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Reasonable Modifications: What Does The ADA Say? And What Are The Rights Of Your Clients?

Kathryn Sorensen, OTD, OTR/L, ADAC

July 19, 2024

This short course gives therapists an understanding of the rights and laws of people with disabilities as put into law under the ADA, FHA, AACA, and other laws. It is these laws that allow people with...   Read More


Ethics and Jurisprudence for the Physical Therapy Professional Licensed in Illinois

Calista Kelly, PT, DPT, ACEEAA, Cert. MDT, Kathleen D. Weissberg, OTD, OTR/L, CMDCP, CDP, CFPS

July 1, 2024

A review of ethics and jurisprudence for Illinois licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.   Read More

 


Documentation: An Opportunity to Advocate for Your Patient

Trisha Salome, PT, DPT

April 15, 2024

Learn the ethics of documentation, goal writing, and measuring progress in difficult situations such as palliative care or maintenance therapy.   Read More

   


Leading with PURPOSE

Dawn Brown, PT, DPT, EdD, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy

March 14, 2024

Leadership is explored in terms of passion, understanding, representation, patience, openness, servitude, and empathy (PURPOSE) to provide a framework for effectively leading people toward achieving t...   Read More


Behavioral Health & Physical Therapy: What Is Our Role?

Jennifer Stone, PT, DPT, OCS, PHC, TPS, HLC

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

  


Substance Misuse In The Elderly And Use Of Screening, Brief Intervention, And Referral To Treatment (SBIRT)

Ingrid Provident, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA

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

 


Breaking Down Research for the Physical Therapist Assistant

Kevin Cezat, PT, DPT, GCS, RAC-CT

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

 


Multiple Generations In The Workplace: Effective Communication To Enhance Diversity

Ingrid Provident, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA

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


Overcoming Compassion Fatigue in Our Work Environment

Neely Sullivan, MPT, CLT-LANA, CDP

September 30, 2022

Learn to identify compassion fatigue in yourself and others and strategies to manage it.   Read More

        


HIPAA for Allied Health Professionals

Kim Cavitt, AuD

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


Justifying Medical Necessity in Documentation: Screens to Skilled Services

Neely Sullivan, MPT, CLT-LANA, CDP

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

 


Diabetes in Adults: Current Guidelines and Evidence

Sarah Stillings, MA, PT, MPT, CHT

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

     


FERPA: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

PJ Winters, EdD

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

 


Minority is the New Majority: Strategies to Combat Racism, Address Micro-aggressions, and Promote Healing in the Therapeutic Setting

Aditi Mehra, DHS, OTR/L

August 11, 2020

As the US population becomes increasingly multicultural and telehealth extends services into remote areas; there is a pronounced need for therapists to become adept at the delivery of culturally appro...   Read More


U.S. Healthcare Services & Diverse Populations

Tasha Perkins Holmes, MOT, OTR/L

August 7, 2020

This course provides information regarding some of the barriers that minorities face in the healthcare setting. It also provides ideas for improving patient-centered care for diverse populations.   Read More


Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Kathleen D. Weissberg, OTD, OTR/L, CMDCP, CDP, CFPS

May 6, 2020

Harassment, and more specifically, sexual harassment, is illegal. Sexual harassment is based upon sex or of a sexual nature; gender harassment; and harassment possibly based on pregnancy, childbirth,...   Read More


Sustaining the Well-Being of Healthcare Workers During Coronavirus

Kathleen D. Weissberg, OTD, OTR/L, CMDCP, CDP, CFPS

April 28, 2020

The coronavirus (COVID-19) is presenting new and unique challenges. We are navigating unchartered waters with this virus, making it important to find new ways to work and interact while also taking ca...   Read More

 


Suicide and Self-Harm in the Elderly

Teresa Fair-Field, OTD, OTR/L

March 31, 2020

This course will discuss the signs that go beyond depression to reveal active suicidal or self-harm risk. We will address the prevalence of suicidality in long term care settings, elevated risks in ca...   Read More

 


From Survive to Thrive at Work: An Evidence-Based Approach to Healthcare Burnout

Erika del Pozo, MOT, OTR/L

January 21, 2020

The purpose of this course is to examine burnout in the healthcare industry, explore direct and indirect causes, identify personal and professional outcomes, and review best practices for individuals...   Read More

 


Suicide Awareness, Assessment and Intervention for Allied Health Professionals

Angela Moss, PhD, RN, APRN-BC, Nika Ball, MOT, OTR/L, ATP

December 18, 2019

This 3-module empirically supported training program will address suicide awareness, screening, intervention, and referral principles for allied health professionals. Age and population specific suici...   Read More


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