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SUMMARY:Astronaut Training - A Sound Activated Vestibular-Visual Protocol - Live Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Free Course Preview\n \nCurious why precise activation of the vestibular system is critical to function? Listen to Mary and Sheila as they discuss the power of this sensory system!\nBook included with course \nWithout 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. \nWho Should Attend:\nOccupational therapists\, speech/language pathologists\, physical therapists\, educators\, human services professionals\, and other medical professionals. Graduating students or graduate students of the aforementioned fields are also welcome. \nCertification:\nParticipants will receive a certification in the Astronaut Training Protocol. This course provides participants with the necessary background information to immediately begin incorporating Astronaut Training into their programs. \nRegistration includes the handbook\, Astronaut Training: A Sound Activated Vestibular-Visual Protocol for Moving\, Looking and Listening and its companion CD (S&H fees apply^). \nTake an additional discount of $20 per participant for groups of 3 or more individuals enrolling simultaneously under the same web-order. \n\n        \n            Secure Your Spot — Register Now\n        \n    \nLocation\nOnline* \nSchedule\n\n        \n            Full Agenda\n        \n    \nDay 1: Sunday\, May 17\, 2026\, 9:00am – 4:35pm Central Time (CT)\nDay 2: Monday\, May 18\, 2026\, 9:00am – 4:35pm CT\nCheck-in begins at 8:30am CT on day one & day two.\nTest begins at approx. 4:05pm CT on day two. \nLevel\nIntroductory \nInstructors\nMary Kawar; M.S.\, OT/L \nSheila M. Frick; OTR/L \nCourse Objectives\nUpon completion of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nList the connections between the vestibular\, auditory and visual systems.\nRecognize the reciprocal interaction between the Vestibular-Auditory-Visual Triad and the core postural muscles.\nDescribe the importance of providing precise input to each of the five vestibular receptors.\nSelect additional sound-based tools to enhance vestibular\, postural and bilateral integrative functions.\nSelect when to administer the Astronaut Training: A Sound Activated Vestibular-Visual Protocol safely and effectively.\nThe participant will recognize and list key indicators of postural ocular functioning that underly identified occupational challenges.\n\n\n        \n            Secure Your Spot — Register Now\n        \n    \n\n		\n		Continuing Ed \n		\n \nVital Links is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. PD activity approval ID#12399. This Distance Learning – Interactive activity is offered at 1.25 CEUs\, Introductory level\, Occupational Therapy Service Delivery & Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content\, products\, or clinical procedures. \n\n		\n\n		\n		Target Audience \n		\nOccupational therapists\, physical therapists\, speech and language pathologists\, and other interested allied health professionals \n\n		\n\n		\n		Completion Requirements \n		\nCompletion Requirements: To receive a certificate of course completion\, participants must attend and participate in the entire course\, and complete a post-course quiz with a passing score of 70% or higher. \n\n		\n\n		\n		Course Materials \n		\nRegistration includes the handbook\, Astronaut Training: A Sound Activated Vestibular-Visual Protocol for Moving\, Looking and Listening and its companion CD (S&H fees apply^). \nRegistrants 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. \n\nThe email address entered under “Attendee #” during online registration will be the address that receives the instructions email.\nPlease check your inbox and junk folder for the following email Subject: “Course Instructions for your Vital Links Online Course\, Astronaut Training”\n\nPlease Contact Us if you have any questions.\n\n		\n\n		\n		Device Compatibility \n		\nThere are basic device requirements for Vital Links webinars on Zoom. While you can join the session via a computer\, tablet\, or mobile device\, viewers may have an enhanced experience through the use of a computer. \nContact Us if you have questions regarding compatibility.\n\n		\n\n		\n		Accessibility \n		\nIn 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.\n\n		\n\n		\n		Cancellation \n		\nCancellations requesting a refund must be in writing and received by Vital Links two weeks prior to the course; refunds will not be granted after that date. Approved refunds will be issued after the final course date (minus $50 processing fee). Cancellation requests may transfer full credit towards another Vital Links course if notification is received in writing at least 7 business days prior to the start date. \nVital Links is not responsible for device compatibility issues\, and it is each registrant’s responsibility to ensure his/her device is compatible with the noted platform and services. Any difficulty with compatibility is not grounds for a refund after the live webinar session begins. \nVital Links reserves the right to cancel any course with due cause and refund in full.