Treating the Child with Hypotonia-LIVE WEBINAR-Two Sessions

Education Resources, Inc.

Format(s):   Live Webinar
Discipline(s):   Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy / Speech-Language
Contact Hours:   10.5
Registration Fee:   $369.00

Objectives

Objectives: Describe the common impairments seen in children with hypotonia. Utilize current motor control research as it applies to postural control in the child with hypotonia Analyze movement patterns of the hypotonic child Apply the principles of improving alignment, base of support and control of weight shift Explain the role of SMART goals in treatment planning for the child with hypotonia

Target Audience

Confirmation Notes

This course meets the criteria for 10.5 contact hours (1.05) CEUs, Intermediate Level. Most Physical Therapy State Boards accept webinars as a live offering. Please check with your state board to confirm. Application has been made to the NM and NV Boards of Physical Therapy. Application has been made to the FL Physical Therapy Association for 12.5 continuing education contact hours. Approved by the MD Board of Physical Therapy for 1.0 CEU. Approved by the NJ, and OK Boards of Physical Therapy for 10.5 contact hours. Approved sponsor by the State of IL Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for Physical Therapy for 12.5 contact hours. Application has been made to Illinois EI Training Program. Approved provider by the NY State Board of Physical Therapy for 12.6 contact hours (1.26 CEUs). Education Resources, Inc. is an approved provider for Physical Therapy CEUs in the following states: CA, KY, and TX. The following state boards of physical therapy accept other states’ approval: AK, AR, AZ, DC, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, KS, MI, MO, MS, NC, OR, PA, RI, SC, UT, VA, VT, WI, WY. The following state boards of physical therapy either do not require course pre-approval or do not require CEUs for re-licensure: AL, CO, CT, IA, MA, ME, MT, NE, ND, NH, SD, WA. Approved provider of continuing education by the American Occupational Therapy Association #3043, for 10.5 contact hours (1.05 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 – 10.5 PDUs. Approved provider of the FL Board of Occupational Therapy-CE Broker 12.5-hours. This course meets the approval of the TX Board of OT Examiners. 10.5 hours of this course qualify towards the discipline-specific hours for the 20-hour requirement for NDTA re-certification. They do NOT qualify towards the 8-hour NDTA Instructor requirement for re-certification. Education Resources Inc., 266 Main Street, Medfield Ma 02052 508-359-6533

Agenda

Description

This workshop focuses on using the NDT Practice Model in treating the child with hypotonia. Specific strategies to improve motor control in this population will be presented. Treatment strategies based on the common impairments of the sensorimotor system in this population will be demonstrated through the use of videotapes, case studies, and practice labs. Participants will problem-solve strategies to improve functional motor performance of the child with hypotonia.