Date

June 16, 2023 - June 17, 2023

Description

Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete Both Sessions for 14 Contact Hours (1.4 CEUs) June 16 and 17, 2023 9:40 am EST • 8:40 am CST • 7:40 am MST • 6:40 am PST (US) COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will provide in-depth knowledge of the general prenatal and postnatal physiologic processes of common neonatal cardiac, respiratory, and neurologic diagnoses along with the developmental consequences and physiologic obstacles faced by pre-term and full-term infants born with these diagnoses. Recent research will be reviewed to bring the neonatal therapist up to date on long-term outcomes as well as current and possible future medical management and developmental interventions.  Identification and synthesis of medical, caregiving, family/social, and diagnostic information will be a strong focus to ensure therapists can immediately apply advanced critical thinking skills and strategies to their caseloads. Topics approached from an integrated neuroprotective NICU team framework will include handling, positioning, oral care, feeding/swallowing and sensory processing. Infant directed intervention with implications for frequency and intensity will be discussed. A strong focus will be placed on developmental appropriateness, research efficacy, and both professional and family caregiver education. The use of videos and real-life experience will make this course engaging, interactive and functional to any clinician looking to make an impact for the infants on their caseload with complex medical issues. LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Identify the in-depth anatomy and physiology of disordered functions of the cardiac, respiratory, and neurologic systems of the complex neonate
• Relate the possible positive and negative impacts of various medical interventions used with disordered functions of the cardiac, respiratory, and neurologic systems
• Correlate how each comorbidity impacts neurodevelopment and the attainment of typical milestones in pre-term and full-term infants
• Compare long-term outcomes for infants with complex medical histories as presented in recent evidenced-based research
• Apply appropriate therapeutic strategies across all therapy domains to facilitate improved short-term and long-term outcomes in medically complex infants
• Apply a multidisciplinary team approach for all infants, with the main focus being strong collaboration with parents and other medical professionals

Location: Live Webinar

This event is a: Webinar

Contact Name: Education Resources, Inc.

Contact Phone: 800-487-6530

Presenters: Anjanette Lee, MS, CCC/SLP, CNT, NTMTC

# of CEU Credits: 14 Contact Hours (1.4 CEUs)

Date

June 22, 2023 - June 23, 2023

Description

Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete both sessions for 13 Contact Hours (1.3 CEUs) June 22 and 23, 2023 9:10 am EST • 8:10 am CST • 7:10 am MST• 6:10 am PST (US) Course Description: This 2-day webinar has been designed for professionals who have a foundation of knowledge in the components of typical and atypical oral motor, oral sensory, feeding/swallowing, respiratory, and general movement development and their interrelationship. Primary emphasis will be placed on the development of appropriate intervention programming for infants and children with neuromuscular involvement who exhibit problems in oral, pharyngeal, feeding, swallowing, phonatory, and respiratory coordination function. Strategies to improve oral motor, oral sensory, pharyngeal, rib cage, and respiratory musculature activity will be discussed as they relate to findings obtained during a comprehensive clinical assessment. Differences between intervention strategies appropriate for direct treatment and for carryover activities such as mealtime feeding will be delineated. Learning Objectives: 

• Clinically assess oral pharyngeal, feeding/swallowing and respiratory coordination function in infants and young children
• Detail the essential components of comprehensive intervention programming for young children with neuromuscular involvement
• Implement effective body alignment/positioning for the modification of oral, pharyngeal, and respiratory function in intervention programming
• Perform treatment strategies to improve the function of the cheeks/lips, tongue, and jaw in children with neuromuscular involvement

Location: Webinar

This event is a: Webinar

Contact Name: ERI Office

Contact Phone: 800-487-6530

Presenters: Rona Alexander, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, C/NDT

# of CEU Credits: 13 Contact Hours (1.30 CEUs)

Date

July 13, 2023 - July 16, 2023

Description

The Sequential Oral Sensory (S.O.S) Approach to Feeding workshop is a trans-disciplinary program for assessing and treating children with feeding difficulties and weight/growth problems from birth to 18 years. It integrates posture, sensory, motor, behavioral/learning, medical, and nutritional factors to comprehensively evaluate and manage children with feeding/growth problems. Attendance Policy: Participants will be expected to complete the first 4 hours of the Conference independently, online PRIOR to the start of the 4 days of In-Person Conference Training. Participants are required to complete the pre-recorded segment and to pass two tests covering the first 4 hours of the Training, at least ONE week BEFORE the first day of the In-Person 4 Day Conference Training segment in order to participate and attend the In-Person segment of the conference. Participants are expected to attend the Conference for the entire length of each day (7:30 am to 5:00 pm PST on Days 1-3 and 7:30 am to 3:00 pm PST on Day 4) in order to receive their Certificate of Attendance and their full CEU credits. Download a copy of the full course agenda here. Participants will miss crucial information needed to be able to correctly use the SOS Approach to Feeding program if they come late or leave the conference early. Please make all travel arrangements to ensure you do not arrive late or need to leave early on any day. No exceptions will be granted. Course Level: The SOS Approach to Feeding conference is an Intermediate level course: Information is geared to practitioners with a general working knowledge of current practice trends and literature related to the subject matter. Focus is on increasing understanding and competent application of the subject matter.

