Vital Links

From Eyesight to Insight - Visual and Vestibular Assessment & Treatment
2016-11-18 - 2016-11-19 | Online – Live Webinar
The Vision Kit – a toolkit utilized by Dr. Hillier & Mary Kawar
The development of higher-level performance skills, including reading, writing, and receptive and expressive language, is dependent upon a strong sensorimotor foundation. For many children unidentified difficulties with both the visual and vestibular systems can impact optimal performance. Participants will learn directly from an occupational therapist and developmental optometrist how to capture the subtleties of visual-vestibular dysfunction, thus enhancing participants’ ability to optimize treatment planning.
Location
Online
Schedule

Full Agenda

Day 1: Friday, November 18, 2016, 8:30am – 4:45pm CST
Day 2: Saturday, November 19, 2016, 8:30am – 4:45pm CST
Level
Introductory
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Administer a vision screening examination.
Refer clients for optometric evaluation effectively using standardized criteria.
Demonstrate powerful treatment strategies that utilize the vestibular-oculomotor-cervical triad.
Describe the paradigm shift that indicates that functional performance is driven by vision and movement.

Scroll to the bottom of the page to Register.

Continuing Ed

Vital Links is an AOTA approved provider of continuing education. Participants will receive 12.0 contact hours or 1.2 AOTA CEUs for this course.
AOTA Classification Code: Evaluation, Intervention, Outcomes
AOTA Target Audience: Occupational Therapy
AOTA Completion Requirements: Full Attendance, Quiz
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Accessibility

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Vital Links will make every effort to honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities, including but not limited to written transcripts, multiple viewing attempts, and increased amount of time to complete training activities. It is a priority for Vital Links to ensure participation in all courses and activities for all individuals. Vital Links is committed to ensuring non-discrimination and to resolving any complaints related to a disability in a prompt and equitable manner.

Cancellation

Cancellations must be in writing and received by Vital Links two weeks prior to course; refund will not be granted after that date. Approved course refunds will be issued after the final course date (minus $50 processing fee). You may transfer full registration to another Vital Links course if you notify us two weeks (in-person course) or one week (online course) in advance of a course you are cancelling.
Vital Links reserves the right to cancel any course with due cause and refund in full. Participants purchasing non-refund-able airfare tickets are encouraged to inquire as to course availability before final purchase. Registrant bears sole responsibility for transportation to course. Weather or transportation difficulties are not the responsibility of Vital Links, and failure of a chosen means of transportation is not grounds for registration fee refund when course is held.

Compatibility

There are basic computer requirements for Vital Links webinars on WebEx. We have a complete breakdown of computer requirements and internet connections that will assist you. View our Support section.

Purchase Orders

If you choose to register via Purchase Order, please attach a scanned copy of your completed and signed form to your “shopping cart” during checkout. Otherwise, you may fax the form to: 1-866-636-9720. Note: please add an administrative fee of $15.00 to each order submitted via Purchase Order.

Need to contact us by phone? call: 608-270-5424

Therapeutic Listening - Listening with the Whole Body
2016-12-03 - 2016-12-04 | Online – Live Webinar
Discounted Book option at Checkout
In this two-day, online, initial training course, participants will learn to use Therapeutic Listening® modulated audio selections to create individualized, home-based programs for clients. You will also learn how to implement Therapeutic Listening strategies in conjunction with postural, respiratory and sensory activities. This course will take participants from client assessment through treatment with a strong emphasis on practical application using multiple case-studies. Case-study video presentations will be used to illustrate points and show changes in individuals with listening and other sensory processing difficulties. This course will be, especially, meaningful for practitioners who have a background in sensory integration, including therapists in schools, hospitals and private clinics. This course provides participants with the necessary background information to immediately begin incorporating Therapeutic Listening into their programs.
Receive the handbook, Listening with the Whole Body: Clinical Concepts and Treatment Guidelines for Therapeutic Listening; and its companion DVD at the special rate of $49 when you add the handbook to your course registration. Discount applied at checkout.

Enrollment Brochure – Coming Soon

Location
Online
Schedule

Full Agenda

Day 1: Saturday, December 3, 2016, 9:00am – 4:15pm CST
Day 2: Sunday, December 4, 2016, 9:00am – 4:45pm CST
Check-in begins at 8:30am CST on day one & day two.

Level
Introductory
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Develop the relationship between listening and sensory integration.
Identify individuals with sensory processing and listening difficulties who may respond well to Therapeutic Listening.
Create Therapeutic Listening programs that are adapted to meet specific needs of individual clients.
Demonstrate understanding of the role of postural, respiratory, and sensory strategies that are part of the Therapeutic Listening program.

Scroll to the bottom of the page to Register.

Continuing Ed

Vital Links is an AOTA approved provider of continuing education. Participants will receive 12.5 contact hours or 1.25 AOTA CEUs for this course.
AOTA Classification Code: Client Factors, Performance Skills, & Intervention
AOTA Target Audience: Occupational Therapy
AOTA Completion Requirements: Full Attendance, Quiz
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Accessibility

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Vital Links will make every effort to honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities, including but not limited to written transcripts, multiple viewing attempts, and increased amount of time to complete training activities. It is a priority for Vital Links to ensure participation in all courses and activities for all individuals. Vital Links is committed to ensuring non-discrimination and to resolving any complaints related to a disability in a prompt and equitable manner.

Cancellation

Cancellations must be in writing and received by Vital Links two weeks prior to course; refund will not be granted after that date. Approved course refunds will be issued after the final course date (minus $50 processing fee). You may transfer full registration to another Vital Links course if you notify us two weeks (in-person course) or one week (online course) in advance of a course you are cancelling.
Vital Links reserves the right to cancel any course with due cause and refund in full. Participants purchasing non-refund-able airfare tickets are encouraged to inquire as to course availability before final purchase. Registrant bears sole responsibility for transportation to course. Weather or transportation difficulties are not the responsibility of Vital Links, and failure of a chosen means of transportation is not grounds for registration fee refund when course is held.

Compatibility

There are basic computer requirements for Vital Links webinars on WebEx. We have a complete breakdown of computer requirements and internet connections that will assist you. View our Support section.

Purchase Orders

If you choose to register via Purchase Order, please attach a scanned copy of your completed and signed form to your “shopping cart” during checkout. Otherwise, you may fax the form to: 1-866-636-9720. Note: please add an administrative fee of $15.00 to each order submitted via Purchase Order.

Need to contact us by phone? call: 608-270-5424

Harnessing the Power of Bone Conduction
2016-12-09 08:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Online – Live Webinar
This half-day, online course will explore the neurodevelopmental and therapeutic significance of bone conduction for enhanced vestibular, somatosensory, and visual integration to facilitate spatial orientation, core stability, praxis, executive functioning, and more. Learn the power of utilizing the audio-vocal loops in conjunction with respiration, posture, and movement to ignite self-generated bone conduction—from the inside out and the outside in. Participants will be introduced to a groundbreaking therapeutic tool called the Forbrain® which utilizes a dynamic filter to amplify the user’s voice through bone conduction.
Location
Online
Schedule

Full Agenda

Friday, December 9, 2016, 9:00am – 12:30pm CST
Check-in begins at 8:30am CST
Level
Introductory
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Discuss the significance of the core in relationship to the auditory vocal loop.
Clarify the difference between bone- and air-conducted sound in terms of CNS processing and its impact on performance.
Explain the significance of the breath in relationship to bone conducted listening.
Demonstrate three treatment strategies that activate the inner core to support self-generated bone conduction and address sensory integrative challenges.

Scroll to the bottom of the page to Register.

Continuing Ed

Vital Links is an AOTA approved provider of continuing education. Participants will receive 3.0 contact hours or 0.3 AOTA CEUs for this course.
AOTA Classification Code: Client Factors, Performance Skills, & Intervention
AOTA Target Audience: Occupational Therapy
AOTA Completion Requirements: Full Attendance, Quiz
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Accessibility

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Vital Links will make every effort to honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities, including but not limited to written transcripts, multiple viewing attempts, and increased amount of time to complete training activities. It is a priority for Vital Links to ensure participation in all courses and activities for all individuals. Vital Links is committed to ensuring non-discrimination and to resolving any complaints related to a disability in a prompt and equitable manner.

Cancellation

Cancellations must be in writing and received by Vital Links two weeks prior to course; refund will not be granted after that date. Approved course refunds will be issued after the final course date (minus $50 processing fee). You may transfer full registration to another Vital Links course if you notify us two weeks (in-person course) or one week (online course) in advance of a course you are cancelling.
Vital Links reserves the right to cancel any course with due cause and refund in full. Participants purchasing non-refund-able airfare tickets are encouraged to inquire as to course availability before final purchase. Registrant bears sole responsibility for transportation to course. Weather or transportation difficulties are not the responsibility of Vital Links, and failure of a chosen means of transportation is not grounds for registration fee refund when course is held.

Compatibility

There are basic computer requirements for Vital Links webinars on WebEx. We have a complete breakdown of computer requirements and internet connections that will assist you. View our Support section.

Purchase Orders

If you choose to register via Purchase Order, please attach a scanned copy of your completed and signed form to your “shopping cart” during checkout. Otherwise, you may fax the form to: 1-866-636-9720. Note: please add an administrative fee of $15.00 to each order submitted via Purchase Order.

Need to contact us by phone? call: 608-270-5424

Quickshifts - Revolutionizing the Use of Sound in Sensorimotor Integrative Treatment
2016-12-15
This one-day course will introduce participants to the therapeutic application of Quickshifts, an auditory based intervention tool, used to quickly shift states of alertness and set-up the nervous system for optimal success. Quickshifts are an effective tool that can be used across multiple environments, which support immediate performance as well as long-last changes in a number of functional areas.

Enrollment Brochure

Location
Online
Schedule

Full Agenda

Thursday, December 15, 2016, 9:00am – 4:30pm CST
Check-in begins at 8:30am CST.

Level
Introductory
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Assess an individual’s bilateral motor coordination, state regulation and whole brain processing through movement and clinically based observation assessment tools and relate to functional difficulties of client.
Identify three movement activities that support vestibular, proprioceptive, auditory and visual functioning.
Match “Quickshift” albums to client’s clinical picture, goals, and functional outcomes.

Scroll to the bottom of the page to Register.

Continuing Ed

Vital Links is an AOTA approved provider of continuing education. Participants will receive 6.0 contact hours or 0.6 AOTA CEUs for this course.
AOTA Classification Code: Client Factors, Performance Skills, & Intervention
AOTA Target Audience: Occupational Therapy
AOTA Completion Requirements: Full Attendance, Quiz
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Accessibility

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Vital Links will make every effort to honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities, including but not limited to written transcripts, multiple viewing attempts, and increased amount of time to complete training activities. It is a priority for Vital Links to ensure participation in all courses and activities for all individuals. Vital Links is committed to ensuring non-discrimination and to resolving any complaints related to a disability in a prompt and equitable manner.

Cancellation

Cancellations must be in writing and received by Vital Links two weeks prior to course; refund will not be granted after that date. Approved course refunds will be issued after the final course date (minus $50 processing fee). You may transfer full registration to another Vital Links course if you notify us two weeks (in-person course) or one week (online course) in advance of a course you are cancelling.
Vital Links reserves the right to cancel any course with due cause and refund in full. Participants purchasing non-refundable airfare tickets are encouraged to inquire as to course availability before final purchase. The registrant bears sole responsibility for transportation to course. Weather or transportation difficulties are not the responsibility of Vital Links, and failure of a chosen means of transportation is not grounds for registration fee refund when course is held.

Compatibility

There are basic computer requirements for Vital Links webinars on Citrix’s GoToTraining platform. We have a breakdown of computer requirements and internet connections that will assist you. View our Support section.

Purchase Orders

If you choose to register via Purchase Order, please attach a scanned copy of your completed and signed form to your “shopping cart” during checkout. Otherwise, you may fax the form to: 1-866-636-9720. Note: please add an administrative fee of $15.00 to each order submitted via Purchase Order.

Need to contact us by phone? call: 608-270-5424

Posture and Movement - How Does Sensory Integration Fit In?
2016-12-16 08:30 - 17:00 | Online – Live Webinar
This webinar was designed to introduce clinicians to the Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) problem-solving process, therapeutic handling, and clinical decision-making process when treating children that display motor and sensory problems within a treatment session. Improving the clinician’s perception regarding the interrelation between the sensory systems, neuromuscular systems, and posture and movement (multi-system) will be emphasized.
Through video demonstration the participant will recognize multi/single-system integrities and impairments related to functional activities and participation. Identification of neuromuscular and sensory system impairments will be highlighted, improving the clinician’s observational skills to determine treatment strategies related to the child’s functional outcome. NDT handling strategies addressing both the sensory and neuromuscular impairments simultaneously will be demonstrated via video.
Discussion of the clinical decision-making process during a single session will allow the participant to appreciate and acknowledge an integrated approach to children with sensorimotor dysfunction.
Location
Online
Schedule

Full Agenda

Friday, December 16, 2016, 8:30am – 5:00pm CST
Level
Introductory
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the NDT problem-solving process.
Identify the multi and single system impairments affecting single session functional outcomes.
Understand the relationship between the neuromuscular and sensory systems related to functional activities and participation.
Identify and discuss treatment strategies that simultaneously address the neuromuscular and sensory impairments.

Scroll to the bottom of the page to Register.

Continuing Ed

Vital Links is an AOTA approved provider of continuing education. Participants will receive 6.0 contact hours or 0.6 AOTA CEUs for this course.
AOTA Classification Code: Client Factors, Performance Skills, & Intervention
AOTA Target Audience: Occupational Therapy
AOTA Completion Requirements: Full Attendance, Quiz
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Accessibility

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Vital Links will make every effort to honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities, including but not limited to written transcripts, multiple viewing attempts, and increased amount of time to complete training activities. It is a priority for Vital Links to ensure participation in all courses and activities for all individuals. Vital Links is committed to ensuring non-discrimination and to resolving any complaints related to a disability in a prompt and equitable manner.

Cancellation

Cancellations must be in writing and received by Vital Links two weeks prior to course; refund will not be granted after that date. Approved course refunds will be issued after the final course date (minus $50 processing fee). You may transfer full registration to another Vital Links course if you notify us two weeks (in-person course) or one week (online course) in advance of a course you are cancelling.
Vital Links reserves the right to cancel any course with due cause and refund in full. Participants purchasing non-refundable airfare tickets are encouraged to inquire as to course availability before final purchase. The registrant bears sole responsibility for transportation to course. Weather or transportation difficulties are not the responsibility of Vital Links, and failure of a chosen means of transportation is not grounds for registration fee refund when course is held.

Compatibility

There are basic computer requirements for Vital Links webinars on WebEx. We have a complete breakdown of computer requirements and internet connections that will assist you. View our Support section.

Purchase Orders

If you choose to register via Purchase Order, please attach a scanned copy of your completed and signed form to your “shopping cart” during checkout. Otherwise, you may fax the form to: 1-866-636-9720. Note: please add an administrative fee of $15.00 to each order submitted via Purchase Order.

Need to contact us by phone? call: 608-270-5424

Building Blocks for Sensory Integration
2017-01-06 - 2017-01-07
Discounted Therapy Ball Bundle available at Checkout
This two-day, online course provides therapists with an in-depth understanding of the developmental and neurophysiological links between sensory integration and the basic primary movement patterns that provide the foundation (or building blocks) for sensory modulation and integration. Beginning with support of the primitive reflexes, we will explore the development of posture and its relationship to gross and fine motor skills along with visual and auditory function. Demonstrations, movement labs and video case examples will highlight treatment strategies that can be implemented with and without therapy equipment, making them appropriate for all clinical settings.
Receive the Gertie Ball and Power Up Ball for the special rate of $25 when you add the Therapy Ball Bundle to your course registration. Contact Us for more details.

Enrollment Brochure – Coming Soon

Location
Online
Schedule

Full Agenda

Day 1: Friday, January 6, 2017, 9:00am – 4:15pm CST
Day 2: Saturday, January 7, 2017, 9:00am – 4:45pm CST
Check-in begins at 8:30am CST on day one & day two.
Level
Introductory
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the link between reflex integration, postural development, sensory modulation, and behavioral challenges.
Evaluate primitive and postural reflex development, and identify its impact on daily function.
Design simple yet powerful strategies for integration across multiple environments.

Scroll to the bottom of the page to Register.

Continuing Ed

Vital Links is an AOTA approved provider of continuing education. Participants will receive 12.5 contact hours or 1.25 AOTA CEUs for this course.
AOTA Classification Code: Client Factors, Performance Skills, & Intervention
AOTA Target Audience: Occupational Therapy
AOTA Completion Requirements: Full Attendance
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Accessibility

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Vital Links will make every effort to honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities, including but not limited to written transcripts, multiple viewing attempts, and increased amount of time to complete training activities. It is a priority for Vital Links to ensure participation in all courses and activities for all individuals. Vital Links is committed to ensuring non-discrimination and to resolving any complaints related to a disability in a prompt and equitable manner.

Cancellation

Cancellations must be in writing and received by Vital Links two weeks prior to course; refund will not be granted after that date. Approved course refunds will be issued after the final course date (minus $50 processing fee). You may transfer full registration to another Vital Links course if you notify us two weeks (in-person course) or one week (online course) in advance of a course you are cancelling.
Vital Links reserves the right to cancel any course with due cause and refund in full. Participants purchasing non-refundable airfare tickets are encouraged to inquire as to course availability before final purchase. The registrant bears sole responsibility for transportation to course. Weather or transportation difficulties are not the responsibility of Vital Links, and failure of a chosen means of transportation is not grounds for registration fee refund when course is held.

Compatibility

There are basic computer requirements for Vital Links webinars on Citrix’s GoToTraining platform. We have a breakdown of computer requirements and internet connections that will assist you. View our Support section.

Course Materials

Each participant is asked to have a yoga mat and gym ball available during the course to utilize during online labs. The instructors will demonstrate the use of the Gertie Ball and the Power Up Ball throughout the course. Though they are not required to attend the course; access to these therapy balls can provide participants a hands-on experience during online demonstrations. You can receive both therapy balls for the special rate of $25 when you add the Therapy Ball Bundle to your course registration. Please Contact Us if you have any questions.

Purchase Orders

If you choose to register via Purchase Order, please attach a scanned copy of your completed and signed form to your “shopping cart” during checkout. Otherwise, you may fax the form to: 1-866-636-9720. Note: please add an administrative fee of $15.00 to each order submitted via Purchase Order.

Need to contact us by phone? call: 608-270-5424

Therapeutic Listening - Listening with the Whole Body
2017-01-13 - 2017-01-14 | Hilton Hotel – Orrington/Evanston, 1710 Orrington Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Book included with in-person course
Special Offer!
Trained Therapeutic Listening Practitioners*
$150.00
In this two-day, in-person, initial training course, you will learn to use Therapeutic Listening® modulated audio selections to create individualized, home-based programs for clients. You will also learn how to implement Therapeutic Listening strategies in conjunction with postural, respiratory and sensory activities. The course will take participants from assessment through treatment outcomes; creating complete Therapeutic Listening programs. Case-study video presentations will be used to illustrate points and show changes in individuals with listening and other sensory processing difficulties. This course will be, especially, meaningful for practitioners who have a background in sensory integration, including therapists in schools, hospitals and private clinics. This course provides participants with the necessary background information to immediately begin incorporating Therapeutic Listening into their programs.
Registration includes the handbook, Listening with the Whole Body: Clinical Concepts and Treatment Guidelines for Therapeutic Listening; and its companion DVD.
Take an additional discount of $25 per participant for groups of 3 or more individuals enrolling simultaneously.

Enrollment Brochure

Location
Hilton Orrington/Evanston
1710 Orrington Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
(Venue Change: Course has moved from the Crystal Ballroom to the Hilton Orrington/Evanston)
Schedule

Full Agenda

Day 1: Friday, January 13, 2017, 8:30am – 4:30pm CST
Day 2: Saturday, January 14, 2017, 8:30am – 4:30pm CST
Check-in begins at 8:00am CST on day one & day two.
Level
Introductory
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Develop the relationship between listening and sensory integration.
Identify individuals with sensory processing and listening difficulties who may respond well to Therapeutic Listening.
Create Therapeutic Listening programs that are adapted to meet specific needs of individual clients.
Demonstrate understanding of the role of postural, respiratory, and sensory strategies that are part of the Therapeutic Listening program.

Scroll to the bottom of the page to Register.
*offer only valid for trained Therapeutic Listening Practitioners enrolling in the Chicago workshop.

Continuing Ed

Vital Links is an AOTA approved provider of continuing education. Participants will receive 13.0 contact hours or 1.3 AOTA CEUs for this course.
AOTA Classification Code: Client Factors, Performance Skills, & Intervention
AOTA Target Audience: Occupational Therapy
AOTA Completion Requirements: Full Attendance
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Accessibility

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Vital Links will make every effort to honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities, including but not limited to written transcripts, multiple viewing attempts, and increased amount of time to complete training activities. It is a priority for Vital Links to ensure participation in all courses and activities for all individuals. Vital Links is committed to ensuring non-discrimination and to resolving any complaints related to a disability in a prompt and equitable manner.

Cancellation

Cancellations must be in writing and received by Vital Links two weeks prior to course; refund will not be granted after that date. Approved course refunds will be issued after the final course date (minus $50 processing fee). You may transfer full registration to another Vital Links course if you notify us two weeks (in-person course) or one week (online course) in advance of a course you are cancelling.
Vital Links reserves the right to cancel any course with due cause and refund in full. Participants purchasing non-refund-able airfare tickets are encouraged to inquire as to course availability before final purchase. Registrant bears sole responsibility for transportation to course. Weather or transportation difficulties are not the responsibility of Vital Links, and failure of a chosen means of transportation is not grounds for registration fee refund when course is held.

Purchase Orders

If you choose to register via Purchase Order, please attach a scanned copy of your completed and signed form to your “shopping cart” during checkout. Otherwise, you may fax the form to: 1-866-636-9720. Note: please add an administrative fee of $15.00 to each order submitted via Purchase Order.

Need to contact us by phone? call: 608-270-5424

Therapeutic Listening - Listening with the Whole Body
2017-01-21 - 2017-01-22
Discounted Book option at Checkout
In this two-day, online, initial training course, participants will learn to use Therapeutic Listening® modulated audio selections to create individualized, home-based programs for clients. You will also learn how to implement Therapeutic Listening strategies in conjunction with postural, respiratory and sensory activities. This course will take participants from client assessment through treatment with a strong emphasis on practical application using multiple case-studies. Case-study video presentations will be used to illustrate points and show changes in individuals with listening and other sensory processing difficulties. This course will be, especially, meaningful for practitioners who have a background in sensory integration, including therapists in schools, hospitals and private clinics. This course provides participants with the necessary background information to immediately begin incorporating Therapeutic Listening into their programs.
Receive the handbook, Listening with the Whole Body: Clinical Concepts and Treatment Guidelines for Therapeutic Listening; and its companion DVD at the special rate of $49 when you add the handbook to your course registration. Discount applied at checkout.
Take an additional discount of $20 per participant for groups of 3 or more individuals enrolling simultaneously.

Enrollment Brochure – Coming Soon

Location
Online
Schedule

Full Agenda

Day 1: Saturday, January 21, 2017, 9:00am – 4:15pm CST
Day 2: Sunday, January 22, 2017, 9:00am – 4:45pm CST
Check-in begins at 8:30am CST on day one & day two.

Level
Introductory
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Develop the relationship between listening and sensory integration.
Identify individuals with sensory processing and listening difficulties who may respond well to Therapeutic Listening.
Create Therapeutic Listening programs that are adapted to meet specific needs of individual clients.
Demonstrate understanding of the role of postural, respiratory, and sensory strategies that are part of the Therapeutic Listening program.

Scroll to the bottom of the page to Register.

Continuing Ed

Vital Links is an AOTA approved provider of continuing education. Participants will receive 12.5 contact hours or 1.25 AOTA CEUs for this course.
AOTA Classification Code: Client Factors, Performance Skills, & Intervention
AOTA Target Audience: Occupational Therapy
AOTA Completion Requirements: Full Attendance, Quiz
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Accessibility

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Vital Links will make every effort to honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities, including but not limited to written transcripts, multiple viewing attempts, and increased amount of time to complete training activities. It is a priority for Vital Links to ensure participation in all courses and activities for all individuals. Vital Links is committed to ensuring non-discrimination and to resolving any complaints related to a disability in a prompt and equitable manner.

