Pediatrics CEU Courses for PTs

Aquatic therapists require specialized training for safety and effectiveness in the water. Even top providers may develop habitual approaches when working with pediatric patients in aquatic settings. This course aims to encourage creative thinking and innovation, empowering therapists to break away from routine practices in the pool.

Therapists who work in the pool need special training to be safe and effective in the aquatic realm. But sometimes, even the best providers fall into patterned behavior when working in water. This course will allow you to step outside the box and become inspired to think creatively in the pool.

The concept of returning to play-based Pre-K and K seems to be making a resurgence. Promoting learning via play makes sense as children naturally learn through exploration, cause and effect, and pleasure. Throwing away the worksheets to pave the way for play-based learning to become the norm can initially be daunting for all working with young children. We will discuss research, implementation, and outcomes that promote this initiative.

This course teaches pediatric therapists evidence-based yoga tools and trauma-informed, mindful movement strategies to help young clients build resilience, self-regulation, and nervous system regulation in school and clinical settings; attendees will gain skills for leading therapy through experiential learning and integrating therapeutic yoga and mindfulness into K-5 classrooms to support student self-regulation and learning preparedness.

Transportation options for individuals with disabilities have expanded tremendously, giving families many more options to safely, easily and quickly move between locations. This presentation will give an introduction to what adapted car seats and strollers are, how to evaluate, tips for selecting the optimal product for your client and funding options.

Do you have students on your caseload with memory, organization, emotional regulation, attentional, and judgment challenges? These are just a few aspects of executive function. Our role is to help students access their classrooms, so why not utilize a brain-based approach in our school-based treatment? Join me for some ideas and strategies for best practices.

Public health research has shown that many children experience sleep disorders, however many pediatric therapists feel uncomfortable providing sleep interventions for children. Using the "Hit the SAAQ" approach, participants will learn how to evaluate and intervene to promote Sleep duration, sleep Architecture, and Address sleep disorders using evidence-based approaches to promote overall sleep Quality for preschool and school aged children.

This course emphasizes how to incorporate sensory strategies for emotional management and self-regulation in pediatric practice. Emphasis will be on preventing behaviors and meltdowns related to sensory processing, collaborating with teachers and parents to implement into daily routines, and monitoring outcomes for documentation and program evaluation.

Wheelchair seating systems often include secondary supports including pelvic belts, anterior trunk supports, and ankle straps. This course will explore secondary supports and appropriate clinical applications, as well as what to do when secondary supports are required, and team members have restraint concerns. Case studies will be included.

Self-regulation for 3–5-year-olds can be quite variable. As we know, self-regulation skills help kids navigate their environments, regardless of age. This seminar explores self-regulation for little ones just starting their first school experience. Learning to wait, responding calmly, being able to listen, and direction following are all part of building the foundational skills of self-reg. Let’s help them get a great start!