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Management of Pediatric
Disorders
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Pediatric Motor Development: Ages 0-3
Item Number: 610
Hours:
4
Price: $39
TX
OT Type 2
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Motor Development (0 to 3): This course covers the sequence of normal
development from birth through the toddler years. It addresses points in
development by month. It covers areas of concern, by month, that may signal a
later dysfunction. The course also covers how motor development
affects hand use, breathing and oral motor skills. Strategies for children with
neuromotor deficits are addressed.
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Assessment
and Training for Pediatric Power W/C Users
Item Number: 611
Hours:
3
Price: $39
TX
OT Type 2
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The purpose of the course is to review the benefits of power mobility,
discuss the types of power wheelchairs, learn how to assess power mobility, and
how to complete the education and training necessary for proper use. A power
mobility screening form developed by the author as well as a power mobility
training assessment form are included in the course.
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Gait
and Treatment Techniques in Pediatrics
Item Number: 612
Hours:
3
Price: $39
TX
OT Type 2
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The purpose of this course is to assist the therapist in developing gait
treatment skills. The course covers typical and several atypical gaits
such as the crouched gait, and scissoring gait. Treatment options are
discussed that address handling and facilitation, orthotics, serial casting,
surgery and injections, partial weight bearing treadmill training, and assistive
devices.
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Torticollis and Plagiocephaly
Item Number: 613
Hours:
3
Price: $44
TX
OT Type 2
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The purpose of this course is to introduce torticollis and
plagiocephaly, the causes (in utero and post partum), the assessment of patients
with these conditions, the variations within the conditions, and present
treatment options. As medical advice
has changed over the years on whether babies should sleep supine or prone, these
conditions have increased in frequency, making knowledge of this critical to any
therapist working in pediatrics.
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Pediatric
Disorders: Down's,
Autism, C.P., Hydrocephalus
Item Number: 614A
Hours:
6
Price: $68
TX
OT Type 2
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In this course, four common pediatric disorders are discussed from a
physician perspective. Etiology, signs and symptoms, medical treatment,
and impact on therapy are addressed.
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Physical
Therapy for Children with Down's, Austism,
C.P., Hydrocephalus
Item Number: 614B
Hours:
5
Price: $68
TX
OT Type 2
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In this course, four common pediatric
disorders are discussed from a physical
therapist's perspective. A pediatric
physical therapy evaluation and intervention
strategy is presented, with detailed special
considerations described for each specific
disorder--Down's Syndrome, Autism, Cerebral
Palsy, and Hydrocephalus. Written by a
pediatric physical therapist, this is an
excellent resource and supplement to 614A.
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Strength Training in Children with Neuro
Disorders
Item Number: 615
Hours:
4
Price: $54
TX
OT Type 2
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This course covers the benefits of
strengthening children with neurological
disorders. The course discusses the effects
of strengthening on spasticity, common
misconceptions, and how to assess strength.
The course then discusses how to design and
progress an exercise program and how to
adapt the program for children with special
needs. Typical exercises for specific
weaknesses are given, as well as fun ways to
exercise each muscle group. Case examples
are provided. Available
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School
Based Therapy New!
Item
Number: 628
Hours:
9
Price: $99
TX
OT Type 1
AOTA
Category 2, 3
Intermediate
Available
Feb 09
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This course focuses on physical and
occupational therapy in the educational
environment under the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and covers
a wide variety of topics relevant to the
therapist working in the school setting.
The course also covers
legislation (including the Final
Regulations of the IDEA), special education,
related services, Individualized Education
Programs and meetings, assessments and
intervention in the educational setting,
assistive technology, procedural safeguards,
504 placement, and students enrolled by
their parents in private schools.
Resources are also provided in this
course including key sections and
definitions from the most recent Federal
regulations as well as individual state
resources to assist the therapist with IDEA
implementation and other issues.
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