The PhysicalTherapy.com courses below are accepted by the Virginia Board of Physical Therapy. They accept courses approved by another state's APTA chapter, and PhysicalTherapy.com is an accredited provider by the TX Physical Therapy Association. Courses on PhysicalTherapy.com meet the requirements for Type I Continuing Competency credit.
1https://www.physicaltherapy.com/pt-ceus/course/pharmacology-for-heart-failure-and-5175Pharmacology for Heart Failure and COPD: Implications for Physical TherapyHeart failure (HF) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are two chronic conditions for which medications and physical therapy are important parts of treatment. Thus, therapists across the healthcare continuum need to appreciate the indications, mechanism of action, side effects, and implications for physical therapy for the various medication classes for HF and COPD.auditory, textual, visual129USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $129/yearOnlineOnlyPhysicalTherapy.comwww.physicaltherapy.comPharmacology for Heart Failure and COPD: Implications for Physical TherapyHeart failure (HF) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are two chronic conditions for which medications and physical therapy are important parts of treatment. Thus, therapists across the healthcare continuum need to appreciate the indications, mechanism of action, side effects, and implications for physical therapy for the various medication classes for HF and COPD.5175OnlinePT120M
Heart failure (HF) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are two chronic conditions for which medications and physical therapy are important parts of treatment. Thus, therapists across the healthcare continuum need to appreciate the indications, mechanism of action, side effects, and implications for physical therapy for the various medication classes for HF and COPD.
2https://www.physicaltherapy.com/pt-ceus/course/lab-values-and-vital-signs-5198Lab Values And Vital Signs As Clinical Monitoring Tools For Patient SafetyLab values and vital signs, such as hemoglobin, potassium, glucose, blood pressure, heart rate, and others, are essential clinical tools to determine the appropriateness of rehab interventions for acutely ill patients. This course will discuss normal and abnormal values and steps clinicians can take to monitor the patient’s response and support participation in functional activities.auditory, textual, visual129USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $129/yearOnlineOnlyPhysicalTherapy.comwww.physicaltherapy.comLab Values And Vital Signs As Clinical Monitoring Tools For Patient SafetyLab values and vital signs, such as hemoglobin, potassium, glucose, blood pressure, heart rate, and others, are essential clinical tools to determine the appropriateness of rehab interventions for acutely ill patients. This course will discuss normal and abnormal values and steps clinicians can take to monitor the patient’s response and support participation in functional activities.5198OnlinePT120M
Lab values and vital signs, such as hemoglobin, potassium, glucose, blood pressure, heart rate, and others, are essential clinical tools to determine the appropriateness of rehab interventions for acutely ill patients. This course will discuss normal and abnormal values and steps clinicians can take to monitor the patient’s response and support participation in functional activities.
3https://www.physicaltherapy.com/pt-ceus/course/re-imagining-pt-and-ot-5115Re-Imagining PT and OT Assessments as Targeted Treatment Tools: Adult Applications: Part 2This is Part 2 of a two-part series for therapists who work with adults. This presentation will explore innovative ways to transform common assessment tools into structured and progressive treatment programs for physical and occupational therapy providers. Attendees will learn how to utilize various standardized tests to design effective and individualized exercise programs, enhancing patient outcomes. The session will cover practical applications of these tools, focusing on integrating assessment results into treatment planning and execution.auditory, textual, visual129USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $129/yearOnlineOnlyPhysicalTherapy.comwww.physicaltherapy.comRe-Imagining PT and OT Assessments as Targeted Treatment Tools: Adult Applications: Part 2This is Part 2 of a two-part series for therapists who work with adults. This presentation will explore innovative ways to transform common assessment tools into structured and progressive treatment programs for physical and occupational therapy providers. Attendees will learn how to utilize various standardized tests to design effective and individualized exercise programs, enhancing patient outcomes. The session will cover practical applications of these tools, focusing on integrating assessment results into treatment planning and execution.5115OnlinePT120M
This is Part 2 of a two-part series for therapists who work with adults. This presentation will explore innovative ways to transform common assessment tools into structured and progressive treatment programs for physical and occupational therapy providers. Attendees will learn how to utilize various standardized tests to design effective and individualized exercise programs, enhancing patient outcomes. The session will cover practical applications of these tools, focusing on integrating assessment results into treatment planning and execution.