Cancellation

Cancellations must be in writing and received by Vital Links two weeks prior to course; refund will not be granted after that date. Approved course refunds will be issued after the final course date (minus $50 processing fee). You may transfer full registration to another Vital Links course if you notify us two weeks (in-person course) or one week (online course) in advance of a course you are cancelling.
Vital Links reserves the right to cancel any course with due cause and refund in full. Participants purchasing non-refund-able airfare tickets are encouraged to inquire as to course availability before final purchase. Registrant bears sole responsibility for transportation to course. Weather or transportation difficulties are not the responsibility of Vital Links, and failure of a chosen means of transportation is not grounds for registration fee refund when course is held.

Compatibility

There are basic computer requirements for Vital Links webinars on Citrix’s GoToTraining platform. We have a breakdown of computer requirements and internet connections that will assist you. View our Support section.

Purchase Orders

If you choose to register via Purchase Order, please attach a scanned copy of your completed and signed form to your “shopping cart” during checkout. Otherwise, you may fax the form to: 1-866-636-9720. Note: please add an administrative fee of $15.00 to each order submitted via Purchase Order.

International Shipping

An international shipping fee of $44.95 applies for books shipped to an address outside of the United States.

Need to contact us by phone? call: 608-270-5424

Trauma Informed Approach to Sensory Processing Disorder and Arousal Regulation
2017-01-28 - 2017-01-29
We expanded our meeting space!
Additional Seats Now Available!
There is a growing understanding and accompanying clinical practice that addresses the connection between sensory processing dysfunction and trauma. This two-day, hands-on course will explore, from a trauma informed perspective, the connections between sensory processing and sensory integrative difficulties. Interactive, hand-on labs, videos and case presentations will bring key concepts and treatment strategies to life in this theoretically based, yet practical workshop.

Enrollment Brochure

Location
The Laurel School
350 9th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94118
Schedule

Full Agenda

Day 1: Saturday, January 28, 2017, 8:30am – 4:30pm PST
Day 2: Sunday, January 29, 2017, 8:30am – 4:30pm PST
Check-in begins at 8:00am PST on day one and day two.
Level
Introductory
Instructor
Sheila M. Frick; OTR/L
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Recognize when patterns of defense are interfering with function and daily life.
Employ three body-based strategies to decrease tension patterns and regulate arousal.
Design three play-based strategies that support regulation & arousal and affect & social engagement.

Scroll to the bottom of the page to Register.

Continuing Ed

Vital Links is an AOTA approved provider of continuing education. Participants will receive 13.0 contact hours or 1.30 AOTA CEUs for this course.
AOTA Classification Code: Client Factors, Performance Skills, & Intervention
AOTA Target Audience: Occupational Therapy
AOTA Completion Requirements: Full Attendance
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Accessibility

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Vital Links will make every effort to honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities, including but not limited to written transcripts, multiple viewing attempts, and increased amount of time to complete training activities. It is a priority for Vital Links to ensure participation in all courses and activities for all individuals. Vital Links is committed to ensuring non-discrimination and to resolving any complaints related to a disability in a prompt and equitable manner.

Cancellation

Cancellations must be in writing and received by Vital Links two weeks prior to course; refund will not be granted after that date. Approved course refunds will be issued after the final course date (minus $50 processing fee). You may transfer full registration to another Vital Links course if you notify us two weeks (in-person course) or one week (online course) in advance of a course you are cancelling.
Vital Links reserves the right to cancel any course with due cause and refund in full. Participants purchasing non-refund-able airfare tickets are encouraged to inquire as to course availability before final purchase. Registrant bears sole responsibility for transportation to course. Weather or transportation difficulties are not the responsibility of Vital Links, and failure of a chosen means of transportation is not grounds for registration fee refund when course is held.

Course Materials

Each participant is asked to bring a yoga mat and gym ball. Registration includes Gertie Ball and a Power Up Ball, which will be provided at the course. The items will be utilized during workshop demonstrations and labs. Please Contact Us if you have any questions.

Purchase Orders

If you choose to register via Purchase Order, please attach a scanned copy of your completed and signed form to your “shopping cart” during checkout. Otherwise, you may fax the form to: 1-866-636-9720. Note: please add an administrative fee of $15.00 to each order submitted via Purchase Order.

Need to contact us by phone? call: 608-270-5424

Quickshifts - Shifting Gears - London Course
2017-02-03 | Hamilton House, Mabledon Place, London, WC1H 9BD, United Kingdom
This series of albums uses the principles of binaural beat technology and musical entrainment; where albums are specifically selected to match rhythms to clinical outcomes, such as self-regulation, bilateral motor coordination, oculomotor functioning, reflex integration, attention, and focus. Due to the practical implementation and immediate effect of these albums, they are easily utilized in a variety of environments. Quickshifts can effectively be used in treatment sessions, home programs, school setting, or as a support prior to times of increased anxiety, such as during transitions. Even more, you will learn how to solidify changes through treatment strategies that activate movement and the power of the core (posture/breath). Come learn how to develop precise and strategic intervention techniques for the clinic, home, and school.
International Location
Hamilton House
Mabledon Place, Kings Cross
London, WC1H 9BD, United Kingdom
Schedule
Friday, February 3, 2017, 9:00am – 5:00pm GMT
Check-in begins at 8:45am GMT.
Level
Introductory
Course Objectives
Upon completion of the London course, participants will be able to:

Understand the principles of musical entrainment and how to match rhythms to clinical picture and goals.
Identify three functional areas that can be addressed through the use of Quickshift and Gearshifter albums.
Understand how Gearshifter and Quickshift albums improve bilateral coordination, visual and auditory perception, oculomotor skills, core development, and timing and sequencing.
Be able to select appropriate Quickshift albums and treatment plan to support a client’s clinical picture, goals, and functional outcomes.

Continuing Ed

Participants will receive 6.0 contact hours or 0.6 AOTA CEUs for this course.
Classification Code: Client Factors, Performance Skills, & Intervention
Target Audience: Occupational Therapy
Completion Requirements: Full Attendance

Register Here!

This course is conducted by Brain Sense Therapy and all registrations are managed through their organization. You may register by completing and submitting the Course Booking Form to Brain Sense Therapy.

For additional information, contact info@BrainSenseTherapy.com

Astronaut Training - A Sound Activated Vestibular-Visual Protocol
2017-02-04 - 2017-02-05 | Online – Live Webinar
Book included with course
Without clear information coming from the vestibular system, sights and sounds in the environment do not make sense – they are only isolated pieces of information disconnected from each other and from the meaningful whole. It is integration of sensory information that holds the key for finding meaning in the world. This two-day course will explore the connections of the vestibular-visual-auditory triad and their subsequent impact on function. Additionally, this course will provide participants with a precise template for intervention strategies, including administration of Astronaut Training.
Registration includes the handbook, Astronaut Training: A Sound Activated Vestibular-Visual Protocol for Moving, Looking and Listening and its companion CD.
Take an additional discount of $20 per participant for groups of 3 or more individuals enrolling simultaneously.

Enrollment Brochure

Location
Online
Schedule

Full Agenda

Day 1: Saturday, February 4, 2017, 9:00am – 4:35pm CST
Day 2: Sunday, February 5, 2017, 9:00am – 4:35pm CST
Check-in begins at 8:30am CST on day one & day two.
Level
Introductory
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the connections between connections between the vestibular, auditory and visual systems.
Describe the reciprocal interaction between the Vestibular-Auditory-Visual Triad and the core postural muscles.
Identify the importance of providing precise input to each of the five vestibular receptors.
Apply powerful new tools to expand your clinical skills, including specific activities to develop and enhance core function.
Administer the Astronaut Training: A Sound Activated Vestibular-Visual Protocol safely and effectively.

Scroll to the bottom of the page to Register.

Continuing Ed

Vital Links is an AOTA approved provider of continuing education. Participants will receive 12.5 contact hours or 1.25 AOTA CEUs for this course.
AOTA Classification Code: Client Factors, Performance Skills, & Intervention
AOTA Target Audience: Occupational Therapy
AOTA Completion Requirements: Full Attendance, Quiz
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
ASHA: This course is offered for 1.25 ASHA CEUs (Introductory Level & Professional Area)

Accessibility

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Vital Links will make every effort to honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities, including but not limited to written transcripts, multiple viewing attempts, and increased amount of time to complete training activities. It is a priority for Vital Links to ensure participation in all courses and activities for all individuals. Vital Links is committed to ensuring non-discrimination and to resolving any complaints related to a disability in a prompt and equitable manner.

Cancellation

Cancellations must be in writing and received by Vital Links two weeks prior to course; refund will not be granted after that date. Approved course refunds will be issued after the final course date (minus $50 processing fee). You may transfer full registration to another Vital Links course if you notify us two weeks (in-person course) or one week (online course) in advance of a course you are cancelling.
Vital Links reserves the right to cancel any course with due cause and refund in full. Participants purchasing non-refund-able airfare tickets are encouraged to inquire as to course availability before final purchase. Registrant bears sole responsibility for transportation to course. Weather or transportation difficulties are not the responsibility of Vital Links, and failure of a chosen means of transportation is not grounds for registration fee refund when course is held.

Compatibility

There are basic computer requirements for Vital Links webinars on WebEx. We have a complete breakdown of computer requirements and internet connections that will assist you. View our Support section.

Purchase Orders

If you choose to register via Purchase Order, please attach a scanned copy of your completed and signed form to your “shopping cart” during checkout. Otherwise, you may fax the form to: 1-866-636-9720. Note: please add an administrative fee of $15.00 to each order submitted via Purchase Order.

International Shipping

An international shipping fee of $44.95 applies for books shipped to an address outside of the United States.

Need to contact us by phone? call: 608-270-5424

Sharpening Focus - Fine Tuning Therapeutic Listening Progressions to Address Attention, Learning and Praxis Difficulties
2017-02-10 | Online – Live Webinar
‘Sharpening Focus’ takes you beyond the basics of matching music to a client’s needs and teaches an understanding of the specific use and application of a variety of electronic modifications of sound. This course will assist the therapist trained in the basics of modulated music to gain a deeper knowledge of how challenges with audition and auditory processing disrupt attention, learning, and praxis. In addition, a new tool, the Forbrain®, will be introduced for use in Therapeutic Listening® protocols.

Enrollment Brochure

Location
Online
Schedule

Full Agenda

Friday, February 10, 2017, 9:00am – 5:00pm CST
Check-in begins at 8:30am CST.
Level
Intermediate, pre-requisite completion of course entitled Listening with the Whole Body
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Make appropriate Fine Tuning Mountain album selections and choose a musical progression based on the client’s individual clinical picture.
Design a comprehensive Therapeutic Listening musical progression that includes the use of a variety of sound tools to support specific functional outcomes.
Learn how to stimulate active bone conduction through the use of Forbrain® (a self-conducting, auditory feedback headset).

Scroll to the bottom of the page to Register.

Continuing Ed

Vital Links is an AOTA approved provider of continuing education. Participants will receive 6 contact hours or 0.6 AOTA CEUs for this course.
AOTA Classification Code: Client Factors, Performance Skills, & Intervention
AOTA Target Audience: Occupational Therapy
AOTA Completion Requirements: Full Attendance, Quiz
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Accessibility

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Vital Links will make every effort to honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities, including but not limited to written transcripts, multiple viewing attempts, and increased amount of time to complete training activities. It is a priority for Vital Links to ensure participation in all courses and activities for all individuals. Vital Links is committed to ensuring non-discrimination and to resolving any complaints related to a disability in a prompt and equitable manner.

Cancellation

Cancellations must be in writing and received by Vital Links two weeks prior to course; refund will not be granted after that date. Approved course refunds will be issued after the final course date (minus $50 processing fee). You may transfer full registration to another Vital Links course if you notify us two weeks (in-person course) or one week (online course) in advance of a course you are cancelling.
Vital Links reserves the right to cancel any course with due cause and refund in full. Participants purchasing non-refund-able airfare tickets are encouraged to inquire as to course availability before final purchase. Registrant bears sole responsibility for transportation to course. Weather or transportation difficulties are not the responsibility of Vital Links, and failure of a chosen means of transportation is not grounds for registration fee refund when course is held.

Compatibility

There are basic computer requirements for Vital Links webinars on Citrix’s GoToTraining platform. We have a breakdown of computer requirements and internet connections that will assist you. View our Support section.

Purchase Orders

If you choose to register via Purchase Order, please attach a scanned copy of your completed and signed form to your “shopping cart” during checkout. Otherwise, you may fax the form to: 1-866-636-9720. Note: please add an administrative fee of $15.00 to each order submitted via Purchase Order.

Need to contact us by phone? call: 608-270-5424

Therapeutic Listening - Listening with the Whole Body - Australia Course
2017-02-11 - 2017-02-12 | The Sensory Gym, 4C/28 Laurence Street, Hobartville, NSW, 2753, Australia
Book included with in-person course
Early Bird Offer!
Enroll by December 12, 2016
$725.00 (AUD)
In this two-day, in-person, initial training course, you will learn to use Therapeutic Listening® modulated audio selections to create individualized, home-based programs for clients. You will also learn how to implement Therapeutic Listening strategies in conjunction with postural, respiratory and sensory activities. The course will take participants from assessment through treatment outcomes; creating complete Therapeutic Listening programs. Case-study video presentations will be used to illustrate points and show changes in individuals with listening and other sensory processing difficulties. This course will be, especially, meaningful for practitioners who have a background in sensory integration, including therapists in schools, hospitals and private clinics. This course provides participants with the necessary background information to immediately begin incorporating Therapeutic Listening into their programs.
Registration includes the handbook, Listening with the Whole Body: Clinical Concepts and Treatment Guidelines for Therapeutic Listening; and its companion DVD.

Enrollment Brochure

International Location
The Sensory Gym
4C/28 Laurence Street
Hobartville, NSW, Australia 2753
Schedule

Full Agenda

Day 1: Saturday, February 11, 2017, 8:30am – 4:30pm AEST
Day 2: Sunday, February 12, 2017, 8:30am – 4:30pm AEST
Check-in begins at 8:00am AEST on day one & day two.
Level
Introductory
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Develop the relationship between listening and sensory integration.
Identify individuals with sensory processing and listening difficulties who may respond well to Therapeutic Listening.
Create Therapeutic Listening programs that are adapted to meet specific needs of individual clients.
Demonstrate understanding of the role of postural, respiratory, and sensory strategies that are part of the Therapeutic Listening program.

Scroll to the bottom of the page to Register.

Continuing Ed

Vital Links is an AOTA approved provider of continuing education. Participants are eligible to receive 13.0 contact hours for this course.
AOTA Classification Code: Client Factors, Performance Skills, & Intervention
AOTA Target Audience: Occupational Therapy
AOTA Completion Requirements: Full Attendance
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Accessibility

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Vital Links will make every effort to honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities, including but not limited to written transcripts, multiple viewing attempts, and increased amount of time to complete training activities. It is a priority for Vital Links to ensure participation in all courses and activities for all individuals. Vital Links is committed to ensuring non-discrimination and to resolving any complaints related to a disability in a prompt and equitable manner.

Course Materials

Registration includes the handbook, Listening with the Whole Body: Clinical Concepts and Treatment Guidelines for Therapeutic Listening; and its companion DVD. Please Contact Us if you have any questions.

Register Here!

This course is sponsored by The Sensory Gym and all registrations are managed through their facility. You may register by completing and submitting the Enrollment Form to The Sensory Gym or emailing: tammie@sensorygym.com.au.

For additional information, call (02) 45789799 (The Sensory Gym)

Harnessing the Power of Bone Conduction - an On-Demand Recording
2017-02-17 - 2017-03-17 | Recording Special
Ending SOON!
Use this Limited opportunity to Register Now & View Later
This On-Demand, course recording will explore the neurodevelopmental and therapeutic significance of bone conduction for enhanced vestibular, somatosensory, and visual integration to facilitate spatial orientation, core stability, praxis, executive functioning, and more. Learn the power of utilizing the audio-vocal loops in conjunction with respiration, posture, and movement to ignite self-generated bone conduction—from the inside out and the outside in. Viewers will be introduced to a groundbreaking therapeutic tool called the Forbrain® which utilizes a dynamic filter to amplify the user’s voice through bone conduction.

Enrollment Brochure

Location
On-Demand Recording
Schedule

Full Agenda

Recorded on: Friday, December 9, 2016, 9:00am – 12:00pm CST
Viewing Period:
Begins Friday, February 17, 2017
Closes Friday, March 17, 2017
Level
Introductory
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Discuss the significance of the core in relationship to the auditory vocal loop.
Clarify the difference between bone- and air-conducted sound in terms of CNS processing and its impact on performance.
Explain the significance of the breath in relationship to bone conducted listening.
Demonstrate three treatment strategies that activate the inner core to support self-generated bone conduction and address sensory integrative challenges.

Scroll to the bottom of the page to Register.

Continuing Ed

Vital Links is an AOTA approved provider of continuing education. Participants will receive 3.0 contact hours or 0.3 AOTA CEUs for this course.
AOTA Classification Code: Client Factors, Performance Skills, & Intervention
AOTA Target Audience: Occupational Therapy
AOTA Completion Requirements: Full Attendance, Quiz
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Recording Details

This course recording is offered for a limited time. The viewing window for this on-demand course begins on Friday, February 17, 2017 and expires on Friday, March 17, 2017 at 11:59pm CDT. Access to the recording and course materials will no longer be available after the noted time.
You will receive an email within two business days of your registration to access the course recording and printable handouts. Please note: our general office hours are: M-F 9:00am – 5:00pm CST/CDT.
To receive credit for viewing this course recording, viewers are required to submit their quiz with a passing score (70% or higher) no later than Friday, March 17, 2017 at 11:59pm CDT. Viewers can expect to receive a Certificate of Completion via email the week of March 20th.

Compatibility

There are basic computer requirements for viewing Vital Links recorded webinars on the Wistia platform. Your computer must have access to an internet connection and the capability to stream videos. View Wistia’s Support Section.
Contact Us if you have questions regarding compatibility.

Accessibility

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Vital Links will make every effort to honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities, including but not limited to written transcripts, multiple viewing attempts, and increased amount of time to complete training activities. It is a priority for Vital Links to ensure participation in all courses and activities for all individuals. Vital Links is committed to ensuring non-discrimination and to resolving any complaints related to a disability in a prompt and equitable manner.

Cancellation

Cancellations must be in writing and received by Vital Links prior to the delivery of course recording instructions; refund will not be granted after the email has been sent to the registrant. Approved course refunds will be issued after the viewing period has ended (minus $10 processing fee).
Vital Links reserves the right to cancel any course with due cause and refund in full. Computer compatibility is not the responsibility of Vital Links, and any difficulty with compatibility is not grounds for a registration fee refund after course materials are emailed.

Need to contact us by phone? call: 608-270-5424

Quickshifts - Revolutionizing the Use of Sound in Sensorimotor Integrative Treatment
2017-02-18 | Online – Live Webinar
This one-day, online course will introduce participants to the therapeutic application of Quickshifts, an auditory based intervention tool, used to quickly shift states of alertness and set-up the nervous system for optimal success. Quickshifts are an effective tool that can be used across multiple environments, which support immediate performance as well as long-last changes in a number of functional areas.

Enrollment Brochure

Location
Online
Schedule

Full Agenda

Saturday, February 18, 2017, 9:00am – 4:30pm CST
Check-in begins at 8:30am CST.

Level
Introductory
Instructors
Anna Richardson; B.Sc. (Hons)
Tracy Bjorling; M.S., OTR/L
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Assess an individual’s bilateral motor coordination, state regulation and whole brain processing through movement and clinically based observation assessment tools and relate to functional difficulties of client.
Identify three movement activities that support vestibular, proprioceptive, auditory and visual functioning.
Match “Quickshift” albums to client’s clinical picture, goals, and functional outcomes.

Scroll to the bottom of the page to Register.

Continuing Ed

Vital Links is an AOTA approved provider of continuing education. Participants will receive 6.0 contact hours or 0.6 AOTA CEUs for this course.
AOTA Classification Code: Client Factors, Performance Skills, & Intervention
AOTA Target Audience: Occupational Therapy
AOTA Completion Requirements: Full Attendance, Quiz
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Accessibility

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Vital Links will make every effort to honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities, including but not limited to written transcripts, multiple viewing attempts, and increased amount of time to complete training activities. It is a priority for Vital Links to ensure participation in all courses and activities for all individuals. Vital Links is committed to ensuring non-discrimination and to resolving any complaints related to a disability in a prompt and equitable manner.

Cancellation

Cancellations must be in writing and received by Vital Links two weeks prior to course; refund will not be granted after that date. Approved course refunds will be issued after the final course date (minus $50 processing fee). You may transfer full registration to another Vital Links course if you notify us two weeks (in-person course) or one week (online course) in advance of a course you are cancelling.
Vital Links reserves the right to cancel any course with due cause and refund in full. Participants purchasing non-refundable airfare tickets are encouraged to inquire as to course availability before final purchase. The registrant bears sole responsibility for transportation to course. Weather or transportation difficulties are not the responsibility of Vital Links, and failure of a chosen means of transportation is not grounds for registration fee refund when course is held.

Compatibility

There are basic computer requirements for Vital Links webinars on Citrix’s GoToTraining platform. We have a breakdown of computer requirements and internet connections that will assist you. View our Support section.

Purchase Orders

If you choose to register via Purchase Order, please attach a scanned copy of your completed and signed form to your “shopping cart” during checkout. Otherwise, you may fax the form to: 1-866-636-9720. Note: please add an administrative fee of $15.00 to each order submitted via Purchase Order.

Need to contact us by phone? call: 608-270-5424

Therapeutic Listening - Listening with the Whole Body - London Course
2017-03-02 - 2017-03-03 | Hamilton House, Mabledon Place, London, WC1H 9BD, United Kingdom
In this two-day, in-person, international training course, you will learn to use Therapeutic Listening® modulated audio selections to create individualized, home-based programs for clients. You will also learn how to implement Therapeutic Listening strategies in conjunction with postural, respiratory and sensory activities. The course will take participants from assessment through treatment outcomes; creating complete Therapeutic Listening programs. Case-study video presentations will be used to illustrate points and show changes in individuals with listening and other sensory processing difficulties. This course will be, especially, meaningful for practitioners who have a background in sensory integration, including therapists in schools, hospitals and private clinics. This course provides participants with the necessary background information to immediately begin incorporating Therapeutic Listening into their programs.
International Location
Hamilton House
Mabledon Place, Kings Cross
London, WC1H 9BD, United Kingdom
Schedule
Day 1: Thursday, March 2, 2017, 9:00am – 5:00pm GMT
Day 2: Friday, March 3, 2017, 9:00am – 5:00pm GMT
Check-in begins at 8:45am GMT on day one & day two.
Level
Introductory
Instructors
Anna Richardson; B.Sc. (Hons)
Elaine Mc Mahon; B.Sc. (Hons)
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Develop the relationship between listening and sensory integration.
Identify individuals with sensory processing and listening difficulties who may respond well to Therapeutic Listening.
Create Therapeutic Listening programs that are adapted to meet specific needs of individual clients.
Demonstrate understanding of the role of postural, respiratory, and sensory strategies that are part of the Therapeutic Listening program.

Scroll below to Register.

Continuing Ed

Participants are eligible to receive 13.0 contact hours for this course.
Classification Code: Client Factors, Performance Skills, & Intervention
Target Audience: Occupational Therapy
Completion Requirements: Full Attendance

Register Here!

This course is conducted by Brain Sense Therapy and all registrations are managed through their organization. You may register by completing and submitting the Course Booking Form to Brain Sense Therapy.

For additional information, contact info@BrainSenseTherapy.com

Therapeutic Listening - Listening with the Whole Body
2017-03-05 - 2017-03-06 | Online – Live Webinar
Discounted Book option at Checkout
In this two-day, online, initial training course, participants will learn to use Therapeutic Listening® modulated audio selections to create individualized, home-based programs for clients. You will also learn how to implement Therapeutic Listening strategies in conjunction with postural, respiratory and sensory activities. This course will take participants from client assessment through treatment with a strong emphasis on practical application using multiple case-studies. Case-study video presentations will be used to illustrate points and show changes in individuals with listening and other sensory processing difficulties. This course will be, especially, meaningful for practitioners who have a background in sensory integration, including therapists in schools, hospitals and private clinics. This course provides participants with the necessary background information to immediately begin incorporating Therapeutic Listening into their programs.
Receive the handbook, Listening with the Whole Body: Clinical Concepts and Treatment Guidelines for Therapeutic Listening; and its companion DVD at the special rate of $49 when you add the handbook to your course registration. Discount applied at checkout.
Take an additional discount of $20 per participant for groups of 3 or more individuals enrolling simultaneously.

Enrollment Brochure

Location
Online
Schedule

Full Agenda

Day 1: Sunday, March 5, 2017, 9:00am – 4:15pm CST
Day 2: Monday, March 6, 2017, 9:00am – 4:45pm CST
Check-in begins at 8:30am CST on day one & day two.

Level
Introductory
Instructors
Sheila M. Frick; OTR/L
Tracy Bjorling; M.S., OTR/L
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Develop the relationship between listening and sensory integration.
Identify individuals with sensory processing and listening difficulties who may respond well to Therapeutic Listening.
Create Therapeutic Listening programs that are adapted to meet specific needs of individual clients.
Demonstrate understanding of the role of postural, respiratory, and sensory strategies that are part of the Therapeutic Listening program.

Scroll to the bottom of the page to Register.

Continuing Ed

Vital Links is an AOTA approved provider of continuing education. Participants will receive 12.5 contact hours or 1.25 AOTA CEUs for this course.
AOTA Classification Code: Client Factors, Performance Skills, & Intervention
AOTA Target Audience: Occupational Therapy
AOTA Completion Requirements: Full Attendance, Quiz
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Accessibility

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Vital Links will make every effort to honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities, including but not limited to written transcripts, multiple viewing attempts, and increased amount of time to complete training activities. It is a priority for Vital Links to ensure participation in all courses and activities for all individuals. Vital Links is committed to ensuring non-discrimination and to resolving any complaints related to a disability in a prompt and equitable manner.

Cancellation

Cancellations must be in writing and received by Vital Links two weeks prior to course; refund will not be granted after that date. Approved course refunds will be issued after the final course date (minus $50 processing fee). You may transfer full registration to another Vital Links course if you notify us two weeks (in-person course) or one week (online course) in advance of a course you are cancelling.
Vital Links reserves the right to cancel any course with due cause and refund in full. Participants purchasing non-refund-able airfare tickets are encouraged to inquire as to course availability before final purchase. Registrant bears sole responsibility for transportation to course. Weather or transportation difficulties are not the responsibility of Vital Links, and failure of a chosen means of transportation is not grounds for registration fee refund when course is held.

Compatibility

There are basic computer requirements for Vital Links webinars on Citrix’s GoToTraining platform. We have a breakdown of computer requirements and internet connections that will assist you. View our Support section.

Purchase Orders

If you choose to register via Purchase Order, please attach a scanned copy of your completed and signed form to your “shopping cart” during checkout. Otherwise, you may fax the form to: 1-866-636-9720. Note: please add an administrative fee of $15.00 to each order submitted via Purchase Order.

International Shipping

An international shipping fee of $44.95 applies for books shipped to an address outside of the United States.

Need to contact us by phone? call: 608-270-5424

Core Connections - Exploring the Core's Developmental Roots - Online
2017-03-10 | Online – Live Webinar
Core Concepts in Action Book
This live, online course will provide therapists with a clear description of musculoskeletal make-up of the “core” and will cover the research-based neurophysiological rationale for evaluating core development and function in individuals with sensory processing difficulties. Core function will be explored from its developmental roots in the unfolding of the primary movement patterns (innate reflex development). Two key patterns (Moro and Tonic Labyrinthine) and their connections to core development and self-regulation will be discussed. A specific play-based observation tool that identifies core movement challenges and assists in prioritizing treatment strategies will be presented and explored through movement labs. Along with assessment, a variety of hands-on treatment strategies will be demonstrated through interactive labs. Video case presentation will be used to show practical clinical applications.
Receive the Gertie Ball and Power Up Ball for the special rate of $25 when you add the Therapy Ball Bundle to your course registration. Contact Us for more details.
Take an additional discount of $20 per participant for groups of 3 or more individuals enrolling simultaneously.

Enrollment Brochure

Location
Online
Schedule

Full Agenda

Friday, March 10, 2017, 8:30am – 5:00pm CST
Check-in begins at 8:00am CST
Quiz approx. 4:30pm-5:00pm CST
Level
Introductory
Instructor
Sheila M. Frick; OTR/L
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the anatomical components of the inner and outer core.
Discuss the significance of vestibular visual and auditory input for core development.
Demonstrate three strategies that activate inner core for the purpose of stability and self-regulation.
Discuss the importance of complete expression and integration of the Moro and Tonic Labyrinthine reflex for core development and self-regulation.
Discuss the importance of respiratory patterns and their relationship to core activation.

Scroll to the bottom of the page to Register.

Continuing Ed

Vital Links is an AOTA approved provider of continuing education. Participants will receive 7.0 contact hours or 0.7 AOTA CEUs for this course.
AOTA Classification Code: Client Factors, Performance Skills, & Intervention
AOTA Target Audience: Occupational Therapy
AOTA Completion Requirements: Full Attendance, Quiz
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Course Materials

Each participant is asked to have a yoga mat and gym ball available during the course to utilize during online labs. The instructors will demonstrate the use of the Gertie Ball and the Power Up Ball throughout the course. Though they are not required to attend the course; access to these therapy balls can provide participants a hands-on experience during online demonstrations. You can receive both therapy balls for the special rate of $25 when you add the Therapy Ball Bundle to your course registration.
Registrants will receive an email within a week of the course containing instructions on how to access the webinar and printable course materials, such as, the PowerPoint handouts. Please Contact Us if you have any questions.

Compatibility

There are basic computer requirements for Vital Links webinars on Citrix’s GoToTraining platform. We have a breakdown of computer requirements and internet connections that will assist you. View our Support section.

Accessibility

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Vital Links will make every effort to honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities, including but not limited to written transcripts, multiple viewing attempts, and increased amount of time to complete training activities. It is a priority for Vital Links to ensure participation in all courses and activities for all individuals. Vital Links is committed to ensuring non-discrimination and to resolving any complaints related to a disability in a prompt and equitable manner.

Cancellation

Cancellations must be in writing and received by Vital Links two weeks prior to the course; refund will not be granted after that date. Approved course refunds will be issued after the final course date (minus $50 processing fee). You may transfer full registration to another Vital Links course if you notify us two weeks (in-person course) or one week (online course) in advance of a course you are cancelling.
Vital Links reserves the right to cancel any course with due cause and refund in full. In-Person course participants purchasing non-refund-able airfare tickets are encouraged to inquire as to course availability before final purchase. Registrant bears sole responsibility for transportation to the course venue/viewing location. Weather or transportation difficulties are not the responsibility of Vital Links, and failure of a chosen means of transportation is not grounds for a registration fee refund when the course is held.

Purchase Orders

If you choose to register via Purchase Order, please attach a scanned copy of your completed and signed form to your “shopping cart” during checkout. Otherwise, you may fax the form to: 1-866-636-9720. Note: please add an administrative fee of $15.00 to each order submitted via Purchase Order.

*This is a Live course. Full Attendance during the hours of this webinar is expected.

Need to contact us by phone? call: 608-270-5424

Listening and Beyond - a Therapeutic Listening Refresher
2017-03-17 | Online – Live Webinar
Do you feel out of practice with your Therapeutic Listening clinical treatment? Seeking to learn more about new Therapeutic Listening tools? Have you emerged as your clinic’s expert in Therapeutic Listening and are now aiming to support the growth of others? In this one-day, interactive online course, you will learn how to augment your treatment skills, as well as, mentor others in the use of Therapeutic Listening. Together we will explore the integration of all the Therapeutic Listening libraries of albums, including Modulated, Fine Tuning, Spatially Enhanced and Quickshifts to create a comprehensive and customized progression; and when necessary, a follow-up boost progression. This experience will allow you to further refine your skills in matching music to specifically address each of your clients’ unique clinical picture.
Explore how to support the enhancement of both vestibular and proprioceptive processing through the power of rhythm; and learn to recognize how to match rhythms to specific clinical presentations. Collaborative case studies will provide an opportunity to develop and discuss best practices, further enhancing your ability to discuss clinical reasoning behind music selections with other professionals. This rationale will be used to inform goal-setting and documentation related to the use of Therapeutic Listening for clinical-based and practice-based research purposes. This course is designed for those who have already completed the Listening with the Whole Body course; completion of the Fine Tuning and Quickshift courses are not required, but we will explore the clinical application of these selections.
Take an additional discount of $20 per participant for groups of 3 or more individuals enrolling simultaneously.

Enrollment Brochure

Location
Online*
Schedule

Full Agenda

Friday, March 17, 2017, 9:00am – 4:30pm CDT
Check-in begins at 8:30am CDT
Quiz approx. 4:00pm-4:30pm CDT
Level
Intermediate
Instructors
Sheila M. Frick; OTR/L
Tracy Bjorling; M.S., OTR/L
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify when to select which of the four electronic modification techniques based upon a client’s clinical picture and functionally relevant goals.
Understand the elements of music to best match musical rhythms to a client’s clinical picture.
Distinguish when a client is ready to move on from Therapeutic Listening; when they should continue as part of a sensory diet; and when a client may need a break before continuing.
Design a follow-up Therapeutic Listening ‘boost’ musical progression.

Scroll to the bottom of the page to Register.

Continuing Ed

Vital Links is an AOTA approved provider of continuing education. Participants will receive 6.0 contact hours or 0.6 AOTA CEUs for this course.
AOTA Classification Code: Client Factors, Performance Skills, & Intervention
AOTA Target Audience: Occupational Therapy
AOTA Completion Requirements: Full Attendance, Quiz
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Course Materials

Registrants will receive an email within a week of the course containing instructions on how to access the webinar and printable course materials, such as, the PowerPoint handouts.

Compatibility

There are basic computer requirements for Vital Links webinars on Citrix’s GoToTraining platform. We have a breakdown of computer requirements and internet connections that will assist you. View our Support section.

Accessibility

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Vital Links will make every effort to honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities, including but not limited to written transcripts, multiple viewing attempts, and increased amount of time to complete training activities. It is a priority for Vital Links to ensure participation in all courses and activities for all individuals. Vital Links is committed to ensuring non-discrimination and to resolving any complaints related to a disability in a prompt and equitable manner.

Cancellation

Cancellations must be in writing and received by Vital Links two weeks prior to the course; refund will not be granted after that date. Approved course refunds will be issued after the final course date (minus $50 processing fee). You may transfer full registration to another Vital Links course if you notify us two weeks (in-person course) or one week (online course) in advance of a course you are cancelling.
Vital Links reserves the right to cancel any course with due cause and refund in full. In-Person course participants purchasing non-refund-able airfare tickets are encouraged to inquire as to course availability before final purchase. Registrant bears sole responsibility for transportation to the course venue/viewing location. Weather or transportation difficulties are not the responsibility of Vital Links, and failure of a chosen means of transportation is not grounds for a registration fee refund when the course is held.

Purchase Orders

If you choose to register via Purchase Order, please attach a scanned copy of your completed and signed form to your “shopping cart” during checkout. Otherwise, you may fax the form to: 1-866-636-9720. Note: please add an administrative fee of $15.00 to each order submitted via Purchase Order.

*This is a Live course. Full Attendance during the hours of this webinar is expected.

Need to contact us by phone? call: 608-270-5424

Astronaut Training - A Sound Activated Vestibular-Visual Protocol - Florida
2017-03-18 - 2017-03-19 | HealthPark Medical Center, 9981 S. HealthPark Drive, Fort Myers, FL, 33908, United States
Book included with course
Early Bird Offer!
Enroll by February 20, 2017
$470.00
Without clear information coming from the vestibular system, sights and sounds in the environment do not make sense – they are only isolated pieces of information disconnected from each other and from the meaningful whole. It is integration of sensory information that holds the key for finding meaning in the world. This two-day course will explore the connections of the vestibular-visual-auditory triad and their subsequent impact on function. Additionally, this course will provide participants with a precise template for intervention strategies, including administration of the Astronaut Training protocol with clients of all ages and diagnoses.
Registration includes the handbook, Astronaut Training: A Sound Activated Vestibular-Visual Protocol for Moving, Looking and Listening and its companion CD.
Take an additional discount of $25 per participant for groups of 3 or more individuals enrolling simultaneously. Discount applied at checkout.

