Optimize strategies to improve development, feeding, environmental modifications, infant massage, and discharge planning of infants in the NICU. This course is relevant for all therapists working in the NICU setting.
This course focuses on developmental and therapeutic interventions in the NICU. It covers assessment and treatment, transition to home, post discharge follow-up and identification of emerging disabilities. Strategies to optimize behavior, development and feeding of the neonate will be offered in addition to practical approaches to facilitating teamwork and caregiver engagement in the NICU setting and through the transition home.
Upon completion of the course the participant will be able to:
Tracilyn Urruela, is a pediatric physical therapist who has practiced in the area of early intervention since 1993. She has developed both NICU and Outpatient Developmental Follow Up therapy programs as well as an extensive staff training curriculum for this highly specialized area. Her philosophy follows a developmental care and family centered approach. She is T.O.P.S.E.I. (Training for Occupational and Physical Therapy Services in Early Intervention) certified through the University of Florida and is also a Certified Infant Massage Instructor. She has been a member of the South Florida NICU Special Interest Group since 1994 and the Pediatric Section of the APTA since 1996.
Tracilyn was exceptional about tailoring the course to the audience, explaining concepts to those newer to the NICU setting, and addressing the roles of all 3 disciplines within the NICU. This is one of the best education events I have ever attended. -tracilyn_was_exceptional_about_tailoring_the_course_to_the_audience_explaining_concepts_to_those_newer_to_the_nicu_setting_and_addressing_the_roles_of_all_3_disciplines_within_the_nicu__this_is_one
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Connecticut Children's Medical Center
282 Washington Street
Hartford, CT 06106
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Marriott Hartford Downtown
200 Columbus Blvd
Hartford, CT 06103-2807
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This course meets the criteria for 14 contact hours (1.4 CEUs). Application has been made to th eNJ Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. Approved by the PA State Board of Physical Therapy. This workshop meets accepted standards for continuing competence activities(14) in MA and CT.
Approved Provider by the NY Board of Physical Therapy for 16.8 contact hours.
This activity has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration for 14 CPEUs.
Approved provider of continuing education by the American Occupational Therapy Association #3043, for 14 contact hours - Intermediate Level Occupational Therapy Process:
Assessment, Intervention. The assignment of AOTA CEU's does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by AOTA.
NBCOT professional development provider -14 PDU's.
This course is offered for up to 1.4 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).
This course meets the criteria for 14 hours towards NTNCB Neonatal Therapy certification.