BUFFALO HEARING & SPEECH CENTER
2010 CONTINUING CLINICAL COMPETENCY (CCC)
OCCUPATION & PHYSICAL THERAPY WORKSHOP SERIES
2010 SCHEDULE: for Occupational & Physical Therapists
March 1st:
Title: Hippotherapy
Speaker: Carol Hauser, PT
Course Outline:
This presentation will define Hippotherapy and describe how Hippotherapy is utilized as part of an
integrated treatment program
Learning Outcomes: At the conclusion of the workshop, participant will be able to….
- Define Hippotherapy
- Describe how Hippotherapy benefits Children with Disabilities
- Describe how targeted goals are met using Hippotherapy
Instructional methods: Lecture and group discussion
Target Audience: Practicing Occupational Therapists and COTA’s
Practicing Physical Therapists and PTA’s
Instructional Level: Intermediate
AOTA Classification Code: OT Process
April 27th*
Title: Assistive Technology in the Schools: Collaboration between Occupational Therapy & SLP
Speakers: Dale Brown, CCC-SLP and Richard Steinberg, OTR/L, Buffalo School District
Course Description: This presentation will demonstrate effective collaboration between
Occupational Therapists and Speech-Language Pathologists resulting in improved
assistive technology services.
Learning Outcomes: At the conclusion of the workshop, participants will be able to….
- define types of AT used in the schools
- identify opportunities for interdisciplinary cooperation and collaboration
- describe results and improved outcomes from collaborative efforts
Instructional methods: Lecture and group discussion
Target Audience: Practicing Occupational Therapists and COTA’s
Practicing Physical Therapists and PTA’s
Practicing Speech-Language Pathologists
Instructional Level: Intermediate
AOTA Classification Code: OT Process
*Joint Workshop with Speech-Language Pathology
** Joint Workshop with Special Education
May 3rd:
Title: Kinesiotaping
Speaker: Rosina Kowalski, PT
Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center
Course Description: This presentation will demonstrate how Kinesiotaping is used, when
it should be used, and what the effects are when used.
Learning Outcomes: At the conclusion of the workshop, participants will be able to….
- define kinesiotaping
- identify when kinesiotaping is useful
- identify when it is contraindicated
Instructional methods: Lecture and group discussion
Target Audience: Practicing Occupational Therapists and COTA’s
Practicing Physical Therapists and PTA’s
Instructional Level: Intermediate
AOTA Classification Code: OT Process
May 5th**
Title: Using Movement and Dance with Special Needs Children: A Therapeutic Sensory Approach
Speaker: Colleen Thurnherr, COTA, Lori Bruno, COTA
Creative Kinections
Course Description: This presentation will explore how to enhance emotional and physical
wellbeing; utilizing a sensory approach with music and various props to facilitate movement, fitness
and fun therapeutic interventions.
Learning Outcomes: At the conclusion of the workshop, participants will be able to….
- define how dance and movement can be used in therapy
- identify opportunities for using movement/dance in treatment
- Describe how treatment can be enhanced using these modalities
Instructional methods: Lecture and group discussion
Target Audience: Practicing Occupational Therapists and COTA’s
Practicing Physical Therapists and PTA’s
Special Education Teachers
Instructional Level: Intermediate
AOTA Classification Code: OT Process
November 1st* Title: Oral Motor and Feeding/Swallowing Intervention for Young Children
Speaker: Kristy Vogel, CCC-SLP
Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center
Course Description: This presentation will review basic anatomy/physiology, describe the
evaluation process, and describe therapeutic interventions for feeding disorders
Learning Outcomes: At the conclusion of the workshop, participants will be able to...
- define basic anatomy/physiology of the swallowing mechanism
- identify areas of deficit upon the evaluation
- develop a treatment plan to remediate the disorder
Instructional methods: Lecture and group discussion
Target Audience: Practicing Occupational Therapists and COTA’s
Practicing Physical Therapists and PTA’s
Practicing Speech-Language Pathologists
Instructional Level: intermediate
AOTA Classification Code: OT Process
About the Series
The CCC series was developed by Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center in 2009 to assist Western New York
Occupational & Physical Therapy professionals in keeping current with new developments in the area of pediatrics.
Presentations emphasize hands-on, therapy-focused techniques. This series is presented by practicing clinicians for
clinicians — low on lecture and high on practical applications. Please join us for our CCC workshops that are being
offered at a central location, during convenient after-work hours, and at a reasonable cost.
Dates/Times/Place
Workshops are usually held on Mondays from 4:45 to 6:45 p.m. at Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center, 50 E. North
Street. Buffalo, NY, 14203. Parking is available in rear of building at no charge on a first come basis. Additional
parking is available in the parking ramp directly across the street from Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center at a cost of
$5.00.
Continuing Education Information
Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center is approved by the American Occupational
Therapy Association to provide Continuing Education programs in
Occupational Therapy. Each workshop is offered for 0.2 CEUs. The
assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course
content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Cost
The cost of each workshop is:
 $35 if payment is received seven days in advance
 $40 if payment is received less than seven days in advance
- All 5 workshops may be purchased at a package price of $100. Payment can be made by credit card or check
(payable to Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center). Fees paid are non-refundable.
Registration: By Phone or Mail
To register by phone: Contact JoAnn DeMarco or Christine Zaciewski at Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center, 885-8318,
(Credit Card Required)
Cancellation Policy:
If the provider cancels, a full refund will be issued. If the learner cancels in advance, there is no refund,
however, a credit may be issued to attend a future workshop.
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