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Module Descriptions and CE

On-Demand Training Modules and Objectives

On-Ramp Module – Defining Neonatal Therapy (NT)
  1. Define the role of the neonatal therapist in the NICU. 
  2. Identify five areas of fundamental knowledge listed in the Neonatal Therapy Core Scope of Practice. 
  1. List at least six tips for implementing a successful neonatal therapy program. 
  2. Identify three ways to clarify the neonatal therapists’ role in the NICU.
  1. Define the Synactive Theory of Development. 
  2. Identify two models that influence risk-adjusted neuroprotective care in the NICU. 
  3. Identify three NT domains as listed in the NANT Core Scope.
  1. List five qualities of the environment that might impact the premature infant.​ 
  2. Identify three roles of neonatal therapy in managing elements of the macro- and micro-environments.​ 
  3. Recognize how the family can be impacted by the NICU experience.​ 
  4. Identify early parenting caregiving opportunities that support parent caregiving, attachment and bonding.​
  1. List two important differences in the preterm versus the term brain as it relates to neuroprotective care in the NICU. 
  2. Recall the interplay between the NICU environment, brain development, and infant behaviors (neurobehavioral system). 
  3. Recognize three stress cues in each of the Autonomic, Motor, and State neurobehavioral systems.
  1. List three components of the neuromotor system.   
  2. Identify the difference in progression of tone in the term versus preterm infant.  
  3. Recall the common reflexes observed in the preterm infant 
  4. Differentiate common musculoskeletal deformities that can occur in the preterm infant
  1. List all eight senses.​ 
  2. Recall the role of each sense in development and relationships. 
  3. Define how sensory experiences in the neonatal unit impacts on the infant, the families and the staff.​
  1. Identify two signs of stress for each of the neurobehavioral subsystems. 
  2. List three appropriate neurobehavioral interventions. 
  3. Define how to operationalize neurobehavioral cues to a parent. 
  1. Define three ways to positively impact family outcomes.  
  2. Identify two barriers to engagement for families in the NICU. 
  1. Define appropriate utilization of standardized neuromotor assessment based on individual infant and practice environment.  
  2. List rudimentary details of an informal assessment.  
  3. Identify how to apply results of assessment to recommendations/treatment plans and family education.
  1. Review the importance of sensory development. 
  2. Define what assessment in the neonatal unit looks like. 
  3. List sensory interventions for each of the eight senses. 
  4. Construct quality improvement projects to help your unit become more sensory informed.
  1. Identify NICU infants at risk for oral-motor and/or oral-sensory based feeding problems.  
  2. Assess NICU infants’ readiness to attempt oral feeding.  
  3. Identify evidence-based practices to assess and support NICU infants in their transition to full oral feeding.  
  4. Recognize documentation that fully reflects infant performance and progress.
  1. Recognize three areas of fundamental knowledge necessary for supporting an infant during assessment. 
  2. Recognize three areas of fundamental knowledge necessary for supporting an infant during intervention. 
  3. Identify the impact of both the micro- and macro- environment on parental presence and participation. 
  4. Identify components of NICU culture and the implications for therapy integration.
  1. List three indications for recommending instrumental swallowing assessment for infants in the NICU.  
  2. Define procedure for infant VFSS and FEES. 
  3. Recall two strategies for a multidisciplinary approach to feeding and swallowing management for infants in the NICU.

Program Objectives

  • List four ways to build a successful neonatal therapy program.
  • Define two theories of practice relevant to neonatal therapy.
  • Define the integrated model of neonatal therapy as a model of care delivery in the NICU.
  • List the five components that make up the FENNS (family, environment, neuromotor, neurobehavior and sensory) framework for practice in neonatal therapy.
  • Differentiate the appropriate assessments for the following systems: family, environment, neuromotor, neurobehavior and sensory.
  • Construct three appropriate interventions for the following areas: family, environment, neuromotor, neurobehavior and sensory.

Continuing Education Information​

ASHA CEUs

Learners must complete the entire course in order to receive ASHA CEUs. No partial credit awarded.

ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.

OT CEUs

National Association of Neonatal Therapists (NANT) is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 11976. This Distance Learning Independent Course is offered at 1.7 CEUs, Intermediate level, Occupational Therapy Service Delivery, Professional Issues & Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

The Ignite Program is approved for 17.0 contact hours.

PT CE Credit

This activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider 2801058TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas. This activity is approved for 17.0 CCUs.

The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE.

NANT is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education.

Questions regarding CE credit should be directed to the National Association of Neonatal Therapists at [email protected] or (866) 999-5524.

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Completion Requirements

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All enrollees must submit payment in full. Failure to do so will result in loss of course and CE certificate access.

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For education credit, the learner must view all Training Modules, complete the post-module learning assessments with at least an 80%, and complete the program evaluation.  Login and logout times are recorded and documented

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Following course completion, learners receive a CE certificate and a zip file containing the necessary information to submit for education credit to their individual state, where required.  The zip file will include a course bibliography. Physical therapists are responsible for knowing and adhering to their state’s CE deadlines, rules, and regulations. 

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Instructional methods include webinars, lectures, videos, case studies, handouts, activity sheets and tools, live guidance calls, and a private Facebook Group. 

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All 17 hours of CE Credit earned during Ignite will be awarded during the calendar year that the program is completed. CE Credit will be awarded on one Certificate of Completion that reflects the date the learner fulfills all the Ignite Program completion requirements.

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Guidance calls do not offer education credit. 

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You will have access to the Ignite content for 3 years from the date the Ignite Program starts.

REFUNDS & CANCELLATIONS

To receive a full refund, less a $100 processing fee, send a written refund request to [email protected] by the 30th day from your purchase date**

* Participants who have completed the entire course and received a certificate are not eligible for a refund.

** The purchase date is defined as the date you paid the program fee or the first installment.

NANT reserves the right to cancel this program due to unforeseen circumstances, in which case a full refund will be given to participants. In case of cancellation, NANT will notify the participant via email, and a refund will be generated within 7 business days (M-F) of cancellation. NANT reserves the right to withhold or remove course and CE certificate access until full payment is received.  If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected].