CEU Courses for PTs

This course will review current literature, definitions, and guidelines on osteoporosis and its impact and relevance to physical therapy practice. We will review recommended treatments, precautions, and contraindications when treating individuals with osteoporosis

This course will provide an overview of vision assessment and rehabilitation for physical therapists. Common assessment and rehabilitation techniques that can be used with clinical, particularly neurological, patients will be discussed and demonstrated. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

Shoulder pain is the most frequent secondary complication after stroke and significantly limits functional performance. In this webinar, the discussion will include prevalence and clinical presentation of the painful hemiplegic shoulder, risk factor groups, evaluation, and evidence-based intervention techniques such as mobilizations, NMES, taping, edema management, and mental imagery.

Pelvic floor tension myalgia can cause a range of symptoms including pain in the vagina and rectum, feeling of sitting on a ball or stick, and pain during intercourse. This course will explore why and how pelvic physical therapy is first line treatment for pelvic floor tension myalgia. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

This webinar introduces participants to the different types of wounds commonly found in patients with neurological impairments. It provides clinicians with basic treatment and risk reduction techniques to utilize in their practice settings. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

Using a wheelchair places a significant strain on the upper extremity. Therapists should be proactive in preventing repetitive strain injuries to help clients maintain independence and improve their quality of life. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

This presentation will summarize the evidence of the effects of the following lifestyle interventions (Sleep, Nutrition, Reduction of stress) and their physiologic mechanisms and relationships to athletic performance and health, and tools to effectively implement interventions. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and athletic training and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA and AT.

The RESNA Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) examination addresses numerous areas, including general Assessment and Service Delivery. This course will address assistive technology (AT) assessment importance, components, and team members, as well as AT service delivery models, outcomes, ethics, and standards of practice.

A variety of assistive technology access methods with definitions, clinical indicators, facilitators, and programming will prepare the participant for the RESNA ATP examination.

This course will discuss how aging affects the client with both acute and chronic spinal cord injury. We will discuss secondary health conditions, medical considerations, and rehabilitation management, as well equipment and wheelchair considerations for the older adult with a spinal cord injury. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.