Faculty Highlight During OT Month

Meet Our OT Faculty As We Continue to Celebrate OT Month!

As part of an ongoing series during the month of April to recognize our amazing OT faculty, we’re giving a shoutout to Holly Schifsky, Melissa Gerber, and Dana Kizer. 

Holly Schifsky, OTR/L, CNT, NTMTC, CBIS has worked with ERI for over 6 years. She has been in pediatrics for the past 26 years with the past 16 years in a level IV NICU. She is a Certified Neonatal Therapist, Certified Neonatal Touch and Massage Therapist, Certified Brain Injury therapist, a member of National Association of Neonatal Therapists, and has completed 6-month mentorship in infant/child NDT.

She has worked within the NICU and NICU follow-up clinic to maximize patient and family outcomes for the most complex premature and medically-fragile term infant. She is the recipient of the National Association of Neonatal Therapists Clinical Excellence award in 2018, due to her clinical expertise and dedication to advancing the therapeutic interventions for NICU infants with cardiopulmonary conditions. Holly will be presenting the following courses and registration is now open:

 

Melissa Gerber, OTD, OTR/LMelissa Gerber, OTD, OTR/L has been with ERI for the past 6 years. She is a seasoned and respected clinician with extensive experience in pediatrics. She began her career in Adult/Pediatric inpatient/outpatient rehabilitation and acute care. Currently, she has been working for the Great Neck Public Schools for the past 21 years. She is president of 4MYKIDSOT, a private practice where she provides therapy and evaluations.

She is enthusiastic to share her experiences and provide strategies that can be incorporated immediately. She is also affiliated with Puzzle Art Therapy, and enjoys sharing this program. Melissa will be presenting the following courses and registration is now open:

 

Dana Kizer, OT is one of ERI’s newest faculty members and has a special interest in feeding and sensory processing. She has worked in a variety of pediatric settings including a pediatric hospital, specialty clinic, private practice, and home health. She has presented on feeding therapy and interventions nationally and across virtual platforms. Dana is a published author on the subject of pediatric feeding disorders and currently volunteers her time with Feeding Matters by serving on the Family Advisory Council to help families navigate the complex world of pediatric feeding disorders.

Dana brings a family perspective to her treatments and teaching experiences as her initial experience with feeding therapy occurred when she would accompany her younger brother to his feeding therapy appointments. She has seen first-hand the difference therapy can make in the lives of patients and their families. Dana will be co-presenting the following courses and registration is now open:

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Don’t forget about the promotion that we’re running through the month of April for any OT registering for an ERI course…

ERI thanks the OT community for everything they do

Faculty Highlight During OT Month

Meet Our OT Faculty!

In honor of OT month, ERI will be highlighting our amazing OT faculty throughout April. First up for this month, we’re shining a light on two faculty members: Anne Buckley-Reen and Janine Wiskind. 

 Anne Buckley-Reen has been with ERI since 2005. She has been a practicing pediatric therapist for 30+ years and a pioneer in the use of yoga as a therapeutic modality for the past 16 years. Her work with yoga has been researched, published and cited in numerous journal articles and is the foundation for a researched preparatory program widely used in NYC schools special needs classrooms.

Anne’s most recent course with ERI is entitled Motor Issues in Autism and teaches therapists how to more effectively expand engagement in clients with ASD while answering questions about self-stimulatory behaviors, preservation, and reactive or self-directed behaviors. This course is scheduled for the following dates and registration is now open:

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Janine Wiskind Janine Wiskind has been teaching as an ERI faculty member for the past 11 years. As a pediatric occupational therapist, beginning her career in brain injury, Janine cultivated her specific concentration in vision, which has, in turn, led her to specialize in primitive reflex integration. Working for inpatient rehab, outpatient, home health, the school system, and now within her own clinic has provided Janine with an extensive opportunity to work with a variety of pediatric populations and has led to her diverse array of expertise. 

Janine’s most recent course with ERI is entitled Primitive Reflexes: Strategies to Promote Integration – Strengthening Foundational Skills and teaches therapists how to effectively evaluate primitive reflexes and utilize a functional and play-based approach to primitive reflex integration. This course is scheduled for the following dates and registration is now open:

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Don’t forget about the promotion that we’re running through the month of April for any OT registering for an ERI course…

ERI thanks the OT community for everything they do

 

Now Available! Therapies in the School 23rd Annual Conference – ON-DEMAND 9!

Offering up to 31 Continuing Education Hours!

Includes the popular, complimentary bonus session: Creative Approaches using RTI (Response to Intervention) to Support Students While Reducing the Need for Referrals – presented by Kareen Robbins, MS OTR/L


We are thrilled to announce the release of brand NEW, school-based practice specific content to help you navigate the issues you’re encountering with your students every day: Therapies in the School 23rd Annual Conference – ON-DEMAND 9.

Therapies in the School 23rd Annual Conference – ON-DEMAND 9 is a collection of 13 sessions recorded at our annual 2-day virtual conference for school-based therapists held in November, 2022. Don’t miss this CEU learning opportunity that will invigorate your practice with easily applicable tools and evidence-based interventions!

You’ll learn lots of new information from our school-based practice expert faculty:

Susan Cecere, MHS, PT Amy Lewis, OTR/L Cara Koscinski, OTD, OTR/L
Christy Hupka, PT, DPT, PCS Amy Barr, PT, DPT

Karen Pryor, DPT, PhD, PT
and others!

Browse this year’s line-up of 13 sessions and learn more about each course. You can earn up to 31 CEU hours that appeal to different disciplines (PT, OT, SLP and special educators), spanning many areas of practice: executive function; sensory based strategies; interoception; addressing reflexes through neuroplasticity; trauma informed care and more. Plus, there are plenty of specialty topics: improving learning outcomes for students with vestibular impairments; improving learning outcomes for medically complex students and much more. Download the Brochure for complete details. 

Here’s what other therapists have said about our 2022 virtual conference: 

Two days jammed packed with new information and strategies. A must for all school-based therapists. – Kristie S. 

 

This conference always brings great speakers and current info that is easy to bring home and practice immediately. I plan to return again next year! –  Kathleen T.

 

I learned a great deal of information relevant to physical therapists in the school setting. Many times physical therapists work alone in districts and do not have others to learn from or share ideas. This confirmed many of the methods I am using are being utilized by others in the field and also taught me new strategies to add to my practice. – Tonya H.

Grab your colleagues and learn together on your next in-service day! Together, you’re sure to enjoy inspired, thought-provoking conversations as you learn new information from leading experts in the field that you can put to use in your practice immediately. You can also join our Therapies in the School Discussion Group on Facebook – to ask questions or share knowledge with other therapists. 

Register now and save!

You can purchase the ENTIRE 2-DAY SERIES, just Day 1 or just Day 2, it’s up to you! Once you purchase, you will have access to the courses and downloadable hand-outs from our instructors for an entire year. Each session can be viewed separately-whenever it’s convenient for you!

SAVE $100 when you purchase Therapies in the School 23rd Annual Conference – On-Demand 9 before May 31, 2023 (2-Day series only). Use coupon code THERAPIES9 at checkout.

Group rates are available: $129/person up to 9 additional participants [CEU certificates] when you purchase one 2-Day series/$749. OR $79/person up to 9 additional participants [CEU certificates] when you purchase a 1-Day option/$499. Please share this offer with your colleagues and staff!  

Questions or want to register a group? Please contact ERI at info@educationresourcesinc.com or call 800-487-6530.

ERI Celebrates Occupational Therapy Month!

April is Occupational Therapy Month 

While we think OTs and OTAs deserve gratitude year-round, we love shining a special spotlight on occupational therapists during the month of April. This profession works tirelessly to help restore or improve the ability of patients across the lifespan, and works in a variety of settings including hospitals, schools and outpatient clinics. 

