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Earn Contact Hours and be eligible to earn ASHA/AOTA CEUs with these FREE Course Offerings

The Interactive Metronome® (IM) is a research-based training program that helps children and adults overcome attention, memory, and coordination limitations. IM works for people of all ages who have a variety of conditions affecting their cognitive and physical abilities.

These informative courses are FREE and will challenge you to think about the effectiveness & efficiency of the services you provide to your clients. You will learn the importance of addressing underlying deficits in timing & rhythm to improve neural efficiency in order to accelerate and exceed expected outcomes.

Clinical Studies  have shown significant improvements in cognitive and physical skills including:

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Today, there are more than 30,000+ certified IM providers in over 5,000 clinics, hospitals and universities worldwide. In addition to a wealth of published research, IM has received an abundance of media attention including the CBS Early Show, CNN News, US News and World Report, as well as various segments that have aired on hundreds of TV affiliates, radio stations and national publications.

Interactive Metronome® is  an approved CE provider for  AOTA and ASHA . It is our goal to educate professionals and contribute to the most complete functional outcomes of their clients.

Sign up for a Free  Course and earn Contact Hours/CEUs (Pending successful completion of a written exam).

Attend a 1-Day, Live Online IM Certification Course

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Live Webinar Certification

Attend a live online, 1-day Saturday or Sunday course from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM*, leading to full IM Certification.  Live training is packed with dynamic content taught by an IM Provider. Get all your questions answered and learn how this technology can transform patient outcomes and your practice. We've been told, "The best live course I've attended in years," come see why!

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* Promotion Expires 12/31/24. Course price does not include equipment. Course price with equipment is $149.

Overview of Adult Rehab with Interactive Metronome for Cognitive & Motor Skills

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This informative course will provide an overview of the science, clinical application and portability of Interactive Metronome for adults with a variety of conditions in order to accelerate and exceed functional rehabilitation outcomes. In addition, participants will be introduced to the IM Fall Risk Reduction Program, a revolutionary approach that emphasizes the use of IM training in inpatient, outpatient and home healthcare settings to directly address areas of patient function that contribute to falls: impaired balance and gait, transfers, attention, impulsivity and fear of falling. Cases will be discussed.

  • CEUs

    0.1 AOTA; 1.25 NBCOT PDUs (1.0 contact hours)
    0.1 ASHA (1.0 contact hours)

    PT/PTA & Other Disciplines Not Listed Above: If your discipline or state is not listed above, you may submit paperwork to your state board or association for CEUs if they allow you to do so. Please check with your state board/association prior to registering for this course.

  • Course Type

    On Demand Webinar

  • Price

    FREE

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

  • Provide a minimum of 3 references that provide evidence of the effectiveness of Interactive Metronome;
  • List the 4 major components of motor learning and how IM impacts each;
  • Name at least 3 areas of function that may be positively impacted by timing & rhythm training.

Specific Learning Outcomes for Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists:

  • Provide a minimum of 3 references that provide evidence of the effectiveness of Interactive Metronome for cognitive and communication disorders;
  • Name 3 conditions commonly seen by Speech-Language Pathologists in adult rehabilitation that may benefit from timing & rhythm training with Interactive Metronome.
  • Speaker introduction & disclosure
  • Interactive Metronome: What is it?
  • Demonstration
  • The IM Effect: Millisecond Feedback for Timing
  • Individualized Approach
  • Engagement
  • Candidacy
  • Case Discussions
  • Science
  • Cognitive Rehabilitation
  • Speech & Language Rehabilitation
  • Motor Rehabilitation
  • Fall Risk Reduction
  • IM Fall Risk Reduction Protocol
  • Q & A
  • Online post-test & course evaluation
Description

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

  • Provide a minimum of 3 references that provide evidence of the effectiveness of Interactive Metronome;
  • List the 4 major components of motor learning and how IM impacts each;
  • Name at least 3 areas of function that may be positively impacted by timing & rhythm training.

Specific Learning Outcomes for Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists:

  • Provide a minimum of 3 references that provide evidence of the effectiveness of Interactive Metronome for cognitive and communication disorders;
  • Name 3 conditions commonly seen by Speech-Language Pathologists in adult rehabilitation that may benefit from timing & rhythm training with Interactive Metronome.
Agenda
  • Speaker introduction & disclosure
  • Interactive Metronome: What is it?
  • Demonstration
  • The IM Effect: Millisecond Feedback for Timing
  • Individualized Approach
  • Engagement
  • Candidacy
  • Case Discussions
  • Science
  • Cognitive Rehabilitation
  • Speech & Language Rehabilitation
  • Motor Rehabilitation
  • Fall Risk Reduction
  • IM Fall Risk Reduction Protocol
  • Q & A
  • Online post-test & course evaluation

NOW AVAILABLE ONDEMAND: Introduction to IM: Pediatric Application in Hospitals, Clinics and Schools

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Learn more about the science and critical impact of improving neurological timing on pediatric development, learning, habilitation, and rehabilitation.

  • CEUs

    0.1 AOTA; 1.25 NBCOT PDUs (1.0 contact hours)
    0.1 ASHA (1.0 contact hours)

    PT/PTA & Other Disciplines Not Listed Above: If your discipline or state is not listed above, you may submit paperwork to your state board or association for CEUs if they allow you to do so. Please check with your state board/association prior to registering for this course.

  • Course Type

    On Demand Webinar

  • Price

    FREE

The purpose of this course is to introduce you to the Interactive Metronome (IM), an evidence-based and powerful patented rhythm intervention with broad application that leverages technology to improve the brain’s efficiency and performance. Timing & rhythm are critical developmental skills that reflect the degree of synchronization between neural networks in the brain and greatly influence the acquisition of cognitive, communicative, sensory, motor and academic skills. It is evident from peer-reviewed research that the perception and reproduction of timing & rhythm sequences is markedly deficient compared to typically developing peers in the following conditions: Auditory Processing Disorder, Dyslexia and other reading disorders, Speech and Language Disorders, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Sensory Processing Disorders, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury. Observable symptoms of poor timing and rhythm include trouble with attention, working memory, executive functions, processing speed, auditory comprehension, articulation and other speech impairments, language and literacy development, math and other areas of academic achievement, dyspraxia, disruptive behavior and/or sensory over/under sensitivities. Ongoing research at Harvard University School of Medicine, Northwestern University, and other esteemed centers of academic excellence is providing vital information about both the clinical and biological impact of Interactive Metronome. There is no prerequisite to attend this introductory course.

  • Speaker Introduction & Disclosure
  • 5 min – Interactive Metronome Introduction & Demonstration
  • 5 min – The Importance of Millisecond Feedback
  • 5 min – Scientific Basis: The IM Effect
  • 30 min – Research
    • ADHD
    • Autism
    • Sensory Processing Disorder
    • Auditory Processing Disorder
    • Mathematics, Reading & Academic Performance
    • Developmental Coordination Disorder
    • Cerebral Palsy
  • 5 min- Candidacy for Interactive Metronome
  • 5 min – Question & Answer Period
  • 5 min – Online Post-Test & Course Evaluation
Description

The purpose of this course is to introduce you to the Interactive Metronome (IM), an evidence-based and powerful patented rhythm intervention with broad application that leverages technology to improve the brain’s efficiency and performance. Timing & rhythm are critical developmental skills that reflect the degree of synchronization between neural networks in the brain and greatly influence the acquisition of cognitive, communicative, sensory, motor and academic skills. It is evident from peer-reviewed research that the perception and reproduction of timing & rhythm sequences is markedly deficient compared to typically developing peers in the following conditions: Auditory Processing Disorder, Dyslexia and other reading disorders, Speech and Language Disorders, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Sensory Processing Disorders, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury. Observable symptoms of poor timing and rhythm include trouble with attention, working memory, executive functions, processing speed, auditory comprehension, articulation and other speech impairments, language and literacy development, math and other areas of academic achievement, dyspraxia, disruptive behavior and/or sensory over/under sensitivities. Ongoing research at Harvard University School of Medicine, Northwestern University, and other esteemed centers of academic excellence is providing vital information about both the clinical and biological impact of Interactive Metronome. There is no prerequisite to attend this introductory course.

Agenda
  • Speaker Introduction & Disclosure
  • 5 min – Interactive Metronome Introduction & Demonstration
  • 5 min – The Importance of Millisecond Feedback
  • 5 min – Scientific Basis: The IM Effect
  • 30 min – Research
    • ADHD
    • Autism
    • Sensory Processing Disorder
    • Auditory Processing Disorder
    • Mathematics, Reading & Academic Performance
    • Developmental Coordination Disorder
    • Cerebral Palsy
  • 5 min- Candidacy for Interactive Metronome
  • 5 min – Question & Answer Period
  • 5 min – Online Post-Test & Course Evaluation

FEATURED WEBINAR: An Introduction and Practical Guide to the Effective Treatment of Autism with IM

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Discover how timing & rhythm training has a relatively fast and profound impact on the symptoms of Autism, and learn clinically proven strategies to effectively implement Interactive Metronome (IM) with individuals on the Autism Spectrum.

  • CEUs

    0.2 AOTA; 2.50 NBCOT PDUs (2.0 contact hours)
    0.2 ASHA (2.0 contact hours)

    PT/PTA & Other Disciplines Not Listed Above: If your discipline or state is not listed above, you may submit paperwork to your state board or association for CEUs if they allow you to do so. Please check with your state board/association prior to registering for this course.

  • Course Type

    On Demand Webinar

  • Price

    FREE

Autism challenges the individual, their family, the community and the practitioner. The complexity and variety of symptoms that define Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) require service providers to constantly update their knowledge and skills to best serve these individuals. Sensorimotor synchronization training with Interactive Metronome (IM), as part of a comprehensive treatment plan, has the potential to directly and positively influence the person’s ability to learn and engage with the world around him. This course will introduce practitioners to new advances in our understanding of ASD, including the pivotal role of timing & rhythm for speech, language, pragmatic, cognitive, motor and sensory processing skills. Participants will learn strategies to evaluate the unique strengths and needs of each individual with ASD as well as how to develop and implement effective IM training with consideration for communication, sensory, motor & behavioral challenges. The expert presenter will incorporate several videos and real examples to illustrate techniques.

  • Introduction and review of course objectives
  • Review of the most current research on timing, rhythm and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
  • Characteristics of an effective IM training program for individuals with ASD
  • Conducting the IM assessment with a person who has ASD
  • Developing an effective IM training plan for the person with ASD
  • Preparing & setting up the treatment environment for the person with ASD
  • Implementing individualized IM training and treatment techniques that work well for individuals with ASD
  • Educating the person with ASD and stakeholders regarding the benefit of IM training and home programming
  • Presentation of case studies and period of question and answer
  • Exam and course evaluation
Description

Autism challenges the individual, their family, the community and the practitioner. The complexity and variety of symptoms that define Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) require service providers to constantly update their knowledge and skills to best serve these individuals. Sensorimotor synchronization training with Interactive Metronome (IM), as part of a comprehensive treatment plan, has the potential to directly and positively influence the person’s ability to learn and engage with the world around him. This course will introduce practitioners to new advances in our understanding of ASD, including the pivotal role of timing & rhythm for speech, language, pragmatic, cognitive, motor and sensory processing skills. Participants will learn strategies to evaluate the unique strengths and needs of each individual with ASD as well as how to develop and implement effective IM training with consideration for communication, sensory, motor & behavioral challenges. The expert presenter will incorporate several videos and real examples to illustrate techniques.

Agenda
  • Introduction and review of course objectives
  • Review of the most current research on timing, rhythm and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
  • Characteristics of an effective IM training program for individuals with ASD
  • Conducting the IM assessment with a person who has ASD
  • Developing an effective IM training plan for the person with ASD
  • Preparing & setting up the treatment environment for the person with ASD
  • Implementing individualized IM training and treatment techniques that work well for individuals with ASD
  • Educating the person with ASD and stakeholders regarding the benefit of IM training and home programming
  • Presentation of case studies and period of question and answer
  • Exam and course evaluation

Practice Management Essentials: Growth & Scalability with Interactive Metronome®

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  • CEUs

    0.3 AOTA; 3.75 NBCOT PDUs (3.0 contact hours)
    0.3 ASHA (3.0 contact hours)

    PT/PTA & Other Disciplines Not Listed Above: If your discipline or state is not listed above, you may submit paperwork to your state board or association for CEUs if they allow you to do so. Please check with your state board/association prior to registering for this course.

    Contact hours/CEUs are offered pending successful completion of Parts 1-3 of this course, including the written exam for each part. Partial credit will not be awarded.

  • Price

    FREE

Practice Management Essentials: Growth & Scalability with Interactive Metronome

If you are an owner, manager or engaged employee interested in building a successful practice, this course is for you. Developing a clear vision and understanding of the dynamics of your business can affect your profitability, stress level and effectiveness with clients. In addition, maximizing your implementation, marketing and effectiveness with tools like Interactive Metronome can enhance your outcomes and support your business.

This course, the first of 3 presentations focused on practice management with IM, will help you develop or fine-tune your vision, develop objectives and implement a strategy to create a culture that drives your success. This course will also discuss the key aspects of billing, coding and planning to ensure a favorable outcome.

FEATURED WEBINAR: Maintaining Your Patient Relationships: How SSDI Can Help

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Sustaining your therapy practice can be challenging when your adult patients experience financial difficulties themselves. This course explains how you can help your patients achieve better treatment outcomes by access to vital income through the federal insurance program called Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). SSDI is a vital alternative when your patients’ have experienced a chronic injury or illness that prevents them from working.

Health conditions more likely to qualify for SSDI include stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, cancer, myasthenia gravis, and neurological and degenerative medical conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and osteoarthritis.

Interactive Metronome is collaborating with disability services provider, Allsup, to bring training that outlines the importance of SSDI for adult patients, why it’s often overlooked as a resource, the complexity of the application and appeals process, and how you can easily guide them to support with this process. Participants will add to their options for helping maintain the therapy relationship with their adult patients for as long as they need treatment, and be able to restart therapy with those who may have stopped due to financial limitations.

  • CEUs

    Not Offered for CEUs.

  • Course Type

    On Demand Webinar

  • Price

    FREE

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

  • Describe the importance of Social Security Disability Insurance and its role for working-age adults.
  • List the characteristics and types of diseases and health conditions that are most commonly approved for SSDI by the Social Security Administration (SSA).
  • Explain the three criteria that, when met by a patient, means they are likely to be eligible for SSDI and how to get connected with expert assistance in the evaluation process.
  • Describe the essential steps of the SSDI application and appeals process, which can be lengthy and complex for people facing injury and illness.
  • Understand your role as a therapy provider in helping to document your patient’s medical condition and provide ongoing care.

This course welcomes:
Providers treating adult patients (ages 18 to full retirement age) who have experienced severe injury or illness that may prevent them from working, or returning to work, for 12 months or longer.

*This course is not offered for CEUs.

  • Introduction and Overview
  • What Is SSDI? Why It Matters To Your Adult Patients
  • SSDI: Vital Insurance Coverage that Most Workers Don’t Know About
  • Top Conditions and Diseases Approved for SSDI, Nationwide
  • Understanding Eligibility for SSDI and Three Essential Criteria
  • Why Many Patients Give Up & Getting Help
  • Your Value As A Treating Provider
  • Questions and Answers
Description

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

  • Describe the importance of Social Security Disability Insurance and its role for working-age adults.
  • List the characteristics and types of diseases and health conditions that are most commonly approved for SSDI by the Social Security Administration (SSA).
  • Explain the three criteria that, when met by a patient, means they are likely to be eligible for SSDI and how to get connected with expert assistance in the evaluation process.
  • Describe the essential steps of the SSDI application and appeals process, which can be lengthy and complex for people facing injury and illness.
  • Understand your role as a therapy provider in helping to document your patient’s medical condition and provide ongoing care.

This course welcomes:
Providers treating adult patients (ages 18 to full retirement age) who have experienced severe injury or illness that may prevent them from working, or returning to work, for 12 months or longer.

*This course is not offered for CEUs.

Agenda
  • Introduction and Overview
  • What Is SSDI? Why It Matters To Your Adult Patients
  • SSDI: Vital Insurance Coverage that Most Workers Don’t Know About
  • Top Conditions and Diseases Approved for SSDI, Nationwide
  • Understanding Eligibility for SSDI and Three Essential Criteria
  • Why Many Patients Give Up & Getting Help
  • Your Value As A Treating Provider
  • Questions and Answers

Featured Free Courses


Our Latest Free On Demand Webinars
Course TitleSubjectCE TypeContact
Hours
CostFormat
Overview of Adult Rehab with Interactive Metronome for Cognitive & Motor Skills
AllAOTA / ASHA1FreeOn Demand Webinar
Introduction to IM: Pediatric Application in Hospitals, Clinics and Schools
AllAOTA / ASHA1FreeOn Demand Webinar
An Introduction and Practical Guide to the Effective Treatment of Autism with IM
PediatricAOTA / ASHA2FreeOn Demand Webinar
Growth & Scalability with Interactive Metronome®
Practice Mgmt.AOTA / ASHA3FreeOn Demand Webinar
Maintaining Your Patient Relationships: How SSDI Can HelpPractice Mgmt.N/AN/AFreeOn Demand Webinar

Free Introductory Online Courses: The Basics

These courses will give you a basic understanding as to how IM could help your client population.
Are you new to the world of Interactive Metronome® and not quite sure where to start? How about with the basics? You will learn how IM can be used in a multitude of healthcare settings, in addition to how it can be adapted for many disciplines, including: Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Pathology, Physical Therapy, Education and other Rehabilitation Specialties! As you embark on your IM journey, you will start to learn how IM can work for you and your clients. The basics are just the beginning.
Course TitleSubjectCE TypeContact
Hours
CostFormat
Introduction to OnDemand Certification and CoachingAllAOTA / ASHA1FreeOn Demand Webinar
Published Study Results: IM for Rehab of Blast Related TBIAdult / MilitaryAOTA / ASHA1FreeSelf Study
Introduction to IM: Pediatric Application in Hospitals, Clinics and SchoolsPediatricAOTA / ASHA1FreeOn Demand Webinar
Overview of Adult Rehab with Interactive Metronome for Cognitive & Motor SkillsAdult RehabAOTA / ASHA1FreeOn Demand Webinar
Improve OT Treatment Outcomes by Treating Core Timing SkillsAllAOTA / ASHA1FreeOn Demand Webinar
Treat Core Timing Skills for Better SLP Treatment OutcomesAllAOTA / ASHA1FreeOn Demand Webinar
Using IM in the SchoolsAllAOTA1FreeOn Demand Webinar
Introduction to Interactive Metronome & Gait Mate: Tools to Improve Cognitive & Motor FunctionAllAOTA / ASHA1FreeOn Demand Webinar
Practice Management Essentials: Growth & Scalability with Interactive MetronomeAllAOTA / ASHA1FreeOn Demand Webinar
An Introduction and Practical Guide to the Effective Treatment of Autism with IMPediatricAOTA / ASHA2FreeOn Demand Webinar

Free Advanced Courses: Interdisciplinary

Free Interdisciplinary CoursesAll professionals working in medical/hospital, rehabilitation, skill nursing, assisted-living, and home health settings recognize the important role they each play in client gains and retention. These courses will put you on the path that allows you to seamlessly integrate training plans with all needed specialties to make the most out of your clients’ training and care. Practical tips and strategies will be discussed, including how Interactive Metronome can be incorporated by various professionals into rehabilitation programs.
Course TitleCredits Toward BadgeCE TypeContact
Hours
CostFormat
IM Interdisciplinary Fall Prevention StrategiesFall Prevention StrategiesAOTA1FreeSelf Study
Enhancing SLP Treatment Outcomes with Rhythmic CuesSpeech/LanguageASHA2FreeOn Demand Webinar
Ensuring Clinical Success and Profitability with IM HomeTelepracticeAOTA / ASHA1FreeOn Demand Webinar
Implementing Virtual Training with IM-Home: Case DiscussionsTelepracticeAOTA1FreeOn Demand Webinar
Get the Most from IM-Home: Tips & Motivational StrategiesTelepracticeAOTA / ASHA1FreeOn Demand Webinar

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