OT Mastery is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID#06006 . This Distance Learning-Independent activity is offered at 0.225 CEUs, Moderate, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.
Please Note: This course has varying hours depending on the type of credit you need. See Below.
- Florida Board Of Occupational Therapy: 2.00 Hours
- North Dakota State Board of Occupational Practice: 2.00 Hours
- All Other Organizations: 2.25 Hours
How to Take This Course:
- 1 View Course Worksheet - View the course worksheet or print it out to review later
- 2 Read the Course Material - As you read through, mark your answers on the course worksheet to be prepared for the exam
- 3 Take Exam - You must achieve a score of 70% or higher in order to earn credit for the course.
- You don't need to pay for an exam until AFTER you pass it. If you have any questions or need more information, please click here.
CEU Course Description
Between 10 and 15% of all babies born in the United States require care in the NICU. There are many reasons why a newborn might need to stay in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), including heart problems, birth defects, infections, breathing issues, and more. Prematurity is another common reason a newborn may end up in the NICU, since 1 in 8 babies are born before 37 weeks gestation1. In particular, the opioid crisis is a driving force behind the high demand for NICU services and professionals. The rate of pregnant women and new mothers living with opioid use disorder has grown by four times between 1999 and 2014 2. This has also led to an increase in newborns who need treatment for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS). Figures from 2016 show that about 80 newborns are diagnosed with this condition each day 3. As a result, occupational therapy professionals need more detailed information on this specialty in order to effectively and smoothly enter this practice area. With a generalist education being the industry standard for rehab professionals, occupational therapy providers may have received a high-level overview of an OT’s role in the NICU. Yet, others may not know anything at all about this specialty. This course will detail the developmental information that is necessary for therapists to know along with standard medical interventions, education to parents and other caregivers, as well as attachment and bonding concerns that are often present and can impact care.
CEU Course Objectives
- Identify the major aspects of an occupational therapy professional’s role in the NICU.
- Dissect the crucial developmental milestones and reflexes that pertain to the care of a newborn.
- Identify the medical interventions that a provider must be familiar with if working in the NICU.
- Relate the role of sleep and attachment in effective parent education.
- Introduction
- Section 1: Neonatal Development
- Section 2: Role and Scope of OT
- Section 3: Medical Intervention
- Section 4: Partnering with Parents
- Section 5: Feeding
- Section 6: Other Interventions
- Section 7: NICU Credentials
- References
Author: Brittany Ferri, OTRL, PhD, CPRP
Educational Level: Moderate
Course Category: Foundational Knowledge
Target Audience: Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants
This course expires on 12/13/2027
Did you know you can now get UNLIMITED Continuing Education Credit Hours for only $95/year?
Click Here to learn more.
Course Date: 2021-11-29
Content License
Our courseware includes the text content found on our websites as well as video, audio, and exam questions that make up our courses. You can link to and access our courseware free of charge for personal use. You may not modify or redistribute our courseware under any circumstances.
Although we allow free access for personal use, you may not use our courseware for any commercial purposes without an agreement in place. This includes (but is not limited to) using our courseware for internal training, redistributing our courseware for sale, and copying all or parts of any of our courseware.
If you're interested in licensing our content for commercial purposes or have any other questions, please contact legal@edcompassedu.com.
Proprietary Interest Policy
We will disclose, in advance, any proprietary interest in any product, instrument, device, service, or material to be discussed during the learning event, as well as the source of any third-party compensation related to the presentation. This policy applies to both our organization and contractors. If such proprietary/financial interests exist, we will publish a disclaimer in marketing or instructional materials for a course.
No conflict of interest or relevant financial relationship was identified for this learning activity for individuals in a position to control content.
System Requirements
In order to view this course, you will need to be able to view a PDF document for the course material. If your device doesn't have the capability to view a PDF, you can click here to download Adobe Acrobat for free.
Special Needs
If you require ADA or other special needs accommodations, please contact us by email: support@otmastery.com or by phone 1-800-413-9521, so arrangements can be made.
Board Approval Status
The board approval status information is provided based on our current understanding of the licensing agencies. Please note that it is the responsibility of each licensee to verify acceptance of our courses with their licensing agency.