Announcing NEW ONLINE Acute and Critical Care Therapy Series

NEW e-Learning Program Acute and Critical Care Therapy Online Series for Therapists

Acute and Critical Care Therapy Online Courses

We are excited to share with you these new sessions just added to our growing library of online CEU courses.

Supplement your learning with these evidence-based online courses from expert  Steven Sadowsky, PT, RRT, MS, CCS Recorded live at his “Treating Patients in Acute Care and Critical-Care Settings” Course

  • Improve Functional Outcomes
  • Assess Stability
  • Prevent Readmission
  • Early Mobilization and Progression

Facilitate team collaboration, reduce length of stay, navigate reimbursement and 
improve patient satisfaction

(Click on each title for full description, CEU information and registration details)

Clinical Decision Making in Acute Care
Focus on Cardiopulmonary Issues
$79 

Lines, Tubes, Ventilators and Diagnostic Screening for Stability vs Instability:
Cardiopulmonary Examination and Monitoring
$99 

Auscultation LAB:
Heart and Breath Sounds: Practicum
$79 

Clinical Physiological Monitoring:
Lab Values, Case Study, Tests
$79 

Acute Care and ICU Pharmacology:
Implications for Early Mobilization and Functional Outcomes
$59

Register for the complete online series for $309 
(a saving of $86)– 12hrs, 1.2 CEUs
OR
Register for individual sessions
Includes downloadable handouts & access for an entire year

This series is recommended for physical therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapist assistants, and occupational therapist assistants who treat patients in acute care settings, home health settings, skilled nursing facilities, inpatient settings, and outpatient settings. Course participants can hone their skills and sharpen their decision-making at their convenience. 

  • Engaging CEUs on demand
  • Learn at your convenience
  • Advance and hone your skills
  • Expand your knowledge
  • Learn from leading experts

Each individual session meets the criteria for 1.5-3.5 contact hours (0.15-0.35 CEUs)
CEU certificates will be downloadable following successful completion of a post test.

We know that for some of you, it may not be possible to attend every conference you would like, and for others, supplemental materials will enhance your learning when attending our highly regarded live programs. Still others have told us that they want to share the material they have learned at one of our live courses with their colleagues, administrators and the families they serve. That is why we have enhanced our new e-Learning program taught by leading experts in their fields.

Please visit our FAQ Page  and CEU Page   for more information.

 

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NEW Neonatal Therapy Certification

For our ever growing community of Neonatal Therapists, we are thrilled to announce the NEW  certification offered by the Neonatal Therapy National Certification Board (NTNCB)

Two of our distinguished faculty are members of the NTNCB:
Bobbi Pineda, PhD, OTR/L – NTNCB Chair
Lisa Kleinz, MA, SLP/L

  • Requirements for neonatal therapy certification include 3 years as a credentialed professional, 3500 hours of experience in the NICU, a minimum of 40 hours of education about NICU-specific content within the last 3 years, 40 hours of mentored experiences and a passing score on the Neonatal Therapy National Certification Examination.
  • Applicants who fulfill all of the requirements of Neonatal Therapy Certification will earn the credentials of Certified Neonatal Therapist: CNT.
  • Certification is valid for 5 years from the date of initial certification.

Education Resources is thrilled to announce that the CEU hours from our evidence based NICU courses do count toward the required 40 hours of education.

Please Click Here For A Listing of All Our NICU Courses.

Neonatal Therapy National Certification Examination

  • Applicants who have submitted their completed certification application will be notified by the NTNCB if they satisfied all requirements within 90 days of application submission.
  • The certification examination is computer based and administered by a third party professional testing center. Testing centers are located throughout the United States and abroad. Please click here for a list of locations in your area.
  • To meet the final requirement for certification, applicants must receive a passing score during administration of the Neonatal Therapy National Certification Examination.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions:
info@educationresourcesinc.com

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NEW ACUTE AND CRITICAL CARE DISCUSSION GROUP

The team at Education Resources is also excited to announce the launch of our 
ACUTE AND CRITICAL CARE DISCUSSION GROUP
a venue for therapists to discuss any clinical challenges or tips with other colleagues

PLEASE POST YOUR THOUGHTS BELOW

Thank you!

We continue to strive to meet your needs as you develop your skills to meet the ever changing demands of health care and education. We welcome your suggestions for future online courses.  info@educationresourcesinc.com

www.educationresourcesinc.com 508-359-6533 ● 800-487-6530

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NICU – To Splint or Not to Splint

Neonatal Therapist Week. Education Resources incInitiated 4 years ago by NANT, this week honors the world’s occupational therapists (OTs), physical therapists (PTs) and speech language pathologists (SLPs) who have chosen to focus their efforts and talents on supporting infants and families in the NICU.

To kick off this week we will be posting daily clinical challenges, questions and thoughts from our community of Neonatal Therapists.
We would welcome all comments, advice and suggestions, or please do post your own clinical challenges – we would love to share them!

Today’s Challenge Question:

To Splint or Not to Splint in the NICU?

The National Association of Neonatal Therapists (NANT) and Education Resources, Inc. are proud  partners, strengthening the quality and accessibility of continuing education for neonatal therapists.

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Neonatal OT Looking For Advice – Happy International Neonatal Therapy Week

Neonatal therapist week - Education Resources

Initiated 4 years ago by NANT, this week honors the world’s occupational therapists (OTs), physical therapists (PTs) and speech language pathologists (SLPs) who have chosen to focus their efforts and talents on supporting infants and families in the NICU.

To kick off this week we will be posting daily clinical challenges, questions and thoughts from our community of Neonatal Therapists.
We would welcome all comments, advice and suggestions, or please do post your own clinical challenges – we would love to share them!

Today’s Challenge Question (a reposting):

I am looking for a more detailed assessment that I can use with our 35-36 week preterms which I screen for development and feeding. I am happy with my assessment of neonatal reflexes, posture, tone and feeding, but feel that my sensory assessment is too general, especially in regard to visual function.

My second question is in regard to the Prechtl training. Could you give us your opinion on whether this is worth the investment and also if there are components of the assessment that would be accessible to those who cannot afford this training but would like to be able to identify at risk infants?

Lastly, as all NICU therapist’s know, there are often restrictions in this setting for the amount of time a neonate is alert and active without heading toward the point of no return, so if you have opinions on what parts of the developmental screening that are most pertinent to look at or vice versa, what parts are not as pertinent, ie, parts that can be sacrificed when time is of the essence, please advise. In these cases, I usually look at tone and feeding and postpone the reflex and sensory portion of the evaluation.

What are your thoughts?

Thanks!

Randi  MS, OTR/L

Please leave your reply below.

The National Association of Neonatal Therapists (NANT) and Education Resources, Inc. are proud  partners, strengthening the quality and accessibility of continuing education for neonatal therapists.

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