SOFFI® Virtual Full Course

SOFFI® is an integrated approach to supporting oral feeding in preterm and in medically complex infants, both in the NICU and in the Early Intervention setting. The course is offered three different ways.  The virtual “live” event is offered over ZOOM, covering the same material as the prerecorded SOFFI® Online Certificate Course. This course provides the practitioner with extensive evidence-based information regarding feeding development as well as assessment and intervention strategies. At the end of the course, after passing all of the module quizzes, the participant will be certified as a SOFFI® Professional.

PRICE = $495 USD          Total Time:  17 hours

 

This course is offered for 1.7 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level, Professional Content area). This course will focus on the treatment SOFFI® Method and will not discuss other similar or related treatments. Not available for partial credit. ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.

If requesting ASHA CEU’s, you MUST indicate this on the registration.

What Are Others Saying About This Course?

Very informative and engaging course providing lots of evidence based support for applicable strategies.

Lorena S.

SOFFI® Virtual Full Course
2023-05-10T20:40:34-06:00

Lorena S.

Very informative and engaging course providing lots of evidence based support for applicable strategies.

I work in a pediatric outpatient rehabilitation setting. I thought this course was very helpful to understand how to continue treatment plans and understand my patient's I see post-NICU discharge.

Kathleen B.

SOFFI® Virtual Full Course
2023-05-10T20:45:45-06:00

Kathleen B.

I work in a pediatric outpatient rehabilitation setting. I thought this course was very helpful to understand how to continue treatment plans and understand my patient's I see post-NICU discharge.

The SOFFI certification was a great way to learn to integrate infant led feeding practices with research-based assessment and intervention! I will definitely be implementing this in both our NICU and outpatient settings.

Ellisa H.

SOFFI® Virtual Full Course
2023-05-10T20:43:13-06:00

Ellisa H.

The SOFFI certification was a great way to learn to integrate infant led feeding practices with research-based assessment and intervention! I will definitely be implementing this in both our NICU and outpatient settings.

Very practical and informative, even if you haven't worked with infants yet. Particularly helpful to understand the importance of data/ebp when working with other disciplines in order to make informed decisions about feeding safety and progress in feeding skills.

Lucy P.

SOFFI® Virtual Full Course
2023-05-10T20:42:17-06:00

Lucy P.

Very practical and informative, even if you haven't worked with infants yet. Particularly helpful to understand the importance of data/ebp when working with other disciplines in order to make informed decisions about feeding safety and progress in feeding skills.

There was A LOT of information in this course. Anyone working in the NICU would find this information SO PERTINENT to their daily work. It was nice to have Erin summarize some of the top research that has been done in areas with preemies so we know she is using evidence-based practices.

Wendy M.

SOFFI® Virtual Full Course
2023-05-10T20:44:07-06:00

Wendy M.

There was A LOT of information in this course. Anyone working in the NICU would find this information SO PERTINENT to their daily work. It was nice to have Erin summarize some of the top research that has been done in areas with preemies so we know she is using evidence-based practices.

This course was extremely valuable for working with infants with feeding difficulties in the early intervention field. Erin covered a broad depth of principles and research which covered many learning gaps.

Ronda S.

SOFFI® Virtual Full Course
2023-05-10T20:47:51-06:00

Ronda S.

This course was extremely valuable for working with infants with feeding difficulties in the early intervention field. Erin covered a broad depth of principles and research which covered many learning gaps.

I thoroughly enjoyed this course and fully appreciated how important it is to honor the communication our babies are giving us.

Holly S.

SOFFI® Virtual Full Course
2023-05-10T20:46:25-06:00

Holly S.

I thoroughly enjoyed this course and fully appreciated how important it is to honor the communication our babies are giving us.

I feel so much more prepared to advocate for the babies that are seen by OT in our hospital for feeding.

Sarah T.

SOFFI® Virtual Full Course
2023-05-10T20:48:34-06:00

Sarah T.

I feel so much more prepared to advocate for the babies that are seen by OT in our hospital for feeding.

Virtual courses can be a challenge, this was great info and at a great pace.

Kerri E.

SOFFI® Virtual Full Course
2023-05-10T20:44:48-06:00

Kerri E.

Virtual courses can be a challenge, this was great info and at a great pace.
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SOFFI® Virtual Full Course

Upcoming Courses

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February 8, 9, and 10, 2024 (0700 to 1300 Mountain Daylight Time = GMT – 6)

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To ensure Learners successfully achieve the Learning Outcomes above and to satisfy the completion requirements and continuing education credits, all attendees are expected attend the conference in its entirety. This course is not offered for partial credit. Click for full policy for attendance

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

  1. Attend the conference in its entirety
  2. Pass a multiple choice quiz for each of the three days, with a score of 100% (may be taken repeatedly and the quiz is available as a handout to identify the questions) for each of the 12 modules
  3. Complete the course evaluation
Infant Feeding Specialist

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.

Intended Audience:

Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapy Practitioners, Lactation Consultants, 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

Content Disclosure:

The course content is focused on the SOFFI® Method and there will be limited or no information provided about similar products or services.

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.