An Introduction to Hippotherapy as a Treatment Tool for Speech-Language Pathologists

Name: An Introduction to Hippotherapy as a Treatment Tool for Speech-Language Pathologists
Price: 129.00 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (1770 reviews)

Course: #9317Level: Introductory 1 Hour 1770 Reviews

This is an introduction to the use of hippotherapy, or equine movement, as a treatment tool for speech-language pathologists. This course will discuss the theory and principles of hippotherapy, impairments for which hippotherapy is indicated and contraindicated, examples of hippotherapy as an effective and efficient treatment tool, and the research base supporting hippotherapy.

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Course Type: Video

CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Introductory, Professional; Calif SLPAB/1.0; IACET/0.1; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.0; SAC/1.0

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Learning Outcomes

After this course, participants will be able to describe the use of hippotherapy as a treatment tool.
After this course, participants will be able to explain the benefits of integrating the tool of hippotherapy within a speech and language treatment session for functional gains.
After this course, participants will be able to list training and certification requirements necessary for speech-language pathology professionals to utilize the tool of hippotherapy.

Course created on July 16, 2020

Agenda

0-5 Minutes	Introduction
5-10 Minutes	Description
10-15 Minutes	History
15-25 Minutes	Theory and principles
25-35 Minutes	Evaluation
35-40 Minutes	Intervention
40-50 Minutes	Research
50-55 Minutes	Practitioner Qualifications
55-60 Minutes	Summary, Q&A

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Presented By

Meredith Bazaar
MA CCC-SLP

Meredith S. Bazaar is a NJ and NY licensed speech-language pathologist and lifetime equestrienne. She is a Past President of the American Hippotherapy Association, Inc. (AHA). Meredith is a board-certified Hippotherapy Clinical Specialist, serves on the American Hippotherapy Certification Board, coordinating faculty for AHA, a PATH Intl. Certified Riding Instructor, and founder of MSB Therapy, LLC, which provides speech and language evaluation and treatment to adults and children in a variety of settings. She has presented at international conferences, guest lectured at universities and colleges, conducted training seminars, and supervised graduate students. Meredith was the 2010 recipient of the AHA, Inc. President's Award and is a registered member of AHA, AHCB, PATH, ASHA, NJSHA, and NYSHA. She received a Bachelor of Arts from The George Washington University and a Master of Arts in speech and language pathology from Northwestern University.

Presenter Disclosure: Financial: Meredith Bazaar was paid an honorarium for this presentation. She owns a speech and language private practice, MSB Therapy LLC. Nonfinancial: Meredith is a board certified Hippotherapy Clinical Specialist, serves on the American Hippotherapy Certification Board, and is a coordinating faculty member for American Hippotherapy Association, Inc. (AHA) and a PATH Intl. Certified Riding Instructor.

Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by SpeechPathology.com, a Continued site.

Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.

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American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.

Introductory Level
0.1 ASHA CEUs

California Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Board

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Kansas Dept for Aging and Disability Services

Approved for 1 continuing education clock hour(s) for Kansas licensed Speech Pathologists by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services. Long-Term Sponsorship number: LTS-S1370.

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