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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


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

 


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

 


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 Wisconsin

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

December 20, 2024

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

 


The PDPM Journey: Implementation, Adaptation, and Future of Value-Based Care for Therapists

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

December 8, 2024

This comprehensive course explores the evolution of CMS payment structures, focusing on the transition from RUGs IV to PDPM and its impact on therapy services. Participants will gain in-depth knowledg...   Read More


Reasonable Modifications: What Does The ADA Say? And What Are The Rights Of Your Clients?

Kathryn Sorensen, OTD, OTR/L, ADAC

July 19, 2024

This short course gives therapists an understanding of the rights and laws of people with disabilities as put into law under the ADA, FHA, AACA, and other laws. It is these laws that allow people with...   Read More


Documentation: An Opportunity to Advocate for Your Patient

Trisha Salome, PT, DPT

April 15, 2024

Learn the ethics of documentation, goal writing, and measuring progress in difficult situations such as palliative care or maintenance therapy.   Read More

   


Leading with PURPOSE

Dawn Brown, PT, DPT, EdD, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy

March 14, 2024

Leadership is explored in terms of passion, understanding, representation, patience, openness, servitude, and empathy (PURPOSE) to provide a framework for effectively leading people toward achieving t...   Read More


Behavioral Health & Physical Therapy: What Is Our Role?

Jennifer Stone, PT, DPT, OCS, PHC, TPS, HLC

December 19, 2023

In 2023, it is no longer adequate to treat people’s bodies solely. This course introduces learners to some behavioral health concepts, including methods for screening, integrating behavioral health...   Read More

  


Substance Misuse In The Elderly And Use Of Screening, Brief Intervention, And Referral To Treatment (SBIRT)

Ingrid Provident, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA

December 4, 2023

Substance use disorders are a significant problem in the elderly population. Studies have shown that elderly patients with substance use disorders have very good outcomes when diagnosed and treatment...   Read More

 


Breaking Down Research for the Physical Therapist Assistant

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

October 1, 2023

Common terminology and definitions used within research and the role of research literature within physical therapy practice. Techniques for breaking down the quality of research and ways to implement...   Read More

 


Multiple Generations In The Workplace: Effective Communication To Enhance Diversity

Ingrid Provident, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA

August 21, 2023

There are very different generations in the workplace and getting these groups to work together effectively is challenging. It is important to first understand each of these groups based on their stre...   Read More


Overcoming Compassion Fatigue in Our Work Environment

Neely Sullivan, MPT, CLT-LANA, CDP

September 30, 2022

Learn to identify compassion fatigue in yourself and others and strategies to manage it.   Read More

        


HIPAA for Allied Health Professionals

Kim Cavitt, AuD

May 18, 2022

Review the foundations of HIPAA privacy, security, breach notification, and marketing requirements and guidelines as they relate to hearing healthcare. This introductory course is intended for new hir...   Read More


Justifying Medical Necessity in Documentation: Screens to Skilled Services

Neely Sullivan, MPT, CLT-LANA, CDP

August 31, 2021

Providing excellent client-centered services depends on documentation that clearly illustrates the medical necessity of the client. This course covers medical necessity to support physical therapy tre...   Read More

 


Diabetes in Adults: Current Guidelines and Evidence

Sarah Stillings, MA, PT, MPT, CHT

July 29, 2021

This course gives us an overview of diabetes in adults, discusses current perspectives and guidelines, and addresses its significance in PT practice. It also looks at some of the current literature th...   Read More