ERI offers exceptional continuing education unit (CEU) courses for neonatal nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, dieticians and speech-language pathologists working in the NICU and beyond. Our evidence-based, clinically relevant courses feature presentations by our world-famous faculty who are leaders in their field.
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NEW On-Demand Courses:
NEW! Part 1: Neonatal Therapy – Establishing Skills for Independent Practice – Fundamental Knowledge
Anjanette Lee, MS, CCC/SLP, CNT, NTMTC
The first of a 4-part series, this course focuses on three Fundamental Knowledge components: the NICU Environment and its impact on premature infant development, the building blocks of neonatal therapy practice and a thorough dive into neonatal body systems. Learn how comorbidities, medical/surgical interventions and disease processes affect strategies, interventions, and outcomes for babies in the NICU.
*This series can be taken sequentially or as stand alone courses.
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NEW! Part 2: Neonatal Therapy – Establishing Skills for Independent Practice – Fundamental Knowledge
Anjanette Lee, MS, CCC/SLP, CNT, NTMTC
The second of a 4-part series, this course focuses on four Fundamental Knowledge components: perinatal medical history, NICU equipment, ethical considerations in the NICU, and neonatal therapy assessment tools. Learn how to use information from all four of the areas to improve outcomes for babies in the NICU.
*This series can be taken sequentially or as stand alone courses.
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NEW! Breathe Baby, Breathe: Developmental Interventions for Infants with Tracheostomy Tubes
Holly Schifsky, OTR/L, CNT, NTMTC, CBISAJ Lee CCC-SLP, MS, CNT, NTMTC
Advance your assessment, treatment, and outcomes for infants requiring a tracheostomy tube. Interventions to maximize outcomes, reading/interpreting vent settings, manual cough facilitation, positioning/handling, weaning respiratory support, and DME will be discussed. Focused on infants up to 12 months corrected gestational age and applicable to clinicians working in the NICU, PICU, transitional pediatric care, in-home therapy, EI, and outpatient clinics.
NEW! Advanced Practice for the Complex Neonate: Strategies for Success in the NICU, PICU and SICU
AJ Lee CCC-SLP, MS, CNT, NTMTC
Learn in-depth knowledge of the developmental consequences and physiologic obstacles for infants born with Cardiac, Respiratory and/or Neurologic Diagnoses. Application of advanced critical thinking skills will be a strong focus. Topics approached from a neuroprotective framework will include handling, positioning, oral care, feeding/swallowing and sensory processing. Videos and real-life experience will make this course engaging, interactive and functional.
Baby Beats and Breaths: Therapeutic Interventions for the Premature Infant with Cardiopulmonary Compromise
Holly Schifsky, OTR/L, CNT, NTMTC, CBIS
Previously recorded from a live webinar in January 2022, this online course will review the cardiopulmonary implications for the premature or medically-complex infant as related to physiological stability, evolving motor control, sensory stability, and transition to oral motor skills that support feeding.
Infants with Cardiopulmonary Compromise: Bridging the Gap from Hospital to Home
Holly Schifsky, OTR/L, CNT, NTMTC, CBIS
Learn to maximize infant development and feeding skills for the premature or medically fragile infant with cardiopulmonary compromise who is transitioning to outpatient rehabilitation. Movement analysis and facilitation skills include: ability of an infant to cough, produce audible phonation, oral motor skills, swallow skills, trunk facilitation, and gestational age-appropriate positioning/handling to support the emergence of gross motor skills for postural stability.
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Challenges and Solutions for Infants and Children with Complex Feeding and Swallowing Disorders
Joan Arvedson, CCC-SLP, PhD, BCW-S
Feeding and swallowing disorders can be challenging. This engaging course teaches participants problem-solving skills to treat children and infants who have complex feeding disorders, including difficulties with airways, GI tract, nutrition, hydration, advancing feeding, tube feeding/weaning, lip/tongue tie, barriers to oral feeding, and ways to overcome picky eating habits, thus, improving functional outcomes
Intervention in the NICU: A Neurodevelopmental Approach
Roberta Gatlin, PT, DSc, PCS
A hands-on course designed to increase the NICU therapist’s knowledge through evidenced-based assessments and interventions.
