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Evaluation and Assessment of the NICU Neonate

Presented by Roberta Gatlin

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This course will provide the learner with an overview of the assessment areas that are important to the therapeutic evaluation and examination. The learner will identify specific areas that are important to address between the medically fragile and medically stable neonate. The learner will also have exposure to tests and measures that are commonly seen by the therapists in the NICU setting.

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Roberta Gatlin

Roberta “Bertie” Gatlin, PT, DScPT, PCS, graduated from University of Memphis in 1986 with a BS in Special Education and from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center Department of Physical Therapy in 1989 with a BS in Physical Therapy. She completed her Doctorate of Science with an emphasis in Neurological and…

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Chapters & learning objectives

Evaluation and Assessment of the Medically Fragile Neonate

1. Evaluation and Assessment of the Medically Fragile Neonate

This chapter will provide the learner with evaluation and examination measures to identify the medically fragile neonate.

Evaluation and Assessment of the Medically Stable Neonate

2. Evaluation and Assessment of the Medically Stable Neonate

This chapter will provide the learner with evaluation and examination measures to identify the medically stable neonate.

Tests and Measures for the Neonate Admitted to the NICU

3. Tests and Measures for the Neonate Admitted to the NICU

This course will provide the learner with common tests and measures utilized to assess the neonate.