NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Holly Schifsky
Course Description - Learn assessment and treatment skills to maximize infant development and feeding skills for the premature or medically fragile infant with cardiopulmonary compromise who is transitioning to outpatient rehabilitation.
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Susan Cecere, Jan Hollenbeck, Joanne Szabo, Barbara Connolly, Tim Richmond, Melissa Gerber, Josephine Bardabelias
Course Description - Complete the full, 7-session conference for 18.5 Contact Hours (1.85 CEUs)
ERI's Therapies in the School 22nd Annual Conference - Online Conference 8 offers recordings of seven (7) different sessions from our virtual Therapies in the School 2021 conference held in November, 2021. Invigorate your school-based practice with new tools, strategies and evidence-based interventions with these 7 engaging, motivating and highly informative courses.
The sessions provide a multitude of thought-provoking interventions and tools to help the children on your caseload and offer more efficient ways to interact with other professionals in the school system.
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Melissa Gerber, Josephine Bardabelias
Course Description - Do you have any students that appear clumsy and unaware of their surroundings? Students who can't sit still in their chair and complete classroom tasks? This workshop will address awareness of self in space as well as provide practical activities and tools to use with your students.
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Barbara Connolly
Course Description - Learn the effects of aging in children, adolescents , and adults with lifelong disabilities (LLDs). Effects on the somatosensory, neuromuscular, and cardiovascular/pulmonary systems are discussed. Implications for interventions during the school age years will be emphasized.
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Tim Richmond
Course Description - This course will be broken into two sections. The first will explore using technology tools to support student’s access, reading/writing, executive function and overall efficiency. Participants will be walked through our favorite digital tools, have the opportunity to observe and then practice. The second section will focus on therapist and educator efficiency utilizing similar digital tools. Again, participants will have the opportunity to practice and learn from others shared ideas.
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Barbara Connolly
Course Description - Children with Down Syndrome are at risk for sensory processing problems due to neuroanatomical differences in the structure of their brains when compared to the "typical" brain. Additionally, recent research has shown that children with Down Syndrome score differently on standardized tests of sensory processing when compared to the typically developing child . This course will provide an overview of the etiology of sensory processing problems in children with Down Syndrome and discuss the evaluation tools that can be used to identify problems in this population.
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Susan Cecere
Course Description - Learn the knowledge needed to navigate the language of IDEA and the IEP process for student who are eligible for special education and related services. The basics of assessment, IEP documentation, creating supplementary aids and services, developing participation based goals and making dosing decisions will be shared and discussed.
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Joanne Szabo
Course Description - Cortical visual impairment (CVI), retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and optic nerve hypoplasia (ONH); learn how these common diagnoses continue to impact a student's educational progress and motor development. Multiple case studies will be discussed to illustrate the characteristics associated with these diagnoses and how the factors associated with the student's visual impairments affect their IEP goals and treatments.
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Jan Hollenbeck
Course Description - Participation based assessments: School based therapists will learn the critical considerations and components of a school-based evaluation focused on student participation. Participants will reflect on current evaluation practices and work in small groups to develop/revitalize an evaluation process based on session content.
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Holly Schifsky
Course Description - Learn advanced critical reasoning skills and 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.
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Richard Clendaniel
Course Description - Learn effective, comprehensive, and evidence-based treatment and evaluation of the number one reason individuals over the age of 70 seek medical attention: Dizziness.
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Janine Wiskind
Course Description - This course provides therapists with a clear understanding of evaluating and treating primitive reflexes. It teaches clinicians to assess the child’s posture and movement patterns It then goes on to teach the reflexes in groups and patterns as they work together fluidly to promote function.
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Colleen Whiting
Course Description - Now more than ever, collaboration is critical as we partner with other professionals to provide services in the various service delivery models especially during COVID. Interprofessional collaborative practice occurs when multiple service providers from different professional backgrounds work together, blending their cultures, to help provide comprehensive services with the highest quality of care and outcomes. Come learn how to effectively enact interprofessional collaborative practice into your school-based position.
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Kim Wiggins
Course Description - This session will provide strategies that encourage movement whether attending school in person or from home. Learn to design programs for children with increased challenges in motor skills, attention, visual skills, and behavior to improve function, participation and inclusion by collaborating with a variety of school partners. School wide movement initiatives, such as motor labs and sensory paths, can be added to the school or distance leanring environment to promote healthy school climates needed for learning. This course will review the research to encourage using these school-wide movement initiative programs.
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Angela Sterling-Orth
Course Description - Take your iPad use to the next level, incorporate your evidence-based practices, and secure the buy-in from your families, colleagues, and administrators. This program will frame mobile device use around critical concepts of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and evidence-based practices. Applications with the iPad that maximize your therapy time when working with clients and communication and other developmental disorders and their caregivers will be highlighted.
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Liliane Savard
Course Description - In this session, we will review the evidence related to the use of video modeling for children with autism. Then we will describe the components and process to create different types of video self-models. Participants will learn the basics of simple video editing with commonly available tools and software. Finally, we will discuss issues of compliance with FERPA and HIPAA in the context of in-person but also remote service delivery.
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Suzanne Davis Bombria
Course Description - The core is so much more than just the abdominals! Relate the neuromuscular, musculoskeletal and respiratory components that are critical to core stability and how they might impact the child's performance. Learn practical strategies that can be immediately applied to make changes in a variety of children to build their confidence, functional activities and participation.
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Kimberly Wynarczuk
Course Description - This session will present findings from recent research regarding development and use of student goals that address participation. The session will discuss the role of student goals whether attending school in-person or virtually, assessment of participation, goal development, and the influence of goals on services and outcomes. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss their experiences and explore strategies using the “G.O.A.L.S. for student participation: Goal development tool".
