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https://www.physicaltherapy.com/pt-ceus/course/neonatal-hydrotherapy-and-therapeutic-bathing-4947
Neonatal Hydrotherapy and Therapeutic Bathing in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
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Neonatal Hydrotherapy and Therapeutic Bathing in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
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4947
Online
PT120M
Neonatal Hydrotherapy and Therapeutic Bathing in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Presented by Andrea Salzman, MS, PT
Course: #4947Level: Introductory2 Hours
AK/2.0; AL/2.0; AR/2.0; AZ/2.0; CA/2.0; CO/2.0; CT/2.0; DC/2.0; DE/2.0; FL/2.0; GA/2.0; HI/2.0; IA/2.0; IACET/0.2; ID/2.0; IL/2.0; IN/2.0; KS/2.0; KY/2.0 Category 2; MA/2.0; ME/2.0; MI/2.0; MO/2.0; MS/2.0; MT/2.0; NC/2.0; ND/2.0; NE/2.0; NH/2.0; NY/2.0; OK/2.0; OR/2.0; PA/2.0; RI/2.0; SC/2.0; SD/2.0; TN/2.0; TX/2.0; UT/2.0; VA/2.0; VT/2.0; WA/2.0; WI/2.0; WY/2.0
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https://www.physicaltherapy.com/pt-ceus/course/medicare-part-b-coding-and-4964
Medicare Part B Coding and Billing: Compliance is Key!
This seminar offers an in-depth review of Medicare Part B coding and billing. It covers CPT coding, unit-to-minute conversion, appropriate use of evaluation codes, and caregiver education codes. The seminar reviews the most commonly billed codes. Using multiple examples, clinicians learn how to comply with coding, maintain thorough documentation to support skilled interventions, and avoid common errors. The seminar also discusses elements known to trigger medical reviews, including coding and documentation to support the plan of care. It explores tips and strategies for successfully managing medical reviews.
auditory, textual, visual
129
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Medicare Part B Coding and Billing: Compliance is Key!
This seminar offers an in-depth review of Medicare Part B coding and billing. It covers CPT coding, unit-to-minute conversion, appropriate use of evaluation codes, and caregiver education codes. The seminar reviews the most commonly billed codes. Using multiple examples, clinicians learn how to comply with coding, maintain thorough documentation to support skilled interventions, and avoid common errors. The seminar also discusses elements known to trigger medical reviews, including coding and documentation to support the plan of care. It explores tips and strategies for successfully managing medical reviews.
4964
Online
PT120M
Medicare Part B Coding and Billing: Compliance is Key!
Presented by Kathleen D. Weissberg, OTD, OTR/L, CMDCP, CDP, CFPS
Course: #4964Level: Intermediate2 Hours
AK/2.0; AL/2.0; AR/2.0; AZ/2.0; CA/2.0; CO/2.0; CT/2.0; DC/2.0; DE/2.0; FL/2.0; GA/2.0; HI/2.0; IA/2.0; IACET/0.2; ID/2.0; IL/2.0; IN/2.0; KS/2.0; KY/2.0 Category 2; MA/2.0; ME/2.0; MI/2.0; MO/2.0; MS/2.0; MT/2.0; NC/2.0; ND/2.0; NE/2.0; NH/2.0; NY/2.0; OK/2.0; OR/2.0; PA/2.0; RI/2.0; SC/2.0; SD/2.0; TN/2.0; TX/2.0; UT/2.0; VA/2.0; VT/2.0; WA/2.0; WI/2.0; WY/2.0
This seminar offers an in-depth review of Medicare Part B coding and billing. It covers CPT coding, unit-to-minute conversion, appropriate use of evaluation codes, and caregiver education codes. The seminar reviews the most commonly billed codes. Using multiple examples, clinicians learn how to comply with coding, maintain thorough documentation to support skilled interventions, and avoid common errors. The seminar also discusses elements known to trigger medical reviews, including coding and documentation to support the plan of care. It explores tips and strategies for successfully managing medical reviews.
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https://www.physicaltherapy.com/pt-ceus/course/rehabilitation-for-hamstring-injuries-do-4873
Rehabilitation for Hamstring Injuries: How Do We Achieve Success?
Hamstring injuries are common during sporting activities with high re-injury rates, which may indicate inadequate rehabilitation or premature return to play. This course provides an in-depth examination of hamstring injuries in sports, covering mechanisms, prognostic factors, and rehabilitation strategies. Participants will gain insights from a literature review and practice guidelines, enabling them to critically evaluate and modify their current rehabilitation and return-to-play plans for more effective management of hamstring injuries.
auditory, textual, visual
129
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Rehabilitation for Hamstring Injuries: How Do We Achieve Success?
