New! Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete all 3 Sessions for 9.5 Contact Hours (.95 CEUs)
March 1, March 8 and March 15, 2021
5:40 pm EST (US) • 4:40 pm CT (US) • 3:40 pm MST (US)• 2:40 pm PT (US)
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This course will teach clinicians to develop interventions based on etiologies to produce successful long term outcomes. Through an organized evaluation procedure, specific data will be used to direct the clinician to potential etiologies. Causes and appropriate intervention strategies are identified in order to utilize a systematic approach to developing an effective treatment plan. This course challenges the clinician to ask the correct questions in order to form a systematic approach to treating the child who “toe walks.” As requested by previous participants.
Course Objectives:
- Identify specific etiologies relevant to pediatric equinus gait.
- Discuss etiology-specific & age-appropriate assessment & management strategies for this population.
- Apply effective examination, evaluation, intervention and treatment strategies to toe walking in the pediatric population.
- Design an effective & individualized treatment plan for the pediatric patient.
- Explain the future consequences of incorrect intervention.
Liesa M. Ritchie-Persaud, PT, DPT, PCS, is a licensed physical therapist with 33 years experience in the field of pediatric therapy. Liesa is the owner of "Know To Change," an organization dedicated to advancing the knowledge and skills of clinicians in pediatric practice. Both nationally and internationally, she has educated healthcare professionals in advanced treatment techniques, performed specialized practical training and provided consultative services. Liesa has worked in a variety of settings, including private pediatric clinics, schools, private homes, hospitals and long-term care facilities, as well as facilities overseas. Dr. Ritchie-Persaud is a Credentialed Clinical Instructor and also taught human anatomy, physiology. She received her Associate degree in 1993 and worked as a Physical Therapist Assistant while earning her B.S. in Organizational Leadership from Southern Nazarene University in Tulsa, OK. Dr. Ritchie-Persaud earned her Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Findlay in Findlay, OH in 2003. She received her post-graduate Doctorate from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in 2011 and is a Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy. Liesa’s passion for helping others extends into her private life. She has volunteered as a Call Rape Advocate and Salvation Army volunteer. Her passion for travel has led her to teach and treat in Australia, New Zealand, Turkey, the Arab Emirates and Mexico, plus organizing and participating in mission work in Mexico, Ukraine and Palestine. Liesa’s wide range of clinical experience, organizational leadership, proficient teaching skills, motivation to improve the standard of care and enthusiasm and passion for her field make her an exciting and compelling instructor.
"Excellent, practical and realistic approach to treatment of a wide variety of toe walkers. Liesa is a dynamic speaker who has the ability to captivate attention and promote active learning through lecture and lab. Thank you for putting the pieces of the puzzle together." -N. Falcone, PT
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Continuing Education Hours for disciplines not listed below: 9.5 contact hours (.95 CEUs). Intermediate level. License #___________
Approved Provider for the FL Occupational Therapy Association CE Broker for 11 CE Hours, #20-781096. Approved by the FL Physical Therapy Association for 11 CE Hours - #CE21-781096. Approval #2007-98 by the NJ State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 9.5 CEC's. Approved by the NM Board of Physical Therapy for 9.5 CE Hours. Approved by OK State Board of PT course #202113021 for 9.5 CEU hours, Category A. This course has been approved by the NV State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for ___ units of continuing education. Course meets the basic criteria of the MD Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 9 CEU's. MN Board-approved Course Approval #3057 for 9.5 CE Hours.
Approved sponsor by the State of IL Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for Physical Therapy for 11 contact hours. The IL Early Intervention Training Program has approved this event for 9.5 hours of EI credential credit in the area of Intervention. Approved provider by the NY State Board of Physical Therapy for 11.4 contact hours (1.14 CEUs).
Education Resources is an approved agency by the PT Board of CA for 9.5 contact hours. This activity is provided by the TX Board of PT Examiners accredited provider #2210017TX for 9.5 CCUs and meets continuing competence requirements for PTs and PTAs licensure renewal in TX.
Education Resources is an AOTA Approved Provider for Live and Distance Learning-Independent Courses for 9.5 Contact Hours (9.5 CEUs). NBCOT Professional Development for 9.5 PDUs. 9.5 hours of this course qualify towards the discipline-specific hours for the 20-hour requirement for NDTA re-certification.
Education Resources Inc., 266 Main Street, Medfield Ma 02052 508-359-6533
