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Tennessee Physical Therapy Ethics: Standards for Modern Practice

Calista Kelly, PT, DPT, ACEEAA, Cert. MDT

March 2, 2026

This course provides physical therapists and assistants with a comprehensive review of the 2026 APTA Code of Ethics and modern clinical challenges, including moral distress, artificial intelligence, a...   Read More


Using Adult Learning Theory to Enhance Coaching Practice and Parental Self-Efficacy

Rhonda Mattingly Williams, Ed.D, CCC-SLP, Pam Smithy, MS, OTR/L

March 1, 2026

This course explores how adult learning theory can be applied to enhance coaching practices that strengthen parental self-efficacy across therapy disciplines. The course discusses key indicators of pa...   Read More


Navigating TN Jurisprudence for PTs and PTAs

Calista Kelly, PT, DPT, ACEEAA, Cert. MDT

February 27, 2026

This course provides licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants with a comprehensive overview of the laws, rules, and professional standards governing physical therapy practice in...   Read More

 


Emotional Intelligence in Healthcare: Driving High-Quality Care and Team Performance

Robin Arthur, PsyD

February 9, 2026

This course moves beyond technical skills to explore the critical impact of emotional intelligence (EI)on healthcare professionals. It covers the five core domains of EI and how they directly influenc...   Read More


Change Management in Healthcare

Robin Arthur, PsyD

February 5, 2026

This course equips healthcare professionals with key change management models to navigate transformations at individual, organizational, and system levels.   Read More


It's Never Too Late To Collaborate, School Based Therapists And Educators Getting Together

Tere Bowen-Irish, OTR/L

January 23, 2026

The 21st century brings many challenges toward integrating the therapist’s role in the educational environment. Is there an overall philosophy of support, collaboration, and a sense of community? Is...   Read More


Transformative Communication

Robin Arthur, PsyD

January 19, 2026

This course explores transformative communication in healthcare and leadership, contrasting it with transactional approaches. It covers communication barriers and application of the CONNECT model. It...   Read More


A Comprehensive Approach to Stress Management and Enhancing Well-Being

Robin Arthur, PsyD

January 16, 2026

Designed for healthcare providers and leaders, this course explores the physiology of stress, its chronic effects on health and performance, and the realities of workplace strain. The content translat...   Read More

 


Practical Approaches for Engaging Learners During Simulation Debriefing

Erica Ligon, MEd, CCC-SLP, Farzana Vela, MS, CCC-SLP, BSRC, RRT-NPS, Calista Kelly, PT, DPT, ACEEAA, Cert. MDT

December 30, 2025

This course provides educators with practical strategies and evidence-based methods for facilitating effective simulation debriefs. Participants will learn how to establish psychological safety, engag...   Read More


Using Adult Learning Theory to Enhance Coaching in Early Intervention

Rhonda Mattingly Williams, Ed.D, CCC-SLP, Pam Smithy, MS, OTR/L

December 15, 2025

This course examines how adult learning theory can be effectively applied to coaching practices within early intervention settings. The course reviews strategies to support family engagement, promote...   Read More


Cannabis: Implications for Physical and Occupational Therapy

Melissa Bednarek, PT, DPT, PhD, CCS

December 1, 2025

Cannabis is a very timely topic, and you likely have many questions. With that in mind, I will cover several different areas, giving you a bit of each. In preparing for this, I spoke with other therap...   Read More


Enhancing Occupational Performance Through Motor Learning

Nicole Quint, PhD, Dr. OT, OTR/L

November 1, 2025

Motor learning principles through the lens of occupational therapy, emphasizing their application in diverse contexts, will be explored in this course. Participants will compare and contrast motor lea...   Read More


Mastering Quality Measures: Navigating LTC Regulations for Rehab Success

Kevin Cezat, PT, DPT, GCS, RAC-CT

October 1, 2025

This course provides rehab professionals with a comprehensive understanding of quality measures, how they are calculated, and their impact on regulatory compliance in long-term care (LTC) settings. At...   Read More

 


Ethics and Jurisprudence for the Physical Therapy Professional Licensed in Illinois

Calista Kelly, PT, DPT, ACEEAA, Cert. MDT, Kathleen D. Weissberg, OTD, OTR/L, CMDCP, CDP, CFPS, CGCS

October 1, 2025

A review of ethics and jurisprudence for Illinois licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.   Read More

 


Late-Onset Spinal Cord Injury: Rehabilitation Considerations for the Older Adult Experiencing SCI

Kevin Cezat, PT, DPT, GCS, RAC-CT, Kristen Cezat, PT, DPT, NCS, ATP/SMS

September 24, 2025

Effectively managing older adults with spinal cord injuries requires a comprehensive understanding of age-related physiological and psychosocial factors and the complexities of spinal cord injury. Thi...   Read More

 


When Autism And Other Mental Disorders Converge: Recognizing And Responding

Debora Davidson, PhD, OTR/L

September 22, 2025

People who have autism spectrum disorder can also have co-occurring mental disorders that cause functional difficulties and distress when left unaddressed. Healthcare providers are positioned to scree...   Read More

   


Ethics and Jurisprudence for the Physical Therapy Professional Licensed in Tennessee

Kathleen D. Weissberg, OTD, OTR/L, CMDCP, CDP, CFPS, CGCS, Calista Kelly, PT, DPT, ACEEAA, Cert. MDT

September 18, 2025

A review of ethics and jurisprudence for licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in Tennessee.   Read More


Let’s Not Overlook Mood Disorders In Our Youth Population

Tere Bowen-Irish, OTR/L

August 8, 2025

The diagnoses of mood disorders, especially bipolar disorder, can be overlooked. Many students end up with the diagnosis of Oppositional Defiant Disorder attached to a comorbid diagnosis such as Autis...   Read More


Lab Values And Vital Signs As Clinical Monitoring Tools For Patient Safety

Adele Myszenski, PT, MPT

July 1, 2025

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.   Read More


Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome: The Opposite Of ADHD?

Tere Bowen-Irish, OTR/L

June 23, 2025

We have all heard about ADD without the H. This diagnosis is called CDS (Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome). The signs and symptoms are apparent. These clients are easily confused, daydream, have decre...   Read More