Certificate Program
A Comprehensive Guide to Pediatric Telepractice
Distinguish yourself as an expert in pediatric telepractice by advancing your knowledge in tele-evaluation and teletherapy.
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About this Certificate Program
In this certificate program, therapists will learn how to utilize a repertoire of online assessments in pediatric telepractice and implement a successful virtual treatment plan of care. Experienced therapists and therapists new to this service delivery model will glean insight into online therapeutic techniques that are highly successful, even for children who struggle with decreased attention. Therapists will learn how to motivate children for improved compliance using theme-based teletherapy activities and bring home a virtual therapy bag full of ready-to-implement tele-activities using common everyday objects. This certificate program also teaches clinicians how to identify executive functioning skill deficits in children with ADHD and SPD and how to implement practical strategies to help children attain success in childhood occupations.
Target audience
OTs, COTAs, PTs, PTAs, SLPs, SLPAs
Goals & objectives
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Clarify pediatric standardized assessments that can be used in a telehealth platform
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Produce a repertoire of pediatric therapeutic activities for teletherapy using limited resources
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Demonstrate how to integrate theme-based teletherapy activities into therapy practice
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Interpret challenges in executive functioning skills encountered by children and youth with ADHD and SPD
What’s included in the Certificate Program
Accredited Online Courses*
5 hours of online video lectures and patient demonstrations.
Interactive Learning Assessments
Case-based quizzes to evaluate and improve clinical reasoning.
Case Study Interviews
Recorded Q&A sessions between instructors and practice managers.
Certificate Program overview
Section 1
Pediatric Telepractice 4 ItemsVirtual Pediatric Therapy: An Introduction to Online Evaluations Course
Chapter 1: Setting the Stage for Pediatric Telehealth Service Delivery Model
Chapter 1 reviews technology requirements for effective virtual therapy evaluations and treatment sessions. This is important for therapists to know so that they have adequate audio and video tech support in preparation for productive tele-sessions. This chapter also examines HIPAA-compliant platforms and setting up a virtual therapy space.
Chapter 2: Discipline-Specific Pediatric Telehealth Practices
Chapter 2 discusses telehealth guidelines and evidence-based practices for OT, PT, and SLP. It is important for therapists to know their state practice laws for implementing telehealth.
Chapter 3: Virtual Pediatric Evaluations: Informal Assessments
Chapter 3 examines pediatric clinical observations and informal assessment methods that can be implemented in a telehealth platform. It’s important to know what clinical observations can and cannot be properly conducted virtually.
Chapter 4: Virtual Pediatric Evaluations: Acceptable Standardized Assessments
Chapter 4 highlights pediatric standardized motor, sensory, and language assessments that can be implemented in a telehealth platform. It is important to adhere to copyright laws and standardized methods when conducting a pediatric therapy evaluation online.
Chapter 5: Think Like a Detective: Solving the Mysteries of Pediatric Telehealth
Chapter 5 looks at a variety of techniques and examples to manage behaviors virtually. It’s important to be prepared for unexpected behaviors that are unique to pediatric teletherapy.
Virtual Pediatric Therapy: Successful Application Course
Chapter 1: The Importance of Best Practice Pediatric Teleintervention
Chapter 1 examines virtual therapy etiquette, time management, productivity, and improvising during online therapy sessions. This is essential for engaging children in a therapy service delivery model that has its own unique limitations.
Chapter 2: Pediatric Teleintervention: Unlimited Ideas From Limited Resources
Chapter 2 teaches therapists how to use common household items to create fun and engaging activities for children to develop fine motor, gross motor, sensory, and speech and language skills. Due to limited resources universal to pediatric teletherapy, it is important for therapists to have a list of common objects that can easily be used as therapy tools.
Chapter 3: Pediatric Teleintervention: Treatment Planning
Chapter 3 instructs therapists on a variety of treatment planning strategies specific to pediatric teleintervention for productive sessions. These strategies are important for therapists to know because teletherapy planning requires more up-front preparation than in-person planning due to coordinating multiple facets.
