CEU Courses for PTs

A vital component within evidence-based medicine is therapeutic alliance, which has the potential to enhance clinical outcomes by as much as 20%. This course is designed to assist clinicians in enhancing therapeutic alliance with their patients, particularly in challenging social contexts where patients may possess divergent values and beliefs.

Public health research has shown that many children experience sleep disorders, however many pediatric therapists feel uncomfortable providing sleep interventions for children. Using the "Hit the SAAQ" approach, participants will learn how to evaluate and intervene to promote Sleep duration, sleep Architecture, and Address sleep disorders using evidence-based approaches to promote overall sleep Quality for preschool and school aged children.

Therapists who routinely add spice and variety to their treatment methods are able to offer something new to their patients – a delighted therapist. Come enjoy this “sampler platter” of evidence-based ideas for progressing every exercise, activity and movement. This is part 2 of a 2 part webinar.

This course emphasizes how to incorporate sensory strategies for emotional management and self-regulation in pediatric practice. Emphasis will be on preventing behaviors and meltdowns related to sensory processing, collaborating with teachers and parents to implement into daily routines, and monitoring outcomes for documentation and program evaluation.

Wheelchair seating systems often include secondary supports including pelvic belts, anterior trunk supports, and ankle straps. This course will explore secondary supports and appropriate clinical applications, as well as what to do when secondary supports are required, and team members have restraint concerns. Case studies will be included.

Therapists who routinely add variety to their treatment methods can now offer something new to their patients – an inspired therapist. Come enjoy this “sampler platter” of evidence-based ideas for progressing every exercise, activity, and movement. This is part 1 of a 2-part webinar.

This course discusses risk factors associated with ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries spanning from youth baseball to the professional level. Current concepts of both conservative and surgical management of UCL injuries, as well as injury prevention methods for adolescent/high school baseball pitchers, will also be discussed.

Part 2 of this two-part course covers the peripheral nervous system (PNS), common disorders, and treatment. Part II also includes less common neuropathies, Bell’s Palsy, upper and lower extremity compartment compression disorders, and neuromuscular junction disorders (NMJ).

Part I of a two-part course covers the peripheral nervous system (PNS) and common disorders and treatment. Part I includes a review of the anatomy, symptoms of peripheral neuropathy, levels & categories of peripheral nerve involvement, and presentation and management of common peripheral nerve lesions (PNL), including Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) & Hereditary Motor Sensory Neuropathies (CMT Disease).

Self-regulation for 3–5-year-olds can be quite variable. As we know, self-regulation skills help kids navigate their environments, regardless of age. This seminar explores self-regulation for little ones just starting their first school experience. Learning to wait, responding calmly, being able to listen, and direction following are all part of building the foundational skills of self-reg. Let’s help them get a great start!