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 Options for 2027: 

• January 14 - March 25, 2027
• June 10 - August 19, 2027
• September 16 - November 19, 2027

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