NEW Neonatal On-Demand Courses with Renowned Presenter Anjanette Lee

Introducing a 4-part CEU series focused on Neonatal Therapy

ERI is excited to announce that neonatal expert, Anjanette Lee, MS, CCC/SLP, CNT, NTMTC, will be presenting a new 4-part series on Neonatal Therapy. These parts can be taken sequentially, or as stand alone courses. Parts 1 and 2 occurred in the fall of 2023, however, we’re happy to share that those courses are now available to view on-demand.

This is a great opportunity to get up to speed if you’re interested in taking all 4 parts sequentially. The live webinar for Parts 3 and 4 are currently scheduled for the spring and fall of 2024 with dates listed below.

This 4-part series will be perfect for NTs studying for the Neonatal Therapy Certificate Exam and for those beginning to establish competency by 1) laying a foundation of fundamental knowledge, 2) closing gaps within core competencies, and 3) assuring both fundamental knowledge and core competency knowledge are applied during NICU interventions.

What do each of the four parts cover?

PART 1: Now available on-demand
In Part 1 of this beginner to intermediate course, you will learn foundational knowledge pertaining to the philosophical and structural framework supporting neonatal therapy, the impact of the environment on the developing neonate and family, and the body system dynamics that influence the neonate’s development and the neonatal therapist’s supportive interventions.

PART 2: Now available on-demand
In Part 2 of this beginner to intermediate course, you will learn foundational knowledge pertaining to both the maternal and neonatal medical histories, medical and neonatal therapy equipment, and neonatal therapy assessment tools.

PART 3: Webinar scheduled for March 8 or September 20
In Part 3 of this beginner to intermediate course, you will take an in-depth dive into the knowledge and integration of skills needed for independent practice in neonatal therapy, covering micro- and macro-environments, family support, the sensory system, and the neurobehavioral system.

PART 4: Webinar scheduled for September 21
In Part 4 of this beginner to intermediate course, you will take an in-depth dive into the knowledge and integration of skills needed for independent practice in neonatal therapy, covering oral feeding and swallowing and the neuromotor & musculoskeletal systems.

Who is the audience for this series?

These courses are excellent for new-to-NICU therapists beginning to establish competency or therapists studying for the Neonatal Therapy Certificate Exam. This series will offer newer therapists more framework and assistance in solidifying an approach to working with NICU patients.

Additionally, this series could also be a helpful refresher to more seasoned NICU therapists who want to revisit the fundamentals and view this information through a new lens of experience. By viewing this framework through a different lens, therapists could have the opportunity to organize their approach to NICU patients differently and apply their experience in a new way.

And finally, if you have any colleagues, students, residents, mentorship programs, etc. that you think this information could be useful towards, please feel free to share this series with those who may be interested.

Do I need to attend the entire 4-part series for credit?

No! The beauty of this series is that participants can pick and choose which part(s) they want to attend. Choose to attend only 1 part or all 4 parts – it’s totally up to you. And if you’re just learning about this series now and interested in catching up, the Part 1 and Part 2 on-demand will allow you to get up to speed before attending Parts 3 and 4.

Registration is now available for all four parts! Questions? Reach out to ERI at info@educationresourcesinc.com or call 800-487-6530.

Welcoming a New Clinician to the ERI team

Joann Sorg, OTR

We are thrilled to announce that Joann Sorg recently joined our team as Assistant Director of Continuing Education.

She is a seasoned occupational therapist with over 20 years of clinical experience in various settings from early intervention to adult transitions, from in person to telehealth, from large city school districts, where she oversaw service delivery to over 1000 students, to rural community settings where her focus was on improving outcomes of individuals as well as quality control of whole systems.

Joann works closely with Carolyn Cwalinski, our Director of Continuing Education, to continue to clarify the current and future needs of clinicians and to plan for new educational opportunities to meet those needs. Her new role will help us fulfill our vision of providing education in various platforms that improve the lives of the patients and families that we serve.

Please join us in welcoming Joann. Pease do feel free to reach out to her with topic ideas and thoughts: jsorg@educationresourcesinc.com

A Look Back at 2023 – ERI’s Year in Review

Goodbye 2023…Hello 2024!

2023 was a whirlwind of a year! As busy as it was, we always like to take some time to pause and reflect on the many exciting things that happened over this past year. Here’s a fun recap of what’s happened, what’s new and what’s to come…

ERI worked hard to bring you over 120 live webinars, including over a dozen in-person courses. We were able to grow our on-demand library by adding 7 new on-demand courses, not including the many on-demand sessions from our Therapies in the School Conference of 2022 that were repurposed to an online format. Plans are already well underway to bring you even more on-demand learning opportunities in the new year.

Our Team Continues to Grow

We added new faculty members and new topics to our ever-growing course list, and provided our therapists with the most up-to-date and relevant educational content. Speaking of adding new members, we are thrilled to welcome our newest ERI team member, Joann Sorg, who will be serving as the Assistant Director of Continuing Education. Joann is a seasoned occupational therapist with over 20 years of clinical experience in various settings from early intervention to adult transitions. We’re so excited to have her aboard!

A Record-Breaking Conference

At this year’s Therapies in the School 24th Annual Conference in November, we had record-breaking attendance – over 500 therapists (from 30 different states and parts of Canada) in virtual attendance on Zoom! It was an inspiring two days of exceptional educational content for our school-based therapists to take back to the classroom. On top of the passion and expertise our speakers brought to the conference, there was also a great deal of dialogue and interaction happening among the attendees. We loved watching all of the connections taking place throughout the conference and beyond by utilizing the Whova app. Even though it was a virtual event, being able to communicate in real-time and have those back-and-forth conversations made it feel as if we were all together. We’re already working on next year’s conference – save the date for November 14 and 15, 2024.