Enrollment Brochure

Location
HealthPark Medical Center
9981 S. HealthPark Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33908
Located in conference rooms: Sanibel & Captiva
Schedule

Full Agenda

Day 1: Saturday, March 18, 2017, 8:30am – 4:30pm EDT
Day 2: Sunday, March 19, 2017, 8:30am – 4:30pm EDT
Check-in begins at 8:15am EDT on day one & day two.
Level
Introductory
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the connections between connections between the vestibular, auditory and visual systems.
Describe the reciprocal interaction between the Vestibular-Auditory-Visual Triad and the core postural muscles.
Identify the importance of providing precise input to each of the five vestibular receptors.
Apply powerful new tools to expand your clinical skills, including specific activities to develop and enhance core function.
Administer the Astronaut Training: A Sound Activated Vestibular-Visual Protocol safely and effectively.

Scroll to the bottom of the page to Register.

Continuing Ed

Vital Links is an AOTA approved provider of continuing education. Participants will receive 13.0 contact hours or 1.3 AOTA CEUs for this course.
AOTA Classification Code: Client Factors, Performance Skills, & Intervention
AOTA Target Audience: Occupational Therapy
AOTA Completion Requirements: Full Attendance
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

ASHA: This course is offered for 1.3 ASHA CEUs (Introductory Level & Professional Area)

Accessibility

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Vital Links will make every effort to honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities, including but not limited to written transcripts, multiple viewing attempts, and increased amount of time to complete training activities. It is a priority for Vital Links to ensure participation in all courses and activities for all individuals. Vital Links is committed to ensuring non-discrimination and to resolving any complaints related to a disability in a prompt and equitable manner.

Cancellation

Cancellations must be in writing and received by Vital Links two weeks prior to course; refund will not be granted after that date. Approved course refunds will be issued after the final course date (minus $50 processing fee). You may transfer full registration to another Vital Links course if you notify us two weeks (in-person course) or one week (online course) in advance of a course you are cancelling.
Vital Links reserves the right to cancel any course with due cause and refund in full. Participants purchasing non-refund-able airfare tickets are encouraged to inquire as to course availability before final purchase. Registrant bears sole responsibility for transportation to course. Weather or transportation difficulties are not the responsibility of Vital Links, and failure of a chosen means of transportation is not grounds for registration fee refund when course is held.

Purchase Orders

If you choose to register via Purchase Order, please attach a scanned copy of your completed and signed form to your “shopping cart” during checkout. Otherwise, you may fax the form to: 1-866-636-9720. Note: please add an administrative fee of $15.00 to each order submitted via Purchase Order.

Need to contact us by phone? call: 608-270-5424

Clinical Conversations - Targeting the Auditory System to Support Postural Control and Movement from a Neuro-Developmental Treatment Perspective
2017-03-21 | Online – Live Webinar
This 90-minute conversation will discuss the use of Quickshift music in supporting facilitated movement and play in meeting functional goals. As pediatric therapists we frequently use play as a platform to facilitate functional movement and environmental exploration. We can be challenged by patients who have difficulty participating in treatment because of behavior, lack of movement or excessive movement that hinders progress. The use of video case studies will illustrate principles of Neuro-Developmental Treatment incorporating Quickshifts to enhance participation, adaptation and anticipation in play, for this population of children.
Location
Online*
Schedule

Full Agenda

Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 5:30pm – 7:00pm CDT
Check-in begins at 5:00pm CDT
Quiz approx. 7:00pm-7:30pm CDT

Level
Intermediate
Instructors
Gail Ritchie; OTR/L, C/NDT
Brenda J. Lindsay; PT, C/NDT
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this Clinical Conversation, participants will be able to:

Identify two components of optimal postural alignment.
Identify three principles of Neuro-Developmental Treatment as it applies to children with autism and neuromuscular disorders.
Recognize positive changes in postural alignment using Quickshifts with children diagnosed with cerebral palsy and autism.
Recognize the importance of the auditory system in postural control.

Scroll to the bottom of the page to Register.

Continuing Ed

Vital Links is an AOTA approved provider of continuing education. Participants will receive 1.50 contact hours or 0.15 AOTA CEUs for this course.
AOTA Classification Code: Client Factors, Performance Skills, & Intervention
AOTA Target Audience: Occupational Therapy
AOTA Completion Requirements: Full Attendance, Quiz
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Course Materials

Registrants will receive an email within a week of the course containing instructions on how to access the webinar and printable course materials, such as, the PowerPoint handouts.

Compatibility

There are basic computer requirements for Vital Links webinars on Citrix’s GoToTraining platform. We have a breakdown of computer requirements and internet connections that will assist you. View our Support section.

Accessibility

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Vital Links will make every effort to honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities, including but not limited to written transcripts, multiple viewing attempts, and increased amount of time to complete training activities. It is a priority for Vital Links to ensure participation in all courses and activities for all individuals. Vital Links is committed to ensuring non-discrimination and to resolving any complaints related to a disability in a prompt and equitable manner.

Cancellation

Cancellations must be in writing and received by Vital Links two weeks prior to the course; refund will not be granted after that date. Approved course refunds will be issued after the final course date (minus $50 processing fee). You may transfer full registration to another Vital Links course if you notify us two weeks (in-person course) or one week (online course) in advance of a course you are cancelling.
Vital Links reserves the right to cancel any course with due cause and refund in full. In-Person course participants purchasing non-refund-able airfare tickets are encouraged to inquire as to course availability before final purchase. Registrant bears sole responsibility for transportation to the course venue/viewing location. Weather or transportation difficulties are not the responsibility of Vital Links, and failure of a chosen means of transportation is not grounds for a registration fee refund when the course is held.

Purchase Orders

If you choose to register via Purchase Order, please attach a scanned copy of your completed and signed form to your “shopping cart” during checkout. Otherwise, you may fax the form to: 1-866-636-9720. Note: please add an administrative fee of $15.00 to each order submitted via Purchase Order.

*This is a Live course. Full Attendance during the hours of this webinar is expected.

Need to contact us by phone? call: 608-270-5424

Exploring Auditory Defensiveness - A Comprehensive Approach to Assessment and Treatment
2017-03-24 | Online – Live Webinar
In this live, online course participants will explore the functional implications of auditory defensiveness (and misophonia) and the direct link between the auditory system and primary movement patterns. This course will delve into the orienting-defensive continuum and the physiologic impact of a defensive response on movement patterns, arousal levels, and function. Video case presentation will be used to show practical clinical applications.
Take an additional discount of $20 per participant for groups of 3 or more individuals enrolling simultaneously.

Enrollment Brochure

Location
Online
Schedule

Full Agenda

Friday, March 24, 2017, 9:00am – 4:30pm CDT
Check-in begins at 8:30am CDT.
Level
Introductory
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Differentiate between auditory defensiveness and auditory defensiveness originating from spatial difficulties.
Identify the impact of a defensive response on an individual’s movement and holding patterns.
Select three treatment strategies essential to address auditory defensiveness from a whole body perspective.
Understand when to precisely implement each of the three different types of auditory treatment tools depending on client’s clinical picture.

Scroll to the bottom of the page to Register.

Continuing Ed

Vital Links is an AOTA approved provider of continuing education. Participants will receive 6.0 contact hours or 0.6 AOTA CEUs for this course.
AOTA Classification Code: Client Factors, Performance Skills, & Intervention
AOTA Target Audience: Occupational Therapy
AOTA Completion Requirements: Full Attendance, Quiz
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Accessibility

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Vital Links will make every effort to honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities, including but not limited to written transcripts, multiple viewing attempts, and increased amount of time to complete training activities. It is a priority for Vital Links to ensure participation in all courses and activities for all individuals. Vital Links is committed to ensuring non-discrimination and to resolving any complaints related to a disability in a prompt and equitable manner.

Cancellation

Cancellations must be in writing and received by Vital Links two weeks prior to course; refund will not be granted after that date. Approved course refunds will be issued after the final course date (minus $50 processing fee). You may transfer full registration to another Vital Links course if you notify us two weeks (in-person course) or one week (online course) in advance of a course you are cancelling.
Vital Links reserves the right to cancel any course with due cause and refund in full. Participants purchasing non-refund-able airfare tickets are encouraged to inquire as to course availability before final purchase. Registrant bears sole responsibility for transportation to course. Weather or transportation difficulties are not the responsibility of Vital Links, and failure of a chosen means of transportation is not grounds for registration fee refund when course is held.

Compatibility

There are basic computer requirements for Vital Links webinars on Citrix’s GoToTraining platform. We have a breakdown of computer requirements and internet connections that will assist you. View our Support section.

Course Materials

Registrants will receive an email within a week of the course containing instructions on how to access the webinar and printable course materials, such as, the PowerPoint handouts.

Purchase Orders

If you choose to register via Purchase Order, please attach a scanned copy of your completed and signed form to your “shopping cart” during checkout. Otherwise, you may fax the form to: 1-866-636-9720. Note: please add an administrative fee of $15.00 to each order submitted via Purchase Order.

Need to contact us by phone? call: 608-270-5424

Activating the Postural Supports for Listening - Programming Across Environments - an On-Demand Recording Option
2017-04-01 - 2017-04-30 | Recording Special
For a Limited Time only!
Register Now. View on your own schedule.
This activity-oriented, On-Demand, course recording is meant to augment the ‘Listening with the Whole Body’ course. The covered material will be particularly helpful for practitioners who have recently been trained in Therapeutic Listening, but it is also meant for seasoned therapists looking for continued support to enhance their clinical outcomes. Content will focus on home and/or school programming recommendations for novel and exciting activities to use with Therapeutic Listening. Through dynamic clinical videos, participants will learn specific activity recommendations that can be easily implemented in a variety of environments. This course will also feature case and video presentations that highlight the essential combination of Therapeutic Listening and home programming to support functional gains.
Location
On-Demand Recording
Schedule

Full Agenda

Recorded on: Saturday, October 17, 2015, 9:00am – 12:30pm CDT
Viewing Period:
Begins Saturday, April 1, 2017
Closes Sunday, April 30, 2017
Level
Introductory
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand why activation of posture and breath are a critical component of a Therapeutic Listening protocol.
Identify three activities that could be used to support functional gains in clinic, school, and/or home programs.

Scroll to the bottom of the page to Register.

Continuing Ed

Vital Links is an AOTA approved provider of continuing education. Participants will receive 3.5 contact hours or 0.35 AOTA CEUs for this course.
AOTA Classification Code: Client Factors, Performance Skills, & Intervention
AOTA Target Audience: Occupational Therapy
AOTA Completion Requirements: Full Attendance, Quiz
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Recording Details

This course recording is offered for a limited time. The viewing window for this on-demand course begins on Saturday, April 1, 2017 and expires on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at 11:59pm CDT. Access to the recording and course materials will no longer be available after the noted time.

You will receive an email within two business days of your registration to access the course recording and printable handouts. Please note: our general office hours are: M-F 9:00am – 5:00pm CST/CDT.
To receive credit for viewing this course recording, viewers are required to submit their quiz with a passing score (70% or higher) no later than Sunday, April 30, 2017 at 11:59pm CDT. Viewers can expect to receive a Certificate of Completion via email the week of May 1st.

Compatibility

There are basic computer requirements for viewing Vital Links recorded webinars on the Wistia platform. Your computer must have access to an internet connection and the capability to stream videos. View Wistia’s Support Section.
Contact Us if you have questions regarding compatibility.

Accessibility

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Vital Links will make every effort to honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities, including but not limited to written transcripts, multiple viewing attempts, and increased amount of time to complete training activities. It is a priority for Vital Links to ensure participation in all courses and activities for all individuals. Vital Links is committed to ensuring non-discrimination and to resolving any complaints related to a disability in a prompt and equitable manner.

Cancellation

Cancellations must be in writing and received by Vital Links prior to the delivery of course recording instructions; refund will not be granted after the email has been sent to the registrant. Approved course refunds will be issued after the viewing period has ended (minus $10 processing fee).
Vital Links reserves the right to cancel any course with due cause and refund in full. Computer compatibility is not the responsibility of Vital Links, and any difficulty with compatibility is not grounds for a registration fee refund after course materials are emailed.

