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Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT)

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About the Course:
This intermediate-level course includes the latest resources and research available for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants regarding NDT. This course is also a call to action for therapy practitioners to offer up their support in order to maintain the reliability and validity of NDT in both its foundational principles and its progression.

Course Objectives:

  • Summarize the foundational theories and treatment behind NDT.
  • Explain how NDT is delivered through occupational therapy practitioners.
  • Summarize current peer-reviewed NDT research.
  • Identify and describe NDT-appropriate neurological disorders outside of cerebral palsy (CP) and hemiplegia.
  • Identify updated resources for proper billing of NDT in specific practice settings.
  • Discuss current therapy resources for NDT to enhance the clinical practice.

About the Author:
Meredith Chandler, OTR/L, has served as an occupational therapist for almost 8 years, working primarily with adults and geriatric populations in skilled nursing, long-term, inpatient, and subacute settings. Her patients have a wide variety of conditions including neurological disorders and cognitive impairments. Additionally, Meredith works as an independent writer and researcher. Over the past 5 years, she has compiled several academic courses, articles, educational blogs, and handouts for patients, healthcare professionals, and caregivers. Meredith also has experience in conducting rehabilitative services and trainings on an international level for pediatric and geriatric care.

How to Receive Credit

  • Read the entire course online or in print.
  • Answer the final examination questions at the end of the course. A passing grade of 70% is required. Test questions link content to learning objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention.
  • Provide required personal information and payment information.
  • Complete the mandatory course evaluation.
  • Print your Certificate of Completion.

Resolution of Conflict of Interest
Colibri Healthcare, LLC implemented mechanisms prior to the planning and implementation of the continuing education activity, to identify and resolve conflicts of interest for all individuals in a position to control content of the course activity.

Sponsorship/Commercial Support and Non-Endorsement
It is the policy of Colibri not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.

Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

©2023: All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Colibri Healthcare, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge of the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Colibri Healthcare, LLC recommends that you consult a medical, legal, or professional services expert licensed in your state. Colibri Healthcare, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up to date at the time of printing but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to your situation nor circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Quotes are collected from customer feedback surveys. The models are intended to be representative and not actual customers.

Accreditations and Approvals

AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 05305. This Distance Learning-Independent is offered at .2 CEUs, Intermediate, OT Service Delivery, Professional Issues. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.