Everything's Measurable!
ICF-based Approach to Pediatric OT and PT Assessment: 16-Module Webinar
Assess, document and recommend confidently! Everything’s Measurable! is a continuing education workshop on the assessment of children and youth with neurologic and developmental disabilities, 3-21 years old. Carlo will highlight the advantages of using the International Classification of Function (ICF) as a framework to guide the assessment process. He will also relate the ICF to the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF) language with a goal of unifying and enhancing communication in OT and PT practices. Participants will learn the psychometric properties, statistical norms, and interpretation of tests and measures covering the different domains of the ICF: personal factors (occupational profile), environmental factors (context), participation (occupation), activity (performance skills), and body structure & function (client factors).
This workshop will cover 100+ standardized and non-standardized tools. Carlo will highlight the use of free, functional, and easy-to-use tests for participation, personal factors, arm function, gross motor function, wheelchair mobility and body structure & function so those with limited to no budget can also implement the use of these tools. Participants will practice administration and scoring of tests. Carlo will illustrate the proper selection and utilization of tests and measures in determining the need for therapy services and monitoring outcomes in various practice settings (i.e., home, clinic, hospital, and school). Participants will learn to organize and conduct assessment using a Hypothesis Oriented Pediatric Focused Algorithm (HOP-FA) + ICF-based Approach. Case studies will be used to facilitate learning, and to gauge achievement of the learning objectives. Closed Captioned in English
BONUS: PRACTICAL TOOLKIT – Clinical Reasoning Worksheet: Assessment; Clinical Reasoning Worksheet: Documentation; and Online Toolkit, including: Access to Tests, Administration of Select Tests via Digital Device, and References.
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.
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.
At the completion of the course, you are expected to:
-
- Identify 3 assessment tools that can be completed by the child/youth and/or parent to describe their preferences, motivations and goals.
- Select a combination of 3-4 tests and measures across the different domains of the ICF to help determine the need for therapy services.
- Interpret the results of at least 4 tests and measures across the different domains of the ICF on given case scenarios.
- Determine how 3 body function and structure assessment tools can help determine potential contributing factors to a client’s participation or occupation on given case scenarios.
- Determine 2 elements of documentation of an assessment using an ICF-based approach.
12 hours of lecture
-
- Module 1: Purpose, Terminology and Practical Statistics (lecture)
- Module 2: The ICF (lecture)
- Module 3: Tools for Personal Factors (lecture, activity)
- Module 4: Tools for Participation (lecture, activity)
- Module 5: Tools for Activity Level: Mobility (lecture)
- Module 6: Tools for Activity Level: UE Function (lecture, activity)
- Module 7: Tools for Activity Level: Wheelchair Operation (lecture)
- Module 8: Tools for Activity Level: ADL+ (Self-care, Independent living, Handwriting) (lecture)
- Module 9: Tools for Activity Level: Recreation+ (lecture)
- Module 10: Tools for Body Level: Balance (lecture)
- Module 11: Tools for Body Level: Endurance (lecture)
- Module 12: Tools for Body Level: Neuromuscular (Strength, Tone, Motor Control, ROM) (lecture)
- Module 13: Tools for Body Level: Sensory (Sensation, Sensory Processing, Vision, Visual Motor/Perception) (lecture)
- Module 14: Tools for Body Level: Other Tests (Vitals, BMI, Pain, Perceived Exertion, Goal Attainment Scales) (lecture)
- Module 15: ICF-based Approach to Assessment (lecture, case study activity)
- Module 16: ICF-based Approach to Documentation (lecture, activity)
- Post-test: 20-item multiple choice. 70% correct answers required to receive a certificate
12 CE hours of training are awarded after course completion
For OTs and OTAs
-
- Apply EBP, LLC is an AOTA-approved provider of CEUs (see imprimatur below for details).
-
- These OT state boards accept approval by AOTA, other state boards or associations: AL, AK, AR, DE, DC, FL, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, and WI.
- These states do not require pre-approval of courses or have no CE requirements for OTs and OTAs: AZ, CA, CO, CT, GA, HI, ID, IA, KS, ME, MA, NE, NJ, UT, WA, WV and WY.
For PTs and PTAs
-
- Apply EBP, LLC is an approved provider of CEUs for PTs and PTAs in IL, NM, NY, OK (#BAP202310011), and TX (APS #: 2703055TX)
- This webinar is approved for PTs and PTAs in AR, CA, MD (thru 6/8/2025), and NJ Board of PT Examiners (#2022-01 thru 1/31/26). For NJ PT/PTAs, a maximum of 10 continuing education credits can be obtained from distance learning courses for license renewal.
- These PT state boards accept approval by other states boards, other state associations, or AOTA: AK, AZ, DE, FL, HI, IN, KY, MI, MT, NC, ND, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, UT, VT, VA, WI, WY and DC.
- These states do not require pre-approval of courses or have no CE requirements for PTs and PTAs: AL, CO, CT, GA, IA, ME, MA, MO, NE, NH and WA.
For Teachers
-
- Apply EBP is an approved sponsor of CTLE for educators in New York State (#23827)
If you would like to obtain CEUs for another state, please email carlo@applyebp.com.
Learners must watch the video and complete course requirements, including scoring 70% or higher in the post-test to receive a certificate. Three (3) post-test retakes are allowed; if you exceed this limit, please email carlo@applyebp.com.
Webinar Price: $390 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 at least 60 days. 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
646-269-9039
You may also be interested in The Well-Equipped Therapist 2!
Interventions Across the Lifespan – OT and PT Tracks
Symposium Price: 9 Webinars for the Price of 6: $390
Symposium Description: Come and learn from 5 leading experts in pediatric practice. Learn practical application of the current evidence, regulations & hottest topics in school-based practice. This is the essential course for every school-based OT & PT – whether you’re new to the practice, or you’re an experienced therapist seeking more ideas! Watch each video at your own pace. Download Apply EBP’s practical toolkit. Take the Post-test, and receive your certificates of completion. Have a great time learning!
Choose a Pricing Option
Testimonials
“Really appreciated how the course was organized, and the handouts were fantastic, a consistent format was used throughout. I appreciated the introductory and refresher on standardized assessments, T-scores, percentiles, etc.” – OT with 33 years experience
“Best instructor I’ve ever had! So enthusiastic and fun, skillfully brining all info together so it makes sense! I LOVE the inverted pyramid about what’s really most important.” – PT with 26 years experience
“Extremely relevant topic to school-based OT/PT practice. What measures, how to choose them, critical thinking and decision-making.” – Clinical OT/PT Supervisor with 38 years experience as an OT
Related On-Demand Webinars
Tests & Measures 3: Teletherapy
CP: Predicting the Future
