VitalStim® Plus - NMES and sEMG Biofeedback
6 Hours
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Gina Gallo
M.S. CCC-SLP, NDC
There are two ways to participate in this live stream event (BOTH count as LIVE CE):
- in the LIVE STUDIO audience in Gulf Breeze, Florida - Studio audience seats are limited - so register today!
- via LIVE STREAM around the world - Live stream participants will login to access the event from their computer and interact with the instructor.
Course begins: 8:00 AM Central (9:00 AM Eastern; 7:00 AM Mountain; 6:00 AM Pacific)
Please contact our office if you have any questions. 850-916-8886.
Current research will be reviewed to explore how the NMES parameters such as frequency, phase duration and duty cycle can be changed to maximize impact. Participants will learn about the benefit of using up to 4 channels of stimulation and will learn how to sequence the stimulation between channels to mimic a normal swallowing sequence. In addition, two new modalities will be reviewed and practiced: sEMG Biofeedback and sEMG triggered electrical stimulation.
Disclosure: This course offering will only cover information that pertains to the effective and safe use of VitalStim Plus.
NOTE: Participant must be a VitalStim Provider to attend this advanced level course.
Disciplines
- Occupational Therapist
- Speech Language Pathologist
VitalStim® Therapy and Beyond: DINES Specialty Certificate Program
Learning the Options, Mastering the Modality - An ICE Accredited Certificate Program -
16 Hours
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An ICE Accredited Assessment Based Certificate Program
The VitalStim Certificate Program was introduced to the professional dysphagia community in 2003 as the competency course for the only FDA-cleared NMES device for dysphagia treatment. The program, then known as the VitalStim Certification Program, revolutionized dysphagia therapy!
The popular course has gone through multiple revisions since its inception, incorporating the latest findings from the research and clinical communities. This new course update is the most significant to date. It is the result of several converging trends in the field of NMES for dysphagia treatment. The new content reflects significant growth of scientific research, an increase in available treatment protocols and an expansion of available equipment options.
VitalStim® Therapy and Beyond includes the online course, MBS: The Clear Picture (12hrs) and the two day hands-on "VitalStim® Therapy and Beyond: DINES Specialty Certificate Program" (16hrs) for a total of 28 hours of continuing education credit.
Course Pricing
$775 (Individual)
$350 (Renewal at Live Course - earn 16 hrs. of continuing education credit)
Disciplines
- Occupational Therapist
- Speech Language Pathologist
VitalStim® Therapy and Beyond: DINES Specialty Certificate Program - Pediatric Focus
Learning the Options, Mastering the Modality - An ICE Accredited Certificate Program -
16 Hours
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Karin Mitchell
M.A. CCC-SLP
Penny Head
PT, PhD, SCS, ATC
Receive your Specialty Certificate in VitalStim Therapy!
The VitalStim® Therapy Specialty Program includes the online course, MBS: The Clear Picture-Pediatric (12 hrs.) and the two day hands-on "VitalStim® Therapy Course" (16 hrs.) for a total of 28 hrs.
Course Pricing
$775
$350 (Renewal at Live Course - earn 16 hrs. of continuing education credit)
The VitalStim Therapy Course Manual will be issued at the live course.
Disciplines
- Occupational Therapist
- Speech Language Pathologist
AAC: When, Why and How?
6 Hours
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Megan Shull
M.S., CCC-SLP
There are two ways to participate in this live stream event (BOTH count as LIVE Continuing Education!:):
- in the LIVE STUDIO audience in Gulf Breeze, Florida - Studio audience seats are limited - so register today!
- via LIVE STREAM around the world - Live stream participants will login to access the event from their computer and interact with the instructor.
Course time(s):
8:00 AM Central (9:00 AM Eastern; 7:00 AM Mountain; 6:00 AM Pacific)
Have you ever avoided AAC because you didn't know where to begin? If so, this is the course for you! This introductory course will provide an overview of the AAC process: from identification to acquisition. Participants will learn the benefits and applications of AAC (why) as well as how to identify AAC candidates (when). You will learn how to perform a comprehensive AAC assessment (how) and the ins and outs of navigating AAC funding.