Hamstring injuries are common during sporting activities with high re-injury rates, which may indicate inadequate rehabilitation or premature return to play. This course provides an in-depth examination of hamstring injuries in sports, covering mechanisms, prognostic factors, and rehabilitation strategies. Participants will gain insights from a literature review and practice guidelines, enabling them to critically evaluate and modify their current rehabilitation and return-to-play plans for more effective management of hamstring injuries.
4873
Online
PT120M
Rehabilitation for Hamstring Injuries: How Do We Achieve Success?
Presented by John Boudreaux, EdD, PT, LAT, ATC, SCS
Course: #4873Level: Intermediate2 Hours
AK/2.0; AL/2.0; AR/2.0; AZ/2.0; BOC/2.0; CA/2.0; CO/2.0; CT/2.0; DC/2.0; DE/2.0; FL/2.0; GA/2.0; HI/2.0; IA/2.0; IACET/0.2; ID/2.0; IL/2.0; IN/2.0; KS/2.0; KY/2.0 Category 2; LA/2.0; MA/2.0; ME/2.0; MI/2.0; MO/2.0; MS/2.0; MT/2.0; NC/2.0; ND/2.0; NE/2.0; NH/2.0; NJ/2.0; NY/2.0; OH/2.0; OK/2.0; OR/2.0; PA/2.0; RI/2.0; SC/2.0; SD/2.0; TN/2.0; TX/2.0; UT/2.0; VA/2.0; VT/2.0; WA/2.0; WI/2.0; WY/2.0
Hamstring injuries are common during sporting activities with high re-injury rates, which may indicate inadequate rehabilitation or premature return to play. This course provides an in-depth examination of hamstring injuries in sports, covering mechanisms, prognostic factors, and rehabilitation strategies. Participants will gain insights from a literature review and practice guidelines, enabling them to critically evaluate and modify their current rehabilitation and return-to-play plans for more effective management of hamstring injuries.
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https://www.physicaltherapy.com/pt-ceus/course/optimizing-measures-advanced-utilization-and-4950
Optimizing the Measures: Advanced Utilization and Strategies to Ensure Sustainability for Outcome Measures
Recent research reveals a continued lack of outcome measure utilization in the clinic despite efforts from the APTA over the last ten years. This course will explore barriers to the sustainability of outcome measure programs in the clinic and discuss recent evidence demonstrating the power of outcome measures regarding prognosis, plan of care, and clinician decision-making for the stroke population.
auditory, textual, visual
129
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Optimizing the Measures: Advanced Utilization and Strategies to Ensure Sustainability for Outcome Measures
Recent research reveals a continued lack of outcome measure utilization in the clinic despite efforts from the APTA over the last ten years. This course will explore barriers to the sustainability of outcome measure programs in the clinic and discuss recent evidence demonstrating the power of outcome measures regarding prognosis, plan of care, and clinician decision-making for the stroke population.
4950
Online
PT120M
Optimizing the Measures: Advanced Utilization and Strategies to Ensure Sustainability for Outcome Measures
Presented by Christopher Curran, PT, DPT, NCS, CBIS
Course: #4950Level: Advanced2 Hours
AK/2.0; AL/2.0; AR/2.0; AZ/2.0; CA/2.0; CO/2.0; CT/2.0; DC/2.0; DE/2.0; FL/2.0; GA/2.0; HI/2.0; IA/2.0; IACET/0.2; ID/2.0; IL/2.0; IN/2.0; KS/2.0; KY/2.0 Category 2; MA/2.0; ME/2.0; MI/2.0; MO/2.0; MS/2.0; MT/2.0; NC/2.0; ND/2.0; NE/2.0; NH/2.0; NY/2.0; OK/2.0; OR/2.0; PA/2.0; RI/2.0; SC/2.0; SD/2.0; TN/2.0; TX/2.0; UT/2.0; VA/2.0; VT/2.0; WA/2.0; WI/2.0; WY/2.0
Recent research reveals a continued lack of outcome measure utilization in the clinic despite efforts from the APTA over the last ten years. This course will explore barriers to the sustainability of outcome measure programs in the clinic and discuss recent evidence demonstrating the power of outcome measures regarding prognosis, plan of care, and clinician decision-making for the stroke population.
