CEU Courses for PTs

In this session, participants learn the definition and incidence of bullying in adult living communities and day centers, including what older adult bullying looks like in this population. Characteristics of older adult bullies, as well as their targets and gender differences, are explored. The reasons why bullying occurs, as well as the five different types of bullies, are defined. Interventions for the organization, the bully, and the target are reviewed to help communities minimize (and prevent, where possible) bullying and mitigate the effects on the target. Addressing bullying behavior among older adults is critically important for enhancing the quality of life and promoting emotional well-being; strategies to create caring and empathic communities for all residents and staff members are reviewed.

Many low back pain courses teach clinicians a biomedical approach to explaining low back pain symptoms, directly contradicting the clinical practice guidelines. This course will help clinicians educate low back pain patients to avoid iatrogenic effects and optimize outcomes.

Clavicle fractures account for 5% of upper extremity fractures and up to 15% in children. Scapular fractures account for 3% to 5% of all shoulder girdle fractures. Eighty to 95% of all scapular fractures are accompanied by other serious injuries like shoulder fractures, collarbone, and ribs. Clavicle and scapular fractures can cause serious impairment to the biomechanics of the upper extremity and function. This webinar revisits the anatomy of the clavicle and scapula and explains the fracture classification, radiological appearance, treatment strategies, and complications of these fractures.

Long-COVID or Post-COVID conditions are a wide range of ongoing health problems that affect individuals who had the virus. This presentation will provide an evidence-based update regarding the diagnosis of Long-COVID, short and long-term complications, medical management, and rehabilitation strategies for the physical therapist.

Editor's Note: Regarding Pennsylvania credits, this course is approved by the PA State Board of Physical Therapy for 1.5 hours of General Education and 1 hour of Direct Access CE credit.

This course will review the common terminology and definitions used within research and the role of research literature within physical therapy practice. We will review example techniques for breaking down the quality of research and ways to implement research within therapy practice.

An access method is used by the client to control assistive technology devices, such as power wheelchairs and speech generating devices. Single or multiple switches can be used for access, though careful switch assessment is required to determine optimal switch placement and switch type to meet an individual’s needs.

You are excited about dual-task treatment but unsure how to make it more fun. How can you apply the evidence in dual tasking to create a personalized dosage that is functionally gainful for your patients? Find out now with this course.

Motivational interviewing is a behavioral health technique that has been proven to help people with making changes. Physical therapists are uniquely positioned to help their clients make meaningful changes in their lives. This course provides practical tips and guidelines for integrating motivational interviewing into your treatment program.

You are excited about dual-task treatment…but you are not sure how to make it more than fun. How can you apply the evidence in dual tasking to create a personalized dosage that is functionally gainful for your patients? Find. Out. Now.

This course covers the elements of triathlon races while considering the impact of the endurance event on the musculoskeletal system. The discussion provides rehab considerations when working with triathletes to help manage injury while allowing the athlete to continue training and participating in races.