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Implicit Bias: Impact on Maternal Health in Minority Populations
Presented by Calista Kelly, PT, DPT, ACEEAA, Cert. MDT
Text/Transcript
Course: #5565Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course examines how implicit bias and structural racism contribute to disparities in maternal and infant health among minority populations in the United States. It defines and differentiates implicit and explicit bias, explains how bias forms and operates within clinical relationships and power differentials, and connects these forces to structural racism and to documented patterns of maternal and infant morbidity and mortality. Learners explore the most recent national data on these disparities, including the populations at highest and least visible risk, and the everyday clinical moments where bias is most likely to influence care. The course then turns to practical, evidence-informed strategies that individuals, teams, and systems can use to recognize and reduce the impact of bias and structural racism on childbearing patients and their infants. This course was designed for an interprofessional audience.

Acute SCI Management: What to Do and Why It Matters
Presented by Allyson Muehlemann, PT, DPT, EdD, NCS
Live WebinarWed, Jul 1, 2026 at 6:00 pm EDT
Course: #5442Level: Advanced3 Hours
Acute spinal cord injury (SCI) is clinically complex and often unpredictable, with patients presenting as medically fragile and at high risk for secondary complications. In this environment, physical therapists are required to make rapid, high-stakes decisions while balancing safety, recovery potential, and medical stability. This course introduces a practical clinical framework designed to guide prioritization of assessment and intervention in the acute phase of SCI. The focus is on helping clinicians identify what matters most, when it matters most, in order to support safe progression of mobility and recovery. Emphasis is placed on managing common acute challenges such as respiratory compromise, cardiovascular instability, autonomic dysfunction, and immobility-related complications. Participants will learn how to structure evaluation and treatment strategies that are both efficient and purposeful within medically complex presentations. Ultimately, this framework is designed to support clinicians in preparing patients for the next phase of rehabilitation by optimizing early decision-making, maximizing functional potential, and reducing preventable secondary complications.

The Therapy Role In Trauma-Responsive Pediatric Practice
Presented by Audrie Vantangoli, MOT, OTD, OTR/L
Recorded WebinarText/Transcript
Course: #5498Level: Introductory1 Hour
Therapists are at the forefront of trauma and self-regulation; however, therapists are not always the first line of defense when developing plans related to behavioral interventions within the pediatric setting. Trauma can significantly affect a child's development and skill mastery. In order to promote participation in meaningful activities, therapists must focus on building consistent trauma-informed practices to rebuild a sense of perceived safety. This course discusses the essential needs for incorporating trauma-informed care when working with the pediatric population.

The Role of PT in Treating the Cardiac Patient in the Home
Presented by Kala Markel, PT, DPT
Recorded Webinar
Course: #5454Level: Intermediate2 Hours
This 2‑hour webinar is designed to equip home health PTs and PTAs with practical skills to manage adults recovering from CABG, valve surgery, MI/stent, and heart failure in the home setting. Participants will review typical post‑hospital recovery trajectories, learn to perform focused cardiac assessments (including vitals, orthostatics, and symptom monitoring), and apply clear red‑flag criteria to guide safe “go/no‑go” decisions in non‑monitored environments. The course emphasizes designing and progressing symptom‑limited exercise and functional mobility programs using tools such as RPE, talk test, and functional outcome measures, while integrating patient and caregiver education on daily self‑monitoring, pacing, and lifestyle strategies to support cardiac stability and reduce readmissions.

Lipedema: What Physical Therapists Need to Know
Presented by Courtney Mascio, OT/L, CLT
Live WebinarThu, Jul 9, 2026 at 12:00 pm EDT
Course: #5523Level: Introductory1 Hour
This presentation equips physical therapists with a comprehensive understanding of lipedema, including its underlying pathology, diagnostic criteria, staging, and types, and how to distinguish it from obesity and lymphedema. It also explores the patient experience and reviews both conservative and surgical treatment approaches, emphasizing the role of multidisciplinary care and appropriate referrals.

Clinical Applications of Durable Medical Equipment for Activities of Daily Living
Presented by Michelle Lange, OTR/L, ATP/SMS
Recorded Webinar
Course: #5460Level: Introductory1 Hour
Clients who use wheelchair seating and mobility equipment often have other durable medical equipment (DME) needs, as well. Durable medical equipment is typically used to assist activities of daily living and so clinicians are an active participant in selecting the appropriate equipment for a client’s needs. This course will address bath/shower equipment, toileting equipment, patient lifts, and adaptive car seats.

Advanced Telehealth Practice in Physical Therapy
Presented by Justin Jellin, PT, DPT
Live WebinarWed, Jul 15, 2026 at 3:00 pm EDT
Course: #5449Level: Advanced2 Hours
This advanced course is designed for physical therapists who already understand the basics of telehealth and want to improve clinical decision-making, patient selection, virtual examination strategies, treatment progression, and hybrid care planning. Participants will learn how to evaluate when telehealth is appropriate, adapt objective testing and intervention strategies to the home environment, use patient-reported outcomes and digital tools, manage safety and referral decisions, and design practical telehealth or hybrid plans of care for musculoskeletal patients.

Chronic Pain Management Through Aquatic Therapy
Presented by Andrea Salzman, PT, MS
Recorded Webinar
Course: #5438Level: Introductory2 Hours
Discover evidence-based strategies for integrating aquatic therapy into chronic pain management. This introductory 2-hour webinar explores how water's unique physical properties—buoyancy, hydrostatic pressure, and thermal effects—create an optimal environment for therapeutic exercise in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain. Participants will learn the physiological mechanisms underlying aquatic therapy's effectiveness, practical protocols for common chronic pain conditions including low back pain, osteoarthritis, and fibromyalgia, and essential safety considerations. Through examination of recent clinical trials and systematic reviews, attendees will gain immediately applicable knowledge to implement aquatic therapy programs that reduce pain, improve function, and enhance quality of life for their patients.

Maximizing Aquatic Equipment: Tools of the Trade for OT and PT
Presented by Andrea Salzman, PT, MS
Live WebinarThu, Jul 23, 2026 at 12:00 pm EDT
Course: #5444Level: Intermediate2 Hours
This course examines clinical decision-making related to the selection, application, and progression of aquatic therapy equipment across rehabilitation populations and age groups. Content focuses on how commonly used tools—such as flotation devices, resistance equipment, mats, boards, and pool jets—alter support, resistance, instability, and sensory input to influence posture, balance, gait, and strength training. Participants will explore how aquatic equipment can be intentionally dosed and progressed to support therapeutic goals while maintaining patient safety and meaningful transfer to land-based interventions.

Pediatric Bilingual-Learner Primer For Therapists
Presented by Tara Konradi, OTD, OTR/L
Live WebinarThu, Jul 30, 2026 at 12:00 pm EDT
Course: #5497Level: Introductory2 Hours
This introductory course provides a practical foundation for therapists working with bilingual pediatric populations. Learners will examine how cultural and linguistic factors influence functional performance—from sensory processing to executive function—while gaining actionable strategies for culturally responsive assessment and intervention. Perfect for clinicians new to bilingual practice, this session emphasizes reducing bias and fostering meaningful participation across all environments.