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Certificate
in Advanced Pediatric Therapy
Why Get A Certificate?
The purpose of this collaborative Certificate
in Pediatric Therapy program is to advance and validate the educational and
clinical foundation of P.T.'s and O.T.'s choosing to practice primarily with
children. Both expert and novice pediatric therapists can benefit from this
program, and degree plans can be individualized according to the elective(s)
taken.
A definite strength of this program is that classes will be coordinated and
taught by faculty members from the Texas Woman's University, The School of
Physical Therapy, and School of Occupational Therapy along with experienced
clinicians from Texas Children's Hospital Department of Rehabilitation, thus
emphasizing the team approach to management of the pediatric client. Course
format will make generous use of Internet technology with each course requiring
at least one on-site campus visit to practice relevant "hands-on"
skills with pediatric clients. Individuals who complete the 12 credit hour
program can proudly display their Certificate in Pediatric Therapy as an acknowledgement
of their Continuing Education efforts.
Specifics of Obtaining
a Certificate in Pediatric Therapy
Enrollment
can be initiated in any semester. For your initial enrollment in a TWU
course, you must submit an application with appropriate fee (United States
citizens and Permanent Residents - complete online application via
Texas Common
Application; International students - complete
Graduate
Application for International Students).
You will need to submit transcripts indicating your baccalaureate degree and
degree in physical therapy. Please allow 6 weeks to process your
initial application. After your application is processed, you can
register and pay by phone using an advisor code provided for you. For
subsequent enrollment, you can register up to the beginning of the semester.
Courses can be taken in any order and need not be taken consecutively;
however, maximum course enrollment is limited.
The course work will be offered in an on-line and also on-site
format
at the TWU Houston Institute of Health Sciences Campus.
The Certificate in Pediatric Therapy is awarded once the student has
completed 12 credit hours of approved course work; moreover, completed
certificate courses may apply toward an MS or PhD degree.
Required Courses (9 Credit Hours)
PT 5523 - Pediatric Neuroscience
PT 5533 - Motor Behavior in Pediatrics
PT 5543 - Pediatric Outcome Measures
Possible Elective
Courses (3 Credit Hours)
PT 5903 - Advanced Topics in Pediatrics
PT 5903 - Treatment of Musculoskeletal Conditions in Pediatrics
PT 5903 - Assistive and Adaptive Technology
Course Descriptions of Required
Courses:
Pediatric Outcome Measures
Next available in Fall Semester 2007. Registration
deadline is last Friday in August.
Meet on-site in Houston,
for one 3-day weekend; remainder of course done
over Internet.
This course will cover commonly used standardized tests in pediatric rehabilitation
for the purpose of providing participants with the relevant information necessary
for identifying objective tests and substantiating outcomes of therapeutic interventions.
On-site sessions will emphasize
practice with children and clinical problem-solving.
Pediatric
Neuroscience
Next Available in Spring Semester
2008. Registration deadline is early January 2008.
No on-site meetings; entire course done over Internet.
This course will begin with a review of embryology and will explore the conditions
under which both typical and atypical development occur. Emphasis will be
placed on understanding the relationship between structure and function of
the nervous system as it relates to children with disabilities.
Motor Behavior in Pediatrics
Next available in Fall Semester 2008. Registration deadline is late August
2008.
Meet on-site in Houston, for a 2-day weekend in mid November; remainder
of course done over Internet.
This course will emphasize current theories of Motor Learning and Motor
Control as they apply to the evaluation and therapeutic management of children
with disabilities.
Course Descriptions
of Electives:
Advanced Topics
in Pediatrics
Next available in Summer 2007. Registration deadline is June 1,
2007. Meets on-site in Houston, August 3-5, 2007; remainder
of course done over Internet.
Common infant and childhood disorders seen by PTs and OTs will be
studied in depth to encourage a deeper understanding of functional
deficits and rationale for treatment associated with CP, prematurity,
spina bifida, brachial plexus injuries, torticollis, JRA, etc. A
variety of evaluation strategies and therapeutic interventions will
be discussed and practiced.
Treatment of Musculoskeletal Conditions in Pediatrics
Next available in Summer 2008. Registration deadline is early June 2008. Meets on-site in Houston,
for a 3-day weekend in early August 2008; remainder of course done over the Internet.
This course will consist of
innovative techniques used in the medical management of musculoskeletal
conditions commonly treated in a pediatric population. Medical and
therapeutic management strategies such as surgical procedures, EMG's and tone
management with Botox/Baclofen Pumps, will be addressed, along with treatment
interventions, including serial casting, pediatric myofascial release, kinesio
taping, electrical stimulation applications, use of Biodex for isokinetic
strengthening, unweighted treadmill applications, and pool therapy. A
3-day lab will provide participants with hands on practice and opportunities
to problem solve via case presentations.
Assistive and Adaptive Technology in
Pediatrics
Next available in Spring 2009. Registration deadline is
early January 2009.
Meets on-site in Houston, for 2.5-day weekend in April; remainder of course done
over the Internet.
This course will focus on the processes associated with implementation of
assistive and adaptive technology. Students will have the opportunity to
learn about the issues related to evaluation and implementation of assistive
technology with individuals. Topics will include seating and positioning,
computer access, switch use, communication aid technology and electronic
aides for daily living.
Additional Information for Physical
Therapists:
Betty MacNeill, P.T., M.Ed.
713-794-2077
bmacneill@twu.edu
Additional Information
for Occupational Therapists:
Marsha Neville-Smith, BS, MS
217-706-2414
MNevilleSmith@twu.edu
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