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Course Description
Imagine the conversation…
Neonatologist: You can do what?!
Neonatal Therapist: I have a treatment I can provide today that has been shown through decades of research to help our babies gain weight and digest better, decrease bilirubin levels, and reduce stress and pain. Not to mention their length of stay may be decreased, and neurodevelopmental outcomes will be better.
Neonatologist: That is EXCELLENT! Show me…
Neonatal massage has been heavily researched for decades and shown to be an evidence-based and clinically relevant therapeutic intervention. In fact, nearly 30% of the presentations offered at the NANT 2021 conference referenced neonatal massage as a recommended therapeutic intervention. However, neonatal massage is not yet used by neonatal therapists worldwide as a consistent treatment approach.
This course, Neonatal Massage: What, Why, and How, will provide neonatal therapists with knowledge of what the neuroscientific basis is behind neonatal massage, why massage is valuable to patients, families, and the NICU, and how it can be implemented with the majority of babies admitted to the NICU.
Through case studies, video demonstration, parent and staff interviews, and support of recent research, this course will build the foundation for novice neonatal therapists to speak confidently about the benefits of neonatal massage. Simultaneously, seasoned therapists will better understand and visualize how this evidence-based therapeutic intervention can be implemented as a goal-directed activity for a wide variety of patients with varying medical diagnoses.
Whether it is Jackson, who is a former 31-week GA infant who had 3 chest tubes, a central line, and pleural effusion and is now 35 weeks postmenstrual age (PMA), or Caroline with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) who needed 6 weeks to wean from morphine and clonidine with limited parental involvement, learners will leave this course fueled and empowered to pursue a neonatal massage program in their unit.
Target Audience
OT, SLP, PT, RN, MD, and Neonatal professionals
Level
Intermediate
Objectives
Instructional Method
Lecture, videos, case studies, interviews, recorded question, and answer session. 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 completion of this course, physical therapists, nurses, and other disciplines will receive a certificate of completion and a zip file containing information necessary to submit to their individual state for education credit. Zip file will include course bibliography. Physical therapists are responsible for knowing and adhering to their state’s deadlines, rules, and regulations.
Speaker Bio
Shannon Usher, MSOT, OTR/L, CNT, NTMTC, graduated with honors from Washington University School of Medicine, earning her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. Shannon has been practicing in the NICU since beginning her professional career and currently works at Children’s Hospital Colorado in Colorado Springs. She is also a course instructor and CE Administrator for Creative Therapy Consultants.
Shannon has presented nationally on numerous topics related to neuroprotective caregiving in the NICU throughout her career as a neonatal therapist. She is a Certified Neonatal Therapist and certified in Neonatal Touch & Massage. Shannon has completed developmental follow-up assessments for a National Institute of Health research study, served on the program services committee with the March of Dimes, and volunteered with the Junior League of Colorado Springs. She is passionate about improving the lives of babies and families in the NICU.
Disclosures
Shannon Usher, MSOT, OTR/L, CNT, NTMTC
Financial Disclosures: Shannon is the Clinical Consultant, Course Instructor, and CE Administrator for Creative Therapy Consultants and receives a consulting fee for this role.
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
0:00-5:00 min: Introduction to neonatal massage
5:00-9:00 min: The neuroscientific foundation supporting neonatal massage
9:00-12:00 min: Why neonatal caregivers should implement neonatal massage
12:00-22:00 min: Neonatal massage case scenario #1 and use of goal-directed interventions
22:00-35:00 min: Neonatal massage case scenario # 2 and supportive literature
35:00-43:00 min: Neonatal massage case scenario #3 and supporting literature
43:00–52:00 min: Clinical considerations and application
52:00–58:00 min: Recorded question and answer session
58:00-63:00 min: Learning assessment
Registration information
In order to access the course, click the “Login” button at the top of the screen. You are required to be a NANT Member in good standing to have access to this course. You may also purchase this course as a non-member by clicking the “Buy Now” button above.
For ADA accommodations, please call NANT Customer Service for more information at (866) 999-5524.
Cancellation Policy
Click HERE to review NANT’s Course Cancellation Policy.
AOTA CEUs
National Association of Neonatal Therapists® (NANT) is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID#05031. This Distance Learning-Independent Course is offered at 0.1 CEUs (Intermediate level, Occupational Therapy Service Delivery). AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
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 2501058TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas.
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.
*NANT 12 attendees who previously viewed this educational content may retake this course and receive CE Credit.
Questions regarding CE credit should be directed to the National Association of Neonatal Therapists at info@neonataltherapists.com or (866) 999-5524.
