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Managing Medically Complex Children in a Mobile Physical Therapy Setting
Presented by Jennetta Spears, PT, DPT
Live WebinarThu, Aug 20, 2026 at 12:00 pm EDT
Course: #5538Level: Introductory2 Hours
This introductory course provides pediatric physical therapists with foundational knowledge and practical considerations for delivering physical therapy services to medically complex children in home and community-based settings. Clinicians will explore common medical conditions, equipment, and healthcare technologies encountered in mobile practice, including tracheostomies, ventilators, feeding tubes, orthotics, and positioning devices. The course will discuss safety considerations, caregiver collaboration, environmental adaptations, and strategies for integrating therapy into daily routines. Participants will gain increased confidence in evaluating, planning, and implementing physical therapy interventions for medically complex pediatric patients outside of traditional clinical settings.

The Discharge Function Score Measure: the Who, What, Where, How for PTs and OTs, and Why You Should Care
Presented by Ellen R. Strunk, PT, MS, GCS, FAPTA, ACEEAA, CHC, RAC-CT
Live WebinarThu, Aug 27, 2026 at 12:00 pm EDT
Course: #5536Level: Introductory2 Hours
In both skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and home health (HH), older adults rely on physical and occupational therapy to regain function. In 2024, CMS elevated the importance of functional outcomes by adopting the Discharge Function Score across the HH Expanded VBP Model, SNF QRP, and SNF VBP, directly tying payment to patient progress. This session gives PTs and OTs a clear, practical overview of the measure, how it is calculated, and why it matters. Attendees will learn actionable strategies for integrating the score into daily practice, strengthening documentation, and ensuring that each patient's functional gains are accurately captured. Participants will leave prepared to collaborate with their agencies and facilities to improve quality and performance, and to highlight the essential value of rehabilitation in post-acute care. This course was designed for an interprofessional audience.

Advanced Clinical Reasoning in Burn Wound Management
Presented by Jennifer Gardner-Harbison, PT, DPT, MHA, CWS
Live WebinarWed, Sep 2, 2026 at 6:00 pm EDT
Course: #5440Level: Advanced2 Hours
This 2-hour course equips therapists with advanced clinical reasoning skills for managing burn injuries across the continuum of care. Participants will apply evidence-based frameworks to assess burn depth, protect tissue perfusion, recognize infection, manage grafts, prevent contractures, and optimize functional outcomes. Through case studies and practical strategies, clinicians will learn how to integrate wound care principles with rehabilitation to improve mobility, healing, and long-term recovery to support daily activities, while collaborating effectively with the broader burn care team. This course was designed for an interprofessional audience

Evidence Based Testing and Prescription for Special Populations
Presented by Kala Markel, PT, DPT
Live WebinarThu, Sep 10, 2026 at 12:00 pm EDT
Course: #5455Level: Intermediate2 Hours
This 2-hour session reviews evidence-based approaches to testing and exercise prescription for special populations in rehabilitation practice. Participants will learn how to select appropriate measures, recognize precautions and contraindications, and apply safe, individualized exercise prescription principles across medically complex patient groups. Content is applicable to physical therapists, occupational therapists, and nurses working with cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, and renal populations across the care continuum. This course was designed for an interprofessional audience.

Dystonia Masterclass: Advanced Clinical Reasoning and Treatment
Presented by Lincoln Beal, PT, DPT, NCS
Live WebinarWed, Sep 16, 2026 at 3:00 pm EDT
Course: #5453Level: Advanced2 Hours
Building on Course 1 (#5328), this course offers application of assessment and treatment strategies based on the pathophysiology of dystonia, and evidence-based concepts. Participants will explore in-depth clinical reasoning and treatment through real patient cases of multiple types of dystonia.

Leveraging AI and Automation to Support Clinical Professionals
Presented by Michelle Boisvert, PhