these professional bodies: Texas Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, ILDPR- Illinois Department of Professional Regulation Approved PT CE Sponsor, NY- New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions. Physical Therapy Board of California. Many state boards recognize these for pre-approval purposes. Contact us if you would like verification for your state.
OT CEU’s: Motivations, Inc. webinars are approved for AOTA CEU's Distance Learning: Interactive.
ATC CEU’s: Motivations, Inc. is an approved CEU provider by NATA BOC.
This is a 3-hour course equivalent to 0.3 CEUs offered as a live webinar. Instructors present this course content via an internet website displaying real time power points. Learners will receive a PDF of the course materials before the event. Instructors lecture through a phone conference call connection or your computer if you have audio capability on your computer. Questions may be asked during the webinar using the chat feature or the “raise hand” feature for live discussion.

Agenda

Pre Study: Plan to read the course materials, references and review the post test before the start time. Also please be prepared to share patient case study related question during the discussion time. (Allow 30 minutes for these study tasks) 0:00-0:15 Review course objectives, ICF model, and basic principles of early intervention 0:16-0:45 Selecting tests and measures for diagnosis/eligibility vs. measuring change over time 0:45-1:15 Selecting tests and measures to address body systems/functions, activity, and participation 1:15-1:45 Interpreting standardized tests – Stats 101 for the pediatric therapist! 1:45-2:00 Clinical case example – putting interpretation into context! Post test: Research, identify, and submit your post test question answers on the online form. This is an open book test you can take multiple times if needed to obtain the 70% score (Allow 30 minutes for these completion tasks)

Description

This webinar is designed for therapists working with children from birth to school-age. The instructor will review how to select and interpret appropriate standardized assessments for the purposes of diagnosis/eligibility and determination of change in response to intervention. Special attention will be given to incorporating tests and measures that will highlight body systems and functions, activities, and participation for this age range.
Pre Study: Plan to read the course materials, references and review the post test before the start time. Also please be prepared to share patient case study related question during the discussion time. (Allow 30 minutes for these study tasks)
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$55 Association- Member of APTA, AOTA, NATA, ASHA, SCARF, etc.
$65 Individual - Single Registration