New Toe Walking Course from ERI’s Internationally Renowned Faculty, Liesa M. Ritchie-Persaud!

ERI is thrilled to release a new on-demand course from our internationally renowned faculty member and toe walking expert, Liesa M. Ritchie-Persaud, PT, DPT, PCS, CKTP.

ERI’s Toe Walking: In-Depth Clinical Applications – ON-DEMAND was recorded at Liesa’s live webinar in February, 2023. Liesa developed this new course to build on Toe-Walking: Evaluation and Treatment of Pediatric Equinus Gait (new title for the course formerly called “Part A,” same exact course). 

This brand-new course, Toe Walking: In-Depth Clinical Applications-ON-DEMAND, offers the opportunity to apply the information you learned from Part A, while also expanding on this knowledge to help you become more confident in your evaluation and treatment skills.  

If you’ve already taken “Part B,” this brand-new course is still for you because, together with Liesa, you will problem-solve through cases and go deeper into the study of toe walking. As you probably know, there are different reasons for toe walking. Depending on these reasons, you’ll approach the treatment of those children differently. In this new toe walking course, Liesa discusses the different causes and spends time going in-depth on each cause.

Here’s what other therapists have said about the course:

Amazing course that helps tie together loose ends from the initial toe walking course and clinical practice. This course really helped me connect the dots and I feel empowered to use my new skills and knowledge in the clinic this week. Liesa is amazing in every way. She’s organized, a great speaker, and so knowledgeable. She speaks so well with humor as needed; the 8-hour course flew by! Alyssa I., PT, DPT

Great course, it had been years since I took her previous Toe Walking course, so this was great to reinforce what I do and to add more tools to my tool box.  Catherine S., PT

To update and expand your evaluation and treatment knowledge of toe walking with Liesa, register for Toe Walking: In-Depth Clinical Applications – ON-DEMAND today!  Your purchase will include access to the course and downloadable handouts for an entire year, allowing you to watch and re-watch the content as often as you’d like, at your convenience! Earn 7 contact hours (0.7 CEUs) for $229 per person.

Haven’t Taken Toe Walking Courses with ERI Yet?

Get started! Liesa’s brand-new toe walking course is now part of ERI’s comprehensive toe walking series: Toe Walking: In-Depth Series – ON-DEMAND.
Earn 17 contact hours (1.7 CEUs)/$399 per person
Includes both courses:

  • Toe Walking: Evaluation and Treatment of Pediatric Equinus Gait – ON-DEMAND – $279/person
  • Toe Walking: In-Depth Clinical Applications – ON-DEMAND – $229/person

SAVE $109 when you purchase the Series! Your purchase will include access to both toe walking courses and downloadable handouts for an entire year, allowing you to watch and re-watch the content as often as you’d like, at your convenience! Earn 17 contact hours (1.7 CEUs) for $399 per person.

For questions or to register a group, please contact ERI at info@educationresourcesinc.com or 800-487-6530.

ERI Faculty Roberta “Bertie” Gatlin Receives APTA TN President’s Award

Roberta Gatlin, PT, DSc, PCS

ERI faculty member Bertie Gatlin has been awarded the President’s Award by the APTA Tennessee chapter. This award is given to an individual for outstanding service to APTA TN. The recipient of this award has demonstrated commitment to APTA TN in all endeavors and outstanding contribution to the growth and development of the association.

Additionally, the recipient of this award has provided service on the district, chapter, and state levels with extraordinary service to APTA TN in legislative, governance, clinical practice and education. Congratulations, Bertie, on a very well deserved award and recognition of your continued commitment to APTA TN! 

Learn with Bertie Gatlin

Gatlin has been an ERI faculty member for over 10 years. Her experience encompasses physical therapy within the NICU, developmental follow-up clinic, and outpatient pediatrics servicing all age levels. Currently, she is offering three upcoming live webinars related to the NICU: 

Don’t miss the opportunity to take a course with this passionate and engaging instructor. Here’s some feedback about her courses we love to share:

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“I have attended many NICU Intervention courses; this was by far the best organized, comprehensive, and useful course I have attended. Roberta Gatlin is so knowledgeable in NICU and Pediatric concepts. My peers and I took away many ideas and concepts we will integrate into our NICU. This is a great course for both beginning and seasoned therapists.” – Cheryl W. 

