Treatment of the Child with Severe Impairments

Education Resources, Inc.

Format(s):   Live Seminars
Discipline(s):   Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy
Contact Hours:   13.5
Registration Fee:   $435.00

Objectives

Objectives:
The student will be able to set functional, achievable goals for a child with severe impairments
The student will be able to understand the role of standardized testing and the evaluation process for this population
The student will be able to identify system impairments that may interfere with function
The student will be able to identify at least 3 physical problems that can affect the child as an adult
The student will be able to demonstrate 3 treatment strategies for treatment of the child with severe impairments.

Target Audience

This course is appropriate for Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants. Information is relevant for children across the lifespan. Beginner to Intermediate Level.

Confirmation Notes

This course meets the criteria for 13.5 contact hours (1.35 CEUs). Application has been made to the NJ Board of Physical Therapy Examiners and the PA and MN State Board of Physical Therapy.
This workshop meets accepted standards for CT General Statutes.
Approved Provider by the NY State Board of Physical Therapy for 16.2 contact hours.
Approved provider of continuing education by the American Occupational Therapy Association #3043, for 13.5 contact hours (1.35 CEUs) - Intermediate Level Occupational Therapy Process: assessment, intervention. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by AOTA.
NBCOT professional development provider-13.5 PDUs.
This course meets the criteria for 13.5 hours toward NDT re-certification.
What to wear:
Participants should wear lab clothes/ gym attire that allow for ease of movement. Participants should bring a flexible doll and a ball that can be used to practice techniques.

Agenda

DAY ONE: 7:30-8:00 Registration/Continental Breakfast 8:00-9:30 Use of classification systems to define levels of involvement 9:30 -10:15 The Evaluation Process 10:15-10:30 Break 10:30-11:15 Role of Standardized Testing 11:15-12:00 Video Analysis of Evaluation 12:00-1:00 Lunch (on your own) 1:00-2:30 Treatment Demonstration 2:30-3:15 Lab: Facilitating Movement 3:15-3:30 Break 3:30-4:30 Lab: Focus on the Core DAY TWO: 7:30-8:00 Continental Breakfast 8:00-9:15 Video of Treatment 9:15-10:00 Goal Setting – What is Realistic, Yet Functional? 10:00-10:15 Break 10:15-11:00 Developing Treatment Strategies – Where Do I Start? 11:00-12:00 Treatment Strategies for Respiration and ROM 12:00-1:00 Lunch (on your own) 1:00-2:00 Adaptive Equipment 2:00-3:30 Lab: Intervention Strategies: Putting Things Together 3:30-4:00 Home Programs and Longterm Outcomes A 15 minute break will be scheduled in the afternoon

Description

Treating children with severe physical impairments, with or without cognitive impairments presents unique challenges. This course is designed for physical, occupational and speech-language pathologists who work with this population and want to expand their skills. We will explore the challenges of working in various settings and how to set treatment priorities for each setting. We will discuss realistic, functional goal setting and how to work to make goals achievable. We will explore dosing for this population who require lifelong service and how to build in carry over when not in active treatment. Practical labs working with an adult partner and doll will reinforce treatment concepts.