Courses for Therapists

All courses have approved CEUS from IPTA and IOTA
All courses have EI credit for IL

All courses will address asssessment in varying detail and treatment plans

for children with a variety of diagnoses.

One more course for 2024!

NEW COURSE!!! A Live Webinar!

NDT 101~Assessment and Handling

via NDT for Pediatrics

(3 hour sessions, 9 hours total)

October 17, 19 and 22, 2024

NDTA Advanced Baby

We still have spots and it’s not too late to register!!!

May 16-20, 2024 and July 18-22, 2024

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2025

NDT Certification course

Beginning in Febuary 2025 Complete dates and application!!!

NDTA Contemporary practice model certificate course in the Treatment and Management of Individuals with Cerebral Palsy and Other Neuromuscular Disorders

This course is the official NDTA certification course. It is comprehensive for assessment and treatment and requires one year of pediatric experience. The certificate course will be offered at City Kids beginning in February 2025.

Dates of Certification Course;

February 21-25, 2025 April 4-7 May 2-5 June 6-9 July 18-21 September 12-15 October 3-6, 2025

Email Kacy with questions: citykidsfun.play.learn@gmail.com

See ndta.org for more detailed information

FIVE DAYS OF NDT COURSE

March 6-10 2025

Five days of FUN! Have you worked with kids and need some new strategies? We will cover NDT, Assessment, Typical and Atypical, Task Analysis and Treatment planning. You will have a chance to practice handling and execute an assessment and treatment in a practicum. This is a great course for therapists new to pediatrics, coming back to pediatrics or needing a refresher!   31.5 CEUs

Limited to 24 people. Register soon!!!

Please email Kacy with questions!

citykidsfun.play.learn@gmail.com

City Kids Inc. Chicago

Cost : $750.00

 

Three part baby Webinar 2025!

January 23rd 5-8pm, January 25th 9am-12pm and January 28 5-8pm

Registration update coming soon!!!

January is cold, right? Great time for a webinar in a warm room! The Baby Webinar covers development in the first year and what goes wrong when there are sensory motor impairments. The participant will have a chance to learn movement assessment and how to plan and execute a treatment plan via discussion and video. We will pause and have live practice sessions for the demonstrated treatment techniques. Bring your jointed doll!

 

Handling Intensive Course

FOR CHILDREN WITH QUADRIPLEGIA

Will be scheduled for 2025-Dates coming soon!

Geared towards Children with Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy

This course provides an introduction to assessment and treatment of children with quadriplegic cerebral palsy. Functional goals and treatment options for children who need hands on and adjuncts to learn will be the focus. Detailed treatment of impairments that limit function and participation over the lifespan will be covered and practiced in LAB. Practicum will allow the participants to learn and practice detailed aspects of treatment. Use and rationale of adjunct use will be covered

 

NDT 101-Assessment and handling via NDT for pediatrics

Live Webinar October 17, 19, 22, 2024

This is an NDT based webinar that teaches assessment and treatment of children with motor impairments. Current NDT will be reviewed and assessment and treatment as it applies to clinical practice will be covered. You will learn via didactic and videos of treatment. We will pause and review handling with dolls. Treatment based on task analysis and function will be demoed.

Information will be covered through lecture, LAB and video presentation.

Bring your colleague or your jointed doll for practice!!!

NDTA ADVANCED BABY COURSE

We still have room!!! Sign up and get your NDT friends to apply!

May 16-20, 2024 and July 18-22, 2024

Do you have your NDT Certification? Looking for the next step? This is the course that will enhance your handling and provide the details needed to work with babies! This course will cover the specifics of development and what goes wrong when there is an impairment in the central nervous system. There will be lecture, lab and practicum. The first week will be taught by PT, OT and ST. This course requires NDTA certification and a year of working with pediatrics.

 

FAQ

 

What time do the courses begin?

Most courses start at 9:00 and end at 5:00. Registration is at 8:30. If the time frame changes you will be notified.

What should I wear?

Please wear layers! The air conditioning is not predictable and some people are cold and some are warm. Also, wear comfortable clothes for LAB and practicum.

What should I expect for food?

We have GOOD food for you!!! We will serve breakfast and coffee and snacks. You may bring your lunch, order delivery or go out to eat. There are many area restaurants within driving distance.

Where should I stay?

The best resource is hotels.com or other discount hotel sites. The closest hotel is the Holiday Inn on Touhy in Skokie. We are close to O’Hare airport and there are many places located in the airport area.

What transportation do I need?

A car is recommended for transportation. Of course, Chicago has a very large Uber and Lyft service window and this is very convenient and fast close to City Kids. The public transportation is close-Jefferson Park station-for the train in and out of the city but you have to take a bus from the station. You can google a route via the Chicago Transit Authority website.

Where do I park?

There is plenty of parking around City Kids and no permit is necessary. We have a small lot we reserve for families. Feel free to park in the lot over weekend courses.

What about CEUS and EI credit?

All courses have IPTA and ILOTA CEUS and also EI credit. All NDTA sponsored courses have ASHA credit also