4https://www.physicaltherapy.com/pt-ceus/course/exertional-rhabdomyolysis-management-strategies-for-5168Exertional Rhabdomyolysis: Management Strategies for the Physical TherapistExertional Rhabdomyolysis (ER) is a serious medical condition resulting from the damage and breakdown of skeletal muscle fibers with leakage of muscle contents into the blood stream. ER can be caused by various conditions such as exercise overtraining and injury. The healthcare professional must be able to understand the medical condition, the clinical presentation, potential risk factors, and management strategies for patients who may be suffering with ER. This presentation is for the healthcare professional who desires an evidence-based update on this topic.auditory, textual, visual129USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $129/yearOnlineOnlyPhysicalTherapy.comwww.physicaltherapy.comExertional Rhabdomyolysis: Management Strategies for the Physical TherapistExertional Rhabdomyolysis (ER) is a serious medical condition resulting from the damage and breakdown of skeletal muscle fibers with leakage of muscle contents into the blood stream. ER can be caused by various conditions such as exercise overtraining and injury. The healthcare professional must be able to understand the medical condition, the clinical presentation, potential risk factors, and management strategies for patients who may be suffering with ER. This presentation is for the healthcare professional who desires an evidence-based update on this topic.5168OnlinePT120M
Exertional Rhabdomyolysis (ER) is a serious medical condition resulting from the damage and breakdown of skeletal muscle fibers with leakage of muscle contents into the blood stream. ER can be caused by various conditions such as exercise overtraining and injury. The healthcare professional must be able to understand the medical condition, the clinical presentation, potential risk factors, and management strategies for patients who may be suffering with ER. This presentation is for the healthcare professional who desires an evidence-based update on this topic.
5https://www.physicaltherapy.com/pt-ceus/course/understanding-lyme-disease-pt-s-5096Understanding Lyme Disease: A PT's Guide to Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Best PracticesGiven 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.auditory, textual, visual129USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $129/yearOnlineOnlyPhysicalTherapy.comwww.physicaltherapy.comUnderstanding Lyme Disease: A PT's Guide to Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Best PracticesGiven 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.5096OnlinePT120M
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.
6https://www.physicaltherapy.com/pt-ceus/course/re-imagining-pt-and-ot-5090Re-Imagining PT and OT Assessments as Targeted Treatment Tools: Adult Applications, Part 1This 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.auditory, textual, visual129USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $129/yearOnlineOnlyPhysicalTherapy.comwww.physicaltherapy.comRe-Imagining PT and OT Assessments as Targeted Treatment Tools: Adult Applications, Part 1This 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.5090OnlinePT120M
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.
7https://www.physicaltherapy.com/pt-ceus/course/reducing-rehospitalization-in-congestive-heart-5089Reducing Rehospitalization in Congestive Heart Failure Patients: PT and OT ApplicationsThis presentation examines strategies used by occupational and physical therapists to decrease readmission rates in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF). The session covers evidence-based interventions, survey findings from practicing therapists, and the collaborative roles of OT and PT in managing CHF. Attendees gain insights into effective practices, patient education techniques, and multidisciplinary approaches to improve patient outcomes and reduce rehospitalization.auditory, textual, visual129USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $129/yearOnlineOnlyPhysicalTherapy.comwww.physicaltherapy.comReducing Rehospitalization in Congestive Heart Failure Patients: PT and OT ApplicationsThis presentation examines strategies used by occupational and physical therapists to decrease readmission rates in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF). The session covers evidence-based interventions, survey findings from practicing therapists, and the collaborative roles of OT and PT in managing CHF. Attendees gain insights into effective practices, patient education techniques, and multidisciplinary approaches to improve patient outcomes and reduce rehospitalization.5089OnlinePT120M
This presentation examines strategies used by occupational and physical therapists to decrease readmission rates in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF). The session covers evidence-based interventions, survey findings from practicing therapists, and the collaborative roles of OT and PT in managing CHF. Attendees gain insights into effective practices, patient education techniques, and multidisciplinary approaches to improve patient outcomes and reduce rehospitalization.
