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Articles for PT CEUs
Swell to Well: Wound Management for Clients Living with Lymphedema
September 21, 2020
This seminar will describe the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system in relation to risks for developing wounds. This session will also focus on different types and stages of wounds commonly... Read More
Wound Care and Lymphedema
An Introduction to Pediatric Bladder and Bowel Disorders, Part 2
September 2, 2020
The most common elimination disorders in children are bedwetting and dysfunctional elimination syndromes. This course will focus on the treatment of children with day or nighttime urinary and/or fecal... Read More
Pediatrics Pelvic Health
An Introduction to Pediatric Bladder and Bowel Disorders, Part 1
September 1, 2020
The most common elimination disorders in children are bedwetting and dysfunctional elimination syndromes. This course will focus on the treatment of children with day or nighttime urinary and/or fecal... Read More
Pediatrics Pelvic Health
Minority is the New Majority: Strategies to Combat Racism, Address Micro-aggressions, and Promote Healing in the Therapeutic Setting
August 11, 2020
As the US population becomes increasingly multicultural and telehealth extends services into remote areas; there is a pronounced need for therapists to become adept at the delivery of culturally appro... Read More
Professional Issues and Compliance
Alabama Jurisprudence
August 11, 2020
A review of the Alabama Physical Therapy Practice Act and Administrative Code, along with key compliance-related updates (mandatory reporting for child abuse, HIPAA) for physical therapists and physic... Read More
Ethics and Jurisprudence
U.S. Healthcare Services & Diverse Populations
August 7, 2020
This course provides information regarding some of the barriers that minorities face in the healthcare setting. It also provides ideas for improving patient-centered care for diverse populations. Read More
Professional Issues and Compliance
Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
May 6, 2020
Harassment, and more specifically, sexual harassment, is illegal. Sexual harassment is based upon sex or of a sexual nature; gender harassment; and harassment possibly based on pregnancy, childbirth,... Read More
Professional Issues and Compliance
Sustaining the Well-Being of Healthcare Workers During Coronavirus
April 28, 2020
The coronavirus (COVID-19) is presenting new and unique challenges. We are navigating unchartered waters with this virus, making it important to find new ways to work and interact while also taking ca... Read More
Professional Issues and Compliance Self Care and Burnout
Suicide and Self-Harm in the Elderly
March 31, 2020
This course will discuss the signs that go beyond depression to reveal active suicidal or self-harm risk. We will address the prevalence of suicidality in long term care settings, elevated risks in ca... Read More
Geriatrics Professional Issues and Compliance
From Survive to Thrive at Work: An Evidence-Based Approach to Healthcare Burnout
January 21, 2020
The purpose of this course is to examine burnout in the healthcare industry, explore direct and indirect causes, identify personal and professional outcomes, and review best practices for individuals... Read More
Professional Issues and Compliance Self Care and Burnout
Suicide Awareness, Assessment and Intervention for Allied Health Professionals
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December 18, 2019
This 3-module empirically supported training program will address suicide awareness, screening, intervention, and referral principles for allied health professionals. Age and population specific suici... Read More
Professional Issues and Compliance
Wheelchair Seating: Considerations For The Hands Dependent Sitter
September 23, 2019
Wheelchair seating is designed to provide postural support and alignment, stability for function and mitigate pressure issues. This course will address assessment and intervention when working with a... Read More
Assistive Technology
Pain Management in Long Term Care
August 16, 2019
Effective pain management is essential to one's quality of life, their wellbeing, and it's a key element in all aspects of successful rehabilitation. With that, our residents of skilled nursing facili... Read More
Wheelchair Seating: Considerations for the Hands-Free Sitter
August 5, 2019
Wheelchair seating is designed to provide postural support and alignment, stability for function and mitigate pressure issues. This course will address assessment and intervention when working with a... Read More
Assistive Technology
The Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS) Certification: An Overview
July 22, 2019
The Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS) certification recognizes competence in assessment and intervention. This course will cover what this certification is, who the SMS is designed for, why it was... Read More
Assistive Technology
Ethics in Rehabilitation: A Clinical Perspective for Therapists
July 11, 2019
Practical information about ethics is provided from a clinical perspective including: review of basic principles of ethics as they relate to healthcare and therapy; behaviors that are considered uneth... Read More
Ethics and Jurisprudence
Current and Future Status of Medicare Part A: A Review of the Prospective Payment System and the Patient Driven Payment Model
June 14, 2019
Learning OutcomesList the qualifiers for Medicare Part A skilled careIdentify criteria for Medicare Part A PPS RUG categoriesDefine rule sets for Other Medicare Required Assessments (OMRA)Explain MDS... Read More
Professional Issues and Compliance
Wheelchair Seating: The Mat Assessment
March 23, 2019
A key component of wheelchair seating evaluation is the mat assessment. This course will present the mat assessment, including supine and sitting, and will include case studies and videos. Read More
Assistive Technology
Wheelchair Positioning: Pressure
January 22, 2019
A main goal of wheelchair seating is pressure management, specifically to prevent development of pressure injuries. This course will present pressure injury definitions, staging, etiology and specific... Read More
Assistive Technology
Wheelchair Positioning: Postural Care
January 21, 2019
The goals of wheelchair seating include managing posture and pressure as well as providing stability for function. Postural care addresses positioning outside of the wheelchair, particularly during sl... Read More
Assistive Technology