CEU Courses Live Webinars 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.

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 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.

Opioid abuse is one of the leading causes of death and non-accidental trauma among adults in the United States. The economic burden, including healthcare costs, addiction treatment, lost productivity, and criminal involvement of prescription opioid misuse, in the United States continues to rise. Healthcare providers need to be cognizant of the various community stakeholders to recognize opioid abuse and recognize potential abuse. Healthcare professionals can promote safe opioid use and prevent abuse by assisting and helping patients manage associated pain related to their injuries, which is critical to the well-being of student-athletes. The instructor will provide an overarching review of the literature as it pertains to prescription opioid use to allow the participant to recognize the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion.

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.

Home health physical therapists are important members of the interprofessional team approach to fall screening and prevention for patients in this practice setting. Learning to differentiate the “why” of the fall is critical to appropriate management, and this presentation will discuss holistic fall screening, treatment, and prevention strategies for patients.

Evaluating and treating temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) can be intimidating for many rehab professionals. This course is designed to simplify the evaluation and treatment process, providing a practical primer that maximizes patient outcomes for those who may be unfamiliar or uncomfortable with TMD.