Our world is full of chemical and toxic exposure, many of which we aren’t even aware of. Regardless of our awareness, these exposures impact our body and physiologic function. Unfortunately, the NICU is no exception. Going Green in the NICU will review the history of chemicals, regulations currently in place, and the ongoing exposure to phthalates, plasticizers and other chemicals neonates experience. Recommendations to minimize the exposure to toxic chemicals in the NICU and minimize body burden will be reviewed.
Regardless of your profession (OT, PT, SLP, RN, RT, CLS, LMT, Psychologist, NNP, PA, or MD/DO), Going Green in the NICU will provide you with an introductory education all about chemical exposure in our world.
This pre-recorded webinar includes the most up to date, evidence-based, relevant information, with easy to implement practice changes, and clinical scenarios. An 80% on-line test score and completion of the evaluation is required to obtain contact hours. As a bonus, you’ll be able to complete this course from the comfort of your own home!
Learning Objectives
By the end of Going Green in the NICU, the participant will be able to:
- Identify two impacts of phthalates on infants.
Contact Hours:
- This activity will be submitted to the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for .38 CCUs for PTs and PTAs.
- Creative Therapy Consultants is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development.This activity has been submitted for appropriate for .38 contact hours/.038CEUs
*Partial credit for course will not be given.
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 0-11 minutes | History & Impact of Chemical Exposure |
| 12-17 minutes | Implications for Neonates in the NICU |
| 18-23 minutes | Minimizing Chemical Body Burdon & Exposure |
RACHEL HARRIS, OTD, OTR/L, CNT, NTMTC
Rachel received her clinical doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Washington University School of Medicine. During her time at Washington University, she was actively involved in research related to maternal mental health and neonatal feeding outcomes. She has presented nationally on various topics related to neonatal care. Rachel currently works in a level III NICU at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, IL. She has also worked in home health with infants focusing on torticollis, plagiocephaly, and developmental delays. Rachel maintains her neonatal touch and massage certification and is passionate about improving outcomes for neonates and their families.
Rachel Harris does not have any relevant financial or non-financial disclosures.
Registration fee for Going Green in the NICU is $5. All proceeds will be matched by Creative Therapy Consultants and donated to therapists and nurses serving the neonatal population in lower income countries.
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Registration opens April 12th
*All special needs requests can be made directly to admin@neonatalcertification.com