Freeport ME – June 7th 2024 | Kennebec Pharmacy Seating Symposium
Presenter Information
Maryann M. Girardi, PT, DPT, ATP
Clinical Education @Altimate Medical
Maryann Girardi received her Bachelor of Science in physical therapy degree from the University of Lowell, Lowell, MA, and her Doctor of Physical Therapy from MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA. She is also a RESNA Certified Assistive Technology Practitioner (ATP). For over 30 years she has worked with adults and pediatrics with complex neurological conditions in home, school, in-patient and outpatient acute rehab settings. She has used DME to augment her treatment, enabling patients to have the support and positioning they need for participation in meaningful activities and improve/maintain musculoskeletal function.
She has presented at the local, national, and international level, on a variety of topics including service delivery, seating prescription, development of patient specific seating systems and therapeutic interventions for children with CHARGE Syndrome.
Disclosures: Maryann Girardi is an employee of Altimate Medical.
Course Descriptions & Accreditation Information
Course Description
Children and young adults who are unable to stand independently benefit from the use of standing technology which enables them to safely stand. Assuming and maintaining an upright posture is important for growth and development. This course will discuss the benefits of supported standing and the current evidence available supporting its use. We will also discuss how to choose the type of stander and design a supported standing program that will best meet the needs of the child or adolescent.
Course Length: 2 hours, valued at 0.2 CEUs for 2 hours of instruction.
The University of Pittsburgh—RSTCE (rst_ce@pitt.edu) is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. PD activity approval ID# L.M.SD.955.1128.02. This In-Person Learning—Interactive activity is offered at 0.2 CEUs, Intermediate, Occupational Therapy Service Delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Course Location: In Person
Learning Objectives:
- Identify a minimum of 3 benefits of supported standing.
- Identify 3 impairments commons in pediatrics that benefit from supported standing.
- Discuss the indications and contraindications for each type of stander.
- Design a standing program based on the clinical evaluation and goals for a user.
- Describe the elements of a letter of medical necessity for standing technology.
Course Description
Hip dysplasia/displacement is one of the most common orthopedic issues for children with Cerebral Palsy. Approximately 1/3 of children with cerebral palsy will develop hip dysplasia/displacement. If left untreated hip dysplasia/displacement can progress to partial or complete dislocation causing pain, limited function, and decreased quality of life for those affected. This course will discuss the management of hip dysplasia/displacement for children with cerebral palsy including evaluation and treatments.
Course Length: 1 hour, valued at 0.1 CEUs for 1 hour of instruction.
The University of Pittsburgh—RSTCE (rst_ce@pitt.edu) is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. PD activity approval ID# L.M.SD.976.0506.01 . This In-Person Learning—Interactive activity is offered at 0.1 CEUs, Intermediate, Occupational Therapy Service Delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Course Location: In Person
Learning Objectives:
- Identify 3 risk factors for hip dysplasia/displacement
- Describe the components of a hip surveillance program
- Discuss 2 non-surgical interventions for hip dysplasia/displacement and the evidence supporting their efficacy.
- Identify benefits of supported standing for children with hip dysplasia/displacement.
Course Completion Criteria
- Attend the in person seminar
- Complete the post-course survey/evaluation
- Download your certificate
Instructions to obtain your CEU
To obtain your CEU visit your profile at https://www.altimatemedical.com/profile and select the course from your enrolled courses list and follow the instructions from there.
If you have any trouble or questions reach out to education@altimatemedical.com and we will be happy to help you.