CEU Courses for PTs

This presentation explores innovative ways to transform common assessment tools into structured and progressive treatment programs for physical and occupational therapy providers. Attendees learn how to utilize various standardized tests to design effective and individualized exercise programs, enhancing patient outcomes. The session covers practical applications of these tools, focusing on integrating assessment results into treatment planning and execution.

Given the role of physical therapists as the providers of choice for many conditions that can mimic Lyme disease, this session helps practitioners rule out Lyme as the most likely source of symptoms, guiding clinical decision-making. Treatment of acute and post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome is discussed based on the most recent evidence.

PTs are experts in injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation, but what happens when we’re the ones hurting? Join Dr. Flexner to learn tactical, evidence-based strategies to prevent or decrease symptoms of burnout and consider proactive approaches to building organizational resilience.

Burnout as a chronic and advanced stress response has significant ties to our own aging trajectory, brain health, and dementia risk as healthcare providers, in addition to applications for the older adults we serve. Explore the interesting interrelationship and opportunities in the senior services environment between care providers, older adults, and their family members – utilizing a perspective not available to those who are not as readily exposed to aging issues.

This course will explore the implementation and current regulation of group and concurrent interventions in long-term care. We will discuss overcoming common barriers and best practice guidance to develop techniques to maximize patient outcomes.

This course provides the home care physical therapist with the factors influencing the selection of fall and balance assessment measures in the home care setting. The goal of the course is to aid in the improvement of patient management throughout the continuum of care.

This course covers key principles and interpretation of diagnostic imaging modalities as they apply to all healthcare providers with imaging privileges or those interested in gaining further knowledge in this field. The emphasis is on the physics of the imaging technique, viewing and interpreting films, radiographic anatomy, and clinical correlation with patient cases. Specific types of imaging, including x-rays, scintigraphy, ultrasonography, magnetic resonance imaging, MR arthrography, CT, and computed tomography, are discussed.

This comprehensive course is designed to help physical therapists understand the current practice models, delving into the business and operational aspects of physiotherapy. Participants will learn how to evaluate potential job opportunities by understanding the patient lifecycle, identifying key accountability metrics, and effectively managing interviews with data-driven insights.

Evidence-based therapy examination, evaluation, and treatment techniques for children with ITW will be shared with an emphasis on shared decision-making with the family and child. The evidence and indications for medical treatments such as Botox injections and surgery will be discussed. Case studies related to the therapy management of a child with ITW will provide an opportunity for the application of key themes from the presentation. This is Part 2 of a 2-part series.

Coccydynia can be a challenging diagnosis for patients to experience and rehab professionals to address. This course will cover practical steps to evaluate and treat patients with coccydynia and provide therapists with a toolbox to optimally care for them.