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COURSEProgram A (Day 1) Overview:
The Program A on-demand series offers 15 contact hours (1.5 CEUs) and features 6 sessions recorded on Day 1 of the Annual Birth to Three Conference on April 4, 2024. Download the Program A and B brochure here.
ERI understands the value and positive impact a strong foundation can provide in the birth to three population. Through our evidence-based content, therapists can enhance infant and toddler development supporting the whole child and their family.
When babies and toddlers face neuromuscular weakness, trauma and attachment challenges, medical complexity, oral structural differences, or obstacles to participation, they need providers who can strengthen their bodies and minds while reducing those barriers to development and function. These sessions give you the knowledge you need, paired with practical interventions you can begin implementing right away!
Audience:
This intermediate level conference is for PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs, SLPs and special educators working with the birth to three population.
On-Demand Group Rates:
- Purchase one $749 2-Day Conference, register up to 9 additional participants for $129/person
- Purchase one $499 Program A or Program B, register up to 9 additional participants for $79/person
*Please contact our office in order to register your on-demand group. Email info@educationresourcesinc.com or call 800-487-6530. Please share this offer with your colleagues and staff!
The 6 Sessions of Program A (Day 1) Include:
Handling for Postural Control: Facilitating Gross Motor, Upper Extremity and Feeding/Swallowing Skills – On-Demand
Suzanne Davis Bombria, PT, C/NDT , Melissa Smith M.S., CCC-SLP, C/NDT
Strengthening the Baby’s Core: Handling Techniques for a Strong Foundation – On-Demand
Suzanne Davis Bombria, PT, C/NDT
Promoting Function and Progress: Adaptive Equipment for Children 0-3 Years Old – On-Demand
Rosie DeFeo, PT, DPT, EdD
Oral Structure and Functional Development: Driving Better Outcomes in Communication and Feeding Skills – On-Demand
Mary Billings, MS,CCC,COM®
Impact of Trauma and Attachment: Using a Mindful Approach – On-Demand
Patricia Steffen-Sanchez, MS, OTR/L, BCP
Providing “Just Right Care” for the Medically Complex Infant and Toddler – On-Demand
Elizabeth Powers, PT, DPT, NTMTC
Suzanne Davis Bombria, PT, C/NDT is an internationally recognized clinician, speaker & consultant. She is one of the investigators in the RCT project titled “Multi-modal intervention for children with cerebral palsy” and is versed in research. Currently residing in CT, Ms. Davis Bombria applies evidence-based practice with babies and children of all ages, specializing in intensive therapy as well as ongoing intervention. She enjoys teaching therapists around the world and is dedicated to providing insight into contemporary NDT. Ms. Davis Bombria is a Pediatric Coordinator-Instructor and Advanced Course Instructor for the NDTA (TM). Her passion for her work as a pediatric therapist, instructor and mother of a son with cerebral palsy, along with her easy presentation style, provide the theoretical and practical solutions all therapists can apply to their patient population.
DISCLOSURES
Suzanne Davis Bombria receives a honorarium from Education Resources.
She has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
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.
Mary Billings, MS,CCC,COM® is a speech-language pathologist in private practice with over 30 years of experience. A Certified Orofacial Myologist, (COM®) Mary’s clinical specialty includes diagnosis and treatment of pediatric feeding disorders, craniofacial anomalies, orofacial myofunctional disorders, dysphagia and speech motor planning deficits. Mary lectures extensively nationally and has taught Continuing Education courses on myofunctional disorders for 10 years.
Patricia Steffen-Sanchez, MS, OTR/L, BCP has over 33 years of experience, 27 of which is in the schools. She is passionate about OT and has a distinct interest in mental health, trauma-informed care, and pediatrics, particularly autism. The findings of her research during her doctoral program were sobering and have ignited a desire to discover ways to re-establish OT as a recognized mental health provider
Beth Powers is an APTA Board Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist who currently works in the acute care setting. She received her DPT from MUSC, completed a pediatric residency at Brooks Institute of Higher Learning, and a Neonatal Fellowship at CHOP. She is passionate about disseminating information and ensure excellent care across the continuum.
Melissa Smith M.S., CCC-SLP, C/NDT has practiced at Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH) in New Jersey, for over 22 years, with experience in feeding, swallowing, respiratory impairments, neuromotor disorders, as well as speech, language, and cognitive disorders across the inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care populations. Melissa has been certified and trained in NDT, myofascial release, VitalStim© and DPNS© (Deep Pharyngeal Nerve Stimulation).
Once you purchase an online course you will have access to the course materials. If you have purchased this course, please ensure you have logged in to your account in order to take the exam.
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 15 contact hours (1.5 CEUs) Intermediate Level.
Education Resources Inc. is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID#09073. This Distance Learning-Independent course is offered at 15 contact hours 1.5 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 15 units.
Approved provider of the FL Board of Occupational Therapy-CE Broker – 17.5 hrs., #20-1215602. This course meets the approval of the TX Board of OT Examiners.
ASHA CEUs are awarded by the ASHA CE Registry upon receipt of the CEU Participant Form from the ASHA. Approved CE Provider for up to 1.5 CEU’s. ASHA CE Provider (Intermediate level). All Part A Sessions must be completed to receive ASHA CEUS (see FAQ – Online Courses for full instructions). 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 Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. Approved by the NJ Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
Approved sponsor by the State of IL Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for Physical Therapy for 17.5 contact hours. The IL Early Intervention Training Program has approved this event for 15 hours of EI credential credit. Approved provider by the NY State Board of Physical Therapy for 17.5 contact hours (1.75 CEUs).
Education Resources, Inc. is an approved provider for Physical Therapy CEUs in the following states: CA, KY, OK and TX.
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.
12 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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