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    NICU Graduates and Their Transition Home

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    Appropriate Disciplines


    • Speech Language Pathologist
    • Speech Language Pathology Asst
    • Occupational Therapist
    • Certified Occupational Therapy Asst
    • Nurse

Course Description


The journey for a preterm infant or medically fragile and sick newborn is long and arduous throughout their NICU stay. Their story doesn't end at discharge. Learn what to expect as these fragile newborns move into the community based programs and how to help these infants and their families flourish. This course will discuss common problems seen with these most fragile infants and will equip the participants with the knowledge base of, not only what to expect, but with treatment techniques and tools to empower their patient's lives as they make this difficult transition home.

AOTA Classification Codes
OT Process: Intervention

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Describe common problems facing the NICU graduate and their families following discharge
  • Explain the importance of collaboration with parents/caregivers and the strategies to do so
  • Discuss at least 2 treatment interventions to employ with patients struggling with a sensory based feeding difficulty
  • Discuss at least 2 treatment interventions to employ with patients struggling with feeding/organization, poor volumes and oral aversions
  • Discuss at least 2 treatment interventions to employ with patients struggling with safe swallowing
  • List at least 2 pathways to follow to facilitate steps to wean off tube feedings

Karin Mitchell

M.A. CCC-SLP

Karin has been a practicing Speech Pathologist who has been working at CHOC Children’s Hospital in Orange, CA for over 30 years. She is a clinical specialist at CHOC who provides direct inpatient care coverage, including in their Level 4 NICU. Karin is extremely focused on quality improvement initiatives, writing policies and procedures as well as care guidelines and is involved in councils and committees. Karin serves as a clinical specialist and is committed to empowering others through mentoring and education. She is active in development of guidelines, policies and procedures as well as ongoing analysis of programs, always looking to enhance the care provided. She is passionate about feeding and swallowing, breast feeding, developmental care and partnering with families. Her love of teaching and helping others drives her to create and deliver fun and empowering continuing education courses. She is passionate about empowering family members in the care of their babies and children to optimize outcomes and generalize skills. She is equally passionate about educating and training others in their professional growth and development. She finds joy in helping others succeed.

Financial Disclosure: Karin Mitchell receive honoraria from CIAO Seminars for presenting this course.
Non-financial Disclosure: Karin Mitchell uses NMES during swallowing therapy as appropriate.

Day 1

07:30 - 08:00
Registration/Check in
08:00 - 09:00
The NICU Experience
09:00 - 10:00
Baby's Communication & Feeding
10:00 - 10:15
Break
10:15 - 12:00
Assessment, keys to include
12:00 - 01:00
Lunch (on your own)
01:00 - 03:00
Interventions
03:00 - 03:15
Break
03:15 - 04:00
Interventions
04:00 - 04:30
Partnering with families & the medical team
04:30 - 05:00
Planning for the future
05:00 - 05:30
Questions & Answers

Delivery VIA:

  • Live By Request - This course is available to come to you! Contact us to see how easy that can be. mail@ciaoseminars.com

Contact hours pre-approved for:

  • 8 hours
  • CIAO is an ASHA Approved Provider #AAWA (0.8 ASHA CEUs) bubble sheet required
  • ASHA CE Provider Approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.
  • CIAO is an AOTA Approved Provider #4119 0.8 AOTA CEUs)
  • This course meets PDU requirements for NBCOT (8 PDUs)
  • CIAO is an Illinois Approved Provider for PT/PTA Continuing Education
  • CIAO is recognized as an Approved Provider for PT/PTAs by the NYSE Dept State Board for PT
  • This activity is provided by the Texas Board of PT Examiners Accredited Prov #2202009#TX
  • This activity meets continuing competence requirements for PT/PTA license renewal in TX
  • The Physical Therapy Board of California recognizes CIAO Seminars as an Approval Agency to Approve Providers Offering Continuing Competency Courses
  • The Physical Therapy Board of California has determined that CIAO meets the standards set forth in section 1399.95 of the CA Code of Regulations
  • Approved for:
  • 8.0 Hrs. PT/PTAs in IL, TX (8 CCUs - TPTA #2202009)
  • 9.6 Hrs. PT/PTAs in NY


The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.



This program is offered for 0.8 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level; Professional area)



CIAO is recognized on the NBCOT Provider Registry (meets PDU requirements for NBCOT)


Reviews

Amazing job and Great course! Highly recommend!

- Las Vegas, NV / Nov 2020

Great course!

- Las Vegas, NV / Nov 2020

Loved all the information. I wish you could make a video of most of this info condensed, that EVERY NICU and pediatric nurse has to watch! Loved Hollands story/video.

- Las Vegas, NV / Nov 2020

Thank you!

- Las Vegas, NV / Nov 2020

Wonderful lecture, Great information!

- Las Vegas, NV / Nov 2020

Excellent evidence based information with connection to function and relation of NICU and OP interventions.

- Las Vegas, NV / Nov 2020