Training offered in the Practical Management of Vestibular Disorders

Renowned faculty member; Jeff Walter, PT, DPT, NCS, has been teaching with ERI since 2005. He is the Director of the Otolaryngology Vestibular and Balance Center at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA and an associate faculty member at Misericordia University, Department of Physical Therapy. Jeff has lectured at professional conferences, universities and continuing education courses for audiologists, physicians and therapists involved in managing patients with dizziness and imbalance. Jeff has developed a teaching website designed to provide information to assist clinicians in the management of dizziness and imbalance.

VESTIBULAR REHABILITATION
Evaluation and Treatment of Dizziness and Balance

July 27-28 , 2018 – Portland, OR
August 25-26, 2018 – Binghamton, NY
September 7-8, 2018 – Lakewood, CO
November 16-17, 2018 – Arlington, VA

Visit this course page for full details, to download a brochure or to register

This evidence-based course will include instruction in anatomy and physiology, medical management, pathology, detailed bedside examination and treatment skills. The material will be presented in a lecture, lab and video case study format. Competence in the performance of a comprehensive office / bedside examination and treatment skills will be addressed in a lab format. The seminar is intended to enhance the clinicians ability to evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of VRT for vestibular disorders. Practical application of VRT to a variety of practice settings (outpatient, acute care, SNF, ER) will be discussed. An emphasis will be placed on the management of BPPV variants and vestibular hypofunction.

Course Objectives: Perform a detailed bedside vestibular and balance examination Based on patient history and bedside examination, identify the specific features of:

Peripheral vestibular disorders
Central vestibular disorders
Non-vestibular dizziness

Recognize typical characteristics of peripheral vestibular vs. central-etiology nystagmus Identify appropriate standardized assessment tools for use in vestibular rehabilitation Prescribe rehabilitation programs to address adaptation and compensation for vestibular dysfunction Identify specific variants of BPPV and perform appropriate canalith repositioning maneuvers Identify indications for further diagnostic testing / medical referral.

“Jeff Walter is an exceptional presenter and advocate for the promotion of vestibular and balance rehabilitation. His clear presentation and evidence-based principles applied to this course make the course directly applicable and useful to any clinician interested in vestibular rehab. I strongly recommend this course and instructor.” Justin Snyder, Physical Therapy

“Outstanding, educational, entertaining! Jeff knows his stuff!” Todd R Zusmer, D.O.

Jeff is extremely knowledgeable on this topic. I can use this information immediately in the clinic.” Marie Theodhosi, Physical Therapy

“This was one of the best courses I’ve been to. Jeff was very knowledgeable about content and explained the content in a way that was easy to understand.”-Nora, Physical Therapy

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EDUCATION RESOURCES is committed to ensuring class participants learn effective techniques and critical problem solving skills that can be immediately applied to the work setting.

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Please click on the links below for full course information, dates, venues, CEU information and registration details.

Baby Steps: Building Ambulation Interventions for the Infants and Young Children with Posture and Movement Dysfunction
Jan McElroy
July 27-29, 2018 – Plano, TX

Practical Strategies for Treating Complex Pediatric Feeding Disorders: Treating the Whole Child
Mary Tarbell Bickley
July 27-28, 2018 – Temple, TX
November 3-4, 2018 – Stafford, TX

Maximizing Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Function in Patients to Decrease Re-Admissions and Reach Optimal Outcomes: If you Can’t Breathe Nothing Else Matters
Donna Frownfelter
August 10-11, 2018 – Denison, TX

Treating Infants and Families in the NICU and Beyond
Roberta Gatlin
August 24-25, 2018 – Pasadena, TX

Postural Control for UE and LE Function: NDT Approach, Motor Learning, Evidence Based Practice
Monica Diamond
September 22-23, 2018 – Dallas, TX

Effectively Treat Behavior in Children: Traumatic Brain Injury, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing, Cognitive Limitations, PTSD, & Other Challenges
John Pagano
September 22-23, 2018 – Houston, TX

NEW
Baby Beats and Breaths: Therapeutic Interventions for the Premature Infant with Cardiopulmonary Compromise
Holly Schifsky
September 29-30, 2018 – Houston, TX

Assessment and Treatment of Children with Oral Motor, Feeding/Swallowing and Respiratory Function Challenges: Children with Neuromuscular Involvement
Rona Alexander
October 5-8, 2018 – Houston, TX

