CEU Courses for PTs

This course aims to review the causes of foot drop and offer solutions to address foot drop when an AFO is unavailable or how to modify one to improve gait function. The emphasis will address pre-swing and swing phase interventions within the scope of practice for physical therapist assistants.

Therapists who work in the pool need special training to be safe and effective in the aquatic realm. But sometimes, even the best providers fall into patterned behavior when working with patients with cardiopulmonary compromise in water. This course allows you to step outside the box and become inspired to think creatively in the pool. This webinar is also part of an ongoing series “20 Novel Aquatic Therapy Ideas” by Andrea Salzman, Director of Aquatic Therapy University.

Rehab providers talk about "the core" frequently, especially for their patients with spine and lower extremity dysfunction. However, there is a wide range of practice patterns and little consensus regarding optimally training the core. This two-part course overviews current evidence and evidence-supported practices to optimize core retraining.

Uncover the nuances of hip joint anatomy, diagnostic connections to prevalent pathologies, and hone clinical evaluation skills. Through engaging case studies and expert-led discussions, elevate your expertise in diagnosis, complications management, and rehabilitation strategies. Join us for a learning experience tailored for clinicians seeking a deeper understanding of hip arthroscopy in a convenient online format.

This course will address the rationale behind having top-notch documentation and provide education on making your documentation a tool to advocate for your patients. The course will cover ethics of documentation, goal writing, and measuring progress in difficult situations such as palliative care or maintenance therapy.

Pelvic hike as a result of an upper or lower motor lesion can result in atypical gait patterns with compensatory strategies, causing an increase in energy expenditure and the secondary impairment of pain. The purpose of this course is to provide solutions that will address pelvic hike in individuals with neurologic impairment that are within the scope of practice for physical therapist assistants.

In “QiKids: Qigong for Pediatrics”, participants will learn gentle, effective mind & body-based movements, breaths and acupressure points proven to decrease stress, calm anxiety, improve mental focus, boost immune system function, and build resiliency. Qigong is the perfect therapeutic movement exercise for both clinicians and clients wanting to create a regular mindfulness practice that supports mental, physical, and emotional health and well-being.

Implementing trauma-informed educational approaches requires physical therapy educators to adopt a cultural shift to recognize and respond to the impact of trauma in the learning environment. This webinar provides participants with several trauma-informed approaches to build relationships with students and create a classroom or clinical environment that is supportive of those who have experienced trauma.

This course will explore how to identify caregiver challenges, as well as resources and creative problem-solving solutions available for caregivers and patients with spinal cord injuries. Case studies will be discussed at the end of the course to engage providers to think critically and ask questions to advance our treatment plans.

This course introduces the PT to various assistive technologies (AT) available to improve the Quality of Life (QoL) for home-dwelling individuals with Parkinson’s Disease (PwP). Assistive technology includes Voiced-Assisted Technology (VAT), Smartphone apps, and wearable sensors.