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Kim Wiggins
Course Description - Whether you are working in the classroom, virtually or in a hybrid model, this session will offer effective strategies and adaptations to meet your school-based goals. Due to many barriers, PT, OT and SLP therapists are often more comfortable providing pull out therapy sessions, however the evidence supports push in services. This course will review research, provide strategies for pushing-in at school or through distance learning, and discuss the benefits of carryover and collaboration. This course may be adapted closer to the date of the presentation to reflect regulations/changes that may occur due to COVID19.
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Susan Cecere
Course Description - During this session the relevance of using the ICF and OTPF frameworks with students with severe disabilities will be applied to school-based practice including virtual considerations. Using a case study, the application of the frameworks to evidenced-based assessment, goals, objectives and interventions will be discussed. Current research and tools to support practice with this student population will be shared.
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Susan Cecere
Course Description - This session will discuss the application of the laws and evidence based practices to school based OTs and PTs whether working in the school environment, remotely or in a hybrid model. Beginning with OT/PT roles and responsibilities, the session will take you through the IEP process using the ICF as a foundation for decision making. The session will include dosing strategies for service decision making as well as best practice for post secondary outcomes.
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Susan Cecere, Kim Wiggins, Kimberly Wynarczuk, Suzanne Davis Bombria, Liliane Savard, Colleen Whiting, Angela Sterling-Orth
Course Description - Nine engaging, motivating, and highly informative sessions to invigorate your practice and provide school-based tools to foster growth in your students. Sessions range from addressing motor and sensory pathways, core strengthening, participation-based goals, video self-modeling, collaborating, treating severely involved children, push-in services, iPad apps, STAR program for sensory processing, to best practices for the new school-based practitioner. Purchase the complete Therapies in the School Online Conference 7 series and receive “Supporting Students with Sensory Processing Challenges in the Schools: Using the STAR Frame of Reference” at no cost to earn an additional 1.5 Contact Hours (.15 CEUs).
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Michael Lebec
Course Description - Learn to be comfortable and effective providing care in the emergency room by distinguishing sources of pathology, conducting an efficient exam, and administering interventions even when limited to one or few episodes of care.
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Emily Zeman Eddy
Course Description - Evidence-based Approaches during the COVID-19 Era
Learn to implement current, trauma-informed treatment practices and strategies when working with children and youth in the schools, either remote or in-person, considering the COVID-19 pandemic context.
In support of all our valued school-based therapists we are offering you this online session at no cost
Course Faculty - Andrew Packel, Kimberly Miczak
Course Description - This is NOT a standalone course and must be taken in conjunction with the live virtual webinar:
TBI: Tools and Strategies to Promote Recovery for the Moderately-Severely Challenged-LIVE WEBINAR and Online Courses-Two Sessions
This course will provide a framework and utilize video-based cases to provide optimal evaluation, assessment, and treatment strategies for individuals with moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries.
Course Faculty - Liesa M. Ritchie
Course Description - This is the revised title for the current Pediatric Toe Walking Online Series
Increase your effectiveness of the evaluation and treatment of equinus gait by incorporating vision/reflexes, the ACT tool and red flags into your approach to address toe walking.
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Liesa M. Ritchie
Course Description - NEW Online Course
Develop a systematic approach to the evaluation and treatment of toe walking (including biomechanics, sensory processing, vision/reflexes, evaluation tools and red flags) in order to devise an effective treatment plan that produces successful long-term outcomes.
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Liesa M. Ritchie
Course Description - NEW Online Course - Recorded from a recent Live Webinar
Develop a systematic approach to the evaluation and treatment of toe walking (including biomechanics and sensory processing) in order to devise an effective treatment plan that produces successful long-term outcomes.
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Richard Clendaniel
Course Description - The course will focus on the assessment and treatment of patients with vertigo and dysequilibrium from unusual vestibular causes. The course is designed for clinicians (PT & OT) with prior vestibular rehabilitation course work and clinical experience. Material covered will include advanced techniques for treating anterior and horizontal canal BPPV, central causes of dizziness (including concussion), identification and treatment of cervicogenic dizziness, chronic subjective dizziness, migraine and other unusual vestibular disorders. This series is one course with 7 short video sessions. Each videos session is 1.5-2 hours.
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Gaye Cronin
Course Description - Recognizing and assessing vestibular disorders can also be challenging, but once the process is completed, you need to be able to develop an appropriate treatment plan. This course will present vestibular treatments as a system of exercises and movements that the clinician learns to select, grade, and develop a continuum for the individual patient.
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Liesa M. Ritchie
Course Description - NEW Online Course!
Recorded at a live webinar.
Gain practical “sensory-aware”* tools to treat children with both underlying gross motor and sensory dysfunction.
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Cindy Miles
Course Description - Cindy Miles, PT, PhD, PCS, NDT, a leading expert on torticollis and plagiocephaly discusses the increased incidence, etiology, and pathophysiology of this disorder. This dynamic course is chock-full of case studies and interactive at-home lab practice opportunities to provide the knowledge of effective assessment and treatment of children with torticollis. Learn effective strategies including designing home exercise programs, infant positioning, manual techniques, and taping to support your clinical practice. You will explore how this diagnosis impacts the movement system and resulting impairments in gross, fine and speech motor skills. Evidence-based treatment strategies that can be integrated into routines and functional play will be provided as well as recommendations for follow-up.
Course Faculty - Arsenio Paez
Course Description - Inform your practice with the latest evidence on neuroplasticity and motor learning to design more effective treatment programs. Utilize the knowledge of how to best provide helpful feedback, incorporate varied practice into sessions, and harness the benefits of mental practice to improve outcomes for your caseload.
Course Faculty - Kim Wiggins
Course Description - This practical, activity-focused course is packed with inexpensive DIY (do it yourself) methods and creative activities to improve your client’s handwriting. You will work through a systematic method to target the origin of handwriting difficulties. Participants are provided with numerous activities to target areas of difficulties for varying levels of students. The second part of the course provides information on assistive technology, new apps, chrome extensions, and other alternative methods to help your children read, write, and type.
