NDT 101-Assessment and Handling via NDT for Pediatrics Webinar 

An Introductory Course for Pediatric Therapists

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

NDT 101-ASSESSMENT/Handling WEBINAR

Live Webinar in Three Parts  Instructor: Kacy Hertz, PT, C/NDT, NDTA CI

Th October 17 5-8pm, Sa October 19 9am-12pm, T October 22 5-8pm CST  2024

Schedule and Objectives

All Therapists need jointed medium sized dolls or a colleague to practice with-

Course Description:

This webinar provides an introduction to Assessment and Handling in Treatment using a current NDT approach.  Assessment of Motor skills in children and execution of treatment plans to improve participation will be covered via lecture, video demos and LAB practice. This is a great course for the pediatric therapist who treats children with motor impairments and wants to apply handling techniques to their treatments.  You will need an 18-24 inch jointed doll or a colleague for practice during lab practice sessions.  This is a great course to introduce problem solving and NDT to address motor skill facilitation in children.

Course Objectives

The participant will:

1) Have a basic understanding of the practice of NDT assessment and treatment planning.

2) Understand the basics of task analysis and how to apply to treatment plans.

3) Understand how to write functional goals for treatment.

4) Apply treatment techniques through handling to facilitate movement and motor function.

5) Practice handling with video demos and practice sessions.

Part One - Thursday  October 17, 2024 5-8pm CST

5:00  Assessment/Treatment Overview via NDT Theory and Philosophy

6:00   Task Analysis and Treatment Plans

7:00   Tools of the Trade-Your Hands and How to use them/LAB

7:45    Discussion/Questions

8:00    Adjourn

Part Two-Saturday October 19, 2024 9a-12pm CST

9:00      Review of Part One

9:45      Treatment of the postural system

10:30    Lengthen and Strengthen

11:15    LAB with dolls and friends

11:45    Discussion/Questions

12:00    Adjourn

Part Three-Tuesday October 22, 2024  5-8pm CST

5:00      Review of Part Two

6:00     Treatment of the UE and LE attached to function

7:00     Video demos and LAB with dolls and friends

7:45      Discussion/Questions

8:00      Adjourn

This course is appropriate for all disciplines.

Early Intervention Credits, IPTA and ILOTA credit will be provided.

Tuition:  $275.00
Suggested Audience: PTs and OTs and STs

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