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Pediatric Kinesiology Taping Practitioner Certification


Speaker:
Jennifer Hutton, PT, DPT
Duration:
5 Hours 59 Minutes
Copyright:
Aug 22, 2019
Product Code:
CRS020652
Media Type:
Online Course - Also available: DVD


Description

Pediatric Kinesiology Taping Practitioner Certification

Full Course Description


This Certification Course introduces the concept of movement therapy and enhancement via functional taping methods with the pediatric population. Additionally, this course includes a review of the current literature supporting the theory of kinesiology taping for the purposes of pain control, rehabilitation, edema/swelling management, and a multitude of pediatric and adolescent injuries. 
This course is intended for health professionals with all levels of taping experience. 


Credit


* Credit Note - ***

NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate. This online course may include multiple product formats. To receive full credit, please submit the CE test for each format that has self-study materials included. Participant will be able to print the certificate of completion after completing and passing each on-line post-test evaluation. 

Continuing Education Information: Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this non-interactive self-study package. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether self-study is an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. For other credit inquiries not specified below, please contact cepesi@pesi.com or 800-844-8260 before the event.

Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession.  As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession's standards.

For Planning Committee disclosures, please statement above.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.


Nurses - Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Clinical Nurse Specialists

This self-study activity consists of 6.0 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from this self-study activity and contact your state board or organization to determine specific filing requirements.


Nurses - California Nurses

PESI, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of  Registered Nursing, Provider #: 17118 for 6.0 self-study contact hours. 

** You will need to provide your license number to PESI. PESI must have this number on file in order for your hours to be valid.


Nurses - Florida Nurses

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Florida Board of  Nursing. Provider #: FBN2858. These materials qualify for 6.0 self-study contact hours.

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Nurses - Iowa Nurses

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Iowa Board of Nursing. Provider #: 346. Nurses successfully completing these self-study materials will earn 6.0 self-study contact hours. Please email cepesi@pesi.com with your license number, include the title, speaker name and date. PESI must have this number on file in order for your hours to be valid.


Occupational Therapists - Arizona Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants

CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 6.0​ continuing education clock hours for Arizona OTs and OTAs. The Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners (R4-43-203) confirms acceptance of continuing education programs relevant to occupational therapy that are approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).


Occupational Therapists - Florida Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy. Provider Number #50-399. This course qualifies for 6.0 self-study continuing education credits.

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Occupational Therapists - Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants

This course contains 6.0 hours of Distance Learning - Independent continuing education. It was not offered for AOTA CEUs. Please retain your certificate of completion. For state licensure or other credential renewal, contact those agencies for information about your reporting responsibilities and requirements.


Occupational Therapists - Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants

AOTA

PESI, Inc. is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education. Provider #: 3322. This self-study course qualifies for 6.0 self-study contact hours or 0.6 CEUs in the Category of Domain of OT and Occupational Therapy Process. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. Course Level: Intermediate. 


Physical Therapists - Alaska Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 6.0 continuing education credit hours for Alaska Physical Therapists. The Board Rule 12 AAC 54.420 confirms acceptance of continuing education programs that are recognized by other state physical therapy licensing boards. PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers.


Physical Therapists - Arizona Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. The Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy recognizes continuing competence activities that have been approved by any state PT association or national medical/health care association (e.g., AOTA, ASHA). This self-study activity consists of 6.0 clock hours of instruction applicable for physical therapists.


Physical Therapists - California Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers. This self-study lecture qualifies for 6.0 continuing competency hours.


Physical Therapists - Texas Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

This activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #2106032TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas. This activity will provide 6.0 CCUs. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.


Physical Therapists - Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

This self-study course consists of 6.0 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists. CE requirements for physical therapists vary by state/jurisdiction. Please retain the certificate of completion that you receive and use as proof of completion when required.


Physical Therapists - Illinois Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270. This self-study course qualifies for 6.0 CE credit hours.