Disciplines
- Speech Language Pathologist
- Speech Language Pathology Asst
- Athletic Trainer
Adaptive Yoga for Children with Neurological Differences: Go With The Flow
Come experience the mind/body connections of Yoga and NDT. -
6.5 Hours
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Nancy Marin
OTR/L, C-NDT, IYT
This one day course will focus on utilizing Yoga and NDT techniques and philosophy for those children with neurological and/or developmental challenges. There are many benefits to everyone to incorporating Yoga into their daily routine. Individuals of all ages and abilities can benefit from a yoga practice. It engages every aspect of body and mind connection to include physical gains, organization of the sensory systems, and the connections within the brain.
We will discuss and identify how the two theories can overlap, through participation in performing the poses, making adaptations for all levels/abilities, labs and video presentations. This course is appropriate for OT's, PT's, ST's, Educators and Developmental Specialists working in a variety of settings.
Yoga benefits for children, especially for those with special challenges:
- Develop physical strength & flexibility
- Increase active/passive range of motion
- Enhance balance and focus
- Increase bilateral integration and crossing midline
- Improve concentration
- Reduce hyperactivity
- Cultivate confidence & self-esteem
- Enhance self-control & relaxation
- Increase cognitive &motor skills
- Relieve/decrease stress
Disciplines
- Physical Therapist
- Certified Occupational Therapy Asst
- Occupational Therapist
- Physical Therapy Asst
- Speech Language Pathologist
- Speech Language Pathology Asst
Apraxia, Dysarthria, and Global Aphasia
7 Hours
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There are two ways to participate in this live stream event (BOTH count as LIVE CE):
- in the LIVE STUDIO audience in Gulf Breeze, Florida - Studio audience seats are limited - so register today!
- via LIVE STREAM around the world - Live stream participants will login to access the event from their computer and interact with the instructor.
Course begins: 8:00 AM Central (9:00 AM Eastern; 7:00 AM Mountain; 6:00 AM Pacific)
Please contact our office if you have any questions. 850-916-8886.
Treating acquired speech and language disorders starts with a strong differential diagnosis evaluation. This course will guide the participant in recognizing the differences and then building a combination of treatment approaches to target the impairments. Participants will become familiar with tests including the Newcastle Dysarthria Assessment Tool, The Apraxia Speech Rating Scale, The Apraxia Battery for Adults Assessment, and Cognitive Test Battery for Global Aphasia. Evidence based treatment approaches will be discussed as well as some less researched clinical pathways. These techniques include Rhythm/rate control methods, and articulatory kinematic approaches The instructor will present case studies and guides on documentation. Therapists will leave with a well-rounded approach to acquired speech and language disorders to bring to the patients on Monday morning.
Disciplines
- Speech Language Pathologist
- Speech Language Pathology Asst
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder: Food Anxiety and How to Treat It!
3.5 Hours
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Kelly Komisaruk
M.Ed., CCC-SLP
Do you ever find that you are faced with treating individuals with Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, or ARFID, and you are unsure how to best treat them? Are you expected to treat older children or people with food phobias/anxiety and do not have the skills with which to best help them? Are you searching for better ways to achieve greater outcomes for your patients with anxiety around eating? We were not taught this in school, and many of us are in need of ways to better help our patients with this complex and challenging diagnosis. For years, Kelly Komisaruk has specialized in Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder and helping people specifically with this diagnosis. She will not only give you a solid understanding of what ARFID is (so you can explain it to caregivers!) but will also fill your therapy tool box with resources you need to be able to walk your patients through a journey to be able to eat successfully again. You will be able to troubleshoot, plan therapy sessions, and gain a better understanding of what your patients are going through while eating. You will leave this course feeling confident in your ability to take on your biggest feeding challenges like never before. You will also learn Kelly's successful "Low Pressure Still Progressing" approach to ARFID treatment to guide you along your way!
Disciplines
- Certified Occupational Therapy Asst
- Occupational Therapist
- Speech Language Pathologist
- Speech Language Pathology Asst
Bell's and Facial Palsy: The Evidence-Based Toolbox
Successful Outcomes with Exercise, sEMG, Myofascial Release and Kinesiology Taping -
8 Hours
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There are two ways to participate in this live stream event (BOTH count as LIVE CE):
- in the LIVE STUDIO audience in Gulf Breeze, Florida - Studio audience seats are limited - so register today!
- via LIVE STREAM around the world - Live stream participants will login to access the event from their computer and interact with the instructor.
Course begins: 8:00 AM Central (9:00 AM Eastern; 7:00 AM Mountain; 6:00 AM Pacific)
Please contact our office if you have any questions. 850-916-8886.
Facial palsy brings about psychosocial and musculoskeletal challenges which have a significant impact on communication and bolus management. A diagnoses familiar to the rehabilitation clinician, there remains limited access to education and therapeutic applications for the re-education of the neuromuscular system. In this course, the instructor will guide participants through a variety of treatment options including myofascial release, kinesiology taping and biofeedback. Etiologies of facial palsy such as, Bell's, Ramsey Hunt, Myasthenia Gravis, stroke and more will be discussed. This course will discuss strategies that offer muscular inhibition in synkinesis and craniomandibular spasticity, muscular recruitment for orofacial control. Course instruction will demonstrate approaches to minimize headaches, jaw pain and cervical pain as a result of postural compensations of the jaw and poor breath patterns. Laboratories will broaden your therapeutic toolbox to improve patient outcomes with evidence-based approach to exercise, sEMG use, Myofascial Release and kinesiology taping. John Kelly is a one-of-a-kind instructor who is helping to redefine the medical practice of Speech Language Pathology and interdisciplinary rehabilitation providers.
Disciplines
- Physical Therapist
- Certified Occupational Therapy Asst
- Occupational Therapist
- Physical Therapy Asst
- Speech Language Pathologist
Building an Effective Approach in the Treatment of Individuals on the Autism Spectrum (2 Day)
12.5 Hours
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Jodie Dacy
M.S. CCC-SLP, NDC
Numerous treatment strategies for individuals with Autism have evolved over the years leaving clinicians and teachers feeling overwhelmed. This intermediate level course for SLPs, OTs, and teachers presents a framework for designing an eclectic program to obtain the best outcomes for your patients with Autism. In this two-day course, emphasis on structure takes a front row seat in the design of your programs and classroom. As clinicians or teachers, our working understanding of Autism becomes the foundation of our decision-making process. Some of the topics discussed to consider including in your program is: using a reinforcer assessment, effective utilization of PECS, Incidental Teaching, Visual Cueing Systems, language development comparison of neuro typical versus neuro a-typical, Social Skills development and treatment strategies, improved understanding of the 8 sensory systems and their impact on communication, structuring the environment, work systems, behavior management strategies, Theory of Mind (ToM), Autobiographical Memory (AM), the Polyvagal Theory, and effective techniques to improve speech intelligibility. You will leave this course feeling empowered with strategies that have proven the test of time to make you and your patient/student successful.
Disciplines
- Physical Therapist
- Certified Occupational Therapy Asst
- Occupational Therapist
- Physical Therapy Asst
- Speech Language Pathologist
- Speech Language Pathology Asst
- Teacher
Ethics in Pediatric Feeding Disorders
2 Hours
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Amanda Graves
SLPD, CCC-SLP. CLC
There are two ways to participate in this live stream event (BOTH count as LIVE Continuing Education!:):
- in the LIVE STUDIO audience in Gulf Breeze, Florida - Studio audience seats are limited - so register today!
- via LIVE STREAM around the world - Live stream participants will login to access the event from their computer and interact with the instructor.
During this introductory course, SLPS's will break down the ASHA Code of Ethics and how it specifically relates to children
with Pediatric Feeding Disorders. Through case studies and correlation, we will use scenarios that occur every day in our
practice with these families and begin to make decisions for situations when EBP, ethics, values, morals, and outside
factors collide.