Location: Los Angeles, CA

This event is a: Conference

Contact Name: Caraly Walker

Contact Phone: 720-672-1143

Presenters: Kay A. Toomey, PhD Susan Kniffen, MS, OTR/L Deborah Lagerborg, CCC-SLP

# of CEU Credits: 3.55

Date

July 15, 2023 - July 16, 2023

Description

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This intermediate-advanced course will focus on the cardiopulmonary implications for the premature or medically-complex infant as related to physiological stability, evolving motor control, sensory stability, and transition to oral motor skills that support feeding. It will focus on advancing the critical reasoning skills of the neonatal therapist to support the infant’s ability to obtain foundational motor and sensory skills. These skills include the ability of the infant to cough, produce audible phonation, oral motor skills, swallow skills, trunk facilitation, gestational age-appropriate positioning/handling to support the emergence of gross motor skills for postural stability. You will learn movement analysis skills (via lab time and video presentations) to assess breathing patterns, facilitation techniques to support trunk development, positioning strategies to support chest wall development, and feeding techniques to maximize postural control. We will discuss current literature as relevant to this topic and apply a systems theory approach for case study treatment planning. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 

• Integrate chest wall movement assessment and treatment strategies to maximize infant outcomes
• Utilize developmental positioning and handling interventions to reduce chest wall deformities
• Assess the effects of invasive and non-invasive pulmonary support to the facial and oral structures as related to non-nutritive sucking and oral feeding progression
• Incorporate postural support with positioning and handling of infants for improved chest wall mobility during oral feeding
• Integrate a systems approach to individualized care plan for the infant with cardiopulmonary compromised

Location: Houston, TX

This event is a: Workshop

Contact Name: Education Resources, Inc.

Contact Phone: 800-487-6530

Presenters: Holly Schifsky, OTR/L, CNT, NTMTC, CBIS

# of CEU Credits: 15 contact hours (1.5 CEUs)

Date

July 19, 2023 - July 21, 2023

Description

SOFFI® is an integrated approach to supporting oral feeding in preterm and in medically complex infants, both in the NICU and in the Early Intervention setting. The primary approach is now being offered as a virtual “live” event over zoom, offered across three days.  This course provides the practitioner with extensive evidence-based information regarding feeding development as well as assessment and intervention strategies. At the end of the course, after passing all of the module quizzes, the participant will be certified as a SOFFI® Professional.

Location: Live Interactive Webinar

This event is a: Webinar

Contact Name: Gina Gass

Contact Phone: 720-378-6847

Presenters: Erin Sundseth Ross, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

# of CEU Credits: 1.55

Date

July 19, 2023 - July 20, 2023

Description

Comprehensive 2-days covering assessment and treatment of swallowing/oral-motor/feeding from a problem-solving perspective. Neonates through school age. Current approaches, case studies. Videos to enhance learning. Essential skills for pediatric practice and problem-solving complex cases. Perfect for adult therapists moving to pediatrics. Multiple learning levels for both highly experienced therapists and new grads! This will change your practice.

Location: Indianapolis, IN

This event is a: Workshop

Contact Name: Catherine Shaker

Contact Phone: 206-949-7630

Presenters: Catherine Shaker, MS/CCC-SLP, BCS-S Theresa Gager MS/CCC-SLP

# of CEU Credits: 13.0 contact hours, 1.3 ASHA CEUs

Date

July 20, 2023 - July 20, 2023

Description

  Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs) are the frenulum attachments within the mouth, there are typically 7 locations, and the restrictions that can be observed can impact growth and development, feeding, and speech. This course provides participations with functional and structural assessment of TOTs with specific focus on intervention and treatment related to feeding deficits. The course will cover topics including foundational anatomy and physiology and provide case studies and education for assessment and intervention to increase food acceptance and oral motor sensory skills related to feeding. The importance and dynamic of a professional team and related scopes of practice will also be discussed.

