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“I appreciated the differentiation of a neurological exam vs. the neurobehavioral assessment and the balance of sharing both therapist & MD perspectives.” – Jessica, OT, CNT, NTMTC “The knowledge and experiences of the two speakers made this a truly wonderful presentation regarding assessing infants in the NICU setting. I appreciate the opportunity to learn more about this topic and found the information extremely helpful and easy to incorporate into practice. Thank you!” – Stephanie Schlatter, PT, DPT |
Speakers: Bobbi Pineda, PhD, OTR/L, CNT & Terrie Inder, MD, MBChB Course Description: The physical, neurological, and neurobehavioral exam will be discussed in the context of informing therapeutic strategies. The importance of carefully selecting the right tool based on the goals of the evaluation, age and stability of the infant, and available resources will be emphasized. Target Audience: OT, SLP, PT, RN, MD, and Neonatal professionals Level: Intermediate Objectives
Course Access/Fee: Members only, no additional fee CE Credit: 1.5 hours for PT, OT, SLP Instructional Method: Lecture, videos, handouts, recorded question and answer session. Learning assessment and course evaluation follow the course. “Fabulous presentation – clear, concise, thought provoking. I am inspired to assess earlier and utilize the assessment for targeted early therapy interventions vs. waiting until discharge.” – Shannan Murphy-Barlow, OTR/L, CNT, IBCLC, NTMTC “A thorough look at available neuromotor assessments for use in the NICU and their ability to help therapists make targets for individualized patient care.” – Jennifer Hendrikse, OTR, CNT NANT Members, access the course here. Not a Member? Join here to gain access to this course and numerous additional NICU-specific offerings. |
