Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete All Three Sessions for 10.5 Contact Hours (1.05 CEUs)
April 30 and May 1, 2021
10:40 am EST • 9:40 am CST • 8:40 am MST • 7:40 am PST (US)
ERI is partnering with Texas Children’s Hospital to offer this live webinar.
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 through the use of videotapes, case studies, and practice labs. Participants will problem-solve strategies to improve functional motor performance of the child with hypotonia.
Objectives:
- Describe the common impairments seen in children with hypotonia.
- Utilize current motor control research as it applies to postural control in the child with hypotonia
- Analyze movement patterns of the hypotonic child
- Apply the principles of improving alignment, base of support and control of weight shift
- Explain the role of SMART goals in treatment planning for the child with hypotonia
Colleen Carey is the owner and director of the Children's Therapy Center, a pediatric outpatient center located in Fort Washington, PA. A dynamic speaker, she teaches frequently in seminars to professionals on the topics of early intervention, therapeutic handling, orthotics, and functional goal outcomes. Colleen has extensive experience with a variety of developmental disorders and coordination disorders including cerebral palsy and autism. She has broad experience in indications for physical therapy within the educational environment and the role of adaptive physical education. Colleen actively mentors other therapists to share her knowledge and insights and has been a clinical instructor for 25 years. Colleen is an accomplished Coordinator Instructor with NDTA. She studied at Quinnipiac College, New York University, and Temple University with a focus on developmental disabilities. She is enthusiastically pursuing ongoing professional training to improve the care of her clients. She received her Basic NDT (Neuro-Developmental Treatment) certification in 1987 and her Baby NDT certification in 1995. Colleen has worked in community early intervention programs, preschool settings, educational settings, rehabilitation hospitals, and outpatient centers. She supports families across cultural and ethnic barrier and passionately advocates for children and families. She remains focused on functional outcomes in all environments.
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Continuing Education Hours for disciplines not listed below: 10.5 contact hours (1.05 CEUs). Intermediate level. Therapist License Number_____________.
Approved Provider for the FL Occupational Therapy Association CE Broker for 12.5 CE Hours approval # 20-841530. Approved by the FL Physical Therapy Association for 12.5 CE Hours - #CE21-841530. Meets the basic criteria of the MD Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 1.0 CEU's. Approval #2002-57 by the NJ State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 10 CEC's Approved by OK State Board of PT course #202113484 for 10.5 CEU hours, Category A.
Approved sponsor by the State of IL Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for Physical Therapy for 1.52 contact hours. The IL Early Intervention Training Program has approved this event for 9.75 hours of EI credential credit in the area of Intervention. Approved by the KY Physical Therapy Association for 10.5 contact hours, expiration Date: 3/6/23, approval # CS64-2010-KPTA. Approved provider by the NY State Board of Physical Therapy for 12.5 contact hours (1.25 CEUs).
Education Resources is an approved agency by the PT Board of CA for 10.5 contact hours. This activity is provided by the TX Board of PT Examiners accredited provider #2210017TX for 10.5 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 10.5 Contact Hours (1.05 CEUs). NBCOT Professional Development for 10.5 PDUs. 10.5 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
