Education for Professionals

Introduction to the Neonatal Eating Assessment Tool (NeoEAT)

This course is for healthcare professionals and is an introduction to the Neonatal Eating Assessment Tool (NeoEAT). I cover how to use it, how to score it, and how to interpret the scores.

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Introduction to the Pediatric Eating Assessment Tool (PdiEAT)

This course is for healthcare professionals and is an introduction to the Pediatric Eating Assessment Tool (PediEAT). I cover how to use it, how to score it, and how to interpret the scores.

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Using parent-reported assessments for the evaluation of feeding in infants and children

This course is for healthcare professionals and is on the use of parent-reported assessments for the evaluation of of feeding in infants and children. The course provides an introduction to the Neonatal Eating Assessment Tool (NeoEAT), Pediatric Eating Assessment Tool (PediEAT), Child Oral and Motor Proficiency Scale (ChOMPS), Gastrointestinal and Gastroesophageal Reflux Scale (GIGER), Family Management of Feeding (FaMM Feed), and Feeding Impact Scales.

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What people are saying about this course…

  • "Enjoyed the course and looking forward to using the tools."

  • "I plan to use the new parent-reported assessment tools in my practice as a SLP working in an early intervention program."

  • "I now feel confidently to appropriately and ethically suggest these assessments to caregivers and explain what they are intended and not intended to do."

  • "I will use the knowledge learned to choose appropriate tools for caregivers to complete when performing an evaluation, using the information gathered to help guide a therapy plan, and when appropriate support a diagnosis of PFD."

Is it safe to feed infants on HFNC/CPAP? A review of the data

In this course, I provide an in-depth evaluation of the currently-available research on oral feeding in infants who are on HFNC or CPAP, with a focus on the data related to safety, oral feeding outcomes, and impact on timing of discharge home. This course meets requirements for continuing education for RNs and SLPs, and may meet requirements for other disciplines.

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What people are saying about this course…

  • "Great, concise course! Up-to-date data and information! Very applicable to NICU/acute care pediatrics!"

  • "This information was so timely as our hospital is reviewing evidence regarding feeding on respiratory support."

  • "I appreciated the format of this course - the introduction and then a deep dive into the research. I thoroughly appreciated the summary section!"

  • "Great summary of current research for a continual hot topic in the SLP field!"

  • "Excellent course! Really appreciate the extensive reference list!"

  • “Great summary of the literature! It was helpful with ongoing efforts to support why we do not feed on HFNC or CPAP.”

Data-informed selection of bottle and nipple/teat systems for infants

This course is for healthcare professionals and covers features of bottle and nipple/teat systems, including flow rates and variability in flow. This course meets requirements for continuing education. This course comes bundled with access to the most up-to-date flow rate information. To take the course, purchase Professional Access 2022 by clicking on the button below.

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What people are saying about this course…

  • "This was one of the most efficient and informative continuing education courses I have taken during my career. Thank you for making information available easily with clinically appropriate and applicable data. I only wish I had this information sooner."

  • "Loved it!! This is such valuable information and will be so helpful in my practice."

  • "Excellent course, instructor is very knowledgeable. I appreciate the research based information and will definitely use what I learned to finesse assessment and treatment skills."

  • "I've been practicing for 15 years so a lot of it was reinforcement of information and the addition of research articles and literature to back up my clinical decision making. Overall, a great course. Would be especially good for individuals new to oral feeding."

Upcoming Events

Gravens Conference on the Environment of Care for High Risk Newborns

March 7th, 2024, Clearwater Beach, FL

Implementing IFCDC Standards of Care - Feeding, Eating, & Nutrition Delivery (with Erin Ross)

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Feeding challenges in the NICU & beyond: Expert tips to improve infant outcomes

March 13th, 2024 1:00 - 2:00 pm CT (recording available)

Becker’s Hospital Review, with Drs. Christy Gliniak & Jae Kim. Moderated by Dr. Louisa Ferrara-Gonzalez

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New England Association of Neonatal Nurses (NEANN) Annual Conference 2024

March 25th, 2024

Feeding infants on HFNC/CPAP: Is it safe? Does it get babies home sooner?

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