8https://www.physicaltherapy.com/pt-ceus/course/acute-care-recognition-prevention-management-5034Acute Care Recognition, Prevention, Management of BurnoutThis webinar is designed to provide acute care physical therapists with the knowledge and tools to begin effectively preventing, identifying, and managing burnout. It will discuss multi-level causes of burnout, ranging from the individual perspective to the institutional level.auditory, textual, visual129USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $129/yearOnlineOnlyPhysicalTherapy.comwww.physicaltherapy.comAcute Care Recognition, Prevention, Management of BurnoutThis webinar is designed to provide acute care physical therapists with the knowledge and tools to begin effectively preventing, identifying, and managing burnout. It will discuss multi-level causes of burnout, ranging from the individual perspective to the institutional level.5034OnlinePT120M
This webinar is designed to provide acute care physical therapists with the knowledge and tools to begin effectively preventing, identifying, and managing burnout. It will discuss multi-level causes of burnout, ranging from the individual perspective to the institutional level.
9https://www.physicaltherapy.com/pt-ceus/course/inspiratory-muscle-training-for-rehabilitation-5016Inspiratory Muscle Training for Rehabilitation ProfessionalsInspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) is gaining in popularity worldwide. It has good evidence in many pathological conditions and also for sporting populations. In this one-hour course, you will learn the basics and understand the nuances of IMT.auditory, textual, visual129USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $129/yearOnlineOnlyPhysicalTherapy.comwww.physicaltherapy.comInspiratory Muscle Training for Rehabilitation ProfessionalsInspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) is gaining in popularity worldwide. It has good evidence in many pathological conditions and also for sporting populations. In this one-hour course, you will learn the basics and understand the nuances of IMT.5016OnlinePT60M
Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) is gaining in popularity worldwide. It has good evidence in many pathological conditions and also for sporting populations. In this one-hour course, you will learn the basics and understand the nuances of IMT.
10https://www.physicaltherapy.com/pt-ceus/course/to-identify-and-support-overwhelmed-5017How to Identify and Support Overwhelmed Caregivers For Improved Patient Outcomes and Rehospitalization RatesReview of the impact of the caregiver role on quality of life measures for both the caregiver and patient. Examine the impact of improved caregiver support and education on patient care and outcomes, including rehospitalization rates and wider monetary implications for healthcare organizations. Discover resources that can help to identify caregivers who may have an increased need for education or support. Discuss several ways therapists can incorporate caregiver support in a comprehensive model of care, and we will wrap the session with an open discussion of practical and ethical considerations for physical therapists.auditory, textual, visual129USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $129/yearOnlineOnlyPhysicalTherapy.comwww.physicaltherapy.comHow to Identify and Support Overwhelmed Caregivers For Improved Patient Outcomes and Rehospitalization RatesReview of the impact of the caregiver role on quality of life measures for both the caregiver and patient. Examine the impact of improved caregiver support and education on patient care and outcomes, including rehospitalization rates and wider monetary implications for healthcare organizations. Discover resources that can help to identify caregivers who may have an increased need for education or support. Discuss several ways therapists can incorporate caregiver support in a comprehensive model of care, and we will wrap the session with an open discussion of practical and ethical considerations for physical therapists.5017OnlinePT120M
Review of the impact of the caregiver role on quality of life measures for both the caregiver and patient. Examine the impact of improved caregiver support and education on patient care and outcomes, including rehospitalization rates and wider monetary implications for healthcare organizations. Discover resources that can help to identify caregivers who may have an increased need for education or support. Discuss several ways therapists can incorporate caregiver support in a comprehensive model of care, and we will wrap the session with an open discussion of practical and ethical considerations for physical therapists.