Early Intervention and Standing

Course Description

Early intervention and standing will explore and discuss current research related to standing technology, clinical application and implementation of standing, promoting the correct dosage and positive outcomes. Specific case examples of implementing standing early will highlight a variety of standing goals and outcomes in the youngest standers, beginning at 9 months. Different types of standers will be discussed so the learner is able to confidently choose the appropriate stander for their client. This course is appropriate for clinicians, caregivers and rehab technology suppliers.

Presenter Information:

Mary Miles

PT, DPT @White Bear Lake Schools

Mary Miles, PT, DPT has over 30 years of experience as a pediatric PT. She is currently working with children and their families in birth to three in White Bear Lake schools. Mary has presented educational standing and positioning courses for Altimate Medical. Mary has also written for different rehab publications over the years supporting the health benefits of standing young children through adulthood.

Course Credit information:

1 Contact Hour course

Must complete post-course survey/quiz to receive CEU certificate

The University of Pittsburgh, Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology Continuing Education (RSTCE) is certifying the educational contact hours of this program and by doing so is in no way endorsing any specific content, company, or product. The information presented in this program may represent only a sample of appropriate interventions). Each person should claim only those hours of credit that they actually spent in the educational activity.
.1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be awarded to individuals for attending 1 hours of instruction.