Primitive Reflexes: Strategies to Promote Integration - Strengthening Foundational Skills

Education Resources, Inc.

Format(s):   Live Seminars
Discipline(s):   Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy
Contact Hours:   14
Registration Fee:   $435.00

Objectives

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Explain the three levels of motor control in the central nervous system, articulate the functions of each area, and their relationships to each other
Correlate current research to the evaluation and treatment of primitive reflexes
Describe the importance of structural development and alignment of the pelvis and trunk
Effectively perform a primitive reflex integration assessment
Design a treatment plan to address retained primitive reflexes to utilize effective intervention strategies to strengthen your client’s foundational skills, improve client outcomes, and increase engagement in functional activity

Target Audience

Confirmation Notes

This course meets the criteria for 14 contact hours (1.4 CEUs).
Application has been made to the NJ Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
The PA State Board of Physical Therapy and IN Board of Physical Therapy recognize other state board's approvals.
Approved sponsor by the State of IL Dept. of Financial and Professional Regulation for Physical Therapy for 16.5 hours.
Approved provider by the NY State Board of Physical Therapy for 16.8 contact hours.
Approved provider of continuing education by the American Occupational Therapy Association #3043, for 14 contact hours - 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.
This course is offered for up to 1.4 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).
NBCOT professional development provider – 14 PDUs
The Illinois Early Intervention Training Program has approved this event for 14 hours of EI credential credit in the area of Intervention

Agenda

Description

Hone your skills in the evaluation and treatment of primitive reflexes through interactive labs and case studies by utilizing a functional and play-based approach. This approach provides your pediatric clients with the foundation they need to reach function goals more quickly. Labs to allow therapists to practice evaluation skills and walk away with the tools, resources, and supporting research to effectively treat their clients and improve functional outcomes.