CEU Courses for PTs

This course defines what medical errors are, how they happen, and what can be done to improve the quality of care, patient safety, and reduce readmissions. Many errors are preventable when safeguards such as procedural checklists are put in place and situational awareness is enhanced.

Hamstring injuries are common during sporting activities with high re-injury rates, which may indicate inadequate rehabilitation or premature return to play. This course provides an in-depth examination of hamstring injuries in sports, covering mechanisms, prognostic factors, and rehabilitation strategies. Participants will gain insights from a literature review and practice guidelines, enabling them to critically evaluate and modify their current rehabilitation and return-to-play plans for more effective management of hamstring injuries.

Therapists who work in the pool need special training to be safe and effective in the aquatic realm. But sometimes, even the best providers fall into patterned behavior when working with athletes in the water. This course allows you to step outside the box and become inspired to think creatively in the pool.

Pediatric incontinence is a common challenge, and many physical therapists don’t realize that they have tools to assist. This lecture will focus on discussing pediatric incontinence causes and symptoms, and providing a practical toolkit for physical therapist practice.

Coming Soon!

Learn what excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) is and how to program exercise sessions to maximize its outcomes. Explore the relationship between different exercise interventions and increased caloric expenditure, weight management, and general health and wellness.

In this engaging and clinically-focused course, Dr. Mike Studer will lead the discussion, presenting the latest evidence on Multiple Sclerosis (MS). This discussion will include new information about the pathophysiology, phenotypes (beyond considerations of relapse/remission), physical activity, neuroplasticity, and wellness management.

As the type, severity, and percentage of mental illnesses continue to rise in adolescents and young adults, athletic trainers, physical therapists, and healthcare professionals, in general, are certain to encounter student-athletes with psychological concerns at the secondary school and collegiate levels. In this course, lecture techniques will be utilized to discuss the different types of mental health disorders prevalent among competitive athletes along with the various stressors and triggering events that may lead to psychological concern in these individuals. After a thorough review of the literature on best practices regarding the management of mental health conditions in athletes, participants will be able to generate a plan to formally address mental health conditions in athletes, construct a referral network of mental health providers, and investigate the legal liability associated with developing a plan to manage mental health conditions.

This course discusses critical elements of outcome measures, recommends tests for specific settings, and provides evidence-based support for improved conduction and interpretation, enhancing clinical utilization.

This course is designed to provide a well-rounded overview of light-based therapy and factors that influence photobiomodulation (PBM). Specific subject matter includes a reference-based review of how light interacts with tissue and impacts different pathologies, as well as dosing concepts for different clinical applications.