Physical Therapists - Kentucky Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 6.0 continuing education credit hours for Kentucky Physical Therapists. The rule under 201 KAR 22:045, Section 2, (2)(a) states that category 1 continued competency credits can be earned from providers approved by another physical therapy licensing agency. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.

 


Physical Therapists - Michigan Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This self-study activity consists of 6.0 continuing education credit hours for Michigan Physical Therapists. Regulation R. 338.7163 states the Michigan Board of Physical Therapy accepts continuing education if it is approved by another state board of physical therapy. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.


Physical Therapists - New York Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department, State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant continuing education. This self-study course qualifies for 7.2 contact hours.


Physical Therapists - North Carolina Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation, Provider Number: 216.000270. This intermediate course is approved by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners by virtue of PESI Inc. approved provider status with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation. This course qualifies for 6.0 continuing education hours.


Physical Therapists - Pennsylvania Physical Therapists and Assistants

The Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy recognizes approval by all other state boards. This self-study activity consists of 6.0 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists.


Physical Therapists - Utah Physical Therapists And Physical Therapist Assistants

This course is designed to meet the Utah DOPL Rule R156-24b-303b.2.c.iv - A commercial continuing education provider providing a course related to the practice of physical therapy. Please retain a copy of the advertising brochure and your certificate of completion to provide to your board should this be requested of you. This self-study activity consists of 6.0 clock hours of continuing education instruction.


Physical Therapists - Vermont Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.0 continuing education credit hours for Vermont Physical Therapists. The Board confirms acceptance of continuing education programs that are recognized by other state physical therapy licensing boards. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.


Physical Therapists - Virginia Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants

CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 6.0 hours of type 2 continued competency credit for Virginia Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants. Regulation 18VAC112-20-131, Section B, (2) states that up to ten type 2 continued competency credits can be earned by completing independent study activities related to the clinical practice of physical therapy. 


Massage Therapists - Florida Massage Therapists

PESI, Inc. is approved by the Florida Board of Massage Therapy as a continuing education Approved Provider. Provider #50-399. This course is offered for 6.0 self-study CE hours.


Other Professions

This self-study activity qualifies for 6.0 continuing education clock hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your activity advertisement and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements.



Speaker

Jennifer Hutton, PT, DPT Related seminars and products


Dr. Jennifer Hutton is a pediatric physical therapist practicing in Nashville, TN. She graduated from Loma Linda University with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2008. Jennifer has extensive experience treating children 0-19 who are developmentally delayed, and those with neurological and orthopedic diagnoses, both congenital and acquired. While the world reminds children with special needs of their limitations, she believes they are all capable of the impossible and helps them see that their special gifts will help them be their best selves.

Jennifer serves on the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt’s Tri My Best Triathlon Committee. This event is designed specifically for children with special needs in which a typically developing child is paired with a participant with special needs and they compete as a team. She also enjoys volunteering for other organizations that cater to children with special needs.

In 2018 Jennifer became an instructor for RockTape which sparked a passion for teaching others. She is currently working on her own educational content for pediatric movement specialists.

Jennifer believes that her work includes helping children reach their fullest potential inside the clinic, and being an ally for children in the community.


Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Jennifer Hutton has an employment relationship with Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Jennifer Hutton has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.


Additional Info

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

Access never expires for this product.


Objectives

  1. Define and consider pediatric population needs with respect to posture and injury.
  2. Define and discuss concepts of longitudinal myofascial chains as an approach to treatment for a multitude of pediatric conditions.
  3. Identify and explain the physiological effects of kinesiology taping.
  4. Critically analyze considerations of taping based on current bio psychosocial and movement therapy research.
  5. Apply and demonstrate functional taping applications for the pediatric population related to pain, postural, and orthopedic conditions.   
  6. Discuss and interpret kinesiology taping techniques for neurologic conditions in the pediatric population.

