CEU Courses for PTs

This course will provide participants with a practical guide through the comprehensive neurological physical therapy examination. The course will progress from the neurological screen through all the specific areas of examination common in persons with neurological diagnoses. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

Editor's Note: Regarding Pennsylvania credits, this course is approved by the PA State Board of Physical Therapy for 2 hours of Direct Access CE credit.

When it comes to regulatory audits and denials of reimbursement, being proactive is the key. This session will address pertinent topics such as components of resident-centered collaboration between therapy and nursing in wound care, common errors and key elements in wound care documentation in preventing denials, and principles of effective documentation for nursing and therapy to support skilled wound care services.This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

Master skills to implement in your practice immediately with continued Master Class. Children with ASD face challenges as they form the motor programs that serve as the basis for daily life and play. This interdisciplinary course series will expand upon the theory of praxis and the child’s ability to adaptively respond to their environment in a way that is meaningful and efficient. Through practical and clinical demonstrations, the learner will develop a deeper understanding of the importance of motor learning for the child with ASD. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

This course will provide an overview of the spaced retrieval technique, which is a cognitive intervention that can improve recall of functional information. Participants will learn the evidence behind this technique as well as how to implement it in therapy sessions.

This course will instruct on examination and treatment of foot and ankle involvement for patients with pediatric health conditions including cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophies, and toe walking. Evidence-based interventions will be covered, including joint and soft tissue mobilizations to promote adaptive relative flexibility; improving intrinsic stability through progressive strengthening of the "foot core"; interventions to positively impact neuroplastic changes; and design of orthoses to support function and optimal development. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

Myofascial interventions have become popular among health and fitness professionals. The body of research has grown over the past decade. This course will provide an evidence-based update on therapeutic taping techniques such as kinesiology tape and athletic tape. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and athletic training and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA and AT.

This course will provide clinicians with the tools and strategy to conduct a thorough gait examination with any patient population that can then be utilized to create effective, efficient interventions. This course will focus on both qualitative and quantitative methods of examination of gait. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

This session will review the foundations of client advocacy for individuals at risk for skin breakdown and introduce strategies for implementing client-centered treatment interventions across rehab settings. Learners will review common wound management interventions and then apply components of advocacy to this client population using case examples. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

This webinar will address the unique needs of treating patients with COPD in the home. Specific topics will include medication management, smoking cessation, and pulmonary rehabilitation

Review of basic wound care including wound evaluation, pressure injuries, diabetic foot ulcers, venous stasis wounds and arterial wounds, debridement, various wound dressing categories and standards of care. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.