Education for Professionals

Introduction to the Neonatal Eating Assessment Tool (NeoEAT)

This course is for healthcare professionals and is an introduction to the Neonatal Eating Assessment Tool (NeoEAT). I cover how to use it, how to score it, and how to interpret the scores.

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Introduction to the Pediatric Eating Assessment Tool (PdiEAT)

This course is for healthcare professionals and is an introduction to the Pediatric Eating Assessment Tool (PediEAT). I cover how to use it, how to score it, and how to interpret the scores.

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Using parent-reported assessments for the evaluation of feeding in infants and children

This course is for healthcare professionals and is on the use of parent-reported assessments for the evaluation of of feeding in infants and children. The course provides an introduction to the Neonatal Eating Assessment Tool (NeoEAT), Pediatric Eating Assessment Tool (PediEAT), Child Oral and Motor Proficiency Scale (ChOMPS), Gastrointestinal and Gastroesophageal Reflux Scale (GIGER), Family Management of Feeding (FaMM Feed), and Feeding Impact Scales.

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What people are saying about this course…

  • "Enjoyed the course and looking forward to using the tools."

  • "I plan to use the new parent-reported assessment tools in my practice as a SLP working in an early intervention program."

  • "I now feel confidently to appropriately and ethically suggest these assessments to caregivers and explain what they are intended and not intended to do."

  • "I will use the knowledge learned to choose appropriate tools for caregivers to complete when performing an evaluation, using the information gathered to help guide a therapy plan, and when appropriate support a diagnosis of PFD."

Is it safe to feed infants on HFNC/CPAP? A review of the data

In this course, I provide an in-depth evaluation of the currently-available research on oral feeding in infants who are on HFNC or CPAP, with a focus on the data related to safety, oral feeding outcomes, and impact on timing of discharge home. This course meets requirements for continuing education for RNs and SLPs, and may meet requirements for other disciplines.

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What people are saying about this course…

  • "Great, concise course! Up-to-date data and information! Very applicable to NICU/acute care pediatrics!"

  • "This information was so timely as our hospital is reviewing evidence regarding feeding on respiratory support."

  • "I appreciated the format of this course - the introduction and then a deep dive into the research. I thoroughly appreciated the summary section!"

  • "Great summary of current research for a continual hot topic in the SLP field!"

  • "Excellent course! Really appreciate the extensive reference list!"

  • “Great summary of the literature! It was helpful with ongoing efforts to support why we do not feed on HFNC or CPAP.”

Upcoming Events

Assessment of Feeding Challenges in Pediatrics: Parent-reported tools and clinical case studies

This course is now available as a recording!

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NANT 15 (National Association of Neonatal Therapists)

March 28-29, 2025, Indianapolis, IN

Attainment of early oral feeding milestones in the NICU (Pamela Dodrill & Britt Pados)

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Feeding Under Pressure: A Neonatal Masterclass

Recorded course. Only available for purchase through March 28th. Course will go live March 31st.

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