Disciplines
- Speech Language Pathologist
- Speech Language Pathology Asst
Fall Prevention and the Missing SLP Link
7 Hours
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Literature over the last 2 decades has shown an obvious link between motor function and cognition. Emerging data suggest therapies designed to improve specific aspects of cognitive function, may also improve gait, increase use of compensatory strategies, and reduce fall risk. Falls and fall-related injuries are a huge concern and costly burden to individuals, society, and healthcare systems. Despite the costly and physical consequences of falls, common interventions and 'fall prevention programs' have been shown to be inadequate or ineffective. This evidence shines a new light on the SLPs ability to target functional safety goals through cognitive therapy to change the outcomes of patient safety. The evidence-based techniques reviewed in this course are applicable to patients with fall concerns who mobilize in any way and/or participate in ADLs, including patients with Dementia, Parkinson's Disease, stroke, traumatic brain injuries, and other neurological diagnoses. This course focuses heavily on evidence-based cognitive therapy techniques to improve patient safety; along with education essentials for training of staff/family as a part of your plan of care. Discussion will include how to target these skills without duplicating services with PT/OT. Course material will cover goal writing for best practice standards and avoiding insurance denials. Specific patient examples and documentation from referral to discharge will be covered. Steps to initiate and/or increase the success of a current fall prevention program will be described. Barriers and challenges will also be reviewed.
Disciplines
- Physical Therapist
- Certified Occupational Therapy Asst
- Occupational Therapist
- Physical Therapy Asst
- Speech Language Pathologist
- Speech Language Pathology Asst
Feeding Treatment Boot Camp: Practical, Usable Skills for Feeding Therapists!
7 Hours
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Kelly Komisaruk
M.Ed., CCC-SLP
Are you an SLP or OT and are struggling to treat Pediatric Feeding Disorder or Selective Feeding Disorder? This course will give you the nuts and bolts of feeding therapy, so you have solid tools for evaluating and treating kids as soon as you go back to work! Build your confidence evaluating and treating a variety of children with sensory, behavioral, and oral motor concerns so you know how to plan your sessions and counsel parents. From evaluation to discharge, we will cover case studies, sensory and behavioral feeding treatment techniques, and what to do in tricky situations. Leave this course feeling ready to take on complex and challenging feeding patients including children with sensory concerns, ASD, oral motor deficits, gastrointestinal concerns, and more.
Disciplines
- Certified Occupational Therapy Asst
- Occupational Therapist
- Speech Language Pathologist
- Speech Language Pathology Asst
How do we AAC? Tips and Tricks for Effective Implementation
6 Hours
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Megan Shull
M.S., CCC-SLP
There are two ways to participate in this live stream event (BOTH count as LIVE Continuing Education!:):
- in the LIVE STUDIO audience in Gulf Breeze, Florida - Studio audience seats are limited - so register today!
- via LIVE STREAM around the world - Live stream participants will login to access the event from their computer and interact with the instructor.
Course time(s):
8:00 AM Central (9:00 AM Eastern; 7:00 AM Mountain; 6:00 AM Pacific)
t's out of the box, what's next? AAC is a tool in our toolbox, but without effective implementation, it is like a hammer without a nail. This introductory course will go beyond opening the box and into strategies for effective treatment planning and implementation. We will learn prominent treatment approaches, scaffolding techniques and review resources for goal writing and selection. Participants will acquire clinical decision making skills to circumvent potential barriers within AAC.
Disciplines
- Speech Language Pathologist
- Speech Language Pathology Asst
- Athletic Trainer
Infant Feeding: Beyond Just the Swallow
5 Hours
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Amanda Graves
SLPD, CCC-SLP. CLC
Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) is a new diagnosis that not only encompasses dysphagia, but also dysfunction in medical, nutritional, psychological, and/or feeding skills domains. SLPs and Ots are seeing a rise in this population. Outcomes are more successful with the right skills to assess and treat infants with feeding challenges. This course will discuss the comorbidities of PFD, caloric fortification, observations of distress, positioning, and the four domains associated with this diagnosis (nutritional, psychological, medical, and feeding). The instructor will in infant feeding safety, effectiveness and efficiency as well. Participants will gain an understanding of the implications of breastfeeding with PFD in infants. The course material will include assessments and referral processes for PFD. The course will round out with a case study to help bring it all together.
There are two ways to participate in this live stream event (BOTH count as LIVE Continuing Education!:):
- in the LIVE STUDIO audience in Gulf Breeze, Florida - Studio audience seats are limited - so register today!
- via LIVE STREAM around the world - Live stream participants will login to access the event from their computer and interact with the instructor.
