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VITAAL‑K™ Level One Certification

Cognitive Movement‑Integrated Structured Literacy for Occupational Therapy Practice

AOTA Approved Provider – TAG The Academic Gym
PD Activity: VITAAL‑K™ Level One Certification Course
Educational Level: Introductory

Author: Mr. Brian Vieira M.A.

CEUs: 2.05 AOTA CEUs:

20.56 instructional hours:

14.56 hours asynchronous (Distance Learning – Independent)

6 hours synchronous (Distance Learning – Interactive)

Contact Hours (Synchronous Only): 6 hours

Tuition: $495

Course Description

VITAAL‑K™ Level One is an introductory‑level professional development activity designed exclusively for occupational therapy practitioners seeking to integrate movement‑based structured literacy routines into OT practice. This course equips OTs with foundational, evidence‑informed tools that strengthen phonological awareness, executive function, self‑regulation, and functional participation in academic tasks.

Grounded in neuroscience, occupational therapy theory, and multisensory learning research, VITAAL‑K™ provides a structured, rhythmic, movement‑integrated approach that aligns with OT goals related to attention, working memory, motor planning, postural control, and cognitive participation.

This PD activity reflects evidence‑informed, occupation‑centered practice and supports OT practitioners in addressing literacy‑related participation barriers in school, clinic, and community settings.

This course aligns with the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF‑4) by supporting client factors, performance skills, and participation in academic occupations.

Learning Outcomes (Observable, Measurable, Demonstrable)

By the end of this PD activity, learners will be able to:

List the seven strands of the VITAAL‑K™ therapeutic literacy framework and describe how each strand supports occupational participation in academic tasks.
Choose foundational movement‑integrated routines that support phonological awareness, syllable segmentation, and self‑regulation during literacy tasks.
Describe the steps involved in phoneme–grapheme mapping using VITAAL‑K™ multisensory routines.
Identify early literacy breakdowns related to phonological awareness, orthographic mapping, and executive function using VITAAL‑K™ screening tools.

These outcomes reflect AOTA’s expectations for an Introductory educational level, where learners list, choose, describe, and identify foundational concepts.

Instructional Methods

Synchronous distance‑learning instruction (live Zoom sessions)
Asynchronous modules delivered through a secure LMS
Guided practice
Recognition‑based assessments
Multisensory and movement‑integrated instructional routines

Course Schedule & Instructional Hours

Total Instructional Time: 20.56 instructional hours

14.56 hours asynchronous (Distance Learning – Independent)
6 hours synchronous (Distance Learning – Interactive)

Course Syllabus

Please click here to review and download the comprehensive syllabus.

AOTA CEUs Awarded: 2.05 CEUs

Only instructional components directly tied to learning outcomes are included in CEU calculations.

Completion Requirements

To receive AOTA CEUs, learners must:

Complete all asynchronous modules
Attend all required synchronous sessions
Complete all learning outcome assessments with a minimum score of 80%
Meet all format‑specific requirements outlined in the course syllabus

Learners are notified of these requirements in the brochure, registration confirmation, LMS orientation, syllabus, and at the start of live sessions.

CEU Award Policy: CEUs awarded only upon full completion of requirements listed above.

T.A.G. The Academic Gym does not and will not retroactively grant AOTA CEUs.

Target Audience

OT Practitioners seeking foundational competency in movement‑integrated structured literacy intervention

Occupational therapists (OTR/L)
Occupational therapy assistants (COTA/L)

Instructional Level

Introductory – appropriate for practitioners new to structured literacy, cognitive‑motor integration, or movement‑based academic participation interventions.

Course Format

Blended/Hybrid Delivery:

Distance Learning – Interactive (live sessions)
Distance Learning – Independent (asynchronous modules)

Course Content Overview

Topics include:

Foundations of executive function and attention in literacy participation
Movement‑integrated phonological awareness routines
Rhythmic entrainment and timing for cognitive regulation
Multisensory phoneme–grapheme mapping
OT‑aligned strategies for improving participation in reading and writing tasks
Screening tools for identifying literacy‑related executive function breakdowns

Please click here to review and download the comprehensive syllabus.

Evidence‑Informed Practice Statement

This PD activity integrates peer‑reviewed research from neuroscience, occupational therapy, exercise science, and education demonstrating that:

Cognitively engaging physical activity improves inhibitory control, working memory, cognitive flexibility, and on‑task behavior.
Rhythm and timing interventions strengthen phonological processing and attention networks.
Multisensory, movement‑based learning enhances neuroplasticity, memory consolidation, and cognitive resilience.
Motor engagement paired with explicit instruction improves writing fluency and self‑regulation.

These findings support the use of VITAAL‑K™ as an occupation‑centered, evidence‑informed intervention.

Instructor Qualifications

All instructors meet AOTA APP requirements and are supervised by the CE Administrator and OT Consultant to ensure clinical accuracy, relevance to OT practice, and alignment with the OTPF.

Policies

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Cancellation Policy: (URL listed in application).
ADA/Accessibility Accommodations
Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Grievance/Complaint Policy

Registration

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Contact Information

TAG The Academic Gym
Website: www.theacademicgym.com
Email: info@theacademicgym.com
Phone: 833‑433‑7323

Disclaimer:

AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.