Macomb IL – March 6th 2024 | Macomb School District
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
Weightbearing and upright posture are an important in a child’s growth and development. Children who are unable to stand benefit from the use of standing technology which enables them to safely stand. This course will discuss the benefits of standing, the current evidence available, and implementing a standing program with
appropriate technology and the correct dosage.
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.SD947.0830.01. This live activity is offered at 0.1 CEU, 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 impairments common in pediatrics that benefit from 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.
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.