Registration Open for ERI’s NEW Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists, “Primitive Reflexes: Strategies to Promote Integration – Strengthening Foundational Skills” with Janine Wiskind

This May, one of ERI’s most popular in-person courses “Primitive Reflexes: Strategies to Promote Integration – Strengthening Foundational Skills” will be offered as a live, interactive three-part webinar. Join Janine Wiskind on the evenings of Monday, May 11 and 18, and Thursday, May 28 as she provides therapists with a clear understanding of evaluating and treating primitive reflexes. The course focuses on understanding the neuroanatomy of primitive reflexes, supporting research, and the importance of analyzing posture, biomechanics, and qualitative movement patterns. baby laying on a blanket in the grass

Participants will learn to:

  • Explain the relationship of the three levels of motor control in the central nervous system, and the implications for intervention
  • Correlate current research to the evaluation and treatment of primitive reflexes
  • Describe the impact of structural development and alignment of the pelvis and trunk
  • Effectively perform a primitive reflex integration assessment
  • Design a treatment plan to address retained primitive reflexes to utilize effective intervention strategies to strengthen your client’s foundational skills, improve client outcomes, and increase engagement in functional activity

The live webinar costs $369/person, and takes place over the three following dates and times:

Monday, May 11, 2020, from 6:00pm– 9:00pm EST + 1hr Home Study

Monday, May 18, 2020, from 6:00pm– 9:00pm EST + 1hr Home Study

Thursday, May 28, 2020 6:00pm– 9:00pm EST

Click HERE to register for this live, interactive course which includes handouts and meets the criteria for 11 contact hours (1.1 CEUs). Intermediate Level. Space is limited, register today.

Registration Open for NEW LIVE Webinar “Managing the Complex Therapy Patient in the time of COVID-19: Preparing and Mobilizing Therapists in the ICU/Acute Care and Beyond”

Now more than ever, acute and critical care therapists working in ICUs and on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic need advanced tools and techniques to assess and treat complex critically ill patients. ERI and Chris Wells, PT, Ph.D., CCS, ATC are bringing this information directly to therapists through the LIVE webinar “Managing the Complex Therapy Patient in the time of COVID-19 : Preparing and Mobilizing Therapists in the ICU/Acute Care and Beyond” a two-part online course taking place Saturday, April 25 from 10 am to 6:30 pm, EST and Sunday, April 26 from 10 am to 5:30 pm. EST

Chris, who currently leads a rehabilitation team managing COVID-19 patients, will share her expertise and teach therapists to Interpret vital signs beyond the basics as it relates to critical illness including:

  • Integrating the medical and environmental effects of the ICU to promote an effective therapy session in all settings
  • Applying current literature and trends to progress functional recovery for patients that suffer critical illness (including information related to COVID 19)
  • Applying exercise physiology principles to prescribe an effective exercise prescription
  • Implementing an integrative rehabilitation plan to address pulmonary dysfunction
  • Analyzing the complexity of critical illness via a case scenario to develop an evaluation and intervention approach to provide comprehensive care

This LIVE webinar costs $369, includes course handouts, and meets the criteria for 13.5 contact hours (1.35 CEUs). Intermediate level.  Click HERE for complete CEU details.

Join ERI for Melissa Gerber’s New LIVE Webinar “Functionally Assessing and Treating Visual Processing, Visual Perception, and Visual-Motor Deficits”

Even as we continue to social distance and help stop the spread of COVID-19, we know the importance of continuing your education. We’re continuously exploring new ways to provide you tools to improve your practice, and are pleased to now offer “Functionally Assessing ad Treating Visual Processing, Visual Perception, and Visual-Motor Deficits” with Melissa Gerber ODT/OTR/L in a two-part live webinar on Friday, May 1 from 3:30 pm to 9 pm, and Saturday, May 2 from 10:30 am to 5 pm.

