I love this course! It is exactly what I was looking for to help fill in some gaps. I am a CF in a pediatric acute care/NICU setting. I have already begun to notice a huge difference in my confidence, especially when working with families and providing education.
01 Environment
- NICU Levels
- Lines, Tubes, and Leads
- Care Times
02 Neurodevelopment
- Synactive Theory
- 5 Sensory Systems
- Environmental Impacts
03 Handling and Positioning
- Proper Positioning
- Head Shaping
- Positioning Aids
04 Family Support
- Empowering Families
- Kangaroo Care
- Family Education Techniques
05 Pre-Feeding Skills
- Oral Mech Exams for Infants
- Positive Oral Stimulation
- Non-Nutritive Sucking Intervention
06 Cue-Based Feeding
- NICU Feeding Approaches
- Cue Based Feeding Evidence-Based Practice
- Weekly Feeding Progression
07 Feeding Assessment
- Completing Chart Reviews
- Neurodevelopmental Approach to Assessment
- Assessment Tools
08 Feeding Interventions
- Common Feeding Difficulties
- Feeding Intervention Techniques
- Maladaptive Feeding Behaviors
09 Instrumental Assessments
- MBSS
- FEEs
- Dysphagia Management
10 Referrals and Recommendations
- Documentation
- Feeding Plans of Care
- Discharge Planning
12 Cardiac and Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Overview of CHD disorders and their impact on feeding
- Overview of GI disorders and their impact on feeding
11 Neurological/Respiratory Disorders
- Overview of neuro disorders and their impact on feeding
- Overview of respiratory disorders and their impact on feeding
It is so difficult to find comprehensive courses that touch on foundational knowledge in the NICU, but Khaki's course filled this gap for me! I loved every second of this course and loved how easily I was able to fit it into my busy schedule. I feel SO much more confident continuing to pursue my passion of landing that NICU position one day!
Disclosures:
Financial: Khaki is the founder and CEO of Khaki Feeds Babies, LLC, and receives income presenting continuing education courses. She contracts as an SLP for St. David’s Healthcare System.
Non-Financial: Khaki manages the Instagram page @khakifeedsbabies.