Course time(s):
8:00 AM Central (9:00 AM Eastern; 7:00 AM Mountain; 6:00 AM Pacific)
Disciplines
- Physical Therapist
- Certified Occupational Therapy Asst
- Occupational Therapist
- Physical Therapy Asst
- Speech Language Pathologist
- Speech Language Pathology Asst
Kinesiology Taping Techniques for Swallowing Disorders
7.5 Hours
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This course instruction assumes a prior knowledge of dysphagia and anatomy/physiology of the head and neck. For an excellent review of the normal and abnormal swallow, we recommend bundling the ecourse "Anatomy of Swallowing". Please note that VitalStim Providers and past attendees of John Kelly's Myofascial Release and Other Manual Techniques in Dysphagia Management course may have already completed Anatomy of Swallowing (not sure, just ask CIAO). We are offering the ecourse at a $20 discount when added as a bundle during registration (price reflects discount).
Elastic taping techniques have gained the attention of rehab providers offering support while allowing functional movement. This research-based modality has a variety of applications to address functional impairment. This course will focus on taping strategies relevant to dysphagia therapy. Therapeutic applications provide re-education of the neuromuscular system, influence lymphatic drainage, improve localized circulation and reduce pain. Diagnoses familiar to the dysphagia specialist benefit from its use. Taping strategies offer muscular inhibition as in craniomandibular hypertonus, muscular recruitment facilitating hyoid movement and minimize postural compensation related to sensory input. This course will educate the dysphagia clinician on the therapeutic benefit of taping to improve motor patterns and facilitate a client's functional independence. Though focused on the adult population, experienced pediatric clinicians can easily apply these techniques to the pediatric population.
Disciplines
- Physical Therapist
- Certified Occupational Therapy Asst
- Occupational Therapist
- Physical Therapy Asst
- Speech Language Pathologist
- Speech Language Pathology Asst
Learn to Play the NDT Way
Neuro Developmental Treatment -
14 Hours
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Nancy Marin
OTR/L, C-NDT, IYT
Have fun at the course, have fun with your clients! Join us in therapeutic play - the NDT way! This interactive basic level course for OT/COTA 's, PT/PTA's and SLP's will emphasize treatment strategies to promote "natural ways to play" in the child with neurological involvement. Therapists will learn introductory handling techniques to optimize postural control and visual/perceptual skills. Participants will learn how neuromotor control and influences of the sensory systems impact functional outcomes. Participants will learn basic components of Integrative Yoga Therapy (IYT) and how these strategies relate to NDT. Therapists will be challenged to facilitate creative play with the children they work with and gain knowledge in the value and foundation of "play". This course will take you through lecture, handling and movement labs, interactive discussions and problem -solving to spark individual creativity and basic understanding of NDT and IYT.
Disciplines
- Physical Therapist
- Certified Occupational Therapy Asst
- Occupational Therapist
- Physical Therapy Asst
- Speech Language Pathologist
- Speech Language Pathology Asst
Lymphedema Management of the Head and Neck
11 Hours
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Mallory Moore
SLP.D, CCC-SLP, CLT-LANA
"Lymphedema Management of the Head and Neck," is an intermediate level course that will provide the foundational knowledge and skills to evaluate and provide treatment for lymphedema of the head and neck. Medical Speech-Language Pathologists are recognized as key team members in the management of individuals with head and neck cancer and can bring value into the realm of lymphedema management. Learners will take a deep dive into the lymphatic system and discover how lymphedema can impact the swallowing mechanism and communication. This course will address considerations of lymphedema management especially for head and neck cancer as well as unique cases with solutions that therapists may face such as placement of tracheostomy or PEG tube. This course is open to speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, COTAs, physical therapists, and PTAs. Clinicians will complete the course with the knowledge and skills to determine appropriate intervention strategies to provide optimal care for individuals with lymphedema of the head and neck.
Disciplines
- Physical Therapist
- Certified Occupational Therapy Asst
- Occupational Therapist
- Physical Therapy Asst
- Speech Language Pathologist
- Speech Language Pathology Asst
Myofascial Release and Other Manual Techniques in Dysphagia Management
12 Hours
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This interactive two-day workshop for rehabilitation teams will address evaluation and current treatment techniques appropriate for soft tissue and joint restrictions that contribute to an abnormal swallow.
