Establishing Competency for Independent Practice in the NICU

Are you a current or aspiring NICU clinician? Are you considering or preparing for the Neonatal Therapy Certification Exam? 

 
Anjanette Lee CCC-SLP, CNT, MSOr maybe you’re considering switching to the NICU from a different practice setting. This 4-part series, taught by Anjanette Lee, is a great option for gaining competence for independent practice in the NICU. These courses can be taken sequentially or as stand alone courses, it’s entirely up to you. Below is more information on the content and structure.

Access our first two on demand sessions covering essential competencies for Neonatal Therapists. Recorded from a live webinar last year, these 4 to 5 hour sessions dive deep into: the NICU environment, neonatal body systems, NICU equipment, assessment tools, ethics and more. Take advantage of the pause, rewind, and rewatch features to fully grasp this comprehensive content.

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Neonatal Therapy Part 1 – On-Demand
Neonatal Therapy Part 2 – On-Demand 

For a limited time, clinicians can still attend the final sections of this series on gaining competence for independent practice in the NICU via live webinar. These upcoming sessions delve into: accurate interpretation of neurobehavioral responses, building confidence and competence in early parenting skills for NICU families, the unique impact of NICU caregiving practices and medical acuity on the infant’s developing sensory systems, oral feeding and swallowing components, neuroprotective strategies and more. You won’t want to miss out on the chance to ask questions from this leading NICU expert and also connect with fellow NICU practitioners during these live webinars.

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Neonatal Therapy Part 3 – September 20, 2024
Neonatal Therapy Part 4 – September 21, 2024 

What do each of the four parts cover?

PART 1 On-Demand:
In Part 1 of this beginner to intermediate course, you will learn foundational knowledge pertaining to the philosophical and structural framework supporting neonatal therapy, the impact of the environment on the developing neonate and family, and the body system dynamics that influence the neonate’s development and the neonatal therapist’s supportive interventions.

PART 2 – On-Demand: 
In Part 2 of this beginner to intermediate course, you will learn foundational knowledge pertaining to both the maternal and neonatal medical histories, medical and neonatal therapy equipment, and neonatal therapy assessment tools.

PART 3 – Live webinar September 20, 2024: 
In Part 3 of this beginner to intermediate course, you will take an in-depth dive into the knowledge and integration of skills needed for independent practice in neonatal therapy, covering micro- and macro-environments, family support, the sensory system, and the neurobehavioral system.

PART 4 – Live webinar September 21, 2024: 
In Part 4 of this beginner to intermediate course, you will take an in-depth dive into the knowledge and integration of skills needed for independent practice in neonatal therapy, covering oral feeding and swallowing and the neuromotor & musculoskeletal systems.

Do I need to attend the entire 4-part series for credit?

No! The beauty of this series is that participants can pick and choose which part(s) they want to attend. Choose to attend only 1 part or all 4 parts – totally up to you. Don’t forget you can take advantage of savings by bundling these courses together to receive a discount!

Questions? Reach out to our office at info@educationresourcesinc.com or call 800-487-6530.