We are happy to present 4 webinars tackling mobility assessment and interventions for children and youth with complex/multiple disabilities, from four leading experts in our area of practice, Carlo, Cathy, Karen, and Carly.

• • • • Webinar 1: Tests and Measures 2: For Children and Youth with Moderate to Severe Physical Disabilities with Carlo Vialu , PT, MBA
      • Webinar 2: Mastering 2 Critical Points of Control for Gait Trainer Use with Cathy Ripmaster, MSPT
      • Webinar 3: 5 Strategies for Successful Integration of Powered Mobility in Schools with Karen Tartick, PT
      • Webinar 4: 3 Steps to Safe Transportation for Students with Wheeled Mobility with Carly Matichak Stock, PT, DPT

Interested in this bundle, but you have already watched an included webinar? Email carlo@applyebp.com so we can assist you.

Carlo Vialu, PT, MBA served as Director of Physical Therapy for the NYC Department of Education, where he oversaw a program with over 700 PTs working in more than 1,500 schools. He is project manager of research on normative data for five mobility tests for school-aged children, & co-founder of www.SeekFreaks.com.

Cathy Ripmaster, MSPT is a school-based physical therapist at Lincoln Developmental Center, a center-based school servicing students who have complex disabilities within Kent County, Michigan between the ages of five to 26 years. Cathy is a certified Mobility Opportunities Via Education (MOVE™) International Trainer since 2001. She has provided numerous MOVE Basic Provider’s trainings to empower other therapists and her colleagues to promote students’ movement throughout their school day.

Karen Tartick, PT has been practicing for over 30 years in a variety of settings including outpatient orthopedics, early intervention, acute care, NICU, and school-based physical therapy. Karen has served as a member of the Autism subcommittee of the School Based Physical Therapy Special Interest Group, and co-authored the Autism Spectrum Disorder Guide for parents on the Move ForwardPT website, the APTA’s consumer webpage. Karen is an APTA Advanced Clinical Instructor, and a mentor for school-based portion of the pediatric residency program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she serves as an adjunct faculty member.

Carly Matichack Stock, PT, DPT has had the pleasure of working in the realm of pediatrics, including school-based, multi-disciplinary clinics, research, outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation settings. She currently practices in the Harford County Public Schools in Bel Air, Maryland. Carly was a faculty mentor in the pediatric residency program at Kennedy Krieger Institute responsible for the school-based and muscular dystrophy components. Carly is passionate about forming meaningful relationships with children and families she serves and offering creative evidence-informed therapy services.

Disclosures:

Carlo is the owner of Apply EBP, LLC, and receives a speaking fee from Apply EBP, LLC. He has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

Cathy receives a speaking honorarium from Apply EBP, LLC. Cathy is a MOVE International Trainer. Cathy has previously been paid to create videos for Rifton which are available for free on their website and on Youtube. She will not be promoting Rifton products in this webinar. She will describe universal features of gait trainers and show images of equipment from different manufacturers. She has no current relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.

Karen receives a speaking fee from Apply EBP, LLC. She has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

Carly receives a speaking fee from Apply EBP, LLC. She has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

At the completion of the course, you are expected to:

1. 1. 1. Identify at least 3 tests and measures for children with moderate to severe physical disabilities
      2. Determine the rationale for the use of at least 2 tests and measures for children with moderate to severe physical disabilities
      3. Apply the results of at least 2 tests and measures as they pertain to functions in the school, home and community on given case scenarios
      4. Determine 3 benefits of using gait trainers for children with complex disabilities (Gross Motor Functional Classification Levels of IV or V)
      5. Identify the 2 critical points of control for proper positioning in a gait trainer
      6. Apply 3 strategies for problem-solving pelvic and head alignment on a given case study of a child with complex disabilities who is using a gait trainer
      7. Distinguish children who may benefit from early introduction of powered mobility from those who may require powered mobility at a later time.
      8. Identify 3 types or features of powered mobility devices and their benefits.
      9. Apply 3 strategies for successful integration of powered mobility in the school routines and activities of a student in a given case scenario.
      10. Identify the role of related services in decision-making and implementation of safe transportation for students
      11. Determine 3 features of current safety standards for wheelchair transportation on buses
      12. Apply 3 strategies when making decisions for safe transportation of a student with wheeled mobility in a given case scenario

Webinar 1: 1.5 hours of lecture

• • • Why We Use Tests and Measures
    • Tests and Measures for Mobility, Wheelchair Operation, Balance,
    • Endurance and Pain; GAS
    • Utilizing Tests and Measures: Case Studies

Webinar 2: 1.5 hours of lecture

• • • Why Use Gait Trainers?
    • Where to Begin
    • 5 Steps of Promoting Gait Trainer Use
      • Creative Problem-solving for the 2 Critical Points of Control: The
    • Pelvis and the Head
    • Takeaways

Webinar 3: 1.5 hours of lecture

• • • Benefits of Powered Mobility
    • Indications for Powered Mobility Use
    • Examples of Powered Mobility Devices
    • 5 Strategies for Successful Integration of Powered Mobility in Schools
    • Case Studies

Webinar 4: 1.5 hours of lecture

• • • Transportation: It’s a Related Service
    • Role of OT/PT Practitioner
    • 3 Steps to Safe Transportation
      • Assessing Transportation Needs
      • Ready to Ride?
      • Monitor and Respond to Change
    • Case Studies

Post-tests: 10-item multiple choice. 70% correct answers required to receive a certificate for each webinar.

A Total of 6 Hours of CE training

Bundle Price: $195 for 60-day access to watch and re-watch

Payment Options

• • Pay via Credit Card or PayPal: You are registered instantly!
  • Pay via Purchase Order: Email vicki@applyebp.com

Cancellation Policy

There is no cancellation once webinar is purchased. You will have access to this course for 1 year. If the webinar becomes unavailable before the learner has had access, Apply EBP, LLC will refund the full amount to the learner. Please email or call us if you have any questions.

Accommodations Request

Please email or call us before registering for the course with any questions or requests for accommodations. We will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations.

Complaints Resolution

We welcome all feedback. Please email or call us if you have any complaints so that we may work with you towards a resolution.

Contact Info:

Carlo Vialu

carlo@applyebp.com

646-269-9039

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