“Bertie is very passionate about the care of neonates, which clearly comes across in her course. She has wonderful knowledge and experience to share. I highly recommend this course especially to therapists working in the NICU.” – Scott L.

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Registration is now open! Questions? Reach out to our office by calling 800-487-6530 or email info@educationresourcesinc.com.

Anjanette Lee Presents “Neonatal Therapy: Establishing Skills for Independent Practice” Parts 1 and 2

Introducing a new, 4-part CEU series focused on Neonatal Therapy.

ERI is excited to announce that neonatal expert Anjanette Lee 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 are scheduled to run in September through November, 2023, with Parts 3 and 4 to follow in spring 2024. All will be delivered via live webinar. 

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:
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: 
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: 
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: 
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.

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 – totally up to you. 

Part 1 will be offered on the following dates: 

Part 2 will be offered on the following dates: 

Parts 3 and 4 will be offered in the spring of 2024 with more details to follow. Save when you register for Parts 1 and 2 together! A discounted rate is available for those who register for both Parts 1 and 2. 

Registration is now open! Questions? Reach out to ERI at info@educationresourcesinc.com or call 800-487-6530.

SPRING PROMO – Save $30!

HAPPY SPRING!

To celebrate this beautiful time of year we would like to offer you a promotional discount to use off any registration between now and June 5th.

Register for any of our 2023 webinars or in-person courses or register for an on-demand course that you can take at your convenience. 

We offer a complete range of topics to meet your needs: 

Please spread the word and share this coupon with your colleagues and facility/district.

Restrictions do apply; please use at time of registration, cannot be combined with other discounts. Non-Transferable. Expires June 5th 2023

School-Based Practice Expert, Jeryl Benson, Joins ERI’s Esteemed Faculty

We are thrilled to introduce you to Jeryl Benson, Ed.D, FAOTA, OTR/L, one of ERI’s newest faculty members!

Dr. Benson has worked in pediatrics for more than 30 years, with extensive experience in school-based practice and as an educational consultant for schools and families. She is certified to administer the Sensory Integration and Praxis Test, is a certified infant massage instructor and is trained in Neurodevelopmental Treatment for children with cerebral palsy.

As a full Professor at Duquesne University, she teaches both undergraduate and graduate coursework in the areas of lifespan occupational performance, neurological and sensorimotor function, occupation-based theory, and advanced practice. Her research interests include school-based practice, sensory processing and occupation.

Dr. Benson’s goal is to make an impact by researching best practices in an educational setting ensuring that children have the tools to fully participate in their educational, social, and community environments. She is also currently the Editor of AOTA Children & Youth SIS Quarterly Practice Connections.

Join Dr. Benson for a new CEU learning opportunity!

Cognition and Executive Function: Evidence-Based Assessment and Intervention Tools to Improve Participation

This NEW course is designed for OTs, OTAs, PTs, PTAs, SLPs and Educators working in school, home care, outpatient or rehab facilities with children aged 3-21.

Earn 12 contact hours (1.2 CEUs) by taking this live webinar, offered on July 27 and 28, 2023 and December 5, 7, 13 and 14, 2023.

Participants in this course will learn how to assess the various components of cognition and executive function skills, and learn to choose evidence-based interventions/strategies that positively impact a child’s participation goals. 

After taking this course you will be able to: 

  • Identify how cognitive theory influences development.
  • Relate an element of the cognitive domains to a child’s daily function.
  • Relate an element of executive function to daily life.
  • Choose an evidence-based assessment method used to evaluate cognitive dysfunction in children.
  • Choose two intervention strategies that best address a child’s participation goal based on the case study provided.
  • Determine which intervention plan best addresses a child’s participation goal based on the case study provided.

Save your spot and register today!

Questions? Please contact ERI at info@educationresourcesinc.com or 800-487-6530.