NEW
Myofascial Release and Its Application to Neuro-Developmental Treatment
Gail Ritchie
October 6-7, 2018 – San Antonio, TX

Sensory Integration Intensive
Jeannetta Burpee
November 1-4, 2018 – Houston, TX

Amputee Rehabilitation Across the Continuum of Care using Evidence Based Practice
Inger Bruekner
November 2-3, 2018 – Denison, TX

Critically Thinking Through The Critically Ill
Miki Anderson Haas
November 3-4, 2018 – Dallas, TX

Practical Strategies for Treating Complex Pediatric Feeding Disorders: Treating the Whole Child
Mary Tarbell Bickley
November 3-4, 2018 – Stafford, TX

Functional Strengthening in Children
Maria Fragala Pinkham and Maggie O’Neil
November 16-17, 2018 – Pearland, TX

Education Resources provides courses that remind you why you became a therapist and why you love what you do. Learn skills that you will use right away together with peers who share your passion.

Evidence-based courses for Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists and Assistants from our experts who are leaders in their field, focused on the latest research for knowledge you can apply at work right away.

Education Resources is a Texas Physical Therapy Association accredited provider for Texas PT CCU’s.
These Courses meet the approval for type 2 CEUs by the Texas Board of OT Examiners. Education Resources is an approved provider of continuing education by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Approved by BOC to offer CEUs for Athletic Trainers.
Education Resources, Inc. is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology.
Application is made to the Commission on Dietetic Registration for appropriate courses.

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Winners – Customer Appreciation Month

We really do appreciate you!

Thank you for loving what you do. You help to improve your patients/students outcomes.

We have picked two lucky winners who both registered for ERI courses during the month of MAY

Stephanie, a PTA from OK wins A free 2 day live course ($435 Value)

Sandra, an OT from Ohio wins One Online Course Session (up to $160 value)

CONGRATULATIONS!

Thank you for being part of the ERI Community

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Lactation Consultants receive IBLCE CERPS for ERI Course

ERI is excited to welcome Lactation Consultants to:

Feeding and Swallowing Disorders in Infancy:
Implications for Breast and Bottle Feeding
with Internationally Renowned Experts:
Lynn Wolf MS, OTR, IBCLC & Robin Glass MOT, OTR, IBCLC

October 26-27, 2018 – Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, Portland, OR

The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners have allocated 14 CERPS for this course (IBLCE Verification Number – C1881145)

The goal of this conference is to provide a framework from which to view the continuum of infant feeding options, including breast and bottle feeding. Participants will have the opportunity to expand their repertoire of evaluation techniques and intervention strategies when working with infants who demonstrate feeding or swallowing dysfunction. This course will cover infants in the hospital/NICU environments as well as outpatients. This course will be relevant to lactation consultants, occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, nurses, and other health professionals who specialize in or who have an interest in infant feeding disorders.

Upon Completion of this course participants will be able to:

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ERI Faculty Lynn Wolf Meeting Neonatal Therapists NANT 2018[/caption]

Evaluate specific infant feeding disorders and generate appropriate treatment strategies for their management.
Understand the pathophysiologic principles underlying the suck, swallow, breathe triad and how they apply to breast and bottle feeding.
Have an increased awareness of diagnostic procedures such as videofluoroscopic swallowing study, infant focused feeding assessment, evaluation of gastroesophageal reflux.
Understand the interplay between special diagnoses (such as prematurity, gastroesophageal reflux, cleft lip and palate) and infant feeding dysfunction.
Utilize treatment strategies to improve oral motor control for breastfeeding.

Earlybird Rate for 2 Days registration: $375 before August 11th

USE CODE: INFANTFEEDING2018 for online registering.
Not to be used in combination with other discounts or course credits.
Non-Transferable. Must be applied at time of registration, not to be used for previous registrations

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MAY is ERI's Customer Appreciation Month

We really do appreciate you!

And we would like to honor you by offering you the opportunity to win a free course.

Thank you for being part of our community and for loving what you do. You help to improve your patients/students outcomes.

Register for any course, (throughout 2018) and if you register during the month of MAY (2018) you will be entered into a drawing to win one of two prizes:

A free 2 day live course ($435 Value)

One Online Course Session (up to $160 value)

We will randomly chose a winner from all registrations taken during the month of May and the winners will be notified in early June.

GOOD LUCK!

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