Exciting Things On The Horizon

While Therapies in the School has always been our signature conference, we’ve been hard at work putting together a brand NEW conference to meet the needs of therapists serving the birth to three population. As we look ahead to the new year, we’re excited to announce our inaugural Birth to Three Conference scheduled for April 4 and 5, 2024. This virtual conference is geared towards OTs, PTs, SLPs, Special Educators, Assistants and more who work in a variety of pediatric settings including early intervention, hospital inpatient and outpatient, outpatient private practice, rehab, home care, or specialty clinic and want to advance their hands-on skills and strategies when treating the birth to 3 population. Be sure to check out our agenda and speakers and reserve your spot at what’s sure to be a fantastic event!

Thanks For The Memories 2023…

Looking back on this past year, ERI would like to thank our hardworking and committed faculty, staff and the loyalty of our many participants who have continued learning with us over the years. We’ve already started working on big things for 2024 and can’t wait to share them with you. It’s going to be another great year!

Happy holidays and best wishes for a healthy and successful New Year.

Cheers,
The ERI Team

Birth to Three Conference for OTs, PTs and SLPs is Now Available

ERI’s inaugural virtual Birth to Three Conference is geared towards Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Special Educators, Assistants and more who work in a variety of pediatric settings including early intervention, hospital inpatient and outpatient, outpatient private practice, rehab, home care, or specialty clinic and want to advance their hands-on skills and strategies when treating the birth to three population.

Register and Save!

Now through January 12, 2024, participants can save $100 off the two-day registration price. Take advantage of this early bird savings by using coupon code BT32024 at checkout.

We have a packed two days of exciting content that will meet your birth to three needs. Gain the practical resources needed in order to apply new interventions and strategies, as well as improve outcomes, for your tiny patients and their families. Check out just some of the conference highlights below:

Handling Skills
Interoception
Adaptive Equipment
Torticollis
Sleep-disordered breathing
Neuroaffirming practices
And more…

View the full agenda and complete registration. Pick and choose the track(s) that best meet your educational needs.

Why Should I Attend?

Be inspired by our esteemed faculty and their passion for advancing the needs of the B-3 population. This conference will give you access to a vibrant community of like-minded therapists, and will equip you with strategies and resources you can take back to work the next day.

ERI understands the value and positive impact a strong foundation can provide in the birth to three population. Through our evidence-based content, therapists can enhance infant and toddler development supporting the whole child and their family. Attending this conference will help to strengthen the building blocks and lay a strong foundation to enhance the future growth and development of the child.

Stay Connected with the Birth to Three Therapist Community!

Join our ERI Birth to Three Facebook group to connect with other therapists working within the B-3 population. Share ideas, ask questions, receive recommendations, discuss newest research or hot topics all within this group.

ERI faculty members will also be posting latest information and tips for relevant Birth to Three topics. Share this group with colleagues and other therapists to help us spread the word!

Questions? Contact us at info@educationresourcesinc.com or call 800-487-6530.

NEW On-Demand with Holly Schifsky! Take a Deep Dive Into the World of Infants Requiring Tracheostomy Tubes

You Asked, We Listened

One of our more popular courses, Breathe Baby, Breathe: Developmental Interventions for Infants with Tracheostomy Tubes is now available as an on-demand course. Recorded from a live webinar in September 2023, presenter Holly Schifsky, OTR/L, CNT, NTMTC, CBIS, takes a deep dive into the world of trachs and vents within the infant population.

Further your understanding of tracheostomy tubes in infants during this dynamic course, now available for you to take at your convenience – anytime, anywhere. This course is relevant to not only NICU therapists, but also therapists working in settings such as the PICU, transitional pediatric care, early intervention, in-home therapy, and outpatient clinics. Therapists will leave this on-demand course with fresh insights, higher confidence, and must-know techniques.

Expand Your Knowledge and Build Confidence When Treating Infants with Tracheostomy Tubes

This highly focused topic is expertly covered by Schifsky, making you feel more confident and knowledgeable on how to safely handle vents and tubes in infants up to 12 months corrected gestational age. You’ll problem solve during the expanded lecture/lab section devoted to infants with tracheostomy tubes that includes oral motor, feeding interventions, postural control, manual cough facilitation, positioning/handling, integrating use of a one-way valve into treatment, weaning respiratory support, and durable medical equipment recommendations for infant/family in preparation for home discharge.

Don’t Just Take Our Word For It

Check out just some of the testimonials from therapists who have already completed and gained so much from this course:

“Holly is an expert on this topic, skilled presenter, and able to answer participant questions effectively. She presented a plethora of evidence from literature and her own practice which made her presentation both interesting and robust.”

“This is an amazing course. The reference list is extensive and a wonderful resource. Holly is very knowledgeable and provides practical strategies you can use right away! She answers questions effectively and is so willing to share her expertise. I would definitely take another course with her!”

“This is yet another amazing course from Holly Schifsky with invaluable information in working with infants with tracheostomy tubes. I highly recommend it to all therapists working with this population!”

The course includes access to all downloadable handout materials for up to one year, and participants will earn 8.5 contact hours (0.85 CEUs) upon completion. Registration is now open!

Questions? Contact our office at info@educationresourcesinc.com or call 800-487-6530.