CEU Courses for PTs

The clinical relevance of strength and function of the diaphragm as a core stabilizer and its role as a thoracoabdominal pump is covered in this course. This course walks through the positive effects of diaphragmatic breathing which is integral for both mental and physical recovery of a patient after mechanical ventilation. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

This course reviews current literature, definitions, and guidelines on high intensity exercise use within physical therapy programming. We will review example treatments, precautions, and contraindications when integrating these techniques in the older adult. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and athletic training and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA and AT.

This course provides pelvic health physical therapists with an overview of ideal methods of conducting a sexual interview as well as guidelines for coaching clients and their significant others through sexual dysfunction. The class will help physical therapists wanting to enhance their ability to assist clients with sexual wellness. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

This course emphasizes clinical practice guideline evidence to consider in the rehabilitation of patients with heart failure. The course focuses on the clinician and what examinations should be done and what interventions are evidence-based according to the recent American Physical Therapy Association Heart Failure clinical practice guideline publication. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

A review of scar biology and abnormal scar development, with a focus on those scars that may pose barriers to function, is included in this course. Information on conservative care provided by PTs, including scar assessment, intervention, and outcomes measurements will also be provided. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

Learn suggested bodyweight exercises for home and outdoor exercise. The course also includes strategies for rest and recovery including optimizing sleep. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and athletic training and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA and AT.

An overview of FERPA including practical advice regarding the regulation of FERPA by LEAs and how this federal law affects your practice in service to schools.

Many people who require respiratory equipment, such as oxygen and ventilators, use a wheeled mobility base. This course will address how to support respiratory equipment on an adaptive stroller, manual wheelchair, or power wheelchair safely and as a part of a team.

Pelvic pain is a serious problem that impacts up to 27% of people and which can have musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, or organ referral origins. This course provides an overview of potential etiologies of pelvic pain as well as a biopsychosocial approach to treatment. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

This course will present a hierarchy of computer and tablet access options for clients unable to use standard access, such as a keyboard, mouse, and touch screen. Access assessment requires analysis of motor skills, vision, cognition, and functional applications. Alternative keyboards and mice will be presented, as well as other alternative access options. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.