CEU Courses for PTs

There is an emerging group of extra-articular causes of hip impingement that may be mistaken for intra-articular causes. This presentation will provide an evidence-based discussion on the recognition and management of these conditions. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and athletic training and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA and AT.

It is imperative for clinicians and educators to be aware of the neurodiversity movement in order to better support all human rights. This course discusses what neurodiversity is and the history of the movement, as well as the potential for trauma related to behavioral interventions. Case examples demonstrate how to apply a paradigm shift to clinical practice that seeks to accept and celebrate differences rather than mask them. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

Burnout among healthcare professionals is widespread. In a national survey of PTs, 29% were found to have high emotional exhaustion burnout. Burnout of healthcare professionals is detrimental to patient care and the professional. This session will provide an overview of the history of burnout, causes, signs, effects, the prevalence in healthcare workers, and strategies to prevent and reduce burnout and build resilience. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

This course is intended to educate participants on the diagnosis of Diastasis Recti Abdominis, testing methods, clinical implications, prevalence, and physical therapy treatment. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and athletic training and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA and AT.

Mindfulness can be a really powerful cognitive-behavioral tool and has many relevant applications when treating patients with pain, especially chronic pain. Many courses for rehabilitation professionals teach guided meditation, which is an amazing tool. However, mindfulness has many other applications and opportunities for use in the treatment of patients with pain. This session discusses the history and science behind mindfulness, as well as provides a variety of practical mindfulness tools for the everyday practitioner. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

The acute care hospital is the beginning point for so many patients who require rehabilitation services’ therapists in this setting are challenged with quickly assessing and making a recommendation based off function from a small window of time. This course aims to educate therapists on the different levels of post-acute rehabilitation as well as to expand their knowledge on additional support services in the community and home level. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

This course provides an overview of types of pelvic organ prolapse, discusses causes of pelvic organ prolapse, and discusses rehabilitative management of both post-operative and non-operative patients with pelvic organ prolapse. This course is best suited for physical therapists who already have some underlying pelvic floor/pelvic health knowledge, but may also be taken by those who do not with the understanding that some additional outside study of anatomy may be needed. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and athletic training and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA and AT.

Starting a job in acute care, or returning to it after a hiatus, can be an overwhelming prospect! This course aims to provide the clinician with a structure that empowers them to walk into the hospital with knowledge and confidence. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

This session will review practical and cost-effective strategies care providers can implement to impact these areas. Following the framework of person-centered care, providers will hear about meaningful and purposeful activity, sensory, technology, and wellness strategies they can implement to mitigate the potentially harmful effects of isolation. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

Power wheelchairs do far more than drive – the driving method can be used to navigate and control other features including Reverse, Speeds, Power Seating, or an Interfaced Assistive Technology device (i.e. a communication device). Power Wheelchairs can send Bluetooth signals to control devices such as tablets and smartphones. Finally, new SMART technologies are making power wheelchairs safer and more efficient for everyone. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.