CEU Courses for PTs

This introduction to hospice and end of life care for physical therapists covers the hospice benefit. Emphasis is placed on the role of physical therapists in hospice and how physical therapy can obtain a "seat at the table" with patients on hospice care.

This course covers a variety of topics, including home environments, reimbursement, regulation, OASIS data collection, quality/satisfaction reporting, clinical interventions, problem-solving, benefits/challenges, technology advances, and case studies. Participants can expect to become well-informed of home health clinical practice and better understand ways to utilize a top-of-license approach to working in the home health environment.

Since the inception of value-based care in 2020 with the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM), a Home Health Physical Therapist's value has been challenged as a necessary role in the Home Health team. By utilizing evidence-based tests & measures, Home Health Physical Therapists can prove their value is as high as ever. We discuss this evidence during this webinar in an effort to promote Physical Therapy's continued importance for the Home Health patient.

Wrist fractures are one of the most common traumatic injuries of the upper extremity, which could result from a fall on an outstretched hand. Due to the relationship between the distal radius and the proximal row of carpal bones, diagnosis can sometimes be challenging. This webinar reviews the functional anatomy of the wrist, impairments, and rehabilitation strategies following conservative and surgical treatments.

This session illustrates physical therapist management of patients with advanced heart failure and end-stage lung disease, emphasizing the unique considerations of the home healthcare setting. Emphasis is on the physical therapist’s role within the palliative care team, determining clinical stability, symptom management through education and exercise, and other approaches to enhance the quality of life in the home health care environment.

Join our comprehensive geriatrics course and gain an understanding of the intrinsic and extrinsic causes of falls in older adults. Learn to initiate effective fall prevention strategies, including community-based programs, and implement outcome measures to address the fear of falling. Enhance your knowledge by exploring the components of frailty and relevant treatment approaches, as well as techniques to measure and manage floor rise ability in older adults for improved quality of care.

An evidence-based approach for managing pain and stress, incorporating Acupressure, Breathing Regulatory Techniques, Meditation, and Chi Kung

Sleep is vital for the proper health of the individual and their caregiver. A specialty bed may be the solution when a typical bed does not meet an individual's needs due to positioning or safety reasons. This presentation introduces what specialty beds are, what different patient populations they would be best used for, compares and contrasts what beds are available, their features and functions, and tips for assisting with funding.

This course is part 2 of a two-part course on Muscular Dystrophy, Motor Neuron Disease (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Presentation, differential diagnosis, and PT management of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and SMA are the main focus of Part 2. Part 1 is course #4706 and primarily covers muscular dystrophy.

Learn how to prevent the biggest “pitfalls” or “traps” of therapy electronic documentation with actual before and after samples. Ensuring your claims demonstrate evidence-based care while receiving appropriate reimbursement.