\n\n		\n\n		\n		Purchase Orders \n		\nIf 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: 1-866-829-6331. Note: please add an administrative fee of $15.00 to each order submitted via Purchase Order. Registrations submitted via Purchase Order Payment will not be processed until the Purchase Order form is received by Vital Links.\n\n		\n\n		\n		National & International Shipping^ \n		\nShipping and international shipping fees applies for books shipped within and outside of the United States. Rates are as follows: \nUnited States – $4.95 \nCanada – $35.43 \nHong Kong – $75.43 \nAll other international locations – $100.43 \nInternational Customs requires international recipients to pay applicable duties and taxes on each shipment entering their country. A brokerage fee is also charged by the courier to process and present the requisite customs paperwork to International Customs on the importer’s behalf. Customs fees are not included in the shipping fee paid at time of purchase. Please\, be aware that UPS will request payment of these charges at the time of delivery. You have the ability to call UPS ahead of time (1-800-742-5877) to pay these charges\, eliminating the need for payment on delivery. \n\n		\n*This is a live course. Full attendance during the hours of this webinar is expected. \n  \nNeed to contact us by phone? call: 608-960-2009\n\n        \n            Printable Brochure
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LOCATION:Online – Live Webinar
CATEGORIES:Astronaut Training,Live Webinars
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SUMMARY:From Eyesight to Insight - Visual and Vestibular Assessment and Treatment - Vital Links Now
DESCRIPTION:In this introductory video\, Dr. Carl Hillier\, O.D.\, FCOVD shares the importance of practitioners understanding the crucial connections between the vestibular and visual systems\, the benefits of collaboration between occupational therapists and developmental optometrists\, and highlights several key topics of interest discussed within the course!\n\n \nMary Kawar\, M.S.\, OT/L shares with Sheila Frick how partnering with a developmental optometrist supported her work as a occupational therapist and discusses the multifaceted contributions of the vestibular system.\nThe Vision Kit – a toolkit utilized by Dr. Hillier & Mary Kawar \nThe 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. \nVital Links & Vital Sounds have created a Vision Kit to compliment this course. The instructors will refer to and discuss the items included in the Vision Kit throughout the course. Though not required to attend the course\, the items included in this kit will aid in assessing a person’s vision and will prove beneficial when implementing strategies learned during the course into your own clinical practice. You can purchase the Eyesight to Insight Vision Kit from Vital Sounds as a companion to the information taught course for the rate of $89 (S&H fees apply). \n\n\n        \n            Secure Your Spot — Register Now\n        \n    \n\nLocation\nVital Links Now On-Demand: Three-Week Recording Viewing Window  \nSchedule\n\n        \n            Full Agenda\n        \n    \nLive course recorded on: September 23 & 24\, 2022\, 9:00am — 4:45pm CDT \nView the Course on Your Own Time! A three-week recording of the course will be available following registration on the Vital Links Now platform. Register below and you will immediately receive an email with a link to view the Vital Links Now course on your time and at your leisure over the three-week viewing period. Please note\, your access to the course expires 21 days from the date of your purchase. \n\n		Recording Details\n		Recording Details\nThe course recording will be offered through our learning platform\, Vital Links Now. After purchasing your course on Vital Links Now\, you may view the recording at your leisure during the three-week viewing window — break it up or watch it all at once…it’s up to you! However\, access to the recording\, test and course materials will no longer be available after three-week window has passed; please plan accordingly. \nHow do I access the recording?\nAfter registering for this course\, you will receive a follow-up email that provides access to the course and printable handouts accessible through Vital Links Now. Your device must have access to an internet connection and the capability to stream YouTube videos. \nWill I receive a certificate?