Course Faculty - Kim Wiggins
Course Description - Find creative ways to build collaboration with teachers and administrators to reach improved student outcomes on classroom and school-wide programs based on the latest evidence in the field. You will learn evidence-based, concrete methods of determining the least restrictive environment, including therapy dosing decisions and service delivery. Creative ideas to effectively push into classrooms for both individual and group sessions are highlighted.
Course Faculty - Judith Kimball
Course Description - Learn practical activities to improve praxis for inside as well as outside the classroom with additional chances to brainstorm based on your caseload. Sensory integration strategies ar given to improve executive functioning and increase student success. Data collection techniques to show the effectiveness of interventions will be emphasized.
Course Faculty - Nicole Barmen, Kathryn Biel
Course Description - Learn the necessities of school-based practice including tips for success, collecting data, writing an effective IEP and formulating clear goals to most effectively help your students thrive. The differences between IEPs, 504 plans, and Non-classified/RTI/AIS students will be made clear. Emphasis will be on ways to educate members of the team on related services and how to effectively work with parents to ensure that your year runs smoothly.
Course Faculty - Susan Cecere
Course Description - Learn the latest evidence to inform your decision on dosing and frequency of therapy as well as assessment and IEP writing to improve your effectiveness as a school-based therapist. Ecological assessments that focus on participation, functional goal writing, effective use of supplementary aids and services, and helpful ways to collect data to support your interventions will be covered. This course will teach you how to use the ICF as a guide for making informed decisions to effectively benefit your clients. Session A covers using evidence to determine varying types of service delivery, effective therapy dosing, equipment dosing, services on behalf of a student (indirect service), and tools to maximize participation in the community Session B dives into methods of assessing children in order to write a comprehensive IEP that will support student success by effectively using Supplementary Aids and Services, writing collaborative, participation-based goals, and tracking progress using data. Effective methods of data collection, participation-based assessments, and how to support your practice legally, will be covered.
Course Faculty - Anne Buckley-Reen
Course Description - Learn a multitude of practical strategies and tools to improve children's functioning in the preschool population.
Course Faculty - Anne Buckley-Reen, Susan Cecere, Arsenio Paez, Nicole Barmen, Judith Kimball, Kim Wiggins, Kathryn Biel
Course Description - These engaging eight sessions provide school-based tools to foster growth in your students. Sessions range from essential writing tools, neuroplasticity/motor learning, praxis and its effect on executive functioning, typing programs, preschool interventions, mindfulness, IEP writing, and ways to more effectively collaborate with your team.
Course Faculty - Anne Buckley-Reen
Course Description - See the incredible evidence that supports a highly effective, school-wide mindfulness and yoga program that improves children's regulation, attention, and ability to learn. This guiding information can inform implementation of similar programs in your school, whether it’s a creative whole-class push in activity or a system support that can be carried out by teachers and teacher aides.
Course Faculty - Inger Brueckner
Course Description - This comprehensive course covers everything you need to know about evidenced-based, effective assessment and treatment of children with vestibular dysfunction.
Course Faculty - Inger Brueckner
Course Description - Learn effective, evidence-based treatment strategies and symptom relief techniques, with functional outcomes and school considerations in mind.
Course Faculty - Inger Brueckner
Course Description - Learn comprehensive yet quick vestibular assessments with modifications for the pediatric population as well as fun treatment strategies to apply the next day at work.
Course Faculty - Inger Brueckner
Course Description - Participants will learn about the most common causes of vestibular dysfunction in children including concussion, migraines, and BPPV.
Course Faculty - Inger Brueckner
Course Description - Effectively understand the unique signs of dysfunction as well as development of vestibular function in children to apply to treatment strategies
Course Faculty - Christina Finn
Course Description - This dynamic series will help clinicians apply the latest research on diagnosis and management of concussion and post concussion syndrome. Clinicians will learn effective treatment strategies to improve visual skills, balance and sensory integration for optimal return to school, work, and sports.
Course Faculty - Melissa Gerber, Josephine Bardabelias
Course Description - This 2 part session will provide therapists with tools to incorporate therapy for optimal motor outcomes into the educational model, and will discuss sensory and motor systems and their impact on a student’s ability to focus and enhance memory while being able to process information.
July 2022
Course Faculty - Inger Brueckner
Course Description - Complete both Sessions for 14 Contact Hours (1.4 CEUs)
July 15-16, 2022 (Friday-Saturday)
9:40 am EST • 8:40 am CST • 7:40 am MST • 6:40 am PST (US)
Learn the latest research, technology, and post-operative treatments to elicit the best outcomes for patients with amputations.
Course Faculty - Holly Schifsky
Course Description - Complete both sessions for 14.5 Contact Hours (1.45 CEUs)
July 16 and 17, 2022
9:40 am EST • 8:40 am CST • 7:40 am MST • 6:40 am PST (US)
Learn advanced critical reasoning skills and 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.
Participant Requirements for the course: In order to maximize the learning experience during lab time, each participant needs to bring a soft body doll. The ideal size would be 10-15”, but any soft body doll will work.
Course Faculty - Liesa M. Ritchie
Course Description - July 20, 25, 27, 2022 - Complete all 3 sessions for 12.5 Contact Hours (1.25 CEUs)
4:40 pm EST • 3:40 pm CST • 2:40 pm MST • 1:40 pm PST
This course clearly explains the significant components of evaluation and treatment of pediatric gait, in a clinically relevant manner. Flaws of a “wait and see” approach will be discussed, while supporting proactive & preventive intervention with proposed methods for deliberate, realistic & effective intervention for pediatric gait.
Course Faculty - Melissa Gerber
Course Description - Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete all three Sessions for 10 Contact Hours (1.0 CEUs)
July 25, August 1 and August 3, 2022
6:10 pm EST • 5:10pm CST • 4:10 pm MST • 3:10 pm PST (US)
ERI is partnering with P.G. Chambers School to offer this webinar.