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https://www.physicaltherapy.com/pt-ceus/course/optimizing-patient-outcomes-4908
Optimizing Patient Outcomes: Navigating Medical Errors and Preventing Harm and Readmissions
This course defines what medical errors are, how they happen, and what can be done to improve the quality of care, patient safety, and reduce readmissions. Many errors are preventable when safeguards such as procedural checklists are put in place and situational awareness is enhanced.
auditory, textual, visual
129
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Optimizing Patient Outcomes: Navigating Medical Errors and Preventing Harm and Readmissions
This course defines what medical errors are, how they happen, and what can be done to improve the quality of care, patient safety, and reduce readmissions. Many errors are preventable when safeguards such as procedural checklists are put in place and situational awareness is enhanced.
4908
Online
PT120M
Optimizing Patient Outcomes: Navigating Medical Errors and Preventing Harm and Readmissions
Presented by Kenneth L. Miller, PT, DPT, GCS, CEEAA
Course: #4908Level: Introductory2 Hours
AK/2.0; AL/2.0; AR/2.0; AZ/2.0; CA/2.0; CO/2.0; CT/2.0; DC/2.0; DE/2.0; FL/2.0; GA/2.0; HI/2.0; IA/2.0; IACET/0.2; ID/2.0; IL/2.0; IN/2.0; KS/2.0; KY/2.0 Category 2; MA/2.0; ME/2.0; MI/2.0; MO/2.0; MS/2.0; MT/2.0; NC/2.0; ND/2.0; NE/2.0; NH/2.0; NY/2.0; OK/2.0; OR/2.0; PA/2.0; RI/2.0; SC/2.0; SD/2.0; TN/2.0; TX/2.0; UT/2.0; VA/2.0; VT/2.0; WA/2.0; WI/2.0; WY/2.0
This course defines what medical errors are, how they happen, and what can be done to improve the quality of care, patient safety, and reduce readmissions. Many errors are preventable when safeguards such as procedural checklists are put in place and situational awareness is enhanced.
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https://www.physicaltherapy.com/pt-ceus/course/from-accident-to-ambulance-emergency-4875
From Accident to Ambulance: Emergency Action Plans for the Injured Athlete
Emergency management of injuries in sport should be handled by a trained medical professional. An emergency action plan (EAP) is necessary for any school or university with venues where athletes exercise. An emergency action plan should be specific to your organization, venues, resources, and personnel. Sports medicine professionals must be competent in developing, implementing, and reviewing EAPs to protect athletes and reduce liability for the individual healthcare professional and institution. The instructor will provide an overarching review of the literature regarding the management of establishing emergency action plans to allow the participant to become proficient in establishing procedures and identifying personnel and resources to create EAPs.
auditory, textual, visual
129
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From Accident to Ambulance: Emergency Action Plans for the Injured Athlete
Emergency management of injuries in sport should be handled by a trained medical professional. An emergency action plan (EAP) is necessary for any school or university with venues where athletes exercise. An emergency action plan should be specific to your organization, venues, resources, and personnel. Sports medicine professionals must be competent in developing, implementing, and reviewing EAPs to protect athletes and reduce liability for the individual healthcare professional and institution. The instructor will provide an overarching review of the literature regarding the management of establishing emergency action plans to allow the participant to become proficient in establishing procedures and identifying personnel and resources to create EAPs.
4875
Online
PT120M
From Accident to Ambulance: Emergency Action Plans for the Injured Athlete
Presented by John Boudreaux, EdD, PT, LAT, ATC, SCS
Course: #4875Level: Intermediate2 Hours
AK/2.0; AL/2.0; AR/2.0; AZ/2.0; BOC/2.0; CA/2.0; CO/2.0; CT/2.0; DC/2.0; DE/2.0; FL/2.0; GA/2.0; HI/2.0; IA/2.0; IACET/0.2; ID/2.0; IL/2.0; IN/2.0; KS/2.0; KY/2.0 Category 2; MA/2.0; ME/2.0; MI/2.0; MO/2.0; MS/2.0; MT/2.0; NC/2.0; ND/2.0; NE/2.0; NH/2.0; NJ/2.0; NY/2.0; OH/2.0; OK/2.0; OR/2.0; PA/2.0; RI/2.0; SC/2.0; SD/2.0; TN/2.0; TX/2.0; UT/2.0; VA/2.0; VT/2.0; WA/2.0; WI/2.0; WY/2.0
Emergency management of injuries in sport should be handled by a trained medical professional. An emergency action plan (EAP) is necessary for any school or university with venues where athletes exercise. An emergency action plan should be specific to your organization, venues, resources, and personnel. Sports medicine professionals must be competent in developing, implementing, and reviewing EAPs to protect athletes and reduce liability for the individual healthcare professional and institution. The instructor will provide an overarching review of the literature regarding the management of establishing emergency action plans to allow the participant to become proficient in establishing procedures and identifying personnel and resources to create EAPs.
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https://www.physicaltherapy.com/pt-ceus/course/aquatic-therapy-ideas-for-sports-4910
20 Novel Aquatic Therapy Ideas for Sports Rehab: Part 2
Therapists who work in the pool need special training to be safe and effective in the aquatic realm. But sometimes, even the best providers fall into patterned behavior when working with athletes in the water. This course allows you to step outside the box and become inspired to think creatively in the pool.
auditory, textual, visual
129
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20 Novel Aquatic Therapy Ideas for Sports Rehab: Part 2
Therapists who work in the pool need special training to be safe and effective in the aquatic realm. But sometimes, even the best providers fall into patterned behavior when working with athletes in the water. This course allows you to step outside the box and become inspired to think creatively in the pool.
4910
Online
PT120M
20 Novel Aquatic Therapy Ideas for Sports Rehab: Part 2
Presented by Andrea Salzman, MS, PT
Course: #4910Level: Advanced2 Hours
AK/2.0; AL/2.0; AR/2.0; AZ/2.0; BOC/2.0; CA/2.0; CO/2.0; CT/2.0; DC/2.0; DE/2.0; FL/2.0; GA/2.0; HI/2.0; IA/2.0; IACET/0.2; ID/2.0; IL/2.0; IN/2.0; KS/2.0; KY/2.0 Category 2; MA/2.0; ME/2.0; MI/2.0; MO/2.0; MS/2.0; MT/2.0; NC/2.0; ND/2.0; NE/2.0; NH/2.0; NY/2.0; OK/2.0; OR/2.0; PA/2.0; RI/2.0; SC/2.0; SD/2.0; TN/2.0; TX/2.0; UT/2.0; VA/2.0; VT/2.0; WA/2.0; WI/2.0; WY/2.0
Therapists who work in the pool need special training to be safe and effective in the aquatic realm. But sometimes, even the best providers fall into patterned behavior when working with athletes in the water. This course allows you to step outside the box and become inspired to think creatively in the pool.
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https://www.physicaltherapy.com/pt-ceus/course/pediatric-power-wheelchair-assessement-and-4967
Pediatric Power Wheelchair Assessment And Training
Pediatric power wheelchair assessment, including determining and developing cognitive and motor readiness, team evaluation, and mobility training as a part of the school day, will be comprehensively addressed in this course. Assessment, skill development, and skill training are critical to achieve functional and independent use of power mobility.
auditory, textual, visual
129
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Pediatric Power Wheelchair Assessment And Training
Pediatric power wheelchair assessment, including determining and developing cognitive and motor readiness, team evaluation, and mobility training as a part of the school day, will be comprehensively addressed in this course. Assessment, skill development, and skill training are critical to achieve functional and independent use of power mobility.
4967
Online
PT180M
Pediatric Power Wheelchair Assessment And Training
Presented by Michelle Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS
Course: #4967Level: Advanced3 Hours
AK/3.0; AL/3.0; AR/3.0; AZ/3.0; CA/3.0; CO/3.0; CT/3.0; DC/3.0; DE/3.0; FL/3.0; GA/3.0; HI/3.0; IA/3.0; IACET/0.3; ID/3.0; IL/3.0; IN/3.0; KS/3.0; MA/3.0; ME/3.0; MI/3.0; MO/3.0; MS/3.0; MT/3.0; NC/3.0; ND/3.0; NE/3.0; NH/3.0; NY/3.0; OK/3.0; OR/3.0; PA/3.0; RESNA/0.3; RI/3.0; SC/3.0; SD/3.0; TN/3.0; TX/3.0; UT/3.0; VA/3.0; VT/3.0; WA/3.0; WI/3.0; WY/3.0
Pediatric power wheelchair assessment, including determining and developing cognitive and motor readiness, team evaluation, and mobility training as a part of the school day, will be comprehensively addressed in this course. Assessment, skill development, and skill training are critical to achieve functional and independent use of power mobility.
