CEU Courses for PTs

Are you feeling pressure in your home health practice to discharge patients quickly? Do you have a high cancellation/no-show rate in your outpatient practice due to transportation/accessibility issues? The answer to both of these dilemmas may be Mobile PT. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

This course will focus on the most common spinal surgeries for the cervical and lumbar spine. Topics that will be covered will include prehab, common surgeries, and evidence for rehabilitation of these patients. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and athletic training and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA and AT.

Most manual wheelchairs are designed for self-propulsion and fall into categories. This course systematically explores each category with clinical indicators, as well as optimal frame configuration to increase propulsion efficiency and reduce the risk of repetitive stress injury.

Learn about LGBTQIA+ health disparities, demographics, and terminology, as well as key strategies for bringing high-quality care to LGBTQIA+ people at health centers and other health care organizations. Learn about inclusive and effective communication with LGBTQIA+ patients.

This course will review the most applicable outcome measures for stroke clients and how to administer them. Furthermore, we will discuss ways to set your clinic up for success and review current literature to discover prognostic values and indicators using these outcome measures.This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

Participants will be able to differentiate the most common conditions that contribute to lower extremity pain in runners. This course will highlight conditions caused by multiple systems and common orthopedic conditions that must be considered in runners using the evidence as our guide. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and athletic training and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA and AT.

This course will review and include treatment strategies for clients with motor complete tetraplegia and paraplegia including a breakdown of mobility skills, balance, strength training. This course will include a review of current evidence and specific interventions for acute and subacute that can be carried over to clinical practice. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

This course will outline the phases, components, benefits, barriers, and evidence for pulmonary rehabilitation. Through the use of a case study, the important components of a physical therapy evaluation and follow-up treatment, including aerobic exercise, will be emphasized. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

The clinical relevance of strength and function of the diaphragm as a core stabilizer and its role as a thoracoabdominal pump is covered in this course. This course walks through the positive effects of diaphragmatic breathing which is integral for both mental and physical recovery of a patient after mechanical ventilation. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

This course reviews current literature, definitions, and guidelines on high intensity exercise use within physical therapy programming. We will review example treatments, precautions, and contraindications when integrating these techniques in the older adult. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and athletic training and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA and AT.