This course will arm therapists with intervention tools and strategies to promote independence and improved functioning in both children and adults. Case studies will be used to solidify learning and cement clinical reasoning. Telehealth will be discussed.
Course Faculty - Cindy Miles
Course Description - One Session for 4 Contact Hours (.4 CEUs)
July 27, 2022
5:40 pm EST • 4:40 pm CST • 3:40 pm MST • 2:40 pm PST (US)
The presentation will provide evidence-based clinical pathways for management of infant head shape. Differential diagnosis that may lead to head shape differences will be explored.
Course Faculty - Anjanette Lee
Course Description - Live Webinar for Therapists.
Complete Both Sessions for 14 Contact Hours (1.4 CEUs)
July 29 and August 5, 2022
9:40 am EST • 8:40 am CST • 7:40 am MST • 6:40 am PST (US)
Learn how to treat the complex neonate using a neuroprotective framework in this interactive and engaging course.
Course Faculty - Robin Harwell
Course Description - July 30 and 31, 2022
9:10 am EST • 8:10 am CST • 7:10 am MST • 6:10 am PST (US)
Link neuroscience with clinical practice while focusing on evidence-based interventions to provide measurable outcomes for adults and children with neurological challenges through intensive labs.
August 2022
Course Faculty - Roberta Gatlin
Course Description - LIVE Webinar - Complete both sessions for 15 Hours (1.5 CEUs)
August 5 and 6, 2022
9:40 am EST • 8:40 am CST • 7:40 am MST • 6:40 am PST (US)
Focus on interventions and strategies to prepare the child (and family) to transition out of the NICU and into the home.
Course Faculty - Maggie O'Neil
Course Description - Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete both sessions for 14 Contact Hours (1.4 CEUs)
August 5 and 6, 2022
8:40 am EST • 7:40 am CST • 6:40 am MST • 5:40 am PST (US)
Use evidence-based interventions for strength and endurance to maximize function in children with disabilities.
Course Faculty - Nechama Karman, Mary Massery
Course Description - Register for both “Linked: Breathing and Postural Control Part 1" and “Linked: Breathing and Postural Control - Part two" together and save.
“LINKED Part-2” builds upon the foundational information presented in “LINKED Part-1”. This course, developed by Mary Massery, proposes a new definition of “core stability;” redefining it as the dynamic control of trunk pressures to optimize postural stability (balance)
Course Faculty - Susan Cecere
Course Description - Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete all Four Sessions for 12 Contact Hours (1.2 CEUs)
August 9, 11, 16 and 18, 2022
5:40 pm EST • 4:40 pm CST • 3:40 pm MST • 2:40 pm PST (US)
Develop clinical reasoning and skills for assessment, IEP documentation, interventions, data collection and dosing strategies to meet the needs of the medically complex student.
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Bethanne Mazurczak, Leslie Paparsenos
Course Description - Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete all three (3) sessions for 12 Contact Hours (1.2 CEUs)
August 15, 17 and 22, 2022
5:40 pm EST • 4:40 pm CST • 3:40 pm MST • 2:40 pm PST (US)
Learn multidisciplinary and discipline specific assessment and treatment strategies based on the NeuroDevelopmental Treatment - Contemporary Practice Model (NDT-CPM) for children with ASD.
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Robert Hand
Course Description - Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete All Sessions for 9 Contact Hours (0.9 CEUs)
August 16, 23 and 30, 2022
6:30 pm EST • 5:30 pm CST • 4:30 pm MST • 3:30 pm PST (US)
Learn practical management strategies to improve outcomes for patients with neurodegenerative disorders.
Course Faculty - Holly Schifsky
Course Description - New Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete both sessions for 15 Contact Hours (1.5 CEUs)
August 18, and 19, 2022
5:40 pm EST • 4:40 pm CST • 3:40 pm MST • 2:40 pm PST (US)
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August 20, 2022
9:40 am EST • 8:40 am CST • 7:40 am MST • 6:40 am PST (US)
(Formerly named “Baby Beats – Level 2: Multi-System Assessment and Treatment of the Premature/Medically Complex Infant for Rehabilitation Professionals”)
Building on “Baby Beats and Breaths”, advance your knowledge further to learn a systems-based approach to assessing and treating the premature/medically complex infant in the NICU/PICU setting to advance motor and feeding skills.
Participant Requirements for the course: In order to maximize the learning experience during lab time, each participant needs to bring a soft body doll. The ideal size would be 10-15”, but any soft body doll will work.
ERI is partnering with Children's Health to offer this webinar.
Course Faculty - Kim Westhoff
Course Description - Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete both sessions for 12 Contact Hours (1.2 CEUs)
August 22, 24, 29 and 31, 2022
6:40 pm EST • 5:40 pm CST • 6:40 pm MST • 7:40 pm PST (US)
This workshop will enhance critical thinking skills and hands-on skills to facilitate therapists in using a problem-solving approach when treating children with complicated developmental challenges.
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Josephine Bardabelias
Course Description - Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete all four sessions for 12 Contact Hours (1.2 CEUs)
August 23, 25, 30 and September 1, 2022
6:10 pm EST • 5:10pm CST • 4:10 pm MST • 3:10 pm PST (US)
Exercise strengthens the body and brain! Learn innovative ways to integrate movement with learning while concentrating on developmental and functional skills.
Course Faculty - Joan Toglia, Chelsea Steinberg
Course Description - Live Webinar for Therapists. Two sessions for 5 contact hours.
August 23 and 30, 2022
6:10 pm EST • 5:10 pm CT • 4:10 pm MST • 3:10 pm PT (US)
This course will provide therapists with assessment and intervention strategies to promote optimal functional cognitive recovery and outcomes in the ICU and acute care setting.
