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Articles for PT CEUs
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
Seating Considerations in the Home Health Setting
December 21, 2021
An overview of the unique considerations for seating and positioning in the home. Best practices and ethical dilemmas will be discussed with case examples. Read More
Home Health Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Patient-Centered Care: Bringing Quality Toward End of Life
December 20, 2021
The role of a PT in hospice and palliative care and how to develop an appropriate patient-centered POC are discussed in this course. Read More
Home Health
Manual Wheelchair Mobility: Self-Propulsion
November 8, 2021
Most manual wheelchairs are designed for self-propulsion and fall into categories. This course systematically explores each category with clinical indicators, as well as optimal frame configuration to... Read More
Assistive Technology Review Series: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Augmented Mobility Intervention
November 8, 2021
Augmented mobility is used with clients who require assistance in ambulation. This category of equipment includes walking canes, crutches, walkers, and gait trainers. Augmented mobility is used to pre... Read More
Assistive Technology Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Justifying Medical Necessity in Documentation: Screens to Skilled Services
August 31, 2021
Providing excellent client-centered services depends on documentation that clearly illustrates the medical necessity of the client. This course covers medical necessity to support physical therapy tre... Read More
Geriatrics Professional Issues and Compliance
Diabetes in Adults: Current Guidelines and Evidence
July 29, 2021
This course gives us an overview of diabetes in adults, discusses current perspectives and guidelines, and addresses its significance in PT practice. It also looks at some of the current literature th... Read More
Acute Care Geriatrics Home Health Neurology Orthopedics Professional Issues and Compliance
Matching Products to Seating Needs
June 30, 2021
Once the wheelchair seating assessment has been completed and seating interventions considered, it is time to match specific client needs to product interventions. This course presents various categor... Read More
Assistive Technology Review Series: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Durable Medical Equipment for Activities of Daily Living
June 30, 2021
Clients who use wheelchair seating and mobility equipment often have other durable medical equipment (DME) needs, as well. Durable medical equipment is often used to assist activities of daily living... Read More
Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Dependent Mobility Intervention
June 30, 2021
Dependent mobility devices are not designed for self-propulsion. These include adaptive strollers, transport chairs, tilt in space manual wheelchairs, reclining manual wheelchairs, and standard manual... Read More
Assistive Technology Review Series: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
FERPA: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
June 10, 2021
Receive an overview of FERPA including practical advice regarding the regulation of FERPA by LEAs. Also learn ways in which this federal law affects your practice in service to schools. Read More
Pediatrics Professional Issues and Compliance
Wheelchair Seating: Considerations For The Prop Sitter
May 18, 2021
Wheelchair seating is designed to provide postural support and alignment, stability for function and mitigate pressure issues. This course will address assessment and intervention when working with a... Read More
Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility Review Series: Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS)
Wheelchair Mobility: Ultralight Configuration And Propulsion
May 18, 2021
This course will present an appropriate configuration of ultralight manual wheelchairs to optimize self-propulsion efficiency. Increased efficiency decreases the risk of repetitive stress injuries and... Read More
Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility Review Series: Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS)
Wheelchair Mobility: Power Add On Options And Use For Manual Wheelchairs
May 18, 2021
This course will present alternate manual wheelchair drive mechanisms, including non-powered and powered options to increase manual wheelchair efficiency and decrease pain and injury risk. These drive... Read More
Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility Review Series: Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS)
A New Era: From EADLs to Alexa!
May 4, 2021
Electronic Aids to Daily Living provide an alternative means of controlling devices, primarily within the home environment, including audiovisual equipment, lighting, and thermostats. Advances in cons... Read More
Assistive Technology Review Series: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Home Health
Positioning for Function: The Trunk and Extremities
March 24, 2021
This course will present common trunk asymmetries seen in wheelchair seating with suggested strategies to address each challenge. Providing as neutral a trunk position as possible improves overall pos... Read More
Assistive Technology Review Series: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility Review Series: Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS)