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Postural Control 101

Development of Postural Control


2.0

$36.00 USD

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  • Describe the development of postural control systems and the influence of that development on gross- and fine-motor development.
  • Discuss atypical development of postural control and its influence on the development of gross- and fine-motor skills.
  • Identify appropriate assessment tools available for the evaluation of postural control.
  • Identify appropriate treatment techniques for facilitating reactive and anticipatory postural control.

Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Pediatrics 257
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Characteristics, Associated Behaviors, and Early Intervention

1.0

$18.00 USD

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    •Describe 3 characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
    •Outline and describe 2 associated behaviors of an individual with ASD
    •Examine and explore behavioral interventions to establish early social skills
    •Examine and explore behavioral intervention to increase communication
    •Examine and explore interventions to establish independent living skills


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Pediatrics 256
An Eye on Disparities, Health Equality, and Racism: The Case of Firearm Injuries in Urban Youth in the United States

1.0

$18.00 USD

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  • Describe the incidence of the problem of gun violence and how different youth populations are affected
  • Describe the disparities that exist in urban firearm violence 
  • Describe the role that racism plays in disparities and explain the process of redlining
  • Describe the current evidence and state the best predictor of crime
  • Describe 2 current issues that have highlighted racial health disparities and describe their impact on violence 
  • Describe the role of OT in addressing disparity and become familiar with AOTA Statements on youth violence and systemic racism 
  • Understand Justice as a core value of the AOTA Code of Ethics


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Pediatrics 241
Children with Complex Medical Issues: Traumatic Brain Injury

1.0

$18.00 USD

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  • Provide an overview of traumatic brain injury including incidence, prevalence and underlying causes
  • Define and differentiate 5 common types of brain injury
  • Examine key factors effecting neuropsychological outcomes
  • Describe how cognitive abilities and physical functioning are effected based on areas of the brain following stroke
  • List and describe 5 common sequela that may develop following traumatic brain injury
  • Read case studies and highlight clinical application


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Pediatrics 240

Children with Complex Medical Issues: Stroke


1.0

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  • Compare and contrast the key features of Ischemic Stroke vs. Hemorrhagic Stroke
  • List and describe 5 disorders causing ischemic stroke
  • List and describe 5 disorders causing hemorrhagic stroke
  • Examine the 3 major arteries of the cerebral cortex and list the key clinical features
  • Read case studies and highlight clinical applications


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Pediatrics 239
Children with Complex Medical Issues: Spina Bifida

1.0

$18.00 USD

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  • Summarize and outline the key features of Spina Bifida
  • Examine 5 medical conditions related to Spina Bifida
  • Discuss the significance of latex on the child with Spina Bifida and list 5 products that contain latex
  • Explore the neuropsychological sequelae of children with Spina Bifida
  • Read case studies and analyze the cognitive and behavioral functioning of children with Spina Bifida


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Pediatrics 238

Children with Complex Medical Issues: Leukemia


1.0

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  • Outline and describe key features of Leukemia
  • Compare and contrast characteristics of acute vs. chronic Leukemia
  • Summarize and describe 5 signs and symptoms of Leukemia
  • Examine and explain 4 phases of treatment for Leukemia
  • Analyze the impact that a diagnosis of Leukemia has on the child and family


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Pediatrics 237
Children with Complex Medical Issues: HIV/AIDS

1.0

$18.00 USD

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  • Understand and describe key elements of HIV/AIDS
  • Outline and describe the disease progression of HIV/AIDS
  • Discuss treatment interventions for HIV/AIDS and the use of highly active antiretroviral therapy
  • Describe how disclosure can effect the family and child with HIV/AIDS
  • List 2 significant comorbid disorders often associated with HIV/AIDS
  • Read case studies and highlight clinical application and assessment and outcome results


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Pediatrics 236

Children with Complex Medical Issues: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders


1.0

$18.00 USD

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  • Become familiar with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
  • Outline and describe key facial abnormalities and the atypical growth patterns characteristic of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
  • List and analyze comorbid factors associated with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
  • Recite and describe 3 of the most effective interventions for children effected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
  • Read case studies and discuss the significance of clinical application to children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Pediatrics 235
Children with Complex Medical Conditions: Epilepsy

1.0

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  • Provide an overview of epilepsy including incidence, prevalence and underlying causes
  • Define and outline the process for making a diagnosis of epilepsy
  • Analyze and describe 3 factors effecting the neuropsychological outcome for children with epilepsy
  • List and describe 3 medical factors often associated with children with epilepsy
  • Read case studies and list 3 key results from neuropsychological evaluations


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Pediatrics 234
Children with Complex Medical Issues: Endocrinological Disorders

1.0

$18.00 USD

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  • Compare and contrast key characteristics of hyper and hypothyroidism
  • Discuss the significance of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and how it relates to throid dysfunction
  • Describe and examine 2 disorders of the adrenal glands including Hypoadrenalism and Hyperadrenalism
  • Analyze and describe the effects of disorders of the parathyroid
  • Read clinical cases and examine the clinical highligts of patients with endocrinological disorders


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Pediatrics 233

Children with Complex Medical Issues: Encephalitis and Meningitis


1.0

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  • Describe the characteristics of encephalitis and meningitis and present an overview of the 2 conditions
  • List and analyze 3 medical conditions often associated with encephalitis and meningitis
  • Describe the process of making a diagnosis of encephalitis and meningitis
  • Outline 3 treatment interventions for encephalitis and meningitis
  • Analyze and review case studies and discuss the significance of clinical application related to encephalitis and meningitis


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Pediatrics 232
Children with Complex Medical Issues: Down Syndrome

1.0

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  • Describe the characteristics of Down Syndrome and present an overview of the condition
  • List and analyze 3 medical conditions often associated with Down Syndrome
  • Describe the general psychological profile of an individual with Down Syndrome
  • Present an overview of 5 behavioral conditions often seen in children with Down Syndrome
  • Analyze and review 2 medical and therapeutic management techniques for associated psychiatric conditions


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Pediatrics 231

Children with Complex Medical Conditions: Diabetes


2.0

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  • Provide and discuss the main characteristics of Type I diabetes
  • List and describe related medical conditions associated with Type I diabetes
  • Define short-term and long-term complications associated with Type I diabetes
  • Anaylze and discuss therapeutic interventions and treatment for Type I diabetes
  • Read case studies and discuss neuropsychological results


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Pediatrics 230

Children with Complex Medical Issues: Cystic Fibrosis


1.0

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  • Outline and describe the characteristics of Cystic Fibrosis
  • Discuss 3 medical conditions that are commonly associated with Cystic Fibrosis
  • Read a case study and discuss 3 important results from the neuropsychological evaluation
  • Analyze and discuss 3 relevant interventions
  • Discuss the prognosis for children with Cystic Fibrosis


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Pediatrics 229
Children with Complex Medical Issues: Cerebral Palsy

2.0

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  • Describe the disorder of Cerebral Palsy and outline its characteristics
  • Compare and contrast the different types of Cerebral Palsy
  • Describe how Cerebral Palsy is diagnosed
  • Describe the medical issues often associated with Cerebral Palsy
  • Read case studies that highlight clinical application


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Pediatrics 228

Children with Complex Medical Issues: Brain Tumors


2.0

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  • Recite the incidence and prevalance of brain tumors along with the etiology and 3 underlying causes
  • List and describe 5 factors for predicting the effect a primary brain tumor will have on medical and neuropsychological outcome
  • Outline 3 common interventions for the treatment of brain tumors in children
  • Describe 3 related medical conditions commonly associated with brain tumor in children
  • Analyze and recite common results from a neuropsychological evaluation


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Pediatrics 227
Complex Medical Issues in Children: Asthma

