How Can You Safely Maximize Occupation and Quality
of Life in Children With CHD?

Audio Runtime: 50 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 37 Minutes

Pediatric Pioneers Episode 3: How Can You Safely Maximize Occupation and Quality of Life in Children With CHD?

In this episode, Nicole Schwam, occupational therapist and expert in cardiac care for infants and toddlers, joins us to explore the critical role occupational therapists play in supporting children with congenital heart defects (CHD). Nicole shares her personal journey with a heart condition and how it has shaped her career, alongside valuable clinical insights for occupational therapy practitioners across settings. Together, we discuss the unique challenges these children face as well as the actionable strategies practitioners like you can use to maximize children’s development long-term while considering their medical complexities. Tune in to discover how to safely enhance quality of life for children with CHD.

Learning Objectives

• Interpret the evidence around congenital heart disease in infants, including developmental impairments and therapeutic interventions
• During the evaluation and intervention process, apply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address developmental impairments and occupational limitations related to congenital heart disease in infants
• Integrate current evidence-based practice while clinically reasoning and recognizing the medical complexity of infants with CHD

This is an audio-only course. Additional materials are available for download within the course. To receive continuing education credit, complete the course and the accompanying quiz.