IM Pediatric Best Practices Self Study    

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  • Speech and Language Pathologist
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  • Occupational Therapist
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Physical Therapist
  • Physical Therapy Asst
  • Athletic Trainer
  • Educator
  • Psychologist
  • Psychiatrist
  • Neurologist
  • Licensed Medical, Rehabilitation or Mental Health Professional
  • Music Therapist
    

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Course Description
Optimal treatment outcomes are more easily attained when there are appropriate accommodations for age, developmental level, group dynamics and environmental factors. The purpose of this training manual is to advance the clinical application of Interactive Metronome (IM) within the field of pediatric practice. This course will cover individualized clinical application of the IM from infancy through age 18. Participants will learn the skills necessary to adapt to often fluctuating clinical presentations with individualized treatment approaches that are engaging and motivating to the pediatric client. Course participants should have completed the basic Interactive Metronome Certification Course prior to undertaking this advanced training.

Click below to see sample pages of the Manual
Modifications- page 22
Age Considerations- page 43

Contact hours are offered pending successful completion of a written exam at the end of the course.
You must own or rent the IM equipment to take this course- Call 877-994-6776 for ordering info
 
Course Objectives:

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify candidates for IM intervention based upon key pediatric diagnostic presentations;
  • Create and execute individualized IM treatment plans that take into consideration the unique cognitive-linguistic, sensory, motor, and motivational needs of each child;
  • Demonstrate skillful application of IM in group treatment settings;
  • Develop functional and measurable goals for incorporation of IM in a comprehensive treatment approach;
  • And communicate effectively with parents and other professionals regarding how IM can enhance treatment outcomes for children.
*Note: This course covers information that pertains to licensed therapists and therapy assistants. COTA and PTA professionals must practice IM under the supervision of a licensed OT or PT.

Specific Learning Outcomes for SLPs

Upon completion of this course, SLPs will be able to:

  • Identify candidates for IM intervention based upon key pediatric diagnostic presentations;
  • Create and execute individualized IM treatment plans that take into consideration the unique cognitive-linguistic, sensory, motor, and motivational needs of each child;
  • Demonstrate skillful application of IM in group treatment settings for development of cognitive-communicative and pragmatic language skills;
  • Develop functional and measurable goals for incorporation of IM in a comprehensive treatment approach;
  • And communicate effectively with parents and other professionals regarding the benefits of IM and specific pediatric adaptations for improvement of cognitive-communicative abilities.
*Note: This course covers information that pertains to licensed therapists and therapy assistants. SLPA professionals must practice IM under the supervision of a licensed SLP.

 
Disclosure

The Interactive Metronome, Inc. has developed and patented a licensed technology trademarked as the Interactive Metronome®. (U.S. Patents #4,919,030; #5,529,498; #5,743,744; #6,719,690; other U.S. and foreign patents pending) Interactive Metronome, Inc. is the sole source of the following products: Interactive Metronome® , Gait Mate® and IM Home®. Because there are no other like-kind products available, course offerings will only cover information that pertains to the effective and safe use of the above-named products.

CEU's
Course Meets Requirements for:
  • 11.00 Contact Hours SLP(ASHA) = 1.10 CEUs
  • 11.00 Contact Hours OT/COTA (AOTA) = 1.10 CEUs
PT & PTAs Others may submit paperwork to your state board
 
Interactive Metronome is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology. This program is offered for 1.10 CEUs (Advanced Level; Professional area). ASHA CE Provider approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.
    Effective July 1, 2011, individuals must meet at least one of the following conditions in order to be eligible to earn ASHA CEUs.
  • ASHA Member (includes Life member and International affiliates)
  • ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) Holder
  • Licensed by a state or provincial regulatory agency to practice speech-language pathology (SLP) or audiology
  • Credentialed by a state regulatory agency to practice SLP or audiology
  • Credentialed by a national regulatory agency to practice SLP or audiology
  • Currently enrolled in a masters or doctoral program in SLP or audiology
Interactive Metronome is an AOTA Approved Provider (#4683). This Advanced course is offered for 11 contact hours/1.10 CEUs(Classification Codes - Domain of OT; OT Process: Intervention). The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA..
 
Our Policies

SELF-STUDIES (including online webinar recordings & hard copy manuals)

Cancellation: IM reserves the right to determine the appropriate recourse for any CE activity for unforeseeable circumstances. Self-studies are non-refundable (including online webinar recordings and hard copy manuals/educational materials).