Premature and Medically Complex Neonates: Applying Critical Thinking to Support Long-term Outcomes
Presenter(s)
Kati Knudsen PT, MPT, CNT, PCS, DCS, CLE
Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete Both Sessions for 15 Contact Hours (1.5 CEUs) | May 31 and June 1, 2024 | 10:10 am EST • 9:10 am CST • 8:10 am MST • 7:10 am PST (US)
This dynamic and collaborative advanced NICU therapy course will enable clinicians to apply strategies to support infants with extreme prematurity, complex neurological diagnoses, and in utero substance exposure using advanced problem-solving techniques. Modification of developmental and family-integrated practices to meet the needs of medically-complex infants will be discussed. Therapists will learn specific neuroprotective and neuropromotive strategies to support small babies in the NICU. Methods will be provided to support infants beyond the NICU through identification of follow up concerns, options for long-term support, and family integration to promote parent advocacy.
Additionally, tools will be provided to support an expanded role of therapy in the NICU by establishing the benefits of strong developmental perspective, focus on long-term outcomes, increased role of therapists from admission through discharge, and team collaboration. Finally, clinicians will be able to identify and implement quality improvement techniques to better assist neonates and define and improve therapeutic outcomes.