Feeding in the NICU
Children in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit are a fast-growing segment of a Feeding Therapists Caseload. Premature Infants are very different in many ways from full-term newborns. Come learn some of the important, necessary and fascinating information on reading a babys communicative cues, proper positioning for safer feeding and motoric development, and how to promote breastfeeding even in the NICU. In this dynamic educational presentation for SLPs and OTs, you will be able to see the behaviors discussed in actual photographs from the NICU.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.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the importance of the premature infants behavioral cues and self-regulation in successful feeding;
- Explain the importance of proper positioning during feeding and at rest for proper development
- Discuss realistic expectations for breastfeeding in the NICU
Course Instructor(s)
Jennifer Meyer
M.A. CCC-SLP
Jennifer Meyer, M.A. CCC-SLP is a Feeding Specialist, Developmental Therapist and popular international speaker in the areas of Pediatric Dysphagia and Neonatal Therapy, receiving exceptional ratings for her courses across the U.S. and in China.
She has 35 years experience specializing in pediatric feeding disorders, working in Neonatal Intensive Care Units, developing inpatient dysphagia, neonatal and outpatient hospital-based feeding programs, Early Childhood Intervention programs, and serving as Assistant Clinical Professor at Texas Woman’s University and the developer and Clinical Coordinator of the Center for Assisting Families with Feeding and Eating (CAFFE). She has served as a paid consultant to Home Health companies in the Dallas-Ft., Worth area, including mentoring more than 150 therapists and assisting in the development of home-based High-Risk Infant programs. Through her private practice, Feeding and Dysphagia Resources, she continues to provide consultation and program development for dysphagia services in a wide variety of settings.
Through all of her endeavors, Jennifer continues to serve as consultant and mentor in her mission to teach therapists to see themselves as facilitators in treating the child, supporting the family in discovering the fun, joy and family connection in eating.
Financial Disclosures: Jennifer receives royalties from CIAO Seminars for the sale of this course.
Non-Financial Disclosures: There are no relevant relationships to disclose
Course Agenda
Contact hours pre-approved for:
- 2.0 Hours
- CIAO is an ASHA Approved Provider #AAWA (0.2 ASHA CEUs) bubble sheet required
- CIAO is an AOTA Approved Provider #4119 (0.2 AOTA CEUs)
- This course meets PDU requirements for NBCOT (2 PDUs)
- As an IACET Authorized Provider, CIAO offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard
- CIAO is authorized by IACET to offer .2 CEUs for this program
- 2.0 Hours OTs in CA - Advanced Practice Swallowing #25-S13
Course meets requirements for:
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Introductory Level
0.2 ASHA CEUs
CIAO is recognized on the NBCOT Provider Registry (meets PDU requirements for NBCOT)