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Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete both Sessions for 11 Contact Hours (1.1 CEUs)
March 22 and 24, 2027
9:40 am EST • 8:40 am CST •7:40 am MST • 6:40 am PST (US)
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Children with sensory dysfunction are frequently referred to therapy with family concerns of poor coordination, weakness, hypo/hypertonia, impaired balance and difficulty with motor skills. They are often labeled as awkward, lazy or clumsy, and have difficulty physically keeping up with their peers, or performing basic tasks such as running, jumping and stairs.
Therapists are aware that the difficulty with these skills is related to sensory dysfunction, but the sensory-based element of movement is an area that often eludes physical therapists, resulting in frustrating interactions and inferior outcomes. However, synthesizing gross motor function with a sensory system foundation can improve outcomes for this population.
This course provides practical insight into therapeutic interaction with children with both sensory system and gross motor dysfunction. Intervention strategies are provided, with the purpose of utilizing the sensory systems to effect change in gross motor performance.
This course does NOT aim to teach sensory processing integration therapy. Rather, it proposes how various essential components of “sensory-aware” intervention may be combined to facilitate purposeful effective results in the context of physical therapy treatment sessions. The practical application of didactic information by way of simple techniques address the following obstacles to efficient gross motor performance:
- Sensory dysfunction
- Insufficient postural control
- Foundational weakness
- Instability & related poor mobility & incoordination
- Poor motor planning
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Describe interdependent dynamics of sensory systems as they relate to
gross motor function.
- Identify specific areas of sensory dysfunction in children referred to
physical therapy for gross motor challenges.
- Learn how to apply skilled clinical reasoning in sensorimotor therapeutic
interventions.
- Develop sensory-based strategies to increase postural control, strength,
coordination, motor planning, stability and mobility.
- Explain evidence based rationale for chosen therapeutic techniques to
improve caregiver, team and administrative communication and
understanding.
AUDIENCE:
Clinical Level: Intermediate physical and occupational therapists who work with children in school, at home or in the clinic.
If you enjoy studying with Liesa Ritchie, you may enjoy this on-demand offering:
Primitive Reflexes: Strategies to Promote Integration – Strengthening Foundational Skills – Online Series
Receive access for a full year, downloadable handouts and 11 contact hours (1.1 CEUs)
$299/person
Learn at your convenience with Janine Wiskind, MS, OTR/L, CBIS. This course (recorded at a live webinar) provides therapists with a clear understanding of evaluating and treating primitive reflexes. Janine provides lots of practical interventions and a new perspective on how to look at a child’s development. Complete details and Registration here.
Liesa Ritchie, PT, DPT, PCS, is a licensed physical therapist with 37 years' experience in the field of pediatric therapy. Liesa is the owner of "Know To Change," an organization dedicated to advancing the knowledge and skills of clinicians in pediatric practice. Both nationally and internationally, she has educated healthcare professionals in advanced treatment techniques, performed specialized practical training and provided consultative services. Liesa has worked in a variety of settings, including private pediatric clinics, schools, private homes, hospitals and long-term care facilities, as well as facilities overseas. Dr. Ritchie-Persaud is a Credentialed Clinical Instructor and also taught human anatomy, physiology. She received her Associate degree in 1993 and worked as a Physical Therapist Assistant while earning her B.S. in Organizational Leadership from Southern Nazarene University in Tulsa, OK.
Dr. Ritchie earned her Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Findlay in Findlay, OH in 2003. She received her post-graduate Doctorate from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in 2011 and is a Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy. Liesa’s passion for helping others extends into her private life. She has volunteered as a Call Rape Advocate and Salvation Army volunteer. Her passion for travel has led her to teach and treat in Australia, New Zealand, Turkey, the Arab Emirates and Mexico, plus organizing and participating in mission work in Mexico, Ukraine and Palestine.
Liesa’s wide range of clinical experience, organizational leadership, proficient teaching skills, motivation to improve the standard of care and enthusiasm and passion for her field make her an exciting and compelling instructor.
Financial Disclosure: Liesa Ritchie receives an honorarium from Education Resources, Inc.
Non-Financial Disclosure: Liesa Ritchie has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Liesa's knowledge and experience in addressing more complex sensory and motor developmental issues shines through in her presentations. Her passion is contagious. The webinar was professionally run with seamless connection and engagement with participants. -PT
This course meets the criteria for 11 contact hours (1.1 CEUs) Intermediate Level.
If your state is not listed below and you have three or more therapists interested in attending, please contact us at info@educationresourcesinc.com or call 800-487-6530 to speak with a team member. We will review whether approval can be obtained for your state.
To receive a certificate of completion all registered attendees are required to attend and participate fully in all applicable course activities (i.e., labs, discussions, group work, polls, post-tests with passing grade of 80% or greater etc.) and complete the evaluation form.
AOTA – American Occupational Therapy Association
AOTA - Education Resources Inc. is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID#10002. This Distance Learning-Independent course is offered at 11 contact hours 1.1 CEUs. (Intermediate level, OT Service Delivery & Foundational Knowledge). AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
NBCOT - This course can be used toward your NBCOT renewal requirements for 11 units.
FL OT - Approved provider of the FL Board of Occupational Therapy-CE Broker – 13 hrs. This course meets the approval of the TX Board of OT Examiners.
PT – Physical Therapy by State
FL PT (FPTA) - Application has been made to the Florida Physical Therapy Association for 13 continuing education contact hours. Accreditation of this course does not necessarily imply the FPTA supports the views of the presenter or the sponsors.
MD PT - Approved by the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
MN PT - Application has been made to the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy.
NJ PT - Approved by the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
IL PT - Approved sponsor by the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for Physical Therapy for 13 contact hours.
ILEI - Approved by the Illinois Early Intervention Training Program.
NY PT - Approved provider by the New York State Board of Physical Therapy for 13 contact hours (1.1 CEUs).
Education Resources, Inc. is an approved provider for Physical Therapy CEUs in the following states: CA, NM, OK, TX and the assignment do not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures for these.
The following state boards of physical therapy accept other states’ approval: AK, AR, AZ, DC, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, KS, KY, 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.
NDTA - 11 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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