CEU Courses for PTs

This webinar is the first in a series of webinars that address diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare. This webinar focuses on mental healthcare the impact of implicit bias in service delivery. In addition, this webinar provides tools for facilitating and implementing effective diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Ankle injuries are considered to be the most common sports injury. Some deleterious effects include high recurrence rates, chronic instability, increased risk of osteoarthritis, and decreased future physical activity level. The instructor will provide an overarching review of the literature as it pertains to ankle sprain and foot injury rehabilitation. An evidence-based plan for acute ankle sprain injuries, including the components of evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, return to play decision making, and prevention, to reduce long-term negative effects of this common sports-related injury is included.

This course is a concise resource for the practicing clinician to solve those ”mystery” diagnoses the next day due to vague symptoms and makes it hard to point to the exact source as it may be an etiology anywhere along the chain mimicking the symptoms. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and athletic training and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA and AT.

Culture and spirituality are two of the most significant factors that influence the therapist-client relationship and the outcomes of the therapy process. The course examines the aspects of culture and spirituality that are frequently not discussed but help the therapy practitioner understand, relate to, and serve the client more effectively, resulting in better outcomes. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

This course reviews methods for integrating computer-based simulation into a physical therapy curriculum to meet competencies related to collaborative practice and clinical skills. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

Master skills to implement in your practice immediately with continued Master Class. This course provides an overview of telehealth through the individual lens (PT/ST/OT) as well as the collaboration of services. It provides an overview of telehealth, important terminology, advantages/disadvantages, and evidenced-based practice. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

This course discusses what is normal and abnormal in regards to pediatric sleep and potential causes of sleep dysfunction. This course enables the physical therapist to screen for sleep disorders or dysfunction, provide appropriate interventions to assist with sleep within the physical therapist scope of practice as well as help to identify proper professionals to refer patients to when concerns arise. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

A 2-hour intermediate continuing education course for clinicians interested in strengthening their knowledge and skills in screening the scalp, hair, and nails as part of an integumentary systems review. Normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology are covered. The content is relevant to a primary care approach to physical therapy examination across the continuum of care including inpatient, outpatient, and wellness-based physical therapist practices. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

Researchers have shown that corrective and restorative rehabilitation has become an integral part of a post-COVID-19 patients’ recovery program. This discussion will cover current evidence regarding the negative physiological effects of COVID-19, medical management and rehabilitation, exercise programming, using technology for monitoring, and the role of the physical therapist. This presentation is for the physical therapist who desires an evidence-based update on this topic. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

Physical Therapy is no longer limited to the musculoskeletal system. With the introduction of direct access and privately owned PT clinics and telehealth, therapists play an important role in screening other systems to refer patients to appropriate medical providers. The focus of this course is to differentiate between exclusive musculoskeletal origin or pain secondary to other systemic causes. This aids in providing effective timely treatment to the patient, identifying red flags thus saving time and resources. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.