Note: Registration for this course includes the pre-requisite online course "Anatomy of Swallowing" (you will receive an additional 4 hours for completion of this online course)
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- Physical Therapist
- Certified Occupational Therapy Asst
- Occupational Therapist
- Physical Therapy Asst
- Speech Language Pathologist
Myofascial Release for the Neurologically Impaired Patient
Improving Reach and Gait through Manual Techniques -
12 Hours
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This practical, interactive two-day workshop for rehabilitation teams will address evaluation and treatment techniques appropriate for soft tissue limitations that contribute to compensated functional mobility and caregiver dependence. An informative and focused laboratory component provides PT’s, OT’s and their assistants with basic practical skills in palpation, seating and positioning, soft tissue assessment and mobilization as it pertains both to functional reach of the upper extremity and the gait sequence in clinical practice.
Disciplines
- Physical Therapist
- Certified Occupational Therapy Asst
- Occupational Therapist
- Physical Therapy Asst
Navigating the Competitive Career Gauntlet: Job Searching Resumes and Interviews
5.5 Hours
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Lesley Mateer
M.A. CCC-SLP
Calling all Clinical Fellows, newly CCC'd and seasoned SLPs! If you are looking for a new position in the field, this course will give you a competitive edge in the current job climate. Participants will hear from two instructors who have coached hundreds of SLPs at different stages of their careers. The first half of the course will discuss demographics and statistics of the job market, top SLP search engines, how to build a stand-out resume and what peaks hiring manager's attention. In the second half, participants will learn how to nail the interview: how to prepare; how to present yourself; what to wear; what to do with your hands; how to interact; how to be memorable; and the critical follow-up.
Disciplines
- Speech Language Pathologist
- Speech Language Pathology Asst
Nervous System Regulation: A Whole Body Approach to Interventions for the Developing Brain
12 Hours
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Despite the advances in technology, the developing fetal brain is placed in a "mismatched" NICU environment during a critical period of maturation. Research indicates that children who experience trauma early in life are at higher risk for retained primitive reflexes, nervous system dysregulation, difficulties with sensory processing and feeding delays. New evidence shows the importance of supporting the autonomic nervous system through a "whole body" treatment approach. Therapeutic interventions such as "Body Work" offers a new perspective on evaluation and treatment across all settings. This course will cover prenatal, perinatal and postnatal care. It also discusses factors that influence the function of neonates throughout the trajectory of their development including maternal/infant health, whole body regulation, and parent-child relationships. The approach taught in this course provides OT/PT/SLPs successful techniques for nervous system regulation, reflex integration, functional feeding and overall motor development. Considering the short term and long-term effects of trauma, the instructor will provide strategies for educating parents/caregivers on strategies to mitigate their infant/child's physiological and physical stress.
Disciplines
- Physical Therapist
- Certified Occupational Therapy Asst
- Occupational Therapist
- Physical Therapy Asst
- Speech Language Pathologist
- Speech Language Pathology Asst
Pediatric Feeding-The Big Picture -2 Day
16 Hours
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Jennifer Meyer
M.A. CCC-SLP
This is a two day course combining Pediatric Feeding 1 and 2. Day 1 covers Motor, Sensory, and Behavioral causes of pediatric feeding disorders and Day 2 covers Medical Problems and Family Dynamics.
Disciplines
- Physical Therapist
- Certified Occupational Therapy Asst
- Occupational Therapist
- Physical Therapy Asst
- Speech Language Pathologist
- Speech Language Pathology Asst
Pediatric Feeding: Skill or Will
13.5 Hours
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Jennifer Jones' new course was created due to multiple requests for a course that addresses assessing and treating children with more involved feeding disorders. The complex medical issues and frustrating behavioral refusals that lead to profound dysphagia are discussed based on current research. The process of completing an educated, differential diagnosis, developing the appropriate treatment plan and performing treatment techniques are the focal points of this course. Dr. Jones teaches a step-by-step process in increasing preferred foods for the pickiest little eater and also how to treat pharyngeal dysphagia without the luxury of the instrumental exam. The class includes case presentations with treatment protocols. This course is designed to provide therapists with the tools to treat difficult dysphagia clients immediately upon returning to work.