Location: Webinar

This event is a: Webinar

Contact Name: Scott Boston

Contact Phone: 1-800-791-0262 ext 1

Presenters: Samantha Heidenreich, OTD, MOT

# of CEU Credits: 3

Date

July 21, 2023 - July 22, 2023

Description

Pediatric feeding and swallowing problems that effect infants and children may be complex and often involve a combination of factors including issues that can make eating painful or difficult. In order to successfully remediate feeding problems, clinicians must understand how medical and nutritional issues can contribute to feeding disorders and use a comprehensive approach to intervention. The CAN-EAT Approach© is a 2-day workshop focusing on medical, nutritional, and therapeutic strategies for children with pediatric feeding disorders.   This course will allow participants to describe how pediatric feeding disorders are defined in the literature, what the contributing factors include, and how this relates to clinical practice. Identify primary gastrointestinal issues (gastroesophageal reflux, constipation, motility disorders, eosinophilic esophagitis, and visceral hyperalgesia) during a feeding evaluation and explain how these issues affect a child’s feeding skill development and ability to progress. Participants will analyze a child’s oral motor function and apply the knowledge in treatment making recommendations for appropriate diet, utensil use, and development of a therapy plan for skill development. Identify signs and symptoms of pharyngeal dysphagia or risk for pharyngeal dysphagia in a child and make appropriate recommendations for further assessment or treatment. Analyze moderate and complex pediatric feeding cases identifying barriers to feeding progression and apply principles to prioritize treatment strategies and write appropriate goals. Describe and apply examples of therapeutic techniques to reduce gagging, improve liquid and food acceptance, improve chewing skill, and wean from a feeding tube.   In the CAN-EAT Approach© “CAN” stands for comfort and nutrition which come first. Day one will focus on strategies to build GI comfort and good growth as well as explore other medical issues that interfere with feeding progression. Day two will focus on therapeutic strategies from a variety of philosophies. “EA” represents establishing acceptance of the spoon, easy textures or mealtime routine. Then “T” stands for therapy for skill development and feeding progression. Therapeutic strategies for common feeding problems will be explored in depth through lecture and video demonstration.   Information is applicable to infants and children from birth to 21 (class will discuss infants but is not focused on infant feeding issues)    

Location: Webinar

This event is a: Webinar

Contact Name: Scott Boston

Contact Phone: 1-800-791-0262 ext 1

Presenters:  KRISTEN BRACKETT, MS, SLP/CCC

# of CEU Credits: 14

Date

July 21, 2023 - July 22, 2023

Description

Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete both sessions for 12 Contact Hours (1.2 CEUs) July 21 and 22, 2023 9:40 am EST • 8:40 am CST • 7:40 am MST • 6:40 am PST (US) Course Description: Learn to evaluate infant feeding performance and provide evidence-supported interventions to maximize infants’ outcomes. We’ll discuss diagnostic tools for bedside evaluation, cervical auscultation, modified barium swallow studies and specific medical comorbidities seen in the NICU setting and how these influence the therapy pathway. In addition, we’ll review the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative and its impact on infant oral feeding. The developmental specialists’ role in oral motor assessment and interventions to support infant feeding in the NICU will be discussed including how to support infants’ care team members in providing best practice care. This course will include lecture, small group discussion, and clinical scenarios with video to enhance observation skills of attendees. Learning Objectives: 

• Identify infant phases of swallow
• Identify anatomical structures related to infant swallow mechanisms
• Relate how anatomical structures support safe swallow
• Relate how specific medical co-morbidities impact feeding performance
• Select which infants are and are not appropriate to complete oral feeding based on level of respiratory support and gestational age
• Decide which evidence-based assessment tool to use to evaluate an infant’s swallow
• Interpret results of observations to plan appropriate clinical intervention techniques
• Select safe oral feeding viscosity based on reported diagnostic assessment
• Develop a treatment plan to support an infant’s oral motor skill acquisition based on the results of different oral motor assessments
• Choose nonpharmacological interventions to support infants exhibiting neonatal abstinence syndrome
• Select bottle/nipple to match infants’ skill level, support breastfeeding goals, and take into consideration any applicable medical comorbidities.
• Identify differences in feedings schedules currently in practice in NICUs
• Identify different environmental supports, feeding techniques, bottle choices and nutritional varieties for infants with symptomatic reflux
• Identify when to recommend an alternative feeding method to support infant nutrition, development and long-term success

Location: Webinar

This event is a: Webinar

Contact Name: ERI Office

Contact Phone: 800-487-6530

Presenters: Shanna M. Semmler, OTD, OTR/L, CNT, NTMTC

# of CEU Credits: 12 Contact Hours (1.2 CEUs)

Date

July 21, 2023 - July 21, 2023

Description

Evolution of physiology from infancy forward. Critical information for conducting and interpreting pediatric swallow studies and problem-solving at each juncture. Learn how to look beyond aspiration and appreciate the entire swallow pathway and its potential for compensations and maladaptations in relation to co-morbidities. Procedures in preparation for and during the study that are most common across the US. Recommendations and optional treatment modalities specific to pediatrics will be highlighted. A pediatric history and report format provided to enhance learning. Videos of normal swallowing and typical radiographic swallowing problems will be shown. Case scenarios, and real-life examples discussed. Leave with a new appreciation for the essential current perspectives and the importance of problem-solving each infant/child and his unique presentation. Learn strategies to enhance MD understanding, buy-in and support from a clinician “in the trenches”. Looking at the evidence-base, the big picture for that infant/child, and use of critical reflective thinking, not a cookbook approach.

Location: Indianapolis, IN

This event is a: Workshop

Contact Name: Catherine Shaker

Contact Phone: 206-949-7630

Presenters: Catherine Shaker MS/CCC-SLP, BCS-S

# of CEU Credits: 6.5 contact hours, 0.65 ASHA CEUs