A Structured Approach to Critical Thinking: RINGGCAST 2022

Description

This presentation focuses on the complex interaction of medical comorbidities and learning on the development of eating skills in the infant.  Plans improve outcomes, and data collection to determine the success of the plan is critical. This presentation guides the participant through a structured way to think about the progress of an infant in therapy, and to identify when infants are not progressing. When an infant is not progressing, feeding specialists should be able to think through the reasons for the lack of progress. This presentation uses an approach called “RINGGCAST” to help the feeding specialist step through the most likely reasons why an infant may struggle to progress.  A series of case studies reinforces the use of the approach.

OBJECTIVES

After attending this webinar, the participant will be able to:

• Identify one reason/factor an infant may have a sudden regression in feeding
• List one reason/factor an infant may have a gradual regression in feeding
• Summarize 3 out of 9 “systems” in the structured approach that uses systems-thinking process called RINGGCAST
• Describe why a regression in feeding is typically not due to a structural defect
• Detect a regression in feeding advancement based on quantitative data
• Illustrate using Classical Conditioning reasons infants may regress in eating

AGENDA

Course Information and Completion Requirements

Intended Audience: Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Registered Dietitians, Special Education Teachers, Psychologists, Physical Therapists, Early Intervention Specialists, Nurses, Physicians, and Mental Health Workers. Note: Training conferences are available for professionals only.

Course Level: This course is an intermediate level course: Information is geared to practitioners with a general working knowledge of current practice trends and literature related to the subject matter. Focus is on increasing understanding and competent application of the subject matter. Prerequisite – None

Instructional method: Video and quiz offered on your member’s dashboard through www.feedingfundamentals.com, using the platform LearnDash. Monthly question and answer sessions are offered for a period of three months beginning at the time of purchase, and the participant will be sent details for joining these Q&As after registering.

Content Disclosure: The course content is focused on RINGGCAST and SOFFI® concepts and there will be limited or no information provided about similar products or services.

Access information: This video training was updated in October of 2022 and will be updated every four years. Course available for ASHA CEUs beginning October 17, 2022.

To ensure Learners successfully achieve the Learning Outcomes above and to satisfy the completion requirements and continuing education credits, all attendees are expected to watch the webinar course in its entirety. Attendees are required to complete an attestation that they viewed the entire webinar course. This course is not offered for partial credit. Click for full policy for attendance

Requirements for this course must be completed within 3 months of purchase. The requirements for completion are as follows:

1.  View the video in its entirety and attest that the person registered is the person who is watching the course and requesting the certificate of completion
2.  Pass a 10-question multiple choice quiz with a score of 100% (may be taken repeatedly and the quiz is available as a handout to identify the questions)
3.  Complete the course evaluation

If requesting ASHA CEUs, you must inform us at the time of registration.

Presenter Information

Presented by: Dr. Erin Ross: Internationally recognized Infant Feeding Specialist, Speech Pathologist, and creator of SOFFI®, Supporting Oral Feeding in Fragile Infants in the NICU. She has worked in child development clinics, feeding clinics, and home settings, and currently continues her work in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Dr. Ross has also authored book chapters on feeding development and pediatric feeding disorders.

Speaker Financial Disclosures:

Erin Ross is the owner of Feeding Fundamentals, LLC and owns the intellectual property (inclusive of SOFFI®) and receives a salary. She also receives a salary as a faculty member of the Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions and as a Developmental Specialist for the HealthONE Hospital Systems. Dr. Ross is also a paid consultant for Gerber Baby Foods (Nestec) and Intertek. She is paid as a speaker for Toomey and Associates, Inc. and receives royalties for content.

Speaker Non-financial Disclosure:

Dr Ross is currently the Chair of Advocacy Pillar for Feeding Matters. She is also an  Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Dr. Ross is a Member of the Consensus Committee– Developmental Care Standards for Infants in Intensive Care, and has written related book chapters for Elsevier and Thieme Publishers.

Policies

ADA Accommodations: Feeding Fundamentals, LLC complies with ADA provisions. Every effort will be made to accommodate requests. If you require special accommodations or need assistance, please contact Gina Gass at ggass@feedingfundamentals.com. Requests must be made at least two weeks in advance of necessary accommodations.

Cancellations: The video and handouts are available immediately after purchase and therefore there are no refunds for this course after purchase has been completed. Click here for full policy on cancellations.

Complaints: Feeding Fundamentals, LLC takes complaints seriously and we will work to resolve them. Please send us an email at info@feedingfundamentals.com with any concerns, within 2 weeks of completion of the course. Click here for full policy on complaints.