Date

March 24, 2023 - March 25, 2023

Description

In this cutting-edge continuing education course, participants will learn the E3 model of care for tethered oral tissues. This includes relevant background information on how tethered oral tissues affect oral function from birth to maturity. The course format includes lecture, video/photograph examples, case studies, pre and post assessment activities, demonstrations, and hands-on application of techniques in an interactive atmosphere where questions and discussion are welcomed. Participants who complete the training in its entirety with optional listing on the Chrysalis Orofacial website as a “TOTS: Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty Trained” professional. Participants who complete the training in its entirety will be granted permission to use and display “TOTS: Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty Training” logo, as a designation to the public of their completion of the training.

Location: Reston, Virginia

This event is a: Workshop

Contact Name: Zachary Henning

Contact Phone: 864-383-8634

Presenters: Autumn Henning

# of CEU Credits: 1.4

Date

March 25, 2023 - March 26, 2023

Description

Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete both sessions for 15 Contact Hours (1.5 CEUs) March 25 and 26, 2023 8:40 am EST • 7:40 am CST • 6:40 am MST • 5:40 am PST (US) Course Description: Learn a systems-based approach to assess the premature/medically complex infant in the NICU/PICU setting to advance motor and feeding skills. Building on “Baby Beats and Breaths”, learn advanced information on reading/interpreting vent settings, LABs including assess/treatment for feeding interventions, postural control, manual cough facilitation, positioning/handling, and durable medical equipment recommendations for infant/family in preparation for home discharge. Learning Objectives: 

• Identify three anatomical and kinesiological developmental changes for the premature and newborn thoracic and abdominal cavity as related to motor development for oral feeding and postural control.
• Apply at least two positioning/handling interventions for small babies, with focus on interventions for infants 28 weeks and younger.
• Identify three neurological and gastrointestinal co-morbidities of prematurity (including anatomical changes post-surgical interventions for necrotizing enterocolitis) and the effects those co-morbidities have on feeding/motor development for the infant.
• Differentiate the lymphatic system of the premature infant from that of the full-term infant and how those differences affect feeding skills.
• Assess infant edema within face, extremities, and trunk using objective measurements.
• Apply two treatment strategies with positioning, handling and manual edema mobilization using the provided case study.
• Integrate a systems approach to a current individualized care plan for a premature and/or medically complex infant.

This event is a: Webinar

Contact Name: ERI Office

Contact Phone: 800-487-6530

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

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

Date

March 30, 2023 - April 2, 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 EST on Days 1-3 and 7:30 am to 3:00 pm EST 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: Charlotte, NC

This event is a: Conference

Contact Name: Caraly Walker

Contact Phone: 720-672-1143

Presenters: Kay A. Toomey, PhD Lindsay Beckerman, MOT, OTR/L Kelly Fitzpatrick, CCC-SLP

# of CEU Credits: 3.55

Date

April 20, 2023 - April 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: online

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

April 21, 2023 - April 22, 2023

Description

In this cutting-edge continuing education course, participants will learn the E3 model of care for tethered oral tissues. This includes relevant background information on how tethered oral tissues affect oral function from birth to maturity. The course format includes lecture, video/photograph examples, case studies, pre and post assessment activities, demonstrations, and hands-on application of techniques in an interactive atmosphere where questions and discussion are welcomed. Participants who complete the training in its entirety with optional listing on the Chrysalis Orofacial website as a “TOTS: Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty Trained” professional. Participants who complete the training in its entirety will be granted permission to use and display “TOTS: Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty Training” logo, as a designation to the public of their completion of the training.

Location: Charlotte, NC

This event is a: Workshop

Contact Name: Zachary Henning

Contact Phone: 864-383-8634

Presenters: Autumn Henning

# of CEU Credits: 1.4

Date

April 27, 2023 - April 27, 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: 800-791-0262 ext 1

Presenters: Samantha Heidenreich, OTD, MOT

# of CEU Credits: 3

Date

April 27, 2023 - April 30, 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 CST on Days 1-3 and 7:30 am to 3:00 pm CST 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: Dallas, TX

This event is a: Conference

Contact Name: Caraly Walker

Contact Phone: 720-672-1143

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

# of CEU Credits: 3.55

Date

April 28, 2023 - April 29, 2023

Description

Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete both sessions for 12 Contact Hours (1.2 CEUs) April 28 and 29, 2023 9:40 am EST • 8:40 am CST • 7:40 am MST • 6:40 am PST (US) Learn to evaluate infant feeding performance and provide evidence-supported interventions to maximize infants’ outcomes. Diagnostic tools, cervical auscultation, modified barium swallow studies, the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative, oral motor assessment and interventions to support infant feeding in the NICU will be discussed including how to support team members in providing best practice care. ERI is partnering with RiverKids Pediatric Home Health to offer this webinar. 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

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

April 29, 2023 - April 30, 2023

Description

Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete Both Sessions for 13.5 Contact Hours (1.35 CEUs) April 29 and 30, 2023 9:40 am EST • 8:40 am CST • 7:40 am MST • 6:40 am PST (US) Clinicians will learn the necessary components of a comprehensive evaluation and treatment of feeding problems including those encountered by children with oral motor dysfunction, ankyloglossia, oral motor inexperience, oral hypersensitivity, behavioral rigidity, and anxiety as seen in children with cardiac issues, prematurity, ASD, syndromes, and SPD. Participants will leave with a comprehensive therapy toolbox including suggestions for reducing mealtime stress, improving oral competence and thus confidence and ensuring family carryover. Learning Objectives: 

• Identify children who are appropriate for oral functional therapy
• Choose the components of a holistic evaluation for complex feeding problems to reduce mealtime stress, improve oral competence and increase confidence ensuring family carryover
• Apply at least 3 treatment goals to address barriers to normal eating patterns
• Determine the appropriate intensity of therapy to address a feeding impairment
• Select an evidence-based treatment to address a feeding impairment related to oral motor dysfunction, ankyloglossia, oral motor inexperience, oral hypersensitivity, behavioral rigidity and/or anxiety

This event is a: Webinar

Contact Name: ERI Office

Contact Phone: 800-487-6530

Presenters: Mary Tarbell-Bickley, M. Ed, CCC-SLP

# of CEU Credits: 13.5 Contact Hours (1.35 CEUs)

Date

May 5, 2023 - May 6, 2023

Description

Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete Both Sessions for 14 Contact Hours (1.4 CEUs) May 5 and 6, 2023 8:40 am EST • 7:40 am CST • 6:40 am MST • 5:40 am PST (US) Course Description:  Feeding and swallowing disorders can be challenging. This engaging course teaches participants problem solving skills to treat children and infants who have complex feeding disorders, including difficulties with airways, GI tract, nutrition, hydration, advancing feeding, tube feeding/weaning, lip/tongue tie, barriers to oral feeding, and ways to overcome picky eating habits, thus, improving functional outcomes. Learning Objectives: 

• Apply knowledge of airway deficits for management decisions with infants and children who demonstrate oropharyngeal dysphagia
• Identify barriers to successful oral feeding (e.g., nutrition, GI tract, and neurologic conditions)
• Describe primary factors necessary as foundation to advance oral feeding with infants in NICU and parents actively involved
• Demonstrate strategies for advancing oral feeding with tube feeding
• Implement intervention strategies for picky eaters with a range of sensory and behavior-based principles
• Determine strategies to measure intervention/treatment outcomes by time, frequency, and intensity

Location: Webinar

This event is a: Webinar

Contact Name: ERI Office

Contact Phone: 800-487-6530

Presenters: Joan C. Arvedson, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

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