WEBINAR
Becoming An OT Independent Contractor In NY
Is Private Practice For You?
MAY 19, 2024
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Following this course, participants will:
1. Identify self-readiness skills in the decision-making process in becoming an independent contractor/Private Business.
2. Define the key roles and responsibilities of an independent contractor as a private business.
3. Identify the steps required to become an independent contractor as an occupational therapy professional.
4. Identify factors to consider in the decision-making process for investing in becoming an independent contractor and having a Brick and Mortar.
5. Develop Bookkeeping Strategies for Organizing Finance Data
Earn 3.5 hours Time: 12 pm - 3:30 pm
Lecturers:
Drs. Paula Stewart, PP-OTD, OTR/L & Christine Grant, PP-OTD, OTR/L
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This webinar is designed to empower occupational therapists with the knowledge and skills needed to become independent contractors in New York. It is structured to explore its benefits and challenges, to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory elements, and to develop a solid foundation for your independent private practice. Learn effective strategies for developing your brand, professional growth, and work-life balance. A practical lab is implemented to provide hands-on skills for basic bookkeeping, tax preparation, and budgeting strategies. Join us for an enriching experience that equips OT professionals with the tools to embark on a successful journey as an independent contractor.
Target Participants: Occupational Therapy Practitioners in NY
May Benefit: Speech Therapists, Physical Therapists
Educational Level: Beginners-Advanced
Conducting A Pediatric Occupational Therapy Evaluation: Part 1
From Birth to Five
June 23, 2024 (in person)
Sign-In 7:30 am/Lecture 8:00-5:00
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Following this course, participants will:
1. Identify when to use, how to use, administer, and score the standardized tools, Peabody Developmental Motor Scales (PDMS-3) vs. the Bayley Scales of Infant Development focusing on FINE motor for children birth to five.
2. Identify at least 3 evaluation tools that can be utilized to assess children birth to 5 years old.
3. Identify normal and abnormal developmental areas assessed during a pediatric OT evaluation using clinical observation
4. Identify deficits in sensory processing related to behaviors that may influence children's performance on standardized tests.
5. List the what and why questions to ask during a parent interview during the evaluation process.
6. Recognize how nutrition (food allergies) and auditory issues may impact the functional skills of the child.
NYSOTA approved. Earn 7.5 contact hours
Lecturers: Drs. Paula Stewart, PP-OTD, OTR/L & Christine Grant, PP-OTD, OTR/L
The Focus is on how to conduct the entirety of a pediatric evaluation which includes the proper use of an assessment tool such as the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales (PDMS-3) and the Bayley Scales of Infant Development. A beginner to intermediate course. Through case-study training learn how to administer, obtain standard scores, and analyze young children in Early Intervention, CPSE, and CSE. This workshop is geared towards the OT and OTAs but not exclusive! This workshop covers a review of the central nervous system, its connection with sensory processing deficits, and motor skills. We will cover the parent interview process: the what and why questions and how it impacts your analysis of your child! How do you conduct an evaluation when the child just can't focus or sit still.
Target Audiences: Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapist Assistants
Visual Deficits and the Impact on Learning, Reading and Writing
"Developing strategies for children from E.I. to School-Age"
Date: To be Announced
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Following this course, participants will:
1. Identify Developmental vision milestones (early intervention to school-age).
2. Identify the visual process in various areas including eye movements, binocular vision, and visual perceptual skills.
3. Identify and conduct screening strategies to identify functional vision disorders in children struggling in school..
4. Identify how to integrate developmental vision concepts into your treatment protocol.
5. Identify specific vision problems often seen with special needs children such as CP, DS, ADHD, ASD, and LD.
6. List supportive strategies for the classroom.
7. Identify the role Vision plays as part of the total Sensory Motor System.
Earn 4 hours Time: 10 am- 2 pm (registration/intro 9:30)
Lecturer: Dr. Michele Bessler, O.D., F.C.O.V.D.
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It is important to know that it is still possible to have vision difficulty, even if a child sees 20/20 on the eyechart. The 20/20 test measures clarity of sight at a distance. Yet the vision system is a dynamic and complex system involving much more than simply seeing 20/20! Many children can still have poor eye movements (difficulty scanning along lines of print when reading), poor convergence or binocular skills (difficulty coordinating the two eyes) and/or poor visual-perceptual processing skills (difficulty understanding visually presented information). Children with these difficulties will often struggle needlessly in school and may be labeled as lazy, unmotivated, AD(H)D, or learning disabled. They may skip words when reading and writing and have difficulty with copying near and/or far distant. They may resist early eye-hand coordination tasks. They may have difficulty developing adequate writing and reading skills as it becomes too challenging. Identify the specific deficit and then learn the strategies to match the deficit! Lab included!
Target Participants: OT, COTA, Teachers, and other Pediatric Developmental Specialists
Educational Level: Beginners-Advanced
Welcome Back Kelly Dorfman, author of "What's Eating Your Child". This workshop focuses on developing a clear understanding of the various types of sensory processing dysfunctions that relate to behavior and learning and their direct connection with nutrition. This workshop is for those clinicians and professionals who work with children who may be diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorders, and other developmental disorders. This lecture is supported and based on the proven concept that the food we eat directly affects how the brain functions! Develop further understanding of how insufficient nutrients, poor diet, or a more than often undetected food allergy/intolerance plays a fundamental role in the “why” a child may tantrum, have mood swings, present with poor attention/focus, be a picky eater, have a poor sleeping regime, etc.
