CEU Courses for PTs

This course provides a detailed overview of the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM). It includes concepts such as the interrupted stay, interim payment, coding therapy minutes, student service under Part A, and case mix groups for PDPM.

This course will explore the implementation and current regulation of group and concurrent interventions in long-term care. We will discuss overcoming common barriers and best practice guidance to develop techniques to maximize patient outcomes.

This course covers key principles and interpretation of diagnostic imaging modalities as they apply to all healthcare providers with imaging privileges or those interested in gaining further knowledge in this field. The emphasis is on the physics of the imaging technique, viewing and interpreting films, radiographic anatomy, and clinical correlation with patient cases. Specific types of imaging, including x-rays, scintigraphy, ultrasonography, magnetic resonance imaging, MR arthrography, CT, and computed tomography, are discussed.

Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) is gaining in popularity worldwide. It has good evidence in many pathological conditions and also for sporting populations. In this one-hour course, you will learn the basics and understand the nuances of IMT.

Patients who spend a lot of time in their homes can now be challenged with table-based exercises and activities that are as challenging as those in the gym. PT and OT providers will learn 20+ novel ways to use the kitchen table as a progressive resistive exercise tool.

Opioid abuse is one of the leading causes of death and non-accidental trauma among adults in the United States. The economic burden, including healthcare costs, addiction treatment, lost productivity, and criminal involvement of prescription opioid misuse, in the United States continues to rise. Healthcare providers need to be cognizant of the various community stakeholders to recognize opioid abuse and recognize potential abuse. Healthcare professionals can promote safe opioid use and prevent abuse by assisting and helping patients manage associated pain related to their injuries, which is critical to the well-being of student-athletes. The instructor will provide an overarching review of the literature as it pertains to prescription opioid use to allow the participant to recognize the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion.

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 knowledge of PDPM implementation, upcoming changes, and its relationship to value-based care, equipping them with practical skills to adapt their therapy delivery models in this changing healthcare landscape.

Osteomyelitis, an infection of the bone, can be a debilitating condition that significantly impacts a patient's quality of life. When it involves the shoulder, it presents unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. This course will provide a comprehensive approach to managing shoulder pain in osteomyelitis, focusing on systemic and musculoskeletal (MSK) aspects. This course is designed for physiotherapists who seek to deepen their understanding of shoulder pain, particularly when it is a complication of osteomyelitis. The aim is to equip you with the knowledge and skills to provide effective, evidence-based care to patients suffering from this challenging condition.

Rotator cuff pathology is common in the general population, as well as among overhead athletes and workers. This presentation aims to provide an evidence-based review of current physical therapy practice for the conservative and post-operative management of rotator cuff pathology.

This course will promote deep thought and discussion about patient advocacy for older adults using real-life scenarios. It will examine what the PT profession should be doing at student, academic, clinical, and management levels to emphasize positive versus negative patient outcomes.