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Course Description
The development and maturation of the musculoskeletal system allows infants to utilize a variety of breathing patterns. This maturation is dependent not only on lung development, but on the musculoskeletal system to allow the infant to self-ventilate with a reduction in pulmonary support. This is a critical component of development and allows the infant to achieve functional independence with motor, oral feeding, and sensory skills. In this course, education will be provided on typical/atypical trunk development of premature infants that impacts their ability to utilize the musculoskeletal system for the survival skill of self-ventilation. Assessment of breathing patterns with identification of typical/atypical patterns, motor efficiency, and integration of long-term developmental goals will be discussed to maximize outcomes for these infants.
Target Audience
OT, SLP, PT, RN, MD, and Neonatal professionals
Level
Intermediate
Objectives
Instructional Method
Lecture, videos, case studies, and handouts. Learning assessment and course evaluation follow the course.
Course Completion Requirements
The learner must view the entire webinar, complete the course evaluation, and complete the post-webinar learning assessment with at least an 80% to receive education credit. Login and logout times are recorded and documented. Following course completion, learners receive a CE certificate and a zip file containing the necessary information to submit for education credit to their individual state, where required. The zip file will include a course bibliography. Physical therapists are responsible for knowing and adhering to their state’s CE deadlines, rules, and regulations.
Speaker Bio
Holly Schifsky, OTR/L, CNT, NTMTC, CBIS, is an Occupational Therapist who has worked in pediatrics for the past 27 years with the past 16 years in a level IV NICU. She is a Certified Neonatal Therapist, Certified Neonatal Touch and Massage Therapist, Certified Brain Injury therapist, an active Member of the National Association of Neonatal Therapists and has completed a 6-month mentorship in infant/child NDT. She has worked within the NICU and NICU follow-up clinic to maximize patient and family outcomes for the most complex premature and medically fragile term infants. Holly received her Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of North Dakota in 1997. She has dedicated her career to clinical care and advancing developmental care practice patterns for all multidisciplinary team members. She has presented at many regional and national conferences including National Association of Neonatal Therapists, American Physical Therapy Combined Sections Meeting, Audrey Harris Vision NICU conference, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Neonatal/Fetal Medical Conference, and the University of Minnesota NICU conference. She provides Developmental Care, Feeding Intervention, and NICU education throughout the country, including lectures at a variety of university PT/OT programs on neonatal therapy. She is author and educator of multiple continuing education seminars with advanced education provided to participants. She is a faculty member for Creative Therapy Solutions with Neonatal Touch and Massage; Education Resources Inc; and Manual Edema Mobilization. She was the recipient of the NANT Clinical Excellence Award in 2018.
Disclosures
Holly Schifsky, OTR/L, CNT, NTMTC, CBIS
Financial Disclosures: Holly Schifsky is owner/author for SCENT: Schifsky Consulting and Education for Neonatal Therapists. She received an honorarium from NANT for this course.
Nonfinancial Disclosures: No relevant disclosures.
Conflict of Interest
There is no conflict of interest for anyone with the ability to control content for this activity.
Agenda
00:00 – 10:00 min Introduction to topic, impact of fetal breathing movements and muscle development for premature infants in an ex-utero environment
10:00 – 25:00 min Musculoskeletal use during breathing and types of breathing patterns,
25:00 – 40:00 min Developmental trajectory of breathing patterns and impact of upper airway stability on inhalation/exhalation
40:00 – 60:00 min Assessment of breathing patterns, thoracoabdominal motion (TAM), impact of positioning/gravitational pull with breathing mechanics
60:00 – 70:00 min Video assessment of infants and breathing patterns
70:00 – 90:00 min Multi-system impact of breathing
90:00 – 96:00 min Summary
96:00 – 99:00 min Learning assessment
Registration information
Members must log into the NANT Hub to receive complimentary access to this course. Non-members may purchase this course via the Buy Now button above.
For ADA accommodations, please call NANT Customer Service for more information at (866) 999-5524.
Cancellation Policy
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AOTA CEUs
National Association of Neonatal Therapists® (NANT) is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 11565 . This Distance Learning-Independent Course is offered at 0.15 CEUs (Intermediate level, Occupational Therapy Service Delivery & Foundational Knowledge). AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
This course is approved for 1.5 contact hours.
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ASHA CEUs
Learners must complete the entire course in order to receive ASHA CEUs. No partial credit awarded. ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.
ASHA CE Registry users: NANT will submit your ASHA CEU credit to ASHA on your behalf. ASHA CEUs may take up to 100 days to appear on your ASHA Transcript.
Non-ASHA CE Registry users: Maintain your course records and please keep your registry status current in your NANT account. Update your NANT account with your ASHA number if your registry status changes. NANT is not responsible for tracking your registry usage.
PT CE Credit
This activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider 2801058TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas. This activity is offered for 1.5 CCUs for PTs and PTAs.
The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE.
NANT is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education.
Questions regarding CE credit should be directed to the National Association of Neonatal Therapists at info@neonataltherapists.com or (866) 999-5524.