During OT Month, ERI is excited to highlight the vitally important work of OTs and OTAs. With over 200,000 occupational therapists in this country, this profession continues to impact the lives of people by enabling them to participate in the activities of everyday life. THANK YOU for all you do!

Meeting Your Specific OT Needs

Occupational therapists strive to help patients conquer their goals, and experience a life without limitations. ERI wants to honor that hard work by providing OTs with the tools and education they need in order to enable their patients to live their lives to the fullest. 

Whether you’re just starting out in your career as an OT, or you’re a seasoned veteran, ERI provides a range of professional development resources to help you create fuller lives for your patients and their families. By investing in a CEU course—either on-demand, in-person or live webinar—you can expect to expand your skill set and learn techniques to better support patients and their specific needs. 

Celebrating All Month Long…

Follow us as we continue to celebrate OTs all month long. We’ll be running a special OT promotion, feature our OT faculty members, and continue to spread the word of this profession’s value and how it changes lives. Stay tuned for more!

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Have a question? Please reach out to us: info@educationresourcesinc.com or call 800-487-6530.

The 2023 NANT Conference Is Just Around the Corner – We Can’t Wait to See You!

Save the date for April 14 – 15, 2023

We’re counting down the days until the annual National Association of Neonatal Therapists (NANT) Conference in Tucson, AZ. This annual conference is the only one of its kind in the world, serving an international group of neonatal OTs, PTs, and SLPs in order to advance the specialized knowledge and skills required to work in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).  

Stop by booth #114 and say hello

ERI has the privilege of being a professional partner with NANT, and is excited to be in attendance for this year’s convention. Our partnership with NANT helps to strengthen the quality and accessibility of continuing education for our neonatal therapist community. We are passionate about providing the best education possible to this extraordinary group who care for the tiniest of patients. This year, visit us at booth #114. We love listening to your needs, suggestions and thoughts for future educational topics. We look forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones!


Meet and chat with ERI faculty 

We are so honored to have such passionate, dedicated faculty on our team. Many ERI faculty members are attending this conference, with some presenting as well. Below is a list of those presenting, as well as an indication of who will be stopping by the ERI booth #114. Take some time to meet and greet with these exceptional professionals: 

Presenting on Friday, April 14:
Building Confidence Through Competency – Overview of Practice Competencies for the Neonatal Therapist
10:00 – 10:45 am
Anjanette Lee, MS, CCC/SLP, CNT, NTMTC

 

Kati KnudesnPresenting on Friday, April 14:
Neonatal Therapy Science: Review of Current Evidence
2:30 – 3:30 pm
Kati Knudsen, PT, MPT, CNT, PCS, DCS, CLE
*Visit Kati at the ERI booth on Friday at 9:15 am and 4:45 pm 

 

Presenting on Saturday, April 15:
Striking a Balance Between Neuroprotective Care and Neurodevelopmental Opportunities During Sedation Weaning in the NICU
9:00 – 10:00 am
Holly Schifsky, OTR/L, CNT, NTMTC, CBIS
*Visit Holly at the ERI booth on Friday from 7:00 – 8:00 am and
9:15 – 10:00 am 

Lynn Wolf, MOT, OTR, IBCLC
*Visit Lynn at the ERI booth on Friday from 7:00 – 8:00 am

 

 

Robin Glass, OTR, MS, IBCLC
*Visit Robin at the ERI booth on Friday from 9:15 – 10:00 am

 

 

Shanna Semmler, PT, DSc, PCS
*Visit Shanna at the ERI booth on Friday from 4:45 – 5:45 pm and
Saturday, 7:30 – 9:00 am 

 

 

Conference Information and Raffle Prizes

Be sure to visit the NANT conference page to set up your agenda ahead of time. And while at the conference, don’t forget to stop by our booth to chat with us and to also be entered to win some fabulous raffle prizes. Have your badge scanned to enter the raffle – you won’t want to miss it! ERI’s exhibitor profile will be shared on the Whova app once again – so you can always check-in on the app for any of our updates throughout the conference. 

See you in Arizona! 🌵