Can You Spot the Signs of Dementia?

As the prevalence of dementia continues to rise, with over 55 million currently affected and projections for this number to double every twenty years, Home Health professionals must adapt their communication and intervention strategies to effectively support these individuals and their caregivers.

On November 2, 2024, Robyn Ligotti will be presenting the live webinar Collaborative Dementia Care: Integrating Person-Centered Strategies for Positive Outcomes Often. This course will explore how dementia care typically comes through as a secondary diagnoses for therapists. Those working with older clients in home may notice early warning signs of dementia that will affect their overall treatment plan. What are the next steps once you’ve noticed the signs? Ligotti’s course will teach you how therapy plays a valuable role in safety, participation, and quality of life for PLWD (people living with dementia) and their caregivers.

Over the duration of this webinar, 6 types of dementia will be covered: Alzheimer’s, Vascular, Frontotemporal, Lewy Body, Mixed Dementia, Huntington’s and Parkinson’s disease. Additionally, the different stages of dementia will be reviewed including early, middle and late-stage, learning how to make the appropriate adjustments at each one.  

By implementing evidence-based tools and tailored approaches, therapists can empower patients with dementia to achieve their goals and maintain healthy, fulfilling lives at home. This proactive adaptation is essential for optimizing outcomes and ensuring quality of life. Learn the latest evidence-based services from assessment through intervention and improve documentation of skilled services in OASIS-E.

Registration is open! This course will fill up so be sure to sign up early to secure your spot. 

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Therapies in the School August Contest Winner

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The countdown to our Therapies in the School 25th Anniversary Conference is on! As part of our 25th Anniversary celebration, ERI will be running a fun contest each month that consists of prizes and special offerings just for you…the school-based therapist. Don’t miss your chance to join in on the fun. Secure your spot today to be eligible for these fantastic contests!

August Contest Winners

The August contest included a gift basket to inspire you and your students in the classroom. Our lucky winner was: 

  • Maryann G., OTR, who won a Therapy Gift Basket, The OT Toolbox Annual Membership, Sara Bee OT School-Based Pintables and Kwik Stix Tempera Paint Stick

And our runner-up winner was:

  • Jessica H., OTA, who won a Kwik Stix Tempera Paint Stix and The OT Toolbox Annual Membership

Congratulations on your new gift baskets and a big thank you to the following companies who so generously donated their products for this contest. Be sure to check out the September prizes so you don’t miss out on the fun!

 

Mark Your Calendars for International Neonatal Therapy Week And A Special Offer!

Neonatal therapy NICU NANTWhat Is International Neonatal Therapy Week?

September 15 – 21, 2024 marks the kick off of International Neonatal Therapy Week (INTW) and we’re excited to celebrate! Started many years ago by the National Association of Neonatal Therapists (NANT), this week recognizes occupational therapists (OTs), physical therapists (PTs) and speech-language pathologists (SLPs) who specialize in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

Thank you to this group of highly professional, passionate, and driven caregivers around the globe who dedicate their time to the smallest of patients resulting in a lifetime of positive change.

As professional partners with NANT, we know that neonatal therapists have an emotional connection to their profession and are always looking for ways to improve upon their practice. To help neonatal therapists meet their professional goals, ERI offers exceptional neonatal continuing education courses taught by renowned faculty.

international neonatal therapy week NICUTake Advantage of Our Special Offer

For one week only ERI is offering $30 off any webinar, in-person or on demand NICU-related course. Use coupon code INTW24 at checkout to redeem this offer. This offer is valid through September 21, 2024 and cannot be combined with other offers. Are you a NANT member? Keep your eyes peeled for a special promotion from NANT this week that includes a free ERI NICU webinar 👀

NICU Courses Just for You

Our courses teach the latest techniques and treatments that can be immediately applied to practice helping therapists improve outcomes in the NICU and beyond. The CEU hours from our evidence-based NICU courses count toward the required 40 hours of education for certification offered by the Neonatal Therapy National Certification Board (NTNCB).

If you’re a neonatal therapist looking to grow your career and improve outcomes, register for one of our life-changing neonatal courses which will remind you why you became a therapist and why you love what you do.  

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

Establishing Competency for Independent Practice in the NICU

Are you a current or aspiring NICU clinician? Are you considering or preparing for the Neonatal Therapy Certification Exam? 

 
Anjanette Lee CCC-SLP, CNT, MSOr maybe you’re considering switching to the NICU from a different practice setting. This 4-part series, taught by Anjanette Lee, is a great option for gaining competence for independent practice in the NICU. These courses can be taken sequentially or as stand alone courses, it’s entirely up to you. Below is more information on the content and structure.

Access our first two on demand sessions covering essential competencies for Neonatal Therapists. Recorded from a live webinar last year, these 4 to 5 hour sessions dive deep into: the NICU environment, neonatal body systems, NICU equipment, assessment tools, ethics and more. Take advantage of the pause, rewind, and rewatch features to fully grasp this comprehensive content.

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Neonatal Therapy Part 1 – On-Demand
Neonatal Therapy Part 2 – On-Demand 

For a limited time, clinicians can still attend the final sections of this series on gaining competence for independent practice in the NICU via live webinar. These upcoming sessions delve into: accurate interpretation of neurobehavioral responses, building confidence and competence in early parenting skills for NICU families, the unique impact of NICU caregiving practices and medical acuity on the infant’s developing sensory systems, oral feeding and swallowing components, neuroprotective strategies and more. You won’t want to miss out on the chance to ask questions from this leading NICU expert and also connect with fellow NICU practitioners during these live webinars.

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Neonatal Therapy Part 3 – September 20, 2024
Neonatal Therapy Part 4 – September 21, 2024 

What do each of the four parts cover?

PART 1 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 – 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 – Live webinar September 20, 2024: 
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 – Live webinar September 21, 2024: 
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. Don’t forget you can take advantage of savings by bundling these courses together to receive a discount!

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

How do You Want to Learn? What are Your CEU Needs? Opportunity to Win!

ERI needs your help! Continuing Education Survey

We are  developing our line up of 2025 continuing education courses and we would value your input as we strive to meet your future continuing education needs. Whether it is your preferred length of course, the preferred days of the week to take a course, your preferred format, or topics that you want to see added to our comprehensive catalog of courses…..?
All this information will help us develop the right course for you.
Thank you for taking 5 minutes to share your feedback with us!

Be sure to enter your contact information at the end of the survey 
to be entered into a drawing to win one of two $100 Amazon gift cards! Deadline August 26th!

Take the Survey Here

THANKYOU, we appreciate your time.