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Articles for PT CEUs
Behavioral Health & Physical Therapy: What Is Our Role?
December 19, 2023
In 2023, it is no longer adequate to treat people’s bodies solely. This course introduces learners to some behavioral health concepts, including methods for screening, integrating behavioral health... Read More
Orthopedics Private Practice Professional Issues and Compliance
Substance Misuse In The Elderly And Use Of Screening, Brief Intervention, And Referral To Treatment (SBIRT)
December 4, 2023
Substance use disorders are a significant problem in the elderly population. Studies have shown that elderly patients with substance use disorders have very good outcomes when diagnosed and treatment... Read More
Geriatrics Professional Issues and Compliance
Tennessee Jurisprudence for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants
November 30, 2023
Tennessee physical therapists and physical therapist assistants are required to participate in a two-hour course on the laws that affect the practice of physical therapy in Tennessee. This course revi... Read More
Ethics and Jurisprudence
Naturally Build Reflex Activities Into The School Day
November 20, 2023
Participants will identify and review common reflexes and the deficits associated seen in the school setting and learn exercises that can be implemented in the school setting in this introductory cour... Read More
Pediatrics
Breaking Down Research for the Physical Therapist Assistant
October 1, 2023
Common terminology and definitions used within research and the role of research literature within physical therapy practice. Techniques for breaking down the quality of research and ways to implement... Read More
Professional Issues and Compliance Research
Ethics: A Clinical Perspective for Therapists
September 30, 2023
This course provides practical information about ethics from a clinical perspective. Basic principles of ethics as they relate to healthcare and physical therapy are reviewed. Behaviors that are consi... Read More
Ethics and Jurisprudence
Multiple Generations In The Workplace: Effective Communication To Enhance Diversity
August 21, 2023
There are very different generations in the workplace and getting these groups to work together effectively is challenging. It is important to first understand each of these groups based on their stre... Read More
Professional Issues and Compliance
Wheelchair Seating For The Pediatric Population
July 1, 2023
Pediatric seating and mobility equipment are not simply smaller than equipment designed for adults. This course will present the importance of pediatric positioning, clinical considerations, how to de... Read More
Pediatrics Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Interdisciplinary Approach To Stroke Rehabilitation: Outpatient, Home Health, And Community Rehabilitation Phase
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April 17, 2023
The unique relationship between the occupational and physical therapist when treating an acute, subacute, or chronic stroke diagnosis will be distinguished in this two-part series. Part two will focus... Read More
Home Health Neurology
Interdisciplinary Approach To Stroke Rehabilitation: Acute Care And Inpatient Rehabilitation Phase
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February 2, 2023
The unique collaboration and relationship between physical and occupational therapists throughout the evaluation and treatment of acute, subacute, and chronic stroke diagnoses will be analyzed in this... Read More
Acute Care Neurology
Beating Burnout: Prevention Strategies for PTs
January 27, 2023
The experts at PhysicalTherapy.com offer tips for recognizing and preventing burnout. Read More
Jurisprudence for the Wisconsin Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant
January 2, 2023
A review of the Wisconsin Physical Therapy Practice Act and Administrative Code, along with key compliance-related updates for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants licensed in the sta... Read More
Ethics and Jurisprudence
Seating Assessment For Mobility Bases: An Introduction
December 15, 2022
Therapists are often key members of the wheelchair seating evaluation team. Seating assessment includes evaluation of current posture and equipment, a mat examination, and equipment recommendations. T... Read More
Assistive Technology Review Series: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Overcoming Compassion Fatigue in Our Work Environment
September 30, 2022
Learn to identify compassion fatigue in yourself and others and strategies to manage it. Read More
Acute Care Athletic Training CardioPulmonary Geriatrics Home Health Orthopedics Professional Issues and Compliance Self Care and Burnout Sports
Technologies For People With Intellectual Disabilities: Preparing For The ATP Exam
August 21, 2022
This course presents a variety of commercial and assistive cognitive technologies which can be used to remediate and accommodate intellectual disabilities. The information is designed to help prepare... Read More
Assistive Technology Review Series: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP)
Wheelchair Seating Interventions
August 15, 2022
Occupational and physical therapists are often key members of the wheelchair seating evaluation team. Seating interventions, including pressure management, seated angles, and strategies to address com... Read More
Assistive Technology Review Series: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility Review Series: Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS)
HIPAA for Allied Health Professionals
May 18, 2022
Review the foundations of HIPAA privacy, security, breach notification, and marketing requirements and guidelines as they relate to hearing healthcare. This introductory course is intended for new hir... Read More
Professional Issues and Compliance
Ethics for the Indiana Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant
March 28, 2022
Practical information and basic principles about ethics are provided from a clinical healthcare perspective. Behaviors that are considered unethical by most credentialing bodies are considered as well... Read More
Ethics and Jurisprudence
Power Wheelchairs
February 24, 2022
Power wheelchairs are designed to provide independent and functional mobility for people unable to efficiently self-propel any type of manual wheelchair. This course introduces power-operated vehicles... Read More
Review Series: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Guide to Bariatric Transfers and Manual Handling
February 17, 2022
This course addresses different manual handling techniques, considerations, and safety for patient transfers for the patients, clinicians, and caregivers. This aids in staff retention, reduces workpla... Read More
Acute Care