This session is part of two comprehensive series:
Birth to Three Annual Conference PROGRAM A – ON-DEMAND
and
Birth to Three Annual Conference – ON-DEMAND
COURSE DESCRIPTON:
This session addresses adaptive equipment in the B-3 population and includes theoretical frameworks to guide your evaluation process and intervention strategies, “just right” timing, and collaboration in the EI team. The evaluation process will be supported with case-based scenarios along with tips for writing the letter of medical necessity.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Identify the primary purpose of utilizing adaptive equipment in the B-3 population
- Recognize the team-based approach in utilizing adaptive equipment within the B-3 population, including effective communication and collaboration among professionals, caregivers, and the child
- Choose measurable and individualized goals related to the use of adaptive equipment, considering the child’s unique needs and abilities
- Integrate knowledge from the evaluation process for determining the appropriate adaptive equipment for children B-3, including assessment tools, considerations for selecting equipment, and ongoing monitoring and adjustment
- Apply evaluation and goals to a well-written letter of medical necessity for adaptive equipment to support the child’s needs
AUDIENCE:
Birth to three therapists including OTs, PTs, SLPs, and Special Educators.
COURSE OUTLINE:
- The Why
- Teamwork makes the dream work!
- Goals to guide the process
- Evaluation – Finding the best fit
- Pulling it all together in the LMN
- CASE EXAMPLES
- Resources
Dr. Rosie DeFeo is Pediatric Physical Therapist and Assistant Professor at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) on the Miami, FL campus. She received her Bachelor of Science in Health Science in 2007, Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2010 from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT, as well as her Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership though the University of New England in 2021. She is board certified in Pediatrics through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and certified as an Assistive Technology Professional through Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America. She has worked across all settings of pediatric physical therapy and serves as a Knowledge Translation facilitator with the APTA KB Net programming working on sharing evidenced based care to other clinicians and stakeholders. Her research interests include instructional design, Interprofessional healthcare education, neurological rehabilitation, pediatric physical therapy clinical care and assessment, adaptive equipment and assistive technology.
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Once you purchase an online course, you will have the opportunity to take an exam to test your retention of the material. If you have purchased this course, please ensure you have logged in to your account in order to take the exam. The exam must be completed with a pass rate of 80% or more in order to receive your certificate of attendance.
This course meets the criteria for 2.5 contact hours (0.25 CEUs) Intermediate Level. License #_________.
Education Resources Inc. is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID#09073. This Distance Learning-Independent course is offered at 2.5 contact hours 0.25 CEUs. (Intermediate level, OT Service Delivery & Foundational Knowledge). AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures. This course can be used toward your NBCOT renewal requirements for 2.5 units. Approved Provider for the FL Occupational Therapy Association CE Broker for 3 CE Hours - CE Broker #20-1215602. This course meets the approval of the TX Board of OT Examiners. ASHA CE Provider (Intermediate level)This session applies 0.25 ASHA CEUs toward approval but must be combined with all Part A Sessions to receive ASHA CEUS. ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures. ASHA credits are accepted by the TX Department of License and Renewal. This course has been approved by the MD State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 2.5 Continuing Education Hours. Approval #2407-33 by the NJ State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 2.5 CEC's. Approved sponsor by the State of IL Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for Physical Therapy for 3 contact hours. The Illinois Early Intervention Training Program has approved this event for 2.5 hours of EI credential credit in the area of 2.5 INT. Approved provider by the NY State Board of Physical Therapy for 3 contact hours (0.3 CEUs). Education Resources Inc. is an Approved Agency by the Physical Therapy Board of CA, PTs will receive 2.5 CEUs. This session applies 2.5 contact hours (0.25 CEUs) toward approval but this must combined with another session of this series to receive CEUs and approval number by KY Physical Therapy Association. Approved Provider for OK State Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision #BAP202310003.This activity provided by the Texas Board of PT Examiners accredited provider Approval #2210017TX for 2.5 CCU's and meets continuing competence requirements for PT's and PTA's licensure renewal in Texas. The following state boards of physical therapy accept other states’ approval: AK, AR, AZ, DC, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, KS, MA, MI, MO, MS, NC, OR, PA, RI, SC, UT, VA, VT, WI, WY. The following state boards of physical therapy either do not require course pre-approval or do not require CEUs for re-licensure: AL, CO, CT, IA, ME, MT, NE, ND, NH, SD, WA. 2.5 hours of this course qualify towards the discipline-specific hours for the 20-hour requirement for NDTA re-certification. They do NOT qualify towards the 8-hour NDTA Instructor requirement for re-certification.
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