“This is one of my favorite presentations from NANT. It felt really good to have such an amazing MD really get what we do and the importance of our job! Just amazing and so encouraging. Thank you!”- Kelli Dupps, OTR/L, CNT
“A great review on how the NICU alters brain development and how therapists play a vital role in helping to limit brain injury or improving brain development. Altering the environment and providing positive experiences/limiting stress are all good ways to help. The brain images were also very helpful to see.”- Elizabeth Ogilby, PT, MSPT
Speaker: Terrie E. Inder, MBChB, MD
Course Title: Pathway to Improving Outcomes in the Preterm Infant – Role of Neonatal Therapy in the NICU
Course Description: This course will review the pathway to adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes in the preterm infant from brain injury and alterations in brain development. The key factors altering brain development relate to experience including the environment and exposures of the preterm infant. The role of therapy in both leading modification of the environment and rehabilitation related to brain injury will be discussed.
Target Audience: OT, SLP, PT, and neonatal professionals
Educational Level: Intermediate
CE Credit: 1 hour | PT, OT, SLP
Course Fee: Free for NANT Members | $57 non-members
Objectives:
- Identify the nature and timing of brain injury in the preterm infant.
- Recognize the regional vulnerability to altered development in the preterm brain.
- Define the impact of environment and exposures on neonatal brain development.
Instructional Methods: Recorded webinar, lecture, PowerPoint slides, case studies, and recorded question and answer session. Learning assessment and course evaluation follow course.
“A wonderful resource to take to our management.” - Lauren Abercrombie Chisum, MS, CCC-SLP, CNT
“Great presentation! Dr. Inder is an incredible presenter and makes me feel rejuvenated in my work! Thank you!” - Kelly Anne Williams PT, DPT