Chapter 4: Developing a Digital Therapy Library
Chapter 4 helps therapists glean information about how to develop a digital resource library. Just like a tangible therapy bag is important for in-person pediatric therapy, so too is a digital therapy bag for teletherapy.
Motivating Children Through a Thematic Approach to Teletherapy Course
Chapter 1: Overcoming Obstacles in Pediatric Teletherapy
Chapter 1 addresses obstacles common to pediatric teletherapy. These include attention and behavior problems during sessions as well as limited therapy tools. Therapists need to understand why it is important to create a session plan focused on what each individual child enjoys and what readily available materials can be used creatively for engaging a child.
Chapter 2: Themed-Based Teletherapy Activities: Nature
Chapter 2 looks at nature-theme-based teletherapy activities using ordinary items. Step-by-step instructions for teletherapy activities with themes such as flowers, ocean, butterflies, and animals are discussed. It is important for therapists to have a list of ready-to-implement teletherapy activities that develop sensory and motor skills in children.
Chapter 3: Themed-Based Teletherapy Activities: Pirates
Chapter 3 looks at pirate-theme-based teletherapy activities using ordinary items. Step-by-step instructions for teletherapy activities are discussed on how to make a paper sailboat pirate ship, island hopping with pillows, drawing a treasure map, and more. It is important for therapists to have a list of ready-to-implement teletherapy activities that develop sensory and motor skills in children.
Chapter 4: Themed-Based Teletherapy Activities: Seasons
Chapter 4 looks at seasons-theme-based teletherapy activities using ordinary items. Step-by-step instructions for teletherapy activities with themes for spring, summer, winter, and fall are discussed. It is important for therapists to have a list of ready-to-implement teletherapy activities that develop sensory and motor skills in children.
Executive Functioning Skills: Strategies for Children With ADHD and SPD Course
Chapter 1: Defining Executive Functioning Skills in Children and Youth
Chapter 1 introduces a case study illustrating a real-life example of a child with SPD and ADHD who struggles with executive functioning. This chapter defines executive functioning skills and illustrates typical brain development for EF. It is important for therapists to learn the details of EF development in children in order to more effectively create a treatment plan.
Chapter 2: Executive Functioning Challenges in Children With ADHD and SPD
Chapter 2 discusses the role of executive function in children and youth with ADHD and SPD and its impact on childhood occupations. This information helps therapists understand the difficulties children experience daily at home and at school.
Chapter 3: Therapy Activities to Develop Executive Functioning Skills in Children
Chapter 3 describes therapeutic activities that facilitate development of executive functioning and self-regulation, including board games, interactive games, yoga, deep breathing, and mindfulness. It is important for therapists to know which interventions help executive functioning skills to more specifically target deficit areas.
Chapter 4: Accommodations and Modifications for Executive Functioning in Children
Chapter 4 provides therapists with tips and tricks to address working memory, problem-solving, organizational skills, and emotional regulation. Additionally, this chapter discusses adaptations and modifications for the school environment, as well as parent suggestions to help their children strengthen executive functioning skills. This is important for therapists in developing a comprehensive plan of care.
Instructors
Jenny L. Clark
OTR/L
CEU approved
5
total hours*
of accredited coursework.
Medbridge accredits each course individually so you can earn CEUs as you progress.
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Everything you need to know about Certificate Programs.
Accreditation Hours
Each course is individually accredited and exact hours will vary by state and discipline. Check each course for specific accreditation for your license.
When do I get my certificate?
You will receive accredited certificates of completion for each course as you complete them. Once you have completed the entire Certificate Program you will receive your certificate for the program.
Do I get CEU credit?
Each course is individually accredited. Please check each course for your state and discipline. You can receive CEU credit after each course is completed.
Do I have to complete the courses in order?
It is not required that you complete the courses in order. Each Certificate Program's content is built to be completed sequentially but it is not forced to be completed this way.
How long do I have access to the Certificate Program?
You will have access to this Certificate Program for as long as you are a subscriber. Your initial subscription will last for one year from the date you purchase.
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