CEU Courses for PTs

This presentation reviews the definitions of supervision as well as APTA guidance related to supervising assistants, students, and aides in various healthcare environments. Documentation guidelines for Medicare are reviewed as these relate to what an assistant can complete versus a therapist. The use of students and rehab aides in long-term care is reviewed in accordance with Medicare guidelines. Real examples of common supervisory ethical dilemmas from the field, including the appropriate action steps to take in each one, are highlighted. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA

Because the pelvic floor muscles are "hidden from view" inside the pelvis, sEMG biofeedback treatment is an effective and evidence-based treatment option for addressing certain pelvic floor muscle impairments. This introductory course will explore how sEMG biofeedback is used in the physical therapist treatment of pelvic floor disorders and its efficacy in improving patient outcomes. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

PTs and PTAs practicing in the state of Indiana are required to complete a two-hour course on ethics and jurisprudence for license and certificate renewal respectively. This course reviews the principles of ethics, common ethical dilemmas, and methods for analyzing ethical dilemmas. Jurisprudence components as outlined by the Indiana Board of Physical Therapy, Indiana Physical Therapy Practice Act and The Indiana Administrative Code is also discussed.

This course will provide the attendee with the definition, evaluation methods, treatment strategies, and discharge planning for home health patients living with frailty.

Understanding and addressing chronic pain before it is treated pharmacologically may be an important first step in addressing opioid misuse. By attending this course, therapists will gain a better understanding of the scope of opioid use and abuse as well as the role that therapists can play in identifying and addressing addiction and pain. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

Sport participation can be life-changing for individuals with disabilities and can play a crucial role in their rehabilitation. This course aims to introduce a variety of adaptive sports opportunities, identify barriers to participation, and highlight the role of the physical therapist and/or athletic trainer in supporting individuals with disabilities in sport participation. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and athletic training and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA and AT.

Often times successful outcomes and sustained health and wellness for our patients largely depends on the compliance and performance of a caregiver. This presentation will give specific symptoms to identify caregiver burnout, practical techniques to decrease burn out and billable interventions and goals to incorporate into POC. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

This course provides practical guidelines for the evaluation and treatment of patients with post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 as well as providing opportunities for learners to engage with clinical case scenarios and brainstorming of rehabilitation best practices. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA

HPSO and CNA’s liability claim report, Physical Therapy Liability Claim Report: 4th Edition, addresses top areas of physical therapy professionals’ most common professional liability concerns, including emerging risks and ways that PTs can protect themselves from liability exposures. Using case studies and claim data, PTs can examine top areas of liability through the experiences of your peers. Most importantly, this session provides you with immediately implementable practices that you can use to help prevent or defend against malpractice allegations, while also enhancing patient safety. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

The foundations of HIPAA Privacy, Security, Breach Notification, and Marketing requirements and guidelines. HIPAA requirements and considerations for telehealth are also covered. This introductory course is intended for new hire trainings as well as for annual review. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.