Outline

Welcome & Introduction of Instructor/Trainer and participants
Review of framework of the Movement Pyramid 
 
Introduction of Taping History 
Types of taping, rigid vs dynamic tape 
Kinesiology taping and its popularity 
Kinesiology tape - features and characteristics 
Tape application, skin preparation techniques 
Reducing risks involved in kinesiology taping 
Past and future taping techniques, trends and movements 
 
Skin Anatomy/Physiology and Tape Mechanisms 
Skin-brain connection 
Sensory system, discussion of hair follicles and skin receptors 
Cortical Homunculus Review
 
Effects and Benefits of Kinesiology Taping
Pain and how Kinesiology tape improved this
Decompression and Mechanical effects of kinesiology tape
Neurosensory communications to the brain via skin stimulation 
 
Pain Mitigation
Pain Gate Theory
Neuromatrix Model 
Biopsychosocial Model of Pain (BPS)
Science Literature Review
 
Decompression Effect of Tape
Science Literature Review
 
Neurosensory Input Effect of Tape  
Importance of brain’s role in movement
Effects of Tape on Balance, Tactile Acuity 
Science Literature Review
Does direction of tape and amount of tape stretch matter
 
Introduction of Fascia/fascial Lines
Importance of considering Fascial lines/developmental perspective
 
Research Review
Science Literature Review
Does direction of tape and amount of tape stretch matter
 
Reduce risks involved in kinesiology taping
Tape application, skin preparation techniques 
Reducing risks involved in kinesiology taping 
Past and future taping techniques, trends and movements 
 
Who is the pediatric population and how are they defined?
Neurologic Pediatric Population Characteristics 
Active Pediatric Population Characteristics
Inactive Pediatric Population Characteristics
Competitive/Athletic Pediatric Population Characteristics
Atypically Developing Pediatric Population Characteristics
 
Kinesiology Taping for Specific Pediatric Conditions
Delayed Motor Milestones
Neurologic
Post-op & Trauma
Posture
Pain (Growth-Related and General)
Sports-Related Pain
 
Tape for Motor Milestones: Rolling, Sitting, Quadruped/Crawling 
Fascia’s Responsibility in support of motor milestones
Rolling practical lab experience, instructor feedback  
Sitting practical lab experience, instructor feedback  
Crawling practical lab experience, instructor feedback  
 
Neurologic Pediatric Conditions and Kinesiology Tape Applications and Tactics
Neurological Presentations
  • Toe walking/Drop Foot practical lab experience, instructor feedback  
  • Low tone (Trunk) practical lab experience, instructor feedback  
  • Upper Extremity Erb’s Palsy practical lab experience, instructor feedback  
  • Hemiplegia practical lab experience, instructor feedback  
  • Cortical Thumb Taping practical lab experience, instructor feedback  
Postural Concerns/Orthopedic Abnormalities 
Torticollis practical lab experience, instructor feedback  
Scoliosis practical lab experience, instructor feedback  
Pelvic Tilt Tapings practical lab experience, instructor feedback  
Lower Extremity Positional Abnormalities practical lab experience, instructor feedback  
Pronation/Supination of the Foot practical lab experience, instructor feedback  
 
Pain Taping Discussion and Lab Experience
Sports/General Orthopedic
  • Severs Disease - practical lab experience, instructor feedback  
  • Osgood Schlatter’s Disease - practical lab experience, instructor feedback  
  • Back Pain Taping 
    • Cervical - practical lab experience
    • Thoracic - practical lab experience
    • Lumbar - practical lab experience
  • Shoulder Pain practical lab experience
  • Little league Elbow/UCL Strain practical lab experience
  • Shin Splints Anterior and Medial Compartments practical lab experience
Fluid Dynamics/Swelling Taping Post-Op and Trauma 
Post-Operative Bruising and Trauma conditions
Jelly-Fish Taping for Edema and Lymphatic Support

Target Audience

  • Physical Therapists
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Athletic Trainers
  • Chiropractors
  • Massage Therapists
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists
  • Exercise Physiologists

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Total Reviews: 1

Comments

Naomi M

"Presenter was excellent. I really liked watching the labs, where I could see participants and his feedback. Much more engaging then the advanced part 1 & 2. Great tips and techniques. "

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