Disciplines
- Physical Therapist
- Certified Occupational Therapy Asst
- Nurse
- Occupational Therapist
- Physical Therapy Asst
- Speech Language Pathologist
Physical Agent Modalities for the Rehab Professional - Green Track
30 Hours
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Physical Agent Modalities (PAMs) is designed to educate occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants in the use of electrophysical agents in the areas of electrical stimulation (pulsed, alternating, and direct current), and superficial and deep thermal agents (ultrasound, shortwave diathermy and laser). This course is also open to PT/PTAs and Athletic Trainers.
This course meets OT Physical Agent Modalities didactic training requirements in: CA, FL, ID, IL, MA, MD, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NY, PA, SD, WI, WV
Please bring lab attire that allows for access to the shoulder (e.g. loose fitting t-shirt, tank top etc.)
Disciplines
- Physical Therapist
- Certified Occupational Therapy Asst
- Occupational Therapist
- Physical Therapy Asst
- Athletic Trainer
Sensory Point Taping for Pediatric Oral Motor Function: Kinesio Medical Taping
15 Hours
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Elizabeth Harvey
PT, DPT, MSR, CKTI
On average, 80% of children identified with developmental delay suffer from oral motor dysfunction. This two-day pediatric sensory point taping (SPT) course focuses on smaller taping applications on strategic points to impact oral motor function. The SPT techniques address the co-morbidities surrounding oral motor dysfunction, including arthrokinematics, respiration, motility, oral motor coordination, jaw alignment, head posture, edema, pain, fascial restrictions, and scar tissue while maintaining skin integrity and providing comfort. The participant will be introduced to assessment methods, including musculoskeletal data collection for pre/post assessment and skills specific for successful, safe application of elastic therapeutic tape.
Disciplines
- Physical Therapist
- Certified Occupational Therapy Asst
- Occupational Therapist
- Physical Therapy Asst
- Speech Language Pathologist
- Speech Language Pathology Asst
Trach and Vent Specialty Course for SLPs
7.5 Hours
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This is a course for therapists who are interested in learning about tracheostomy and ventilator dependent assessments and treatment approaches. Improve your knowledge base and skills; whether you are an SLP who is currently working with tracheostomy and ventilator dependent patients or if you would like to develop the knowledge and skills to help you learn more about this subspecialty. Learn about the types of tracheostomies, speaking valves, and treatment strategies available to you to help your patients wean off the vent and successfully decannulate. This is an intermediate course, and basic knowledge of dysphagia and voice therapy is required. SLPs working with trach and vent patients are challenged with getting instrumental assessments, treatment strategies, and communicating the role of the SLP in assessing and treating this unique population to their multidisciplinary teams. This course will present the physiological and structural changes of the trachea following a tracheostomy and offers guidelines and treatment strategies to initiate po intake and achieve voicing using speaking valves. This course aims to educate SLPs on everything related to working with patients that have acquired a tracheotomy and are vent dependent.
Disciplines
- Speech Language Pathologist
- Speech Language Pathology Asst
Visual Consequences of Stroke, Brain Injury and Concussion in Adults
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There are two ways to participate in this live stream event (BOTH count as LIVE Continuing Education!:):
- in the LIVE STUDIO audience in Gulf Breeze, Florida - Studio audience seats are limited - so register today!
- via LIVE STREAM around the world - Live stream participants will login to access the event from their computer and interact with the instructor.
Course time(s):
8:00 AM Central (9:00 AM Eastern; 7:00 AM Mountain; 6:00 AM Pacific)
Vision is our furthest reaching sense, telling us 75% of what we know about the world around us. Stroke, brain injury and concussion can disrupt the visual system, affecting not just our patient's knowledge of the world around them but also how they interact and move through that world.
This course will explain the most common visual consequences of stroke and brain injury from double vision, near vision focusing problems to visual cuts. Participants will learn to assess and document these deficits and learn modifications to improve performance and safety during treatment sessions in the clinic and at home. The participants will learn simple, inexpensive techniques to improve visual symptoms and patient outcomes. Physical, Occupational and Speech therapists will all benefit from a deeper understanding of the functional role of the visual system in their patient's recovery.
Disciplines
- Physical Therapist
- Certified Occupational Therapy Asst
- Occupational Therapist
- Physical Therapy Asst
- Speech Language Pathologist
- Speech Language Pathology Asst