The Effectiveness of VitalStim Therapy with Neonates
PRE-RECORDED EVENT (Self Study)Feeding problems commonly complicate the care of preterm and term infants in the NICU. Delayed oral feedings lead to prolonged length of stay, need for gastrostomy tube (GTT) and family stress and separation. Recently, a study was completed on the use of NMES in the neonatal population. This one hour teleconference will describe and discuss the results, strengths, and weaknesses of this pilot research study (randomized control double blind study with a blind evaluator and a 2 year follow-up to monitor maintenance of skill levels) completed at CHOC Childrens Hospital in the NICU with high-risk neonates.
Disclosure: this course focuses on VitalStim® Therapy, there will be limited or no information provided about similar products or services. The sale or promotion of this devices is not the focus of this presentation.
Course Requirements:
- Computer with internet and working speakers/sound are required for this course.
- Course must be completed within 30 days of activation (activate course within 6 months of purchase).
- An online multiple-choice quiz (80% passing score) and submission of an online evaluation form are required for successful completion.
- A certificate of completion will be available to print immediately after course is successfully completed.
- SLPs - ASHA CEUs may be obtained by completing the online ASHA form and checking the "Report to ASHA" box.
AOTA Classification Codes
Professional Issues: OT Research
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the design of research project
- Describe the results of the project
- List the strengths and weaknesses of the study
- List the recommended topics of future research
Course Instructor(s)
Jennifer Ahlswede
Course Agenda
Contact hours pre-approved for:
- 1.0 Hour
- CIAO is an ASHA Approved Provider #AAWA (0.1 ASHA CEUs) bubble sheet required
- CIAO is an AOTA Approved Provider #4119 (0.1 AOTA CEUS)
- This course meets PDU requirements for NBCOT (1 PDU)
- As an IACET Accredited Provider, CIAO offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard
- CIAO is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Introductory level, Professional area)
CIAO is recognized on the NBCOT Provider Registry (meets PDU requirements for NBCOT)
CIAO is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). CIAO complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, CIAO is accredited to issue the IACET CEU.