CME 1
The CME I course is an interactive experience combining lecture, demonstration by the course instructor(s), and practical components. All demos and practicums are completed using a combination of dolls and children whose families have volunteered to participate. During the practicums, the course instructor(s) supervise the application of each exercise and provide feedback about clinical application and progression, as appropriate.
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In the CME I course, registrants will:
• Learn the principles of CME and how these apply within the current principles of neural reorganization and brain development in infancy and childhood.
• Learn to apply the CME assessment and how to use this tool to guide clinical decision making in CME.
• Learn a minimum of 43 exercises with progressions and alternate points of contact which may be applied with children of varying degrees of gross motor impairment. Exercises will span the development of head control, trunk control, standing, and walking.
• Learn the CME I dexterity test, a test meant to assist in the development of the dexterity required to safely and effectively deliver CME in a clinical setting.
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By completion of the CME I course, registrants will be able to:
• Briefly explain what CME is by summarizing the 4 main principles of this therapy.
• Assess a child using the CME assessment.
• Using the assessment findings, be able to draw connections to the need for particular CME exercises
• Apply a minimum of 10 exercises focused on development of head control.
• Apply a minimum of 14 exercises focused on development of trunk control.
• Apply a minimum of 10 exercises focused on development of walking control.
• Apply a minimum of 9 exercises focused on development of standing control.
• Set up the CME I dexterity test and apply it with developing proficiency.
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The CME I course is offered in both an in-person and live virtual format. For group courses, the maximum ratio is 1 instructor to 10 registrants. For tutorial courses, the maximum number of registrants is 6. Tutorial courses offer registrants the opportunity not only to learn the course material, but also to observe and participate in direct therapy sessions, as appropriate. Courses are offered at SDPT or may be hosted elsewhere upon request.
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CME I courses range in duration from 4.5 to 5 days and begin at $18 CDN. Please contact our team for more information regarding specifics pertaining to the fee structure and registration process for upcoming courses.
Email cmecourses@simonademarchi.com for upcoming course dates, locations, and to register.
Interested in hosting an in-person CME course in your facility/local community? Members of the CME Instructional team are available for travel and would be pleased to hear from you! Please send an email to cmecourses@simonademarchi.com to inquire further.