3.0

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  • Describe the incidence and etiology of asthma and review signs and symptoms
  • Outline and describe 5 methods of prevention of asthma in children
  • Analyze a minimum of 5 medical comorbidities related to asthma
  • Describe the neurocognitive, emotional, and behavioral comorbidities commonly associated with asthma in children
  • Read case studies and outline clinical points of application
  • Differentiate 3 treatment techniques and interventions in children with asthma


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Pediatrics 206

Sensory-Based Learning Strategies


1.0

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  • Define sensory processing and self-regulation.
  • List at least five symptoms that may indicate a Sensory Processing Disorder.
  • Explain the Fussy Baby Analogy in relation to the three sensory-based learning strategies.
  • Describe at least three examples of ways that each sensory-based learning strategy can be used in a school setting.
  • Develop a sensory schedule based on given guidelines.
  • Assess the effectiveness of sensory-based learning strategies through data collection.


Stephanie Lancaster, OTR

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Pediatrics 205

Cerebral Palsy (CP)


3.0

$54.00 USD

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  • Become familiar with the classification, etiology and pathophysiology of CP
  • Explore and examine how an infant or child is diagnosed with CP
  • Compare and contrast single-system and multi-system impairments
  • Discuss the role of Occupational and Physical Therapy in the treatment CP
  • Become familiar with determinants of prognosis or outcome
  • List 5 treatment goals and interventions for the infant with CP
  • List 5 treatment goals and interventions for the child with CP
  • Describe the importance of reducing primary impairment and preventing secondary impairment in the infant/child with CP
  • Discuss the importance and significance of family involvement and key characteristics that must observed
  • List factors that must be addressed in preparation for the transition to adulthood in the adolescent with CP


Rocco Labbadia, RPT

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Pediatrics 204

Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC)


1.5

$27.00 USD

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  • Become familiar with the incidence and etiology of AMC
  • Examine and explain how a diagnosis of AMC is determined
  • Name 2 clinical manifestations of AMC
  • Become familiar with the medical management of infants and children with AMC
  • Identify 5 therapy interventions for infants with AMC
  • Discuss the importance of stretching and splinting programs as well as other adaptive equipment
  • Describe therapy intervention for the pre-school aged child with AMC
  • Name 3 therapy interventions for the adolescent with AMC
  • Become familiar with the challenges that the child with AMC faces as during transition to adulthood
  • Review clinical application through case study


Rocco Labbadia, RPT

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Pediatrics 203

Brachial Plexus Injuries (BPI)


1.0

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  • Describe the incidence, etiology and pathophysiology of BPI
  • Become familiar with the changes in body structure and function that occur with various levels of BPI
  • Define therapy goals and identify appropriate treatment interventions for children with BPI
  • Define and differentiate Erbs palsy from Klumpkes palsy
  • Become familiar with the medical management, orthopedic surgery and orthopedic concerns of infants and children with BPI
  • Become familiar with outcomes of children with BPI
  • Apply clinical application with the use of case studies


Rocco Labbadia, RPT

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Pediatrics 202

Muscular Dystrophy and Spinal Muscular Atrophy


3.0

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  • Describe and explore the role of the therapist in the treatment, examination and evaluation of children with MD or SMA.
  • Describe and differentiate classification/types of MD.
  • Summarize and outline 3 key features of the Vignos Functional Rating Scale for Duchenne MD.
  • Recognize diagnosis and pathophysiology of SMA.
  • Describe clinical application through case studies.


Rocco Labbadia, RPT

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Pediatrics 201

Sports Injuries in Children


3.0

$54.00 USD

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  • Become familiar with prevention as a key way to manage sports injuries.
  • Explain and identify the 7 risk factors for injury.
  • Identify different types of injuries and major sites of injury.
  • Become familiar with rehabilitation protocols and methods for return to play.
  • Become familiar with working with young athletes with physical disabilities.
  • Describe 3 uses for clinical application through case study


Rocco Labbadia, RPT

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