Need to contact us by phone? call: 608-270-5424

Trauma Informed Approach to Sensory Processing Disorder and Arousal Regulation - Indiana
2017-04-22 - 2017-04-23 | Lutheran Hospital, 7956 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN, 46804, United States
Early Bird Offer!
Enroll by March 31, 2017
$470.00
There is a growing understanding and accompanying clinical practice that addresses the connection between sensory processing dysfunction and trauma. This two-day, hands-on course will explore, from a trauma informed perspective, the connections between sensory processing and sensory integrative difficulties. Interactive, hand-on labs, videos and case presentations will bring key concepts and treatment strategies to life in this theoretically based, yet practical workshop.
Take an additional discount of $25 per participant for groups of 3 or more individuals enrolling simultaneously.

Enrollment Brochure

Location
Lutheran Hospital
7956 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Schedule

Full Agenda

Day 1: Saturday, April 22, 2017, 8:30am – 4:30pm EDT
Day 2: Sunday, April 23, 2017, 8:30am – 4:30pm EDT
Check-in begins at 8:00am EDT on day one and day two.
Level
Introductory
Instructor
Sheila M. Frick; OTR/L
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Recognize when patterns of defense are interfering with function and daily life.
Employ three body-based strategies to decrease tension patterns and regulate arousal.
Design three play-based strategies that support regulation & arousal and affect & social engagement.

Scroll to the bottom of the page to Register.

Continuing Ed

Vital Links is an AOTA approved provider of continuing education. Participants will receive 13.0 contact hours or 1.30 AOTA CEUs for this course.
AOTA Classification Code: Client Factors, Performance Skills, & Intervention
AOTA Target Audience: Occupational Therapy
AOTA Completion Requirements: Full Attendance
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Course Materials

Each participant is asked to bring a yoga mat and gym ball. Registration includes a Gertie Ball and a Power Up Ball, which will be provided at the course. The items will be utilized during workshop demonstrations and labs. Please Contact Us if you have any questions.

Accessibility

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Vital Links will make every effort to honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities, including but not limited to written transcripts, multiple viewing attempts, and increased amount of time to complete training activities. It is a priority for Vital Links to ensure participation in all courses and activities for all individuals. Vital Links is committed to ensuring non-discrimination and to resolving any complaints related to a disability in a prompt and equitable manner.

Cancellation

Cancellations must be in writing and received by Vital Links two weeks prior to course; refund will not be granted after that date. Approved course refunds will be issued after the final course date (minus $50 processing fee). You may transfer full registration to another Vital Links course if you notify us two weeks (in-person course) or one week (online course) in advance of a course you are cancelling.
Vital Links reserves the right to cancel any course with due cause and refund in full. Participants purchasing non-refund-able airfare tickets are encouraged to inquire as to course availability before final purchase. Registrant bears sole responsibility for transportation to course. Weather or transportation difficulties are not the responsibility of Vital Links, and failure of a chosen means of transportation is not grounds for registration fee refund when course is held.

Purchase Orders

If you choose to register via Purchase Order, please attach a scanned copy of your completed and signed form to your “shopping cart” during checkout. Otherwise, you may fax the form to: 1-866-636-9720. Note: please add an administrative fee of $15.00 to each order submitted via Purchase Order.

Need to contact us by phone? call: 608-270-5424

Therapeutic Listening - Listening with the Whole Body
2017-04-28 - 2017-04-29 | Online – Live Webinar
Discounted Book option at Checkout
In this two-day, online, initial training course, participants will learn to use Therapeutic Listening® modulated audio selections to create individualized, home-based programs for clients. You will also learn how to implement Therapeutic Listening strategies in conjunction with postural, respiratory and sensory activities. This course will take participants from client assessment through treatment with a strong emphasis on practical application using multiple case-studies. Case-study video presentations will be used to illustrate points and show changes in individuals with listening and other sensory processing difficulties. This course will be, especially, meaningful for practitioners who have a background in sensory integration, including therapists in schools, hospitals and private clinics. This course provides participants with the necessary background information to immediately begin incorporating Therapeutic Listening into their programs.
Receive the handbook, Listening with the Whole Body: Clinical Concepts and Treatment Guidelines for Therapeutic Listening; and its companion DVD at the special rate of $49 when you add the handbook to your course registration. Discount applied at checkout.
Take an additional discount of $20 per participant for groups of 3 or more individuals enrolling simultaneously.

Enrollment Brochure

Location
Online
Schedule

Full Agenda

Day 1: Friday, April 28, 2017, 9:00am – 4:15pm CDT
Day 2: Saturday, April 29, 2017, 9:00am – 4:45pm CDT
Check-in begins at 8:30am CDT on day one & day two.

Level
Introductory
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Develop the relationship between listening and sensory integration.
Identify individuals with sensory processing and listening difficulties who may respond well to Therapeutic Listening.
Create Therapeutic Listening programs that are adapted to meet specific needs of individual clients.
Demonstrate understanding of the role of postural, respiratory, and sensory strategies that are part of the Therapeutic Listening program.

Scroll to the bottom of the page to Register.

Continuing Ed

Vital Links is an AOTA approved provider of continuing education. Participants will receive 12.5 contact hours or 1.25 AOTA CEUs for this course.
AOTA Classification Code: Client Factors, Performance Skills, & Intervention
AOTA Target Audience: Occupational Therapy
AOTA Completion Requirements: Full Attendance, Quiz
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Accessibility

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Vital Links will make every effort to honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities, including but not limited to written transcripts, multiple viewing attempts, and increased amount of time to complete training activities. It is a priority for Vital Links to ensure participation in all courses and activities for all individuals. Vital Links is committed to ensuring non-discrimination and to resolving any complaints related to a disability in a prompt and equitable manner.

Cancellation

Cancellations must be in writing and received by Vital Links two weeks prior to course; refund will not be granted after that date. Approved course refunds will be issued after the final course date (minus $50 processing fee). You may transfer full registration to another Vital Links course if you notify us two weeks (in-person course) or one week (online course) in advance of a course you are cancelling.
Vital Links reserves the right to cancel any course with due cause and refund in full. Participants purchasing non-refund-able airfare tickets are encouraged to inquire as to course availability before final purchase. Registrant bears sole responsibility for transportation to course. Weather or transportation difficulties are not the responsibility of Vital Links, and failure of a chosen means of transportation is not grounds for registration fee refund when course is held.

Compatibility

There are basic computer requirements for Vital Links webinars on Citrix’s GoToTraining platform. We have a breakdown of computer requirements and internet connections that will assist you. View our Support section.

Purchase Orders

If you choose to register via Purchase Order, please attach a scanned copy of your completed and signed form to your “shopping cart” during checkout. Otherwise, you may fax the form to: 1-866-636-9720. Note: please add an administrative fee of $15.00 to each order submitted via Purchase Order.

International Shipping

An international shipping fee of $44.95 applies for books shipped to an address outside of the United States.

Need to contact us by phone? call: 608-270-5424

Astronaut Training - A Sound Activated Vestibular-Visual Protocol
2017-05-05 - 2017-05-06 | Online – Live Webinar
Book included with course
Without clear information coming from the vestibular system, sights and sounds in the environment do not make sense – they are only isolated pieces of information disconnected from each other and from the meaningful whole. It is integration of sensory information that holds the key for finding meaning in the world. This two-day course will explore the connections of the vestibular-visual-auditory triad and their subsequent impact on function. Additionally, this course will provide participants with a precise template for intervention strategies, including administration of Astronaut Training.
Registration includes the handbook, Astronaut Training: A Sound Activated Vestibular-Visual Protocol for Moving, Looking and Listening and its companion CD.
Take an additional discount of $20 per participant for groups of 3 or more individuals enrolling simultaneously.

Enrollment Brochure

Location
Online*
Schedule

Full Agenda

Day 1: Friday, May 5, 2017, 9:00am – 4:35pm CDT
Day 2: Saturday, May 6, 2017, 9:00am – 4:35pm CDT
Check-in begins at 8:30am CDT on day one & day two.
Level
Introductory
Instructors
Mary Kawar; M.S., OT/L
Sheila M. Frick; OTR/L
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the connections between the vestibular, auditory and visual systems.
Describe the reciprocal interaction between the Vestibular-Auditory-Visual Triad and the core postural muscles.
Identify the importance of providing precise input to each of the five vestibular receptors.
Apply powerful new tools to expand your clinical skills, including specific activities to develop and enhance core function.
Administer the Astronaut Training: A Sound Activated Vestibular-Visual Protocol safely and effectively.

Scroll to the bottom of the page to Register.

Continuing Ed

Vital Links is an AOTA approved provider of continuing education. Participants will receive 12.5 contact hours or 1.25 AOTA CEUs for this course.
AOTA Classification Code: Client Factors, Performance Skills, & Intervention
AOTA Target Audience: Occupational Therapy
AOTA Completion Requirements: Full Attendance, Quiz
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

ASHA: This course is offered for 1.25 ASHA CEUs (Introductory Level & Professional Area)

Course Materials

Registration includes the handbook, Astronaut Training: A Sound Activated Vestibular-Visual Protocol for Moving, Looking and Listening and its companion CD.
You will receive an email within a week of the course to access the printable handouts.

Compatibility

There are basic computer requirements for Vital Links webinars on Citrix’s GoToTraining platform. We have a breakdown of computer requirements and internet connections that will assist you. View our Support section.

Accessibility

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Vital Links will make every effort to honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities, including but not limited to written transcripts, multiple viewing attempts, and increased amount of time to complete training activities. It is a priority for Vital Links to ensure participation in all courses and activities for all individuals. Vital Links is committed to ensuring non-discrimination and to resolving any complaints related to a disability in a prompt and equitable manner.

Cancellation

Cancellations must be in writing and received by Vital Links two weeks prior to course; refund will not be granted after that date. Approved course refunds will be issued after the final course date (minus $50 processing fee). You may transfer full registration to another Vital Links course if you notify us two weeks (in-person course) or one week (online course) in advance of a course you are cancelling.
Vital Links reserves the right to cancel any course with due cause and refund in full. Participants purchasing non-refund-able airfare tickets are encouraged to inquire as to course availability before final purchase. Registrant bears sole responsibility for transportation to course. Weather or transportation difficulties are not the responsibility of Vital Links, and failure of a chosen means of transportation is not grounds for registration fee refund when course is held.

Purchase Orders

If you choose to register via Purchase Order, please attach a scanned copy of your completed and signed form to your “shopping cart” during checkout. Otherwise, you may fax the form to: 1-866-636-9720. Note: please add an administrative fee of $15.00 to each order submitted via Purchase Order.

International Shipping

An international shipping fee of $44.95 applies for books shipped to an address outside of the United States.

*This is a Live course. Full Attendance during the hours of this webinar is expected.

Need to contact us by phone? call: 608-270-5424

Building Blocks for Sensory Integration
2017-05-12 - 2017-05-13 | Online – Live Webinar
Discounted Therapy Ball Bundle available at Checkout
This two-day, online course provides practitioners with an in-depth understanding of the developmental and neurophysiological links between sensory integration and the basic primary movement patterns that provide the foundation (or building blocks) for sensory modulation and integration. Beginning with support of the primitive reflexes, we will explore the development of posture and its relationship to gross and fine motor skills along with visual and auditory function. Demonstrations, movement labs and video case examples will highlight treatment strategies that can be implemented with and without therapy equipment, making them appropriate for all clinical settings.
Receive the Gertie Ball and Power Up Ball for the special rate of $25 when you add the Therapy Ball Bundle to your course registration. Contact Us for more details.
Take an additional discount of $20 per participant for groups of 3 or more individuals enrolling simultaneously.

Enrollment Brochure

Location
Online*
Schedule

Full Agenda

Day 1: Friday, May 12, 2017, 9:00am – 4:15pm CDT
Day 2: Saturday, May 13, 2017, 9:00am – 4:45pm CDT
Check-in begins at 8:30am CDT on day one & day two.
Level
Introductory
Instructors
Sheila M. Frick; OTR/L
Tracy Bjorling; M.S., OTR/L
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the link between reflex integration, postural development, sensory modulation, and behavioral challenges.
Evaluate primitive and postural reflex development, and identify its impact on daily function.
Design simple yet powerful strategies for integration across multiple environments.

Scroll to the bottom of the page to Register.

