This course presents cognitive technologies which are designed to increase independence and safety for clients with cognitive impairments. Content includes definitions and categories of equipment, as well as examples.

All women should be evaluated by a physical therapist in the immediate postpartum period. This course will explain the rationale for the postpartum physical therapy examination, describe the components of this specialized exam, and demonstrated technique for examination and treatment of disorders identified in the postpartum examination. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT and PTA.

Editor's Note: Regarding Pennsylvania credits, this course is approved by the PA State Board of Physical Therapy for .5 hour of Direct Access CE credit and 1.5 hour of General CE Credit from7/15/17-12/31/18.

Is it nature or nurture? Current research suggests that both experience and genetics shape corticospinal development. Through interaction and engagement, caregivers play a key role in providing experiences that can facilitate the establishment and refinement of synapses during infancy and beyond. This course briefly reviews corticospinal development and discusses strategies, including relationship-focused intervention and coaching, to facilitate caregiver responsiveness and optimize outcomes. It is relevant for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants working in all pediatric settings.

Please note: This course series is comprised of the following individual recordings: #2499, and #2512.

Part one of this course will introduce physical therapists and assistants to basic Spanish grammar and vocabulary to assist them in communicating with Spanish-speaking patients. Participants will also learn to take a basic medical history in Spanish. Part two will introduce physical therapists to basic to assist them in communicating with Spanish-speaking patients. Participants will review grammar and vocabulary from Part I, learn to take a basic medical history in Spanish, and learn the basic components of orthopedic, neurological and pediatric examination and treatment.

This course will describe the acute clinical effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Evidence based acute management; from medical to rehabilitation interventions will be outlined, as well as appropriate referral post-acute rehabilitation will be determined. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and therefore appropriate for the PT and PTA.

Please note: This course is also offered in a series of recordings titled "Basic Spanish Grammar and Vocabulary for Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment," course 2537.

This is Part II of a course and will introduce physical therapists and assistants to communicating with Spanish-speaking patients. Participants will review grammar and vocabulary from Part I, learn to take a basic medical history in Spanish, and learn the basic components of orthopedic, neurological and pediatric examination and treatment.

The RESNA Assistive Technology Professional certification examination includes questions from a variety of content areas. One of those areas is Assistive Technology Assessment. This module will cover the content area including team members, the HAAT service delivery module and outcomes.

This course presents a variety of access methods with definitions, clinical indicators, facilitators and programming. This information is then applied to a variety of Assistive Technology devices.

Please note: This course is also offered in a series of recordings titled "Basic Spanish Grammar and Vocabulary for Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment," course 2537.

This course will introduce physical therapists and assistants to basic Spanish grammar and vocabulary to assist them in communicating with Spanish-speaking patients. Participants will also learn to take a basic medical history in Spanish.

Care transitions occur when a patient/client shifts from one practice setting to another (such as from hospital to home) which may be a vulnerable and confusing time for patients/clients and health care providers alike as necessary information may be missing or inaccurate leading to possible adverse events. This course will provide health care providers with strategies and tools to improve the flow of necessary information so that proper care is provided throughout the care continuum. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT and PTA. This course is open captioned.