Overview
This webinar introduces the Prefeeding Pathways™ framework, a structured, goal-directed approach to prefeeding habilitation in the NICU. Designed for neonatal professionals, the session explores how early sensory and motor experiences can be used intentionally to support feeding readiness in preterm and medically complex infants. This learning opportunity presents a cohesive framework built around three goals: establishing positive sensory-motor associations, building functional feeding skills through graded experiences, and identifying performance-based challenges. Participants will learn how these goals align to create a continuum of prefeeding habilitation. The webinar also highlights interdisciplinary collaboration, presenting prefeeding as a shared infant experience supported through different clinical lenses. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how to approach prefeeding with intention, assess readiness through therapeutic interactions, and integrate these practices into everyday care.
Learning Objectives
After attending the webinar, the learner will be able to:
- Distinguish between the 3 three overarching goals of prefeeding habilitation and how they guide clinical decision-making within the Prefeeding Pathways™ framework.
- Determine at least 3 ways that simulated-feeding interventions inform clinical assessment of feeding readiness.
- Identify at least 2 supportive prefeeding techniques within each pathway that NICU nurses, therapists, and caregivers can implement to promote feeding readiness.
Timed Agenda
- 12:00 – 12:05 Introductions
- 12:05 – 12:15 The role of prefeeding habilitation in neonatal care
- 12:15 – 12:30 Overview of the three prefeeding goals within the Prefeeding Pathways™ framework
- 12:30 – 12:40 Interdisciplinary roles across the Prefeeding Pathways™
- 12:40 – 12:50 Using simulated feedings to inform clinical assessment of readiness
- 12:50 – 1:00 Questions & Discussion
Instructional Method
The live webinar includes dynamic interactive case problem- solving, question and answer session, learning assessment and course evaluation. On-demand webinar includes recorded discussion, recorded question and answer session, learning assessment and course evaluation.
Course Completion Requirements
To receive education credit, the learner must view the entire webinar, complete the course evaluation, and complete the post-webinar learning assessment. Login and logout times will be recorded and documented.
Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Feeding Consultants is an ASHA CE Approved Provider of continuing education. This live webinar is offered at 0.10 ASHA CEUs, Intermediate, Professional level. No partial credit awarded. ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply ASHA endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.
ASHA CEUs available for the live webinar on July 23, 2026 only.
Dr. Brown’s Medical is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. PD activity approval ID 16385. This webinar is offered at 0.1 CEUs, educational level, Intermediate. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Nursing: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #16677 for 1 Contact Hour. Participant required to attend 80% of the activity to receive CE.
Notes
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For ADA accommodations, please call: 844.967.6767
Cancellation policy: If Dr. Brown’s Medical is unable to provide webinar at stated date and time, the registered learner will be notified via email of rescheduled date. Contact us at medinfo@drbrownsmedical.com to review the course cancellation policy.