Join Melissa as she explores intervention tools and strategies to promote independence in both children and adults in a variety of settings including home-based, school-based, acute care, rehab, and LTC facilities. Case studies will be presented, and course attendees will participate in interactive discussions to solidify learning and cement clinical reasoning skills. A “mock” telehealth session will demonstrate how to incorporate these skills in a virtual setting and includes information on instructing and coaching parents and caregivers.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Analyze and assess the visual system to better identify visual issues as they present in students/clients
  2. Discuss the visual system’s role in sensory processing and its impacts on student/client functionally across all areas (PT, SLP, and Special Education)
  3. Identify various visual issues associated with differential diagnosis and strategies to apply to practice
  4. Identify when to treat, remediate or refer for visual issues and how to best share that information with the team
  5. Identify the differences between a visual processing issue and a visual deficit and its functional impact on the client’s daily activities
  6. Arrange telehealth sessions to treat clients’ visual processing, visual perception and visual-motor skills

The course is offered for 10 hours, 1 CEU (Intermediate Level). (Please click HERE for complete CEU details). Pricing: $369

Enrollment is limited so click HERE today to register for ERI’s LIVE Webinar “Functionally Assessing and Treating Visual Processing, Visual Perception, and Visual-Motor Deficits.”

Grateful for OTs and OTAs During Occupational Therapy Month

April is Occupational Therapy Month – a time for us to recognize the more than 200 thousand occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants across the country who dedicate their time to improving the lives of clients and their families. With COVID-19 spreading across the nation, this April may be very different than years past, but our appreciation for occupational therapists and assistants and dedication to their careers and education remains the same.

As we practice social distancing this month, our hope is to help you make the most of this time. We’re providing exceptional offers to help you continue your education and improve your practice once it is safe to do so. Now through April 30, 2020, we invite you to take $50 off any ERI Online Course Series. Simply register online and enter ERICARES at checkout.

Want to say “Thank You” or support an OT or OTA in your life or at your facility? Or perhaps you have a continuing education budget that you would like to use ASAP? ERI now offers gift certificates to help individuals and facilities encourage occupational therapists in continuing their education. Available in any denomination, gift certificates are available for purchase on ERI’s website. Simply click the button below to add the ERI “Credit” and the amount you’d like to gift to your cart.

Yes, times may be difficult – but occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants are known for overcoming obstacles. At ERI, we know you’ll persevere and support and recognize you.

Register for an ERI online course series and continue to do what you love and make a difference for your clients. For a complete list of online courses and CEU information, click HERE or email info@educationresourcesinc.com.

Happy Occupational Therapy Month from ERI!

Join ERI and Liesa Persaud for the New LIVE Webinar “Treatment of Motor Issues in Children with Sensory Dysfunction”

ERI and esteemed faculty member Liesa M. Persaud, PT, DPT, PCS, CKTP are joining forces to bring you ERI’s first LIVE webinar, “Treatment of Motor Issues in Children with Sensory Dysfunction.” Liesa, a well-known and engaging instructor will teach you how to utilize “Sensory-Aware” tools for pediatric clients referred for gross motor and sensory-motor challenges. 

This interactive, web-based course includes live Q&A sessions, hands-on applications, video analysis and problem-solving, allows participants to connect directly with Liesa and fellow therapists, and earn continuing education credits – all from the safety of home.  

“Treatment of Motor Issues in Children with Sensory Dysfunction” takes place over three consecutive weeks for a total of 11 hours: 

  • Thursday, April 16 from 12:00pm – 4:00pm EST  
  • Thursday, April 23 from 12:00pm – 3:00pm EST  
  • Thursday April 30 from 12:00pm – 4:00pm EST 

The course is offered for 11 hours, 1.1 CEUs (Intermediate Level). (Please click HERE for complete CEU details). Pricing: $369 

Enrollment is limited so click HERE today to register for ERI’s LIVE Webinar “Treatment of Motor Issues in Children with Sensory Dysfunction.”  

As a “Thank You” for signing up for ERI’s first live virtual webinar, we are offering participants Inger Brueckner’s “Pathophysiology of Vestibular Symptoms in Children” at no charge (a value of $79).  This online session includes 2.5 Contact Hours, 0.25 CEUs.