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Part 1 – on-demand
Part 2 – on-demand
Part 3 – on-demand
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This fourth of a 4-part series focuses on the acquisition of core component skill sets needed for independent practice in the NICU. This series will be perfect for NTs studying for the Neonatal Therapy Certificate Exam or those new to the NICU by 1) laying a foundation of fundamental knowledge, 2) closing knowledge gaps and 3) applying this new knowledge to NICU interventions. This 4th course focuses on core component skill sets within three neonatal therapy domains: the Sensory System, Neuromotor & Musculoskeletal Systems, and Oral Feeding & Swallowing.
In part 4, you will consider the impact of medical acuity and NICU caregiving practices on the infant’s developing sensory systems, improve implementation of neuroprotective strategies for positioning and handling and understand how prematurity and the NICU experience affects feeding development, learning to provide crucial support from DOL 1. In addition, this course provides self-assessment and support planning for next steps towards independent practice in the NICU.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Recognize the impact that post menstrual age and environmental input have on sensory responses.
- Recognize the impact of the environment and caregiving practices on preterm sensory system integration.
- Utilize knowledge of infant positioning abilities and needs in formulation of plans for supporting optimal neurodevelopmental positioning.
- Relate impact of risk factors/etiologies and comorbidities to an infant’s oral feeding development.
- Determine infant readiness for oral feeding introduction through utilization of oral feeding readiness cues and additional prerequisites.
- Apply understanding of aerodigestive system anatomy and physiology to recommendations for support of oral feeding transition and progression.
AUDIENCE:
PTs, OTs and SLPs. This series will be great for NTs studying for the Neonatal Therapy Certificate Exam and for those beginning to establish competency.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
1 hour:
Domain 4 – Sensory System:
Understanding how the developing senses are impacted by the NICU environment, caregiving practices, and medical acuity
- Sensory System Development
- Tactile
- Vestibular
- Chemosensory (Olfactory & Gustatory)
- Visual
- Auditory
1 hr 25 minutes:
Domain 5 – Neuromotor and Musculoskeletal Systems:
Learning to interpret the infant’s movement and positioning competencies and sensitivities to best guide neuroprotective strategies for positioning and handling in support of optimal rest, recovery, and engagement with caregivers
- Risk Management
- Range of Motion
- Muscle Tone
- Posture
- Reflexes and Postural Responses
- Musculoskeletal Structural Integrity
- Movement
- Neurodevelopmental Positioning
- Neurodevelopmental Handling
50 Minutes:
Domain 6 – Oral Feeding and Swallowing – What Every NT Must Know:
Understanding components of feeding development as well as the risks imposed by prematurity and those imposed by the NICU experience will help us all give crucial support from DOL
- Risk Management
- Enteral Feeding
- Own Mother’s Milk
- Aerodigestive System
- Oral Reflexes
- Non-Nutritive Sucking
- Oral Feeding Readiness
- Feeding Experience
45 Minutes:
Pulling it all together
Anjanette Lee, MS, CCC/SLP, CNT, NTMTC has over 25 years’ experience in the NICU. She received her NIDCAP certification in 1999 and then became a “NICU owned” therapist. She has helped her NICU’s quality improvement team incorporate family centered, neuroprotective, and neuropromotive care practices as standards of care. As an imbedded NICU therapist, she is passionate about sharing knowledge with and utilizing all members of the neonate’s care team to support best neurodevelopmental outcomes. As a result, Anjanette provides ongoing education and mentorship for other Neonatal Therapists and NICU staff both within her hospital system and across the nation. Anjanette is certified in Neonatal Touch & Massage and was one of the first Certified Neonatal Therapists in the nation.
She has co- authored chapters in Kenner & McGrath’s 1st edition of Developmental Care of Newborns & Infants, and Case-Smith & O’Brien’s 7th edition of Occupational Therapy for Children. She serves as co- leader of the National Association of Neonatal Therapists Professional Collaborative and has co-authored NANT’s Neonatal Therapy Core Scope of Practice and Practice Competencies for the Neonatal Therapist. Anjanette also serves on the NANT national conference planning committee and is part of the teaching faculty for the NANT Ignite program.
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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.