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https://www.physicaltherapy.com/pt-ceus/course/therapist-s-guide-to-ankle-4900
A Therapist’s Guide to Ankle and Foot Differential Diagnosis
This course has been meticulously crafted to equip healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge and skills required to recognize red flags and proficiently evaluate both musculoskeletal and systemic issues pertaining to the ankle-foot joint. Through comprehensive instruction, participants will gain insight into diverse evaluation methodologies and will be empowered to apply these techniques in clinical settings to identify and assess injuries within this anatomical region accurately.
auditory, textual, visual
129
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A Therapist’s Guide to Ankle and Foot Differential Diagnosis
This course has been meticulously crafted to equip healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge and skills required to recognize red flags and proficiently evaluate both musculoskeletal and systemic issues pertaining to the ankle-foot joint. Through comprehensive instruction, participants will gain insight into diverse evaluation methodologies and will be empowered to apply these techniques in clinical settings to identify and assess injuries within this anatomical region accurately.
4900
Online
PT180M
A Therapist’s Guide to Ankle and Foot Differential Diagnosis
Presented by Rina Pandya, PT, DPT, PGCert LTHE, AFHEA
Course: #4900Level: Advanced3 Hours
AK/3.0; AL/3.0; AR/3.0; AZ/3.0; BOC/3.0; CA/3.0; CO/3.0; CT/3.0; DC/3.0; DE/3.0; FL/3.0; GA/3.0; HI/3.0; IA/3.0; IACET/0.3; ID/3.0; IL/3.0; IN/3.0; KS/3.0; MA/3.0; ME/3.0; MI/3.0; MO/3.0; MS/3.0; MT/3.0; NC/3.0; ND/3.0; NE/3.0; NH/3.0; NY/3.0; OK/3.0; OR/3.0; PA/3.0; RI/3.0; SC/3.0; SD/3.0; TN/3.0; TX/3.0; UT/3.0; VA/3.0; VT/3.0; WA/3.0; WI/3.0; WY/3.0
This course has been meticulously crafted to equip healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge and skills required to recognize red flags and proficiently evaluate both musculoskeletal and systemic issues pertaining to the ankle-foot joint. Through comprehensive instruction, participants will gain insight into diverse evaluation methodologies and will be empowered to apply these techniques in clinical settings to identify and assess injuries within this anatomical region accurately.
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https://www.physicaltherapy.com/pt-ceus/course/glp-1-weight-loss-medications-4952
GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications: What Healthcare Providers Should Know!
The GLP-1 medications have become a popular treatment for individuals with type II diabetes or obesity. Healthcare providers must understand these medications, including the benefits, adverse effects, and contraindications. For some individuals, these medications can have consequences such as loss of lean mass loss, which can affect their function, health, and longevity. This presentation will provide an evidence-based update on this topic.
auditory, textual, visual
129
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GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications: What Healthcare Providers Should Know!
The GLP-1 medications have become a popular treatment for individuals with type II diabetes or obesity. Healthcare providers must understand these medications, including the benefits, adverse effects, and contraindications. For some individuals, these medications can have consequences such as loss of lean mass loss, which can affect their function, health, and longevity. This presentation will provide an evidence-based update on this topic.
4952
Online
PT120M
GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications: What Healthcare Providers Should Know!
Presented by Scott Cheatham, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, ATC, CSCS
Course: #4952Level: Advanced2 Hours
AK/2.0; AL/2.0; AR/2.0; AZ/2.0; BOC/2.0; CA/2.0; CO/2.0; CT/2.0; DC/2.0; DE/2.0; FL/2.0; GA/2.0; HI/2.0; IA/2.0; IACET/0.2; ID/2.0; IL/2.0; IN/2.0; KS/2.0; KY/2.0 Category 2; MA/2.0; ME/2.0; MI/2.0; MO/2.0; MS/2.0; MT/2.0; NC/2.0; ND/2.0; NE/2.0; NH/2.0; NY/2.0; OK/2.0; OR/2.0; PA/2.0; RI/2.0; SC/2.0; SD/2.0; TN/2.0; TX/2.0; UT/2.0; VA/2.0; VT/2.0; WA/2.0; WI/2.0; WY/2.0
The GLP-1 medications have become a popular treatment for individuals with type II diabetes or obesity. Healthcare providers must understand these medications, including the benefits, adverse effects, and contraindications. For some individuals, these medications can have consequences such as loss of lean mass loss, which can affect their function, health, and longevity. This presentation will provide an evidence-based update on this topic.