Continuing Ed

Vital Links is an AOTA approved provider of continuing education. Participants will receive 12.5 contact hours or 1.25 AOTA CEUs for this course.
AOTA Classification Code: Client Factors, Performance Skills, & Intervention
AOTA Target Audience: Occupational Therapy
AOTA Completion Requirements: Full Attendance
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

ASHA: This course is offered for 1.25 ASHA CEUs (Introductory Level & Professional Area)

Course Materials

Each participant is asked to have a yoga mat and gym ball (fits you to sit at 90/90) available during the course to utilize during online labs. The instructors will demonstrate the use of the Gertie Ball and the Power Up Ball throughout the course. Though they are not required to attend the course; access to these therapy balls can provide participants a hands-on experience during online demonstrations. You can receive both therapy balls for the special rate of $25 when you add the Therapy Ball Bundle to your course registration. Please Contact Us if you have any questions.
Registrants will receive an email within a week of the course containing instructions on how to access the webinar and printable course materials, such as, the PowerPoint handouts.

Compatibility

There are basic computer requirements for Vital Links webinars on Citrix’s GoToTraining platform. We have a breakdown of computer requirements and internet connections that will assist you. View our Support section.

Accessibility

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Vital Links will make every effort to honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities, including but not limited to written transcripts, multiple viewing attempts, and increased amount of time to complete training activities. It is a priority for Vital Links to ensure participation in all courses and activities for all individuals. Vital Links is committed to ensuring non-discrimination and to resolving any complaints related to a disability in a prompt and equitable manner.

Cancellation

Cancellations must be in writing and received by Vital Links two weeks prior to the course; refund will not be granted after that date. Approved course refunds will be issued after the final course date (minus $50 processing fee). You may transfer full registration to another Vital Links course if you notify us two weeks (in-person course) or one week (online course) in advance of a course you are cancelling.
Vital Links reserves the right to cancel any course with due cause and refund in full. Participants purchasing non-refundable airfare tickets are encouraged to inquire as to course availability before final purchase. The registrant bears sole responsibility for transportation to course. Weather or transportation difficulties are not the responsibility of Vital Links, and failure of a chosen means of transportation is not grounds for registration fee refund when course is held.

Purchase Orders

If you choose to register via Purchase Order, please attach a scanned copy of your completed and signed form to your “shopping cart” during checkout. Otherwise, you may fax the form to: 1-866-636-9720. Note: please add an administrative fee of $15.00 to each order submitted via Purchase Order.

International Shipping

An international shipping fee of $44.95 applies for books shipped to an address outside of the United States.

*This is a Live course. Full Attendance during the hours of this webinar is expected.

Need to contact us by phone? call: 608-270-5424

Quickshifts - Revolutionizing the Use of Sound in Sensorimotor Integrative Treatment
2017-05-18 | Online – Live Webinar
Get 50% off when you also register for the
New Regulation & Trauma webinar
This one-day, online course will introduce participants to the therapeutic application of Quickshifts, an auditory based intervention tool, used to quickly shift states of alertness and set-up the nervous system for optimal success. Quickshifts are an effective tool that can be used across multiple environments, which support immediate performance as well as long-last changes in a number of functional areas.
Take an additional discount of $20 per participant for groups of 3 or more individuals enrolling simultaneously. Discount applied at checkout.

Enrollment Brochure

Location
Online*
Schedule

Full Agenda

Thursday, May 18, 2017, 9:00am – 4:30pm CDT
Check-in begins at 8:30am CDT
Quiz approx. 4:00pm-4:30pm CDT
**Note: if enrolling after 5:00pm CDT on 2017/05/17, webinar access information
will be provided after 8:15am CDT on 2017/05/18. Thank you.
Level
Introductory
Instructors
Sheila M. Frick; OTR/L
Tracy Bjorling; M.S., OTR/L
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Assess an individual’s bilateral motor coordination, state regulation and whole brain processing through movement and clinically based observation assessment tools and relate to functional difficulties of client.
Identify three movement activities that support vestibular, proprioceptive, auditory and visual functioning.
Match “Quickshift” albums to client’s clinical picture, goals, and functional outcomes.

Scroll to the bottom of the page to Register.

Continuing Ed

Vital Links is an AOTA approved provider of continuing education. Participants will receive 6.0 contact hours or 0.6 AOTA CEUs for this course.
AOTA Classification Code: Client Factors, Performance Skills, & Intervention
AOTA Target Audience: Occupational Therapy
AOTA Completion Requirements: Full Attendance, Quiz
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Course Materials

Registrants will receive an email within a week of the course containing instructions on how to access the webinar and printable course materials, such as, the PowerPoint handouts.

Compatibility

There are basic computer requirements for Vital Links webinars on Citrix’s GoToTraining platform. We have a breakdown of computer requirements and internet connections that will assist you.
View our Support section.

Accessibility

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Vital Links will make every effort to honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities, including but not limited to written transcripts, multiple viewing attempts, and increased amount of time to complete training activities. It is a priority for Vital Links to ensure participation in all courses and activities for all individuals. Vital Links is committed to ensuring non-discrimination and to resolving any complaints related to a disability in a prompt and equitable manner.

Cancellation

Cancellations must be in writing and received by Vital Links two weeks prior to the course; refund will not be granted after that date. Approved course refunds will be issued after the final course date (minus $50 processing fee). You may transfer full registration to another Vital Links course if you notify us two weeks (in-person course) or one week (online course) in advance of a course you are canceling.
Vital Links reserves the right to cancel any course with due cause and refund in full. Participants purchasing non-refundable airfare tickets are encouraged to inquire as to course availability before final purchase. The registrant bears sole responsibility for transportation to course. Weather or transportation difficulties are not the responsibility of Vital Links, and failure of a chosen means of transportation is not grounds for registration fee refund when course is held.

Purchase Orders

If you choose to register via Purchase Order, please attach a scanned copy of your completed and signed form to your “shopping cart” during checkout. Otherwise, you may fax the form to: 1-866-636-9720. Note: please add an administrative fee of $15.00 to each order submitted via Purchase Order.

*This is a Live course. Full Attendance during the hours of this webinar is expected.

Need to contact us by phone? call: 608-270-5424

Trauma Informed Approach to Sensory Processing Disorder and Arousal Regulation
2017-05-19 | Online – Live Webinar
Save nearly $100
When you register for both this course &
the May 18th Quickshifts webinar
There is a growing understanding, and accompanying clinical practice that addresses the connection between sensory processing dysfunction and trauma. When an individual cannot adequately process sensory information or traumatic experiences, the body’s natural defense mechanisms become heightened, further impacting sensory processing disorder. This live, one-day online course will explore the connections between trauma, sensory processing and sensory integrative difficulties. We will also provide a brief overview of the tension reducing technique, known as TRE®, as a means of demonstrating how the body retains stress in core muscular tension patterns. Further, we will examine how the addition of TRE® to a sensory integrative and developmental frame has subsequently informed new thinking around trauma, sensory modulation and sensory integration. Video and case presentations will bring key concepts and treatment strategies to life in this theoretically based, yet practical course.
Registration includes a Gertie Ball, a Power Up Ball and a Pinky Ball.
Take an additional discount of $20 per participant for groups of 3 or more individuals enrolling simultaneously. Discount applied at checkout.

Enrollment Brochure

Location
Online
Schedule

Full Agenda

Friday, May 19, 2017, 9:00am – 4:45pm CDT
Check-in begins at 8:30am CDT
Quiz approx. 4:00pm-4:30pm CDT
**Note: if enrolling after 5:00pm CDT on 2017/05/18, webinar access information
will be provided after 8:15am CDT on 2017/05/19. Thank you.
Level
Introductory
Instructors
Sheila M. Frick; OTR/L
Tracy Bjorling; M.S., OTR/L
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Recognize when patterns of defense are interfering with function and daily life.
Employ three body-based strategies to decrease tension patterns and regulate arousal.
Design three play-based, sensorimotor activities that support regulation, arousal, affect and social engagement.

Scroll to the bottom of the page to Register.

Continuing Ed

Vital Links is an AOTA approved provider of continuing education. Participants will receive 6.25 contact hours or 0.6 AOTA CEUs for this course.
AOTA Classification Code: Client Factors, Performance Skills, & Intervention
AOTA Target Audience: Occupational Therapy
AOTA Completion Requirements: Full Attendance, Quiz
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

ASHA: This course is offered for 0.6 ASHA CEUs (Introductory Level & Professional Area)

Course Materials

Each participant is asked to have a yoga mat and gym ball (fits you to sit at 90/90) available during the course to utilize during online labs. Registration includes one Gertie Ball, one Power Up Ball and one Pinky Ball.
Registrants will receive an email within a week of the course containing instructions on how to access the webinar and printable course materials, such as, the PowerPoint handouts. Please Contact Us if you have any questions.

Compatibility

There are basic computer requirements for Vital Links webinars on Citrix’s GoToTraining platform. We have a breakdown of computer requirements and internet connections that will assist you.
View our Support section.

Accessibility

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Vital Links will make every effort to honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities, including but not limited to written transcripts, multiple viewing attempts, and increased amount of time to complete training activities. It is a priority for Vital Links to ensure participation in all courses and activities for all individuals. Vital Links is committed to ensuring non-discrimination and to resolving any complaints related to a disability in a prompt and equitable manner.

Cancellation

Cancellations must be in writing and received by Vital Links two weeks prior to the course; refund will not be granted after that date. Approved course refunds will be issued after the final course date (minus $50 processing fee). You may transfer full registration to another Vital Links course if you notify us two weeks (in-person course) or one week (online course) in advance of a course you are canceling.
Vital Links reserves the right to cancel any course with due cause and refund in full. Participants purchasing non-refundable airfare tickets are encouraged to inquire as to course availability before final purchase. The registrant bears sole responsibility for transportation to course. Weather or transportation difficulties are not the responsibility of Vital Links, and failure of a chosen means of transportation is not grounds for registration fee refund when course is held.

Purchase Orders

If you choose to register via Purchase Order, please attach a scanned copy of your completed and signed form to your “shopping cart” during checkout. Otherwise, you may fax the form to: 1-866-636-9720. Note: please add an administrative fee of $15.00 to each order submitted via Purchase Order.

International Shipping

An international shipping fee of $44.95 applies for books shipped to an address outside of the United States.

*This is a Live course. Full Attendance during the hours of this webinar is expected.

Need to contact us by phone? call: 608-270-5424

Building Blocks for Sensory Integration - South Africa Course
2017-05-29 - 2017-05-30 | Golden Pipit, 241 End Street, Clubview, Centurion, Gauteng, 0014, South Africa
This two-day, experiential course provides therapists with an in-depth understanding of the developmental and neurophysiological links between sensory integration and the basic primary movement patterns that provide the foundation (or building blocks) for sensory modulation and integration. Beginning with support of the primitive reflexes, we will explore the development of posture and its relationship to gross and fine motor skills along with visual and auditory function. Hands-on demonstrations, movement labs, and video examples will highlight treatment strategies that can be implemented with and without therapy equipment, making them appropriate for all clinical settings.

Enrollment Brochure

International Location
Golden Pipit
241 End Street
Clubview, Centurion, 0014, South Africa
Schedule

Full Agenda

Day 1: Monday, May 29, 2017, 8:30am – 4:30pm SAST
Day 2: Tuesday, May 30, 2017, 8:30am – 4:30pm SAST
Check-in begins at 8:00am SAST on day one & day two.
Level
Introductory
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the link between reflex integration, postural development, sensory modulation, and behavioral challenges.
Evaluate primitive and postural reflex development, and identify its impact on daily function.
Design simple yet powerful strategies for integration across multiple environments.

Scroll down to Register.

Continuing Ed

Participants will receive 13.0 contact hours for this course.
Classification Code: Client Factors, Performance Skills, & Intervention
Target Audience: Occupational Therapy
Completion Requirements: Full Attendance

Course Materials

Each participant is asked to bring a Yoga Mat and Gym Ball (fits you to sit at 90/90). Registration includes a Power Up Ball, which will be provided at the course. The items will be utilized during workshop demonstrations and labs. Please Contact Us if you have any questions.

Accessibility

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Vital Links will make every effort to honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities, including but not limited to written transcripts, multiple viewing attempts, and increased amount of time to complete training activities. It is a priority for Vital Links to ensure participation in all courses and activities for all individuals. Vital Links is committed to ensuring non-discrimination and to resolving any complaints related to a disability in a prompt and equitable manner.

Register Here!

This course is sponsored by Fairplay Practice and all registrations are managed through their facility. You may register by completing and submitting the Enrollment Form to Fairplay Practice or by Registering Online. Vital Links does not manage registrations for this course. To contact Fairplay Practice directly Click Here.

For additional information, call 0824969066 (Fariplay Practice)
