CEU Courses for PTs

The acute care hospital is the beginning point for so many patients who require rehabilitation services’ therapists in this setting are challenged with quickly assessing and making a recommendation based off function from a small window of time. This course aims to educate therapists on the different levels of post-acute rehabilitation as well as to expand their knowledge on additional support services in the community and home level. 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 types of pelvic organ prolapse, discusses causes of pelvic organ prolapse, and discusses rehabilitative management of both post-operative and non-operative patients with pelvic organ prolapse. This course is best suited for physical therapists who already have some underlying pelvic floor/pelvic health knowledge, but may also be taken by those who do not with the understanding that some additional outside study of anatomy may be needed. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and athletic training and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA and AT.

Starting a job in acute care, or returning to it after a hiatus, can be an overwhelming prospect! This course aims to provide the clinician with a structure that empowers them to walk into the hospital with knowledge and confidence. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

This session will review practical and cost-effective strategies care providers can implement to impact these areas. Following the framework of person-centered care, providers will hear about meaningful and purposeful activity, sensory, technology, and wellness strategies they can implement to mitigate the potentially harmful effects of isolation. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

Power wheelchairs do far more than drive – the driving method can be used to navigate and control other features including Reverse, Speeds, Power Seating, or an Interfaced Assistive Technology device (i.e. a communication device). Power Wheelchairs can send Bluetooth signals to control devices such as tablets and smartphones. Finally, new SMART technologies are making power wheelchairs safer and more efficient for everyone. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

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 posture, stability, and function. This course will then systematically address potential upper and lower extremity positioning challenges with suggested interventions. By specifically positioning the extremities, the seating system provides stability, function and even protection from injury. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

This course will review outcome measures commonly used in everyday clinical practice for clients with spinal cord injury and their importance in functional goals. Outcome measures discussed will include the ASIA Impairment Scale, 10 Meter Walk Test, 6 Minute Walk Test, Timed Up and Go, Walking Index for Spinal Cord Injury II, and Berg Balance Scale. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

A vast array of drugs are used to treat patients with cancer. This webinar will introduce the attendee to the basic pharmacology of these drugs, the mechanism of action of different classes of these drugs, and frequently observed adverse effects of these drugs. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

This advanced-level course will discuss various examination techniques, differential diagnosis, and treatments associated with peripheral and central vestibular conditions. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

This course aims to elevate your writing skills and improve the ability to communicate in academic, professional and research environments. Learners will examine tricky writing conventions, citations, writing organization, and professional voice, along with the chart writing habits we need to un-learn to communicate outside of our profession! This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.