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SOFFI® is an integrated approach to supporting oral feeding in preterm and in medically complex infants, both in the NICU and in the Early Intervention setting. The primary approach is now being offered as a virtual “live” event; it is the same as the 2-day in-person course but is offered across two, three or four days. The amount of content and “face-to-face” time is the same as is provided in the 2-day format (15.5 hours). This course provides the practitioner with extensive evidence-based information regarding feeding development as well as assessment and intervention strategies. At the end of the course, after passing all of the module quizzes, the participant will be certified as a SOFFI® Professional.
Total Contact Time: 15.5 hours
Objectives for the entire event (note: each day has objectives listed for each module as well):
Identify necessary components of infant development that indicate a readiness to begin and sustain oral feeding
Discuss development of oral-motor skills
Describe the interaction between medical and developmental level as they relate to feeding readiness and progression
Identify infants who are not progressing in feeding skill development
List at least one way to involve the family in early, pre-feeding activities to support their infant’s later feeding skills
Identify/Name and describe at least two distinct sucking patterns in infant feeding development using the BROSS approach terminology
List at least two medical conditions that influence oral feeding success in infants
Describe the difference between regulated and rested pacing, and explain why external regulated pacing is the last intervention listed along the SOFFI® Algorithm
List at least 3 things that affect flow rate in bottles
List at least 2 intervention strategies to help support mothers to provide breast milk
*You must attend all 3 days in order to receive ANY IL EI Credits!
SOFFI® Virtual Full Course Day 1
Wed, Aug 25, 2021
6:00am - 11:30am
SOFFI® Virtual Full Course Day 2
Thurs, Aug 26, 2021
6:00am - 11:45am
SOFFI® Virtual Full Course Day 3
Fri, Aug 27, 2021
6:00am - 11:00am
(Times listed are MST)
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