\nTo receive credit for viewing the course recording\, viewers are required to submit their test with a passing score (70% or higher) no later than their final day in the three-week viewing window.\nViewers can expect to receive a Certificate of Completion via email following completion of the course and passing the quiz.\n\n\nThank you & we look forward to having you with us! \nLevel\nIntroductory \nInstructors\nCarl Hillier; O.D.\, FCOVD\nMary Kawar; M.S.\, OT/L \nCourse Objectives\nUpon completion of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand how the vestibular and visual systems collaborate to monitor where our body is in space for our survival and to support our physical\, emotional\, social\, and cognitive development.\nDescribe two vision screening procedures that can be utilized to identify vision delays and dysfunction which are likely to interfere with occupational performance at school\, work\, and home.\nIdentify when it is appropriate to refer clients for an optometric evaluation using standardized criteria and specific clinical observations.\nSelect three powerful treatment strategies that utilize the vestibular-oculomotor-cervical triad as a necessary foundation for organizing one’s body relative to meaningful activities\, people\, and environments.\n\n\n\n\n        \n            Secure Your Spot — Register Now\n        \n    \n\n\n		\n		Continuing Ed \n		\n \nVital Links is an AOTA approved provider of professional development. PD activity approval ID#07019. This Distant Learning — Independent Self-Study course is offered at 1.25 CEUs\, Introductory Level; Client Factors\, Performance Skills\, & Intervention. \nThe assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content\, products\, or clinical procedures by AOTA. \n\n		\n\n		\n		Target Audience \n		\nOccupational therapists\, physical therapists\, speech and language pathologists\, psychologists\, developmental optometrists\, special educators\, and other interested allied health professionals \n\n		\n\n		\n		Completion Requirements \n		\nParticipants who complete the course via independent self-study must view the entire course and complete a post-course quiz with a passion score of 70% or higher to receive a certificate of course completion. \n\n		\n\n		\n		Course Materials \n		\nRegistrants will receive an email from Vital Links Now containing instructions on how to access the on-demand webinar and printable course materials\, such as\, the PowerPoint handouts.\nSee “Recording Details” below for additional information on how to access the recording. \n\nThe email address entered under “Attendee #” during online registration will be the address that receives the instructions email.\nPlease check your inbox and junk folder for the following email Subject: “Course Instructions for your Vital Links Online Course\, Building Blocks”\n\nPlease Contact Us if you have any questions. \nVital Links & Vital Sounds have created a Vision Kit to compliment this course. The instructors will refer to and discuss the items included in the Vision Kit throughout the course. Though not required to attend the course\, the items included in this kit will aid in assessing a person’s vision and will prove beneficial when implementing strategies learned during the course into your own clinical practice.\n\n		\n\n		\n		Accessibility \n		\nIn 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.\n\n		\n\n		\n		Cancellation \n		\nCancellations requesting a refund must be in writing and received by Vital Links two weeks prior to the course; refunds will not be granted after that date. Approved refunds will be issued after the final course date (minus $50 processing fee). Cancellation requests may transfer full credit towards another Vital Links course if notification is received in writing at least 7 business days prior to the start date. \nVital Links is not responsible for device compatibility issues\, and it is each registrant’s responsibility to ensure his/her device is compatible with the noted platform and services. Any difficulty with compatibility is not grounds for a refund after the live webinar session begins. \nVital Links reserves the right to cancel any course with due cause and refund in full.\n\n		\n\n		\n		Purchase Orders \n		\nIf 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. Registrations submitted via Purchase Order Payment will not be processed until the Purchase Order form is received by Vital Links.\n\n		\nNeed to contact us by phone? call: 608-270-5424\n\n        \n            Printable Brochure
URL:https://vitallinks.com/event/etoi0000-00-00-vln0d-12-5chmk/
LOCATION:Vital Links Now
CATEGORIES:Eyesight to Insight,Vital Links Now
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