CONTINUING EDUCATION
Get your continuing education credit with a variety of pediatric courses featuring the latest treatment techniques for common diagnoses seen in the clinic. Interested in hosting an on-site course? Contact Us to inquire about hosting at your facility. You can also join our mailing list to be notified when new courses are added to the catalogue, with updates on current courses and exclusive discounts.
Now available through Summit Education:
CEU instructor, Stephanie Johnson, PT has joined Summit Education to offer live and on-demand webinars, and in-person courses.
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Live Webinar: September 28th
In-Person Class:
November 6th Boca Raton, FL
December 4th Mt. Laurel, NJ
On-Demand Webinar available
In-Person Class:
November 6th Boca Raton, FL
December 4th Mt. Laurel, NJ
In-Person Courses:
November 7th Boca Raton, FL
December 5th Mt Laurel, NJ
Live Webinar October 18th
Course Objectives
Introduction to Pediatric Therapy
An introduction to the specialty of pediatric therapy for professionals looking to enter this sect of the field. The course covers the progression of physiology and development, reflexes and integration, treatment types and options overview, as well as the common diagnoses seen in pediatric physical therapy. Also available as an onsite course.
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2.0 Contact Hours only $50
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Correctly identify developmental milestones and the developmental progression
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Learn the different techniques for measuring range of motion in the pediatric population.
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Define primitive reflexes, righting, protective and equilibrium reactions.
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Understand the time table for integration and development of reflexes and reactions
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Understand the implications of unintegrated reflexes on development
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Correctly identify common pediatric diagnoses
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Become knowledgeable in treatment types and techniques for a variety of pediatric diagnoses
Approved in: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming ** Pending in New Jersey
Course Objectives
Evaluating and Effectively Treating Torticollis and Plagiocephaly
Updated 2019! Learn the important components of Evaluating and Treating Torticollis and Plagiocephaly at your convenience. This self-paced course covers the topics of physiology and development, evaluation and treatment and how the Back to Sleep program and SIDS have affected the way we care for infants. Also available as an onsite course.
6.0 Contact Hours for only $150
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Correctly identify developmental milestones, the developmental progression and how it relates to torticollis and plagiocephaly (T.A.P.)
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Understand the risk factors of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome in relation to T.A.P.
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Understand the Back to Sleep program and the recommendations by the AAP
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Correctly identify anatomical structures involved in T.A.P.
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Accurately and objectively evaluate T.A.P. and related developmental delay
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Use treatment techniques to effectively manage T.A.P.
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Identify when a child needs additional treatment techniques for a successful outcome
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Instruct parents and caregivers in home exercise programs for T.A.P.
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Confidently explain and refer parents and caregivers to facilities for additional services if necessary
Approved in: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming ** Pending in New Jersey
Course Objectives
The Ups and Downs of Toe Walking
Learn the primary reasons for toe walking and how to treat this issue clinically at your convenience. This self-paced course is available a full 30 days after registration and allows you the option to return to the course as often as you like during that time. Also available as an onsite course.
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3.0 Contact Hours for only $75
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• Correctly identify the main causes of toe walking
• Effectively evaluate the toe walking child to differentiate which mechanism is causative
• Identify the orthopedic structures involved and long term effects of continued toe walking
• Effectively treat components contributing to toe walking
• Differentiate effective treatment supplements to aid in successful resolution
• Establish effective home exercise program for carry over outside the clinic
Approved in: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming ** Pending in New Jersey
