Courses

Early Intervention Certificate for Occupational Therapy Best Practices

Course Fee: $250 for full 10 week course, $200 for EI credentialed OT/OTA for 9 week course 

Date: January 10, 2026 - March 21, 2026

Time: Online 

Course Description: This course will provide occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, new graduates and early career OT/OTAs with an overview of the State of Illinois Early Intervention Program and best practice guidelines. 

The learning objectives of this course:

1-Understand the EI process for credentialing   

2-Gain knowledge about OT's Distinct value in the State of IL EI program

3-Develop a working plan toward a career in EI 

4-Apply OT Best Practices in EI Assessment and Intervention     

5-Synthesize all learning modules through real life application   

The State of Illinois Early Intervention Program requires providers to become credentialed in order to work in EI. This course will review the credentialing process and provide participants with best practice knowledge and resources regarding working as an occupational therapy practitioners in EI with children and families. 

Intended Audience:

Occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, new graduates and early career OT/OTAs who are thinking about entering EI or are already established EI providers and want to explore best practices for occupational therapy in the State of Illinois Early Intervention Program. 

Course Structure: 

This course is 100% online with asynchronous and synchronous sessions with remote open meetings to support learning. Opportunities for networking with peers and mentorship.

There are 10 learning modules with educational learning materials and learning activities. Participants need to complete each module and complete an assessment for each module in order to advance to the next module. All modules need to be completed to receive the certificate and CEU's.

A certificate and a badge will be earned upon completion of the course.

EI continuing education units are approved and applied for at the end of the course

Early Intervention Certificate for Occupational Therapy Best Practices

Course Fee: $250 for the full 10-week course. $200 for EI credentialed OT/OTA for 9-week course 

Date: Choose:; July 24 - October 2; October 9 - December 18, 2025

Time: Online 

Course Description: This course will provide occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, new graduates and early career OT/OTAs with an overview of the State of Illinois Early Intervention Program and best practice guidelines. 

EI Certificate Course Syllabus

A certificate and a badge will be earned upon completion of the course.

EI continuing education unit (CEUs) are approved and applied for at the end of the course

Mental Health Micro-Credential Series

Discounted Fee for All 3 Workshops: $175

Course Schedule:

Building a Trauma Responsive Organization
Thursday, January 15 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Mental Health First Aid
Friday, February 20 | 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Trauma-Informed Care
Saturday, March 7 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Course Descriptions:

Building a Trauma Responsive Organization
Trauma affects students, families, and professionals alike. This two-hour interactive workshop helps leaders
and educators build trauma-responsive organizations by applying key principles at both individual and
organizational levels.

Mental Health First Aid
This eight-hour workshop teaches you to identify, understand, and respond to mental health and substance
use challenges, providing skills to offer initial help and support in a crisis.

Trauma-Informed Care
This two-hour workshop helps professionals recognize and respond to trauma by integrating principles of
safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment into their work.

Mental Health First Aid

Course Fee: $89 (lunch included)

Date: Fruday, February 20

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Course Description:

This eight-hour workshop teaches you to identify, understand, and respond to mental health and substance use challenges, providing skills to offer initial help and support in a crisis.

Trauma-Informed Care

Course Fee: $59 (lunch included)

Date: March 7

Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Course Description: This two-hour workshop helps professionals recognize and respond to trauma by integrating principles of safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment into their work.