PEDIATRIC THERATOOLS
Chaos to Calm
An in-depth, self-paced course to help modify and promote healing environments for premature infants and special needs children.
Do You Need This?
Yes, if you are...
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An Occupational/Physical/ or Speech Therapist
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NICU Therapist
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An Early Intervention Provider
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Home Health Nurse
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Case Manager
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Special Instructor
Why this class is especially important for Early Intervention Providers
By understanding what the infant experienced (and the treatments utilized) in the NICU, you -- as an early intervention therapist -- will be better equipped to continue those techniques at home. This continuity smooths the transition from hospital to home, minimizing infant stress and allowing parents to feel more confident and engaged in the process.
NICU graduates, as well as children with special needs, will benefit greatly from slight environmental modifications to promote positive participation in daily family routines. These adjustments can help optimize the child's involvement in essential activities such as feeding, bathing, dressing, sleep, and play, supporting their overall development and family integration.
What You'll Learn
Identify
Understand
Educate
Utilize


Course Objectives
- Identify the 5 elements of a healing environment.
- Explain the importance of each element of a healing environment & its impact on sensory system development.
- Paraphrase the evidence-based research that supports each element of a healing environment.
- Recognize & describe methods to support each element of a healing environment in both the NICU & transition home to promote the infant/child's positive participation in developmentally appropriate occupations.
- Identify 3 recommendations to help with the auditory system & transition home.
- Identify 3 recommendations to support olfactory & gustatory experiences in the NICU.
- Identify 3 recommendations to support olfactory & gustatory experiences for the transition home.
Course Curriculum
MODULE 1
Touch
Delve into the intricate world of touch as we uncover the secrets of skin development and touch receptors. Discover simple yet effective methods to nurture touch in the NICU and beyond as we guide you through the transition home. (25 min)MODULE 2
Light
Illuminate your understanding of the visual system's development and unravel the profound impact of light on both preterm and term infants. Prepare to be dazzled as we explore the transformative power of light! (20 min)MODULE 3
Sound
Listen closely as we unravel the mysteries of the auditory system's development. Gain insights into the perfect harmony of sound levels and master the art of gently introducing sounds in the NICU and during the transition home. (15 min)MODULE 4
Smell & Taste
Prepare for a sensory explosion as we delve into the development of the olfactory and gustatory systems. Uncover the profound influence of smell and taste on bonding and feeding skills. Get ready to savor simple strategies that ignite feeding progression! (10 min)MODULE 5
Temperature
Feel the warmth of knowledge as we uncover the secrets of the Thermal Regulation System's development. Learn ingenious ways to maintain the perfect temperature in both the NICU and transition home, ensuring little one’s conserve precious energy and thrive! (15 min)MODULE 6
Conclusion
Join us for a thrilling conclusion where we recap all the exhilarating key points and set you on a clear path towards mastering the chaos and embracing the calm! (12 min)
FAQs
The CE administrator will email the learner with acknowledgement of the question, complaint or concern within 1-2 business days. Any necessary resolutions will be communicated to the learner via email within 7-10 business days and kept on file within the email managing system under “Complaints and Resolutions” for a minimum of 7 years. Any complaints must be submitted within 3 months of course completion.
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Laura R. Barnhart, OTR/L, CNT, CIIT, is a practicing Occupational Therapist and Certified Neonatal Therapist with over 20 years of experience in home health, out-patient and NICU settings. Her ongoing practice allows her stay relevant in the field and contribute to her teaching effectively.
Since 2014, she has traveled and trained pediatric healthcare professionals all over the United States. Additionally, Laura teaches and mentors international students, sharing her expertise and fostering global collaboration in pediatric healthcare.
Laura prefers to teach in a discussion style format, encouraging professionals to openly ask questions and contribute to the overall learning experience. Her teaching described as "relaxed and friendly," offers real-life, practical examples, creating an evironment where participants feel comfortable engaging and learning actively.
Disclosures -Financial: Laura is employed by Pediatric Theratools and receives an honorarium for this course. Non-Financial: There are no non-financial disclosures to report.