Professional participants will receive a certificate of completion reflecting hours of participation and completion of the evaluation survey. Earn 4.25 contact hours
Target Participants: OT, COTA, Speech Therapists, Psychologists, Teachers, and other Pediatric Developmental Specialists
Educational Level: Beginners-Advanced
The Sensory Processing and Nutrition Connection: Their Link to Behavior and Learning
TO BE ANNOUNCED
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Following this course, participants will:
1. Gain a greater understanding of sensory systems related to behavior and list their functions in relations to the nervous system
2. Gain a greater understanding of sensory processing deficits and identify them in the pediatric population
3. Gain a greater understanding and list sensory-based strategies that may impact behavior and learning in children with developmental disorders (Autism, ADHD, anxiety disorder, learning disorders and other developmental disorders).
4. Gain a greater understanding of the connection between sensory processing and nutrition and identify related behaviors
5. Gain a greater understanding how sensory processing and nutrition relates with brain function and identify related behaviors.
6. Identify signs and symptoms of a food allergies in its impact on health and behavior in young children
Earn 4.25 hours Time: 9 am-2 pm (registration/intro 8:30 am)
(Limited discounted Seats for Parents. Must call.)
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Sensory Integration Intensive 5-Day Training
Kidz In Motion Program (Hands-on Training)
AUGUST: 3rd week To Be Announced
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Identify and demonstrate administering at least 1 standardized tool, BOT-2, through a hands-on practical
2. Identify various sensory-based methods and strategies that may be used with children with special needs such as SPD, ASD, ADHD, LD and DD
3. Identify and differentiate between deficits in sensory processing affecting children's functional skills
4. Identify how to integrate sensory integrative concepts into a treatment protocol for children such with/ SPD, ASD, ADHD, LD, DD
5. Identify and List supportive strategies that may be used in your treatment regime
6. Identify and list the differences between an intensive and standard sensory integration intervention
Earn 41 hours Time: 7:30 am-4:30 pm (Orientation Date: TBA 1-4 pm)
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Early Bird Rate $TBA
Mail-in or Zelle Payment (use Occupationaltherapy4kidz@gmail.com)
Online (3% Paypal fee)
Regular Rate: $ TBA
Registration is completed ONLY after all criteria are met on the Application along with Payment.
This 5-full day hands-on program combines an exciting "camp-like" environment that provides an "INTENSIVE" sensory integration treatment approach for children ages 4-11 with special needs. Changing the nervous system at a quicker pace requires increased frequency, duration, and intensity of sensory input!! Children participate in a broad range of fun-filled activities designed to have a therapeutic benefit. This is combined with occupational therapy utilizing the sensory integration theory and strategies with the underlying understanding of the plasticity of the brain. A limited number of interested participants will have the opportunity to experience hands-on learning using many dynamic strategies while working with children with special needs. Hands-on learning time combined with formal learning time together averages 8 hours per day with an additional orientation day. Includes therapeutic horse riding, aquatic activities, reflex integration, visual processing, auditory processing activities and so much more! Participants earn 41 contact hours. Learning activities will include opportunities for both formal (lectures) and practical experiences.
Target Participants: OT, COTA, Speech Therapists, Physical Therapists, Psychologists, Teachers, and other Pediatric Developmental Specialists
Educational Level: Beginners-Advanced
TBA
Registration Time: 3:45 pm / Lecture Time: 4:00 pm-8:00 pm
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Identify, List, and Format areas in a pediatric evaluation suitable for early intervention, CPSE agencies, and schools which includes making appropriate recommendations.
Participants will receive a certificate of completion reflecting hours of participation and completion of the evaluation survey.
Earn 3.75 hours
In this workshop, each participant will use observations and scores from Part I to write up an evaluation report based on the results and complete an IEP. This is not a beginner's course. It is highly recommended to take part I as a pre-requisite.
Target Audiences: Occupational Therapy Practitioners
Putting the Pieces Together/Pediatric Evaluation:
Creating the Report and IEP Part 2
The OT4Kidz facility is wheelchair accessible. Contact us for any special needs request upon registration.
Contact Hours Earned for OTs and COTAs in all Workshop
Refund/Cancellation Policy For All Workshops/Conferences: Cancellation must be in writing by email or mail prior to the workshop. If cancelled less than 14 days, only a credit will be issued. Credit expires 2 years from the date of the workshop. Full refund if event is cancelled by OT for Kidz.
NYSOTA
"......organizations offering coursework or training to licensed occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants must meet the following criteria: A sponsor of coursework or training that is approved by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), or the New York State Occupational Therapy Association (NYSOTA),......"
AOTA
- OT Renewing License : "....During each triennial registration period an applicant for registration as an occupational therapist shall complete a minimum of thirty-six hours of learning activities which contribute to continuing competence as specified in subdivision four of this section, provided further that at least twenty-four hours shall be in areas of study pertinent to the scope of practice of occupational therapy...".
- OTA Renewing License: "....During each triennial registration period an applicant for registration as an occupational therapy assistant shall complete a minimum of thirty-six hours of learning activities which contribute to continuing competence as specified in subdivision four of this section, provided further that at least twenty-four hours shall be in recognized areas of study pertinent to the licensee's professional scope of practice of occupational therapy..."
- "... Such learning activities shall include, but not be limited to, collegiate level credit and non-credit courses, self-study activities, independent study, formal mentoring activities, publications in professional journals, professional development programs and technical sessions; such learning activities may be offered and sponsored by national, state and local professional associations and other organizations or parties acceptable to the department, and any other organized educational and technical learning activities acceptable to the department.
- Participants will receive certificate of completion reflecting hours of participation & completion of evaluation survey. Classification Code 1-OT Domain and 2-OT Process.
AOTA Classification Codes: Category 1: Areas of Occupation (i.e.Performance Skills)
Category 2: Occupational Process (i.e. Evaluation, Intervention and Outcomes)
Category 3: Occupational Education (i.e. Educational Outcomes)