Treating Infants and Families In the NICU and Beyond
Roberta Gatlin, PT, ESc, PCS
This comprehensive course prepares practitioners to assess a child’s needs while determining which services and interventions they will need while in the NICU as well as upon discharge
Cindy Miles’ Torticollis: Assessment and Treatment of Infants and Children-Impact on the Movement System of Infants and Beyond
Anjali Gupta, PT, MSPT, CLT
This dynamic evolving course will concentrate on progressive, effective evaluation and treatment schemes for infants and young children with a diagnosis of torticollis, including challenging cases. The course is designed to provide therapists with current research and recommendations pertaining to the implications of torticollis, sleep posture and increased use of positional devices on infant postural and motor development.
Premature and Medically Complex Neonates: Applying Critical Thinking to Support Long-term Outcomes
Kati Knudsen, PT
Learn strategies to support infants with extreme prematurity, complex neurological diagnoses, and in utero substance exposure using advanced problem-solving techniques. Tools will be provided to support an expanded role of therapy in the NICU by establishing the benefits of strong developmental perspective, focus on long-term outcomes, increased role of therapists from admission through discharge, and team collaboration.
Advanced Practice for the Complex Neonate: Strategies for Success in the NICU, PICU and SICU
AJ Lee CCC-SLP, MS, CNT, NTMTC
Learn how to treat the complex neonate using a neuroprotective framework in this interactive and engaging course
NEW! Neonatal Therapy – Establishing Skills for Independent Practice Part 3 – Fundamental Knowledge – Live Webinar
AJ Lee CCC-SLP, MS, CNT, NTMTC
The third of a 4-part series, this course focuses on core component skill sets within three NT domains: Environment, Family/Psychosocial Support, and the Neurobehavioral System. This course offers self-assessment and support planning for next steps towards independent practice in the NICU.
NEW! Neonatal Therapy – Establishing Skills for Independent Practice Part 4 – Core Practice Components – Live Webinar
AJ Lee CCC-SLP, MS, CNT, NTMTC
Part 4 of this series will offer an in-depth dive into the knowledge and integration of skills needed for neonatal therapy independent practice, covering oral feeding and swallowing and the neuromotor & musculoskeletal systems.
Baby Beats and Breaths: Therapeutic Interventions for the Premature Infant with Cardiopulmonary Compromise
Holly Schifsky, OTR/L, CNT,, NTMTC, CBIS
Learn advanced critical reasoning skills and movement analysis skills (via lab time and video presentations) to assess breathing patterns, facilitation techniques to support trunk development, positioning strategies to support chest wall development, and feeding techniques to maximize postural control.
Babies’ Bodies and Brains: Multi-System Assessment and Treatment of the Premature/Medically Complex Infant for the Rehabilitation Professional
Holly Schifsky, OTR/L, CNT, NTMTC, CBIS
(Formerly named “Baby Beats – Level 2: Multi-System Assessment and Treatment of the Premature/Medically Complex Infant for Rehabilitation Professionals”)
Building on “Baby Beats and Breaths”, advance your knowledge further to learn a systems-based approach to assessing and treating the premature/medically complex infant in the NICU/PICU setting to advance motor and feeding skills.
Bridging the Gap: Outpatient Rehabilitation Considerations for the Infant with Cardiopulmonary Compromise
Holly Schifsky, OTR/L, CNT, NTMTC, CBIS
Learn assessment and treatment skills to maximize infant development and feeding skills for the premature or medically fragile infant with cardiopulmonary compromise who is transitioning to outpatient rehabilitation.
Feeding Tiny Humans: Strategies for “Typical” to Troubled Premature and Medically Complex Babies
Shanna Semmler OTD, OTR/L, CNT, NTMTC
Learn to evaluate infant feeding performance and provide evidence-supported interventions to maximize infants’ outcomes. Diagnostic tools, cervical auscultation, modified barium swallow studies, the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative, oral motor assessment and interventions to support infant feeding in the NICU will be discussed including how to support team members in providing best practice care.
Feeding and Swallowing Disorders in Infancy: Assessment and Management
Lynn Wolf, OTR, MOT, IBCLC Robin Glass, OTR, MS
Expand evaluation skills and learn intervention techniques for infants struggling with feeding or swallowing.
