CEU Courses for PTs

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 categories of seating systems. Seating systems, whether linear, contoured, or molded, are comprised of primary support surfaces, secondary support components, and materials. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

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 and so clinicians are active participants in selecting the appropriate equipment for a client’s needs. This course will address bath/shower equipment, toileting equipment, patient lifts, and adaptive car seats. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

Providing excellent client-centered services depends on documentation that clearly illustrates the medical necessity of the client. Participants in this webinar will learn how to evaluate and articulate the medical necessity of their client, illustrate the complexity of their skills to support the necessity of your treatment plans, and recognize through examples what constitutes appropriate documentation. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

Acute and chronic trauma is very prevalent in the United States, and have been tied strongly to adverse health behaviors and outcomes. This course provides the rehabilitation professional with an overview of the physiology of trauma, as well as practical tools to work with patients who are experiencing trauma. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

The static splinting 4-course series consists of an overview of the history of splint fabrication, the advances in the splinting and orthotics arena, and an anatomical review of key structures and landmarks. A detailed demonstration of wrist orthotics is presented as well as radial gutter/thumb spica splints, dorsal and volar wrist cock-ups, functional position with an intrinsic plus modification option, hand-based thumb spica, finger gutter and MP joint blocking splints. The application and use of a spring finger extension splint, oval 8 splints as well as static progressive finger flexion and extension splints are included.Finally, the fabrication of a footplate for external fixator application, the application of lower extremity splints and orthotics as well as splinting considerations for specific diagnoses including burn injury occurs in part 4.

Please note: This course series is comprised of the following individual recordings: #4018, #4020, #4022, and #4024

We have all been there, the packed gym space and the one patient who is the life of the party and causing lots of distractions. How do you establish boundaries and create an awareness to accomplish what you need with that patient as well as what your rehab space needs for others? This 2-hour course looks at the evidence-based medicine of treatment involving mental health diagnosis. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

The dynamic splinting 4-course series consists of foundational knowledge of dynamic splinting and the examination of methods associated with fabricating and/or implementing dynamic wrist splints for the management of wrist, elbow, and forearm range of motion, support, and joint protection needs. Methods and applications are discussed for use with clients who present with long-term dynamic splinting needs as well as benefits and inherent risks associated with the application of dynamic splinting in conjunction with specific population groups are covered in the final course of the series.

Please note: This course series is comprised of the following individual recordings: #4026, #4038, #4049, and #4051

This course is designed for health professionals who desire to develop a culturally inclusive mindset to inform and enhance their collaborative work with diverse populations. At the conclusion of this course, participants will apply self and organizational assessment tools to begin action in their professional lives to create a culturally inclusive mindset. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

This course provides an overview of Simucase and examines the benefits of incorporating computer-based simulations into PT and PTA programs. It discusses methodologies for pre-briefing, providing feedback, and debriefing students and explains strategies for integrating simulations into a curriculum. It also discusses initial pilot study results. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

Learn suggested exercises and training methods based on common military fitness training. Modify exercises and training methods to be suitable for all fitness levels. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and athletic training and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA and AT.