The latest surgical updates for joint arthroplasty and surgical fixation of fractures have become minimally invasive. Procedures that once required days of post-op care and weeks if not months of physical and occupational rehab have become procedures with little to no post-operative precautions and a shorter rehab course. The post joint arthroplasty and fracture repair landscape is changing and so must the way PTs, PTAs, OTs and OTAs think about rehabilitative treatment.

ERI’s new course “Total Joint Arthroplasty and Fracture Rehabilitation,” with Pat Tino PT, DPT reviews current surgical procedures and components and their relation to rehabilitation services.  During the course that takes place April 27-28, 2019 at Danbury Hospital in Danbury, Connecticut, Pat will review principles of fundamental biomechanics and its importance when designing, programming, and dosing post-op and non-op exercise programs; realizing sometimes “less is more” to facilitate optimal function.

Register for “Total Joint Arthroplasty and Fracture Rehabilitation” – an essential course for any therapist treating patients post joint arthroplasty or fracture repair.

Are you an OT, OTA, PT, PTA, SLP or Special Educator in Pennsylvania or the surrounding area looking to earn CEUs, improve your practice, and increase patient outcomes? ERI has good news!  We are offering nearly 40 courses throughout PA, NY, NJ, and OH to help therapists learn effective techniques and critical problem-solving skills. Our courses are a step above the rest as ERI offers world-renowned faculty and experts who provide clinically relevant, evidence-based courses, and teach skills that can be immediately applied to the work setting.

Check out some of the courses we are offering in PA this year, including:

Treating Complex Feeding Problems: Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Rhonda Mattingly
March 22-23, 2019- Wilkes-Barre Township, PA
November 3-4, 2019 -Bridgeville, PA

Sensory Integration Intensive
Jeannetta Burpee
May 2-5, 2019 – Wilkes-Barre Township, PA  

Treating Falls and Balance Problems
Jennifer Bottomley 
June 21-22, 2019 – Doylestown PA

Rehabilitative Management of Patients with Neurodegenerative Conditions
Robert Hand
September 13-14, 2019 – Doylestown, PA

Treating the Cardiac Patient: Decrease Re-Admissions Promote Optimal Outcomes
Donna Frownfelter
November 1-2, 2019 – Wilkes-Barre Township, PA 

Treating Complex Feeding Problems: Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Rhonda Mattingly
November 2-3, 2019 – Sewickley, PA

The AEIOU Systematic Approach to Pediatric Feeding
Nina Johanson
November 8-9, 2019 – Philadelphia, PA 

And there is no need to worry about receiving credit for the courses you take. ERI is an approved provider of CEUs in many states including NC, NY, TX – and since the PA Board of Physical Therapy recognizes other state board approvals, PTs who take our courses will earn CEU credits. OTs can also rest assured as ERI is an AOTA Approved Provider for Live and Distance Learning-Independent Courses.   If you’re an SLP, you’ll be happy to learn that ERI is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology. Find more information Continuing Education Courses in Pennsylvania for PTs OTs SLPs and Special Educators here.

A full list of courses in the PA area and across the country, including online course offerings, is available on our website. Register today for an ERI Course and earn CEUs while improving your practice and patient outcomes.

Robert (Bobby) Hand, board-certified clinical specialist in neurologic physical therapy, multiple sclerosis certified specialist, and ERI faculty member, will offer a new course, “Rehabilitative Management of Patients with Neurodegenerative Conditions.” This course will improve clinician skills from diagnosis through late-stage management of progressive conditions like Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and Huntington’s disease.

As therapists, we know that rehabilitation professionals play a crucial role in the treatment of neurodegenerative conditions. But how do therapists set appropriate goals and apply interventions when treating conditions that present individuals with new, often worsening, impairments? Bobby will answer that question by drawing on his professional and personal expertise, and through evidence-based techniques, literature review, video case studies, and group discussion.

“Rehabilitative Management of Patients with Neurodegenerative Conditions” is being offered in Texas,  Pennsylvania, and Washington D.C. Register today to improve your understanding of diagnoses, pathologies, and medical management of patients battling neurodegenerative diseases.

When it comes to treating young children with complicated developmental challenges, too often it is hard to know where to begin. That is why ERI is excited to welcome Kim Westhoff, OTR/L, C/NDT, and introduce her new class “Integrating NDT, SI, and Motor Learning Perspectives in Pediatrics.”

A Pediatric OT instructor for NDTA and active member of the NDTA Instructor Group, Kim is truly passionate about her field. She knows “where to start” and how to design, implement, and execute treatment plans to help young children with neurodevelopmental, sensory, and motor learning disabilities and she wants to share her knowledge with you!

If you’re a therapist in a clinic, school, home-based, community-based, or hospital in or out-patient setting, Kim’s hands-on approach will help improve your clinical thinking skills and offer practical concepts and intervention approaches that can be easily and quickly applied to your practice.

We’re hoping Kim can assist as many therapists as possible so we are offering her course in three popular areas of the country – Texas, New Jersey and California.

Register for ““Integrating NDT, SI, and Motor Learning Perspectives in Pediatrics” today!

Happy New Year!

2018 was quite a year for us here at ERI – we were busy coordinating nearly 300 courses both online and in rehab facilities across 35 states, with nearly 10,000 clinicians in attendance! Our 19^th Annual Therapies in the Schools took place in November and was a huge success with more than 300 people in attendance – in fact, many participants told us this year’s conference was “the best Therapies Conference” to date!

We welcomed faculty members Melissa Gerber, Rhonda Mattingly, Robin Glass, Lynn Wolf, Holly Schifsky, and Jocelynn Wallach who taught numerous OT, PT and SLP courses across the country throughout the year.

We were also busy behind the scenes in our Medfield, Mass. office welcoming three new employees; Carolyn Cwalinski, Lauren Offringa, and Catherine Troutman. Both Carolyn and Lauren bring their clinical expertise to help improve ERI offerings, work with speakers, and offer guidance to clinicians, while Catherine will assist with marketing and communication efforts.

Yes, 2018 was busy – but wait until you see what we have in store for 2019:

This year, ERI will help clinicians bring their practice to the next level by offering innovative classes and courses at online and at first-rate facilities across the country.

Once again, we are partnering with renowned experts in the OT, PT, and SLP field including Inger Brueckner, Richard Clendaniel, and Mary Massery.  We are also welcoming new, engaging faculty members including Colleen Carey, Robert Hand, Robyn Ligotti, Kimberly Miczak, Siobhan O’Donnell, Andrew Packel, Elizabeth Sauter, Pat Tino, and Kim Westhoff.

You’ll notice ERI’s new look this year with new branding and an updated and intuitive website that makes it even easier to find and register for ERI classes. Stay tuned!

Looking back, 2018 was an impressive year at ERI, and we are excited to welcome 2019!

Resolve to stay in the know this year by registering for our online mailing list which includes courses and information sure to help improve your practice!

Photo Caption: L to R: Carolyn Cwalinski, Barbara Offringa, Lauren Offinga, Cheryl Baker, Mandy Washington, Nisha Hochman, Carol Loria, Alyson Loria