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The CEU hours from our evidence-based NICU courses do count toward the required 40 hours of education for certification offered by the Neonatal Therapy Certification Board (NTCB)
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NICU Continuing Education Courses
ERI’s continuing education resources give occupational, physical therapists and speech-language pathologists new knowledge and skillsets so they can provide better, more personalized care to every patient. In addition, attending our NICU CEU courses offers you opportunities to advance in your field and take the next steps in your career. Many of our students come to ERI to:
- Update clinical knowledge and skills: We stay updated on the latest advancements in NICU education so we can adjust our courses regularly and provide you with the latest advances in research and technology. When exceptional, industry-leading care is a necessity, our NICU CEUs ensure you’re prepared.
- Specialty certifications: Neonatal therapy is a broad field, and ERI’s CEUs can help you learn more about specific aspects that appeal to you. Meet the requirements for specialty certifications and continue on your path to becoming one of the most experienced NICU therapists in your field.
- Renew your neonatal therapy certification: Our NICU CEU courses are accredited, allowing you to fulfill your CEU course requirements and renew your neonatal therapy certification as necessary.
Invest in NICU Continuing Education for Physical Therapists
ERI’s NICU physical therapy continuing education courses are an investment for individuals and practices alike. With our live and on-demand course offerings, you will receive value beyond a renewal of your neonatal therapy certification. Our instructors are therapists, so they know firsthand how to develop engaging content and give you the useful information you actually want to know.
NICU Continuing Education for Occupational Therapists
The NICU is a rapidly changing environment where you need to be on top of your game 100% of the time. When new information about infant and pediatric care becomes available, you need to know it to effectively do your job and maintain the highest level of compliance.
With hands-on learning and evidence-based practices, you will end our NICU continuing education courses feeling informed and inspired. With flexible on-demand courses and options for in-person learning, we make it easy for you to complete our CEU courses in a way that makes sense to you and start improving patient care.
On-Demand Online Courses
Most of our continuing education students are already working in NICUs around the world, and we strive to cater to the unique needs of each of them, whatever their schedule and time zone. For many, asynchronous online learning is the only way to learn without sacrificing their jobs or other essential parts of their lives.
Enjoy the flexibility of completing our on-demand online courses on your own time. You can play, pause, stop and rewind at times that meet your busy schedule. Every class includes a presentation, a Q&A session from industry experts and a reference handout.
Live Webinar
Experience live learning in an engaging setting from anywhere in the world. To participate in our live webinars, all you need is a Wi-Fi-enabled device. Our team will email a Zoom link before the webinar. After, you will receive your CEU certification for download or print on your ERI dashboard.
In-Person Course Options
Our in-person course option combines lectures and videos to create hands-on learning opportunities. Solidify your techniques and skills with guidance from a neonatal therapy specialist. During the course, you will also have the ability to meet and learn from other passionate participants in your field.
The best option I have found for obtaining continuing education specifically tailored to the NICU!
Melody Duncan PT, DPT, MHS, NLP, NTMTC, CNT
The Advantages of ERI Learning
ERI’s NICU continuing education courses are only a fraction of the more than 300 courses in our catalog. Over the past 30 years, we’ve turned ERI into the powerhouse of new information for therapists and other medical professionals looking to expand and enhance their education. ERI began as a way for us to share our knowledge with others, and today, we employ nearly 200 passionate educators with international recognition in their fields.
We believe the best teachers are lifelong learners, which is why we only bring passionate, experienced professionals onto our faculty. Together, we are constantly creating new lesson plans and implementing our findings across as many disciplines as possible. The more educated we are as medical personnel, the better we can care for our patients and the safer they can feel in our hands. Our comprehensive education offerings are for everyone, and we encourage you to get started today.
Register for an Online or In-Person NICU Continuing Education Course Today
Whether you’re a physical therapist, occupational therapist or speech-language pathologist, our NICU continuing education resources will help you learn and grow to best benefit your patients. Our courses will help you gain new skills while giving you access to specialists and other therapists in your field. Contact us today to register for a class and start improving patient care.