Sioux Falls SD – March 26th 2024 | The Non-Profit Center
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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 standing 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 how to choose the type of standing 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 Distance 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 common 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
The inability to stand independently has many implications for the adult population including decreased function and wellbeing. This course will discuss the benefits of standing technology the adult population, the current supporting evidence and development of an individual standing program based on clinical evaluation and user’s goals. It will also explore the funding process and tips on documentation for standing technology.
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.954.1128.02. This Distance 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 standing for adults based on the current evidence
- Identify 3 diagnoses standing should be incorporated into their interventions.
- Discuss the pros and cons of standing devices available for adults.
- 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 Completion Criteria
- Attend the in person seminar
- Complete the post-course survey/evaluation
- Download your certificate
Instructions to obtain your CEU
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If you have any trouble or questions reach out to education@altimatemedical.com and we will be happy to help you.