Course Faculty - Janine Wiskind
Course Description - Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete all 3 Sessions for 12 Contact Hours (1.2 CEUs)
August 25, 26 and 27, 2022
August 25 | 5:40 pm EST • 4:40 pm CST • 3:40 pm MST• 2:40 pm PST (US)
August 26 and 27 | 8:40 am EST • 7:40 am CST • 6:40 am MST• 5:40 am PST (US)
Hone your skills in the evaluation and treatment of primitive reflexes through interactive labs and case studies by utilizing a functional and play-based approach.
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Kati Knudsen
Course Description - August 26 and 27, 2022
10:40 am EST • 9:40 am CST • 8:40 am MST • 7:40 am PST (US)
Learn strategies and tools to support infants with extreme prematurity, complex neurological diagnoses, and in utero substance exposure using advanced problem-solving techniques.
Course Faculty - Mary Tarbell-Bickley
Course Description - Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete All Sessions for 13.5 Contact Hours (1.35 CEUs)
August 27 and 28, 2022
9:40 pm EST • 8:40 pm CST • 7:40 pm MST • 6:40 pm PST (US)
ERI is partnering with Children’s Health to offer this webinar
A holistic treatment approach for challenging feeding disorders that are characteristically seen with tube dependency, oral inexperience, severe oral hypersensitivity, rigid eating patterns, and difficulty transitioning to table foods.
September 2022
Course Faculty - Colleen Carey
Course Description - Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete all three sessions for 10 Contact Hours (1.0 CEUs)
September 8, 15 and 22, 2022
5:25 pm EST • 4:25 pm CST • 3:25 pm MST • 2:25 pm PST (US)
ERI is partnering with P.G. Chambers School to offer this live webinar.
Begin or advance your knowledge of using NDT to treat the child with neurologic impairments and other pediatric disorders. We will discuss the importance of practice of movement sequences and importance of integrating strategies into daily activities utilizing fun and practical ideas.
Course Faculty - Joan Arvedson
Course Description - Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete Both Sessions for 14 Contact Hours (1.4 CEUs)
September 10-11, 2022
8:40 am EST • 7:40 am CST • 6:40 am MST • 5:40 am PST (US)
Learn to treat children’s complex feeding challenges in a variety of settings including NICU, schools, and rehabilitation clinics.
ERI is partnering with Children's Health to offer the live continuing education webinar.
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Holly Schifsky
Course Description - Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete One Session for 8.5 Contact Hours (.85 CEUs)
September 15, 2022
9:40 am EST • 8:40 am CST • 7:40 am MST • 6:40 am PST (US)
Use Coupon Code SCHIFSKYSEPT at checkout when you register before August 5, 2022 and SAVE $15.
Advance your assessment, treatment, and outcomes for infants requiring a tracheostomy tube and/or ventilator.
Course Faculty - Richard Clendaniel
Course Description - Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete Both Sessions for 12 Contact Hours (1.2 CEUs)
September 16-17, 2022
10:10 am EST • 9:10 am CST • 8:10 am MST • 7:10 am PST (US)
Learn effective, comprehensive, and evidence-based treatment and evaluation of the number one reason individuals over the age of 70 seek medical attention: Dizziness.
Course Faculty - Jocelynn Wallach
Course Description - Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete one session for 5.5 Contact Hours (.55 CEUs)
September 16, 2022
8:40 am EST • 7:40 am CST • 6:40 am MST • 5:40 am PST (US)
Learn innovative methods to facilitate the development of self-regulation, attention, organization and memory, as well as environmental accommodations and modifications to improve the independence of students and patients.
Course Faculty - Chris Wells
Course Description - Live Webinar for Therapists.
Complete both Sessions for 13.5 Contact Hours (1.35 CEUs)
September 17 and 18, 2022
9:40 am EST • 8:40 am CST • 7:40 am MST • 6:40 am PST (US)
Learn the evidence-based fundamentals and essentials of ICU rehab from mechanical ventilation and early mobilization, to functional assessments and treatments.
Course Faculty - Liesa M. Ritchie
Course Description - Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete all Sessions for 11.5 Contact Hours (1.15 CEUs)
September 19, 21 and 28, 2022
September 19 | 4:40 pm EST • 3:40 pm CST • 2:40 pm MST • 1:40 pm PST (US)
September 21 and 28 | 5:40 pm EST • 4:40 pm CST • 3:40 pm MST • 2:40 pm PST (US)
This evidence-based course helps clinicians develop interventions based on etiologies through comprehensive assessments of toe walking (pediatric equinus gait).
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Melissa Gerber
Course Description - Early Bird Rate! Use Code GERBERSEPTEMBER22 at checkout when you register before August 8, 2022 and save $20!
Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete two sessions for 6.5 Contact Hours ( 0.65 CEUs)
September 19 & 21, 2022
5:40 pm EST • 4:40 pm CST • 3:40 pm MST • 2:40 pm PST (US)
Help children/students with Developmental Coordination Disorders (DCD) achieve optimal outcomes using evidence based assessment and treatment tools and strategies.
Course Faculty - Suzanne Davis Bombria
Course Description - Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete all sessions for 11.5 Contact Hours (1.15 CEUs)
September 20, 22, 27, 29 2022
6:40 pm EST • 5:40 pm CST • 4:40 pm MST • 3:40 pm PST (US)
We hear about ‘the core’ all of the time, but it is so much more than just the abdominals! Treating children, whether they are high functioning or have more complex issues, requires a thorough understanding of the muscles that provide core stability. An evidence-based, multi-system approach is taken to examine and devise effective intervention strategies that are immediately applicable to a variety of pediatric populations.
Course Faculty - Roberta Gatlin
Course Description - LIVE Webinar - Complete both sessions for 15 Hours (1.5 CEUs)
September 23 and 24, 2022
9:40 am EST • 8:40 am CST • 7:40 am MST • 6:40 am PST (US)
A hands-on course designed to increase the NICU therapist’s knowledge through evidenced-based assessments and interventions.
ERI is partnering with Mary Bridge Children’s Therapy to offer this webinar
Course Faculty - Cindy Miles
Course Description - Two Sessions for 15 Contact Hours (1.5 CEUs)
September 23-24, 2022 (Friday-Saturday)
9:40 am EST • 8:40 am CST • 7:40 am MST • 6:40 am PST (US)
This dynamic evolving course will concentrate on progressive, effective evaluation and treatment schemes for infants and young children with a diagnosis of torticollis, including challenging cases.
Course Faculty - Amanda Hall
Course Description - LIVE Webinar - Complete both sessions for 12.5 Hours (1.25 CEUs)
September 24 and October 1, 2022
9:40 am EST • 8:40 am CST • 7:40 am MST • 6:40 am PST (US)
Learn to increase your skill with orthotic recommendations and treatments for the foot and ankle in pediatric and adult patients with neurological, developmental and/or orthopedic diagnoses.
Course Faculty - Rona Alexander
Course Description - Live Webinar for Therapists.
Complete both sessions for 13 Contact Hours (1.3 CEUs)
September 30 to October 1, 2022
9:10 am EST • 8:10 am CST • 7:10 am MST• 6:10 am PST (US)
Learn clinically relevant assessment and treatment strategies for children with neuromuscular impairments and feeding, swallowing, and respiratory challenges.
ERI is partnering with Children’s Health to offer this webinar.
Course Faculty - Kim Westhoff
Course Description - Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete both sessions for 12 Contact Hours (1.2 CEUs)
September 30 and October 7, 2022
9:40 am EST • 8:40 am CST • 7:40 am MST • 6:40 am PST (US)
ERI is partnering with Children's Health to offer this live webinar.
This workshop will enhance critical thinking skills and hands-on skills to facilitate therapists in using a problem-solving approach when treating children with complicated developmental challenges.
October 2022
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Shanna Semmler
Course Description - Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete both sessions for 12 Contact Hours (1.2 CEUs)
October 1 and 2, 2022
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.
Course Faculty - Anne Buckley-Reen
Course Description - IN-PERSON Course for Pediatric Therapists. Attend both sessions for 12 Contact Hours (1.2 CEUs)
October 1 and 2, 2022
8:30 am - 3:30 pm EST (US)
Learn to expand engagement in clients with ASD and address self-stimulatory behaviors, preservation, and reactive or self-directed behaviors.
Course Faculty - Siobhan O'Donnell
Course Description - Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete all Sessions for 14 Contact Hours (1.4 CEUs)
October 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2022
5:40 pm EST • 4:40 pm CST • 3:40 pm MST • 2:40 pm PST (US)
Learn the latest research to improve the treatment of the critically ill child.
Course Faculty - Holly Schifsky
Course Description - Complete both sessions for 14.5 Contact Hours (1.45 CEUs)
October 8 and 9, 2022
9:40 am EST • 8:40 am CST • 7:40 am MST • 6:40 am PST (US)
Learn advanced critical reasoning skills and 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.
Participant Requirements for the course: In order to maximize the learning experience during lab time, each participant needs to bring a soft body doll. The ideal size would be 10-15”, but any soft body doll will work.
Course Faculty - Inger Brueckner
Course Description - Live Webinar for Therapists. Four Sessions for 14.5 Contact Hours (1.45 CEUs)
October 11, 18, 25 & November 1, 2022
5:10 pm EST • 4:10 pm CST • 3:10 pm MST • 2:10 pm PST (US)
A hands-on lab, evidence-based lecture, videos, and case presentations are tailored to assess and treat children 5-18 years old while maintaining their application/relevance for the adult population.
ERI is partnering with PG Chambers School to offer this live webinar.
Course Faculty - Melissa Gerber
Course Description - Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete all three Sessions for 10 Contact Hours (1.0 CEUs)
October 12, 19 and 26, 2022
6:10 pm EST • 5:10pm CST • 4:10 pm MST • 3:10 pm PST (US)
This course will arm therapists with intervention tools and strategies to promote independence and improved functioning in both children and adults. Case studies will be used to solidify learning and cement clinical reasoning. Telehealth will be discussed.
Course Faculty - Cindy Miles
Course Description - One Session for 4 Contact Hours (.4 CEUs)
October 13, 2022
5:40 pm EST • 4:40 pm CST • 3:40 pm MST • 2:40 pm PST (US)
The presentation will provide evidence-based clinical pathways for management of infant head shape. Differential diagnosis that may lead to head shape differences will be explored.
Course Faculty - Anjanette Lee
Course Description - Live Webinar for Therapists.
Complete Both Sessions for 14 Contact Hours (1.4 CEUs)
October 14 and 15, 2022
9:40 am EST • 8:40 am CST • 7:40 am MST • 6:40 am PST (US)
ERI is partnering with Texas Children's Hospital to offer this live webinar.
Learn how to treat the complex neonate using a neuroprotective framework in this interactive and engaging course.
Course Faculty - Susan Cecere
Course Description - Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete all Four Sessions for 12 Contact Hours (1.2 CEUs)
October 17, 19, 24, 26, 2022
5:40 pm EST • 4:40 pm CST • 3:40 pm MST • 2:40 pm PST (US)
Develop clinical reasoning and skills for assessment, IEP documentation, interventions, data collection and dosing strategies to meet the needs of the medically complex student.
Course Faculty - Barbara Connolly
Course Description - Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete all sessions for 12 Contact Hours (1.2 CEUs)
October 18, 20, 25 and 27, 2022
6:40 pm EST • 5:40 pm CST • 4:40 pm MST• 3:40 pm PST (US)
Learn to treat children with developmental coordination disorder resulting in difficulties with self-esteem, writing, ADLs, play, classroom activities and sports.
Course Faculty - Maggie O'Neil
Course Description - Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete both sessions for 14 Contact Hours (1.4 CEUs)
October 22 and 23, 2022
8:40 am EST • 7:40 am CST • 6:40 am MST • 5:40 am PST (US)
Use evidence-based interventions for strength and endurance to maximize function in children with disabilities.
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Richard Clendaniel
Course Description - Live In Person Course for Therapists. Complete Both Sessions for 13.5 Contact Hours (1.35 CEUs)
October 22 and 23, 2022
8:40 am EST(US)
Washington, DC
Learn effective, comprehensive, and evidence-based treatment and evaluation of the number one reason individuals over the age of 70 seek medical attention: Dizziness.
Course Faculty - Christina Finn
Course Description - October 28 and 29, 2022
9:10 am EST • 8:10 am CST • 7:10 am MST • 6:10 am PST (US)
Learn the latest relevant assessment and treatment strategies for patients across the lifespan who experience prolonged visual, vestibular, and sensory complaints as a result of a concussion.
ERI is partnering with Providence Health and Services to offer this webinar.
Course Faculty - Lynn Wolf, Robin Glass
Course Description - Live webinar for therapists. Complete both sessions for 14 contact hours (1.4 CEUs)
October 28 and 29, 2022
9:40 am EST • 8:40 am CT • 7:40 am MST • 6:40 am PT (US)
Expand evaluation skills and learn intervention techniques for infants struggling with feeding or swallowing.
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Holly Schifsky
Course Description - This intermediate-advanced course will provide a systems-based approach to assess the premature/medically complex infant in the NICU/PICU setting. It will focus on understanding the co-morbidities associated with prematurity and medically-complex infants and increase critical reasoning skills for the clinician to create treatment plans to advance motor and feeding skills for the infant.
Course Faculty - Patricia West-Low, Mary Massery
Course Description - Register for both “Linked: Breathing and Postural Control Part 1" and “Linked: Breathing and Postural Control - Part two" together and save.
“LINKED Part-2” builds upon the foundational information presented in “LINKED Part-1”. This course, developed by Mary Massery, proposes a new definition of “core stability;” redefining it as the dynamic control of trunk pressures to optimize postural stability (balance)
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Holly Schifsky
Course Description - This course will advance your assessment, treatment, and outcomes for infants requiring a tracheostomy tube and/or ventilator.
November 2022
Course Faculty - Michael Lebec
Course Description - November 1, 8 and 15, 2022
5:40 pm EST • 4:40 pm CST • 3:40 pm MST • 2:40 pm PST (US)
Please take into consideration when registering, that prerequisite online sessions must be completed before attending the live part of the course.
Learn to be comfortable and effective in providing care in the emergency room by distinguishing sources of pathology, conducting an efficient exam, and administering interventions even when limited to one or few episodes of care.
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Josephine Bardabelias
Course Description - Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete both sessions for 12 Contact Hours (1.2 CEUs)
November 1, 3, 8 and 10, 2022
6:10 pm EST • 5:10 pm CST • 4:10 pm MST • 3:10 pm PST (US)
Exercise strengthens the body and brain! Learn innovative ways to integrate movement with learning while concentrating on developmental and functional skills.
Course Faculty - Liesa M. Ritchie
Course Description - Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete both Sessions for 11 Contact Hours (1.1 CEUs)
November 2-3, 2022
9:40 am EST • 8:40 am CST • 7:40 am MST • 6:40 am PST (US)
Gain practical “Sensory-Aware” tools to treat children with both underlying gross motor and sensory dysfunction.
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Kati Knudsen
Course Description - November 3 and 4, 2022
10:40 am EST • 9:40 am CST • 8:40 am MST • 7:40 am PST (US)
Learn strategies and tools to support infants with extreme prematurity, complex neurological diagnoses, and in utero substance exposure using advanced problem-solving techniques.
Course Faculty - Joan Arvedson
Course Description - Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete Both Sessions for 14 Contact Hours (1.4 CEUs)
November 4 and 5, 2022
8:40 am EST • 7:40 am CST • 6:40 am MST • 5:40 am PST (US)
Learn to treat children’s complex feeding challenges in a variety of settings including NICU, schools, and rehabilitation clinics.
ERI is partnering with Children's Health to offer the live continuing education webinar.
Course Faculty - Mary Tarbell-Bickley
Course Description - Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete All Sessions for 13.5 Contact Hours (1.35 CEUs)
November 5 and 6, 2022
9:40 pm EST • 8:40 pm CST • 7:40 pm MST • 6:40 pm PST (US)
ERI is partnering with Texas Children's Hospital to offer this webinar.
A holistic treatment approach for challenging feeding disorders that are characteristically seen with tube dependency, oral inexperience, severe oral hypersensitivity, rigid eating patterns, and difficulty transitioning to table foods.
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Melissa Gerber
Course Description - Early Bird Rate! Use Code GERBERNOVEMBER22 at checkout before September 25, 2022 and save $20!
Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete one session for 6.5 Contact Hours ( 0.65 CEUs)
November 6, 2022, Sunday
7:40 pm EST • 6:40 pm CST • 5:40 pm MST • 4:40 pm PST (US)
Help children/students with Developmental Coordination Disorders (DCD) achieve optimal outcomes using evidence based assessment and treatment tools and strategies.
Course Faculty - Chris Wells
Course Description - Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete Four Sessions for 13.5 Contact Hours (1.35 CEUs)
November 7, 9, 14 and 16, 2022
5:40 pm EST • 4:40 pm CST • 3:40 pm MST • 2:40 pm PST (US)
Learn the evidence-based fundamentals and essentials of ICU rehab from mechanical ventilation and early mobilization, to functional assessments and treatments.
Course Faculty - Robin Harwell
Course Description - November 11 and 12, 2022
9:10 am EST • 8:10 am CST • 7:10 am MST • 6:10 am PST (US)
Link neuroscience with clinical practice while focusing on evidence-based interventions to provide measurable outcomes for adults and children with neurological challenges through intensive labs.
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Robyn Ligotti
Course Description - Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete ONE Session for 6.5 Contact Hours (.65 CEUs)
November 12, 2022
8:25 AM EST • 7:25 AM CST • 6:25 AM MST • 5:25 AM PST (US)
Learn to provide evidence-based frameworks for effective care planning to reduce re-hospitalizations and evidence-based interventions for optimal outcomes in treating the complex frail adult in the home health setting.
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Robyn Ligotti
Course Description - Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete ONE Session for 6.5 Contact Hours (.65 CEUs)
November 13, 2022
8:25 AM EST • 7:25 AM CST • 6:25 AM MST • 5:25 AM PST (US)
Learn to provide evidence-based frameworks for effective care planning to reduce re-hospitalizations and evidence-based interventions for optimal outcomes in treating the complex frail adult in the home health setting.
Course Faculty - Holly Schifsky
Course Description - New Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete both sessions for 15 Contact Hours (1.5 CEUs)
November 18 and 19, 2022
8:40 am EST • 7:40 am CST • 6:40 am MST • 5:40 am PST (US)
ERI is partnering with Providence Health and Services to offer this live webinar.
Building on “Baby Beats and Breaths”, advance your knowledge further to learn a systems-based approach to assessing and treating the premature/medically complex infant in the NICU/PICU setting to advance motor and feeding skills.
Participant Requirements for the course: In order to maximize the learning experience during lab time, each participant needs to bring a soft body doll. The ideal size would be 10-15”, but any soft body doll will work.
Course Faculty - Suzanne Davis Bombria
Course Description - Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete both sessions for 11.5 Contact Hours (1.15 CEUs)
November 18-19, 2022
9:40 am EST • 8:40 am CST • 7:40 am MST • 6:40 am PST (US)
Contemporary NDT has undergone a paradigm shift that promotes thinking and doing in a new way! This course specifically helps therapists provide evidence-based early intervention in order to impact a baby and family’s life.
December 2022
Course Faculty - Anne Buckley-Reen
Course Description - LIVE Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete both Sessions for 12 Contact Hours (1.2 CEUs)
December 2 & 9, 2022
8:10 am EST • 7:10 am CST • 6:10 am MST • 5:10 am PST (US)
Learn to expand engagement in clients with ASD and address self-stimulatory behaviors, preservation, and reactive or self-directed behaviors.
Course Faculty - Colleen Carey
Course Description - Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete both sessions for 10.5 Contact Hours (1.05 CEUs)
December 2 & 9, 2022
10:40 am EST • 9:40 am CST • 8:40 am MST • 7:40 am PST (US)
This workshop, focuses on using the NDT Practice Model in treating the child with hypotonia. Specific strategies to improve motor control in this population will be presented. Treatment strategies based on the common impairments of the sensorimotor system in this population will be demonstrated.
Course Faculty - Liesa M. Ritchie
Course Description - December 2-3, 2022 - Complete both sessions for 12.5 Contact Hours (1.25 CEUs)
9:40 am EST • 8:40 am CST • 7:40 am MST • 6:40 am PST
This course clearly explains the significant components of evaluation and treatment of pediatric gait, in a clinically relevant manner. Flaws of a “wait and see” approach will be discussed, while supporting proactive & preventive intervention with proposed methods for deliberate, realistic & effective intervention for pediatric gait.
Course Faculty - Joan Toglia, Chelsea Steinberg
Course Description - Live Webinar for Therapists. Two sessions for 5 contact hours.
December 5 and 7, 2022
6:10 pm EST • 5:10 pm CST • 4:10 pm MST • 3:10 pm PST (US)
This course will provide therapists with assessment and intervention strategies to promote optimal functional cognitive recovery and outcomes in the ICU and acute care setting.
NEW COURSE!
Course Faculty - Bethanne Mazurczak, Leslie Paparsenos
Course Description - Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete all three (3) sessions for 12 Contact Hours (1.2 CEUs)
December 5, 7 and 12, 2022
5:40 pm EST • 4:40 pm CST • 3:40 pm MST • 2:40 pm PST (US)
Learn multidisciplinary and discipline specific assessment and treatment strategies based on the NeuroDevelopmental Treatment - Contemporary Practice Model (NDT-CPM) for children with ASD.
Course Faculty - Suzanne Davis Bombria
Course Description - Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete all four sessions for 12.5 Contact Hours (1.25 CEUs)
December 6, 7, 9 and 10, 2022
December 6, 7 and 9 | 6:10 pm EST • 5:10 pm CST • 4:10 pm MST • 3:10 pm PST (US)
December 10 | 9:40 am EST • 8:40 am CST • 7:40 am MST • 6:40 am PST (US)
Learn to provide the precise amount of input to foster appropriate posture and movement synergies into the chosen functional outcome.
Course Faculty - Inger Brueckner
Course Description - Complete both Sessions for 14 Contact Hours (1.4 CEUs)
December 9-10, 2022
9:40 am EST • 8:40 am CST • 7:40 am MST • 6:40 am PST (US)
Learn the latest research, technology, and post-operative treatments to elicit the best outcomes for patients with amputations.
Course Faculty - Richard Clendaniel
Course Description - Live Webinar for Therapists.
Complete Both Sessions for 12 Contact Hours (1.2 CEUs)
December 10-11, 2022
10:10 am EST • 9:10 am CST • 8:10 am MST• 7:10 am PST (US)
The course will focus on the assessment and treatment of patients with vertigo and dysequilibrium from unusual vestibular causes. The course is designed for clinicians (PT & OT) with prior vestibular rehabilitation course work and clinical experience.
Course Faculty - Rona Alexander
Course Description - Live Webinar for Therapists.
Complete both sessions for 13 Contact Hours (1.3 CEUs)
December 11 and 12, 2022
9:10 am EST • 8:10 am CST • 7:10 am MST• 6:10 am PST (US)
Learn clinically relevant assessment and treatment strategies for children with neuromuscular impairments and feeding, swallowing, and respiratory challenges.
ERI is partnering with P.G. Chambers School to offer this webinar.
Course Faculty - Tom Brady