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SUMMARY:The Preterm Infant: Medical\, Developmental and Psychosocial Considerations for Early Intervention Clinicians
DESCRIPTION:Cost\nFree to early intervention staff. Please contact Amy Clark (413-783-5500 x116) to register or for more training information. \n\nCredits\nCEIS 2012 Competencies: 1.5 \n\nDescription\nParticipation in this workshop will provide the learner with a basic foundation for working with preterm infants and their families. The participants will learn about causes\, complications\, and specific medical conditions related to prematurity. The psychosocial impact of giving birth prematurely and the associated parental reactions will be discussed.  Participants will learn about infant subsystems and the ways that infants communicate.  Motor issues related to prematurity\, as well as positioning and handling techniques will be reviewed. Information will be provided to help parents understand the developmental outcomes of prematurity. \nNOTE: The intended workshop level for this session is that of a beginner.  Please bring a newborn sized baby doll along with you to the class. \n\nLearning Outcomes\nUpon completion of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nDemonstrate an understanding of the premature infant including characteristics and medical issues associated with prematurity.\nUnderstand an infant’s five subsystems: autonomic\, motor\, state\, attentional-interactive\, and self-regulatory system.\nDevelop intervention strategies to help infants connect with their environment\, including positioning.\nRecognize that parenting a premature infant is different than a full term infant; explore the emotions the parents may be experiencing.\n\n\nPresenters\nKim Chevalier\, RN\, BSN\, MEd\, CEIS \nMelissa Stern\, MS\, OTR/L\, CEIS
URL:https://www.thomchild.org/training-session/prematurity-april-25-19/
LOCATION:Chicopee Public Library\, 449 Front St.\, Chicopee\, MA\, 01013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training Sessions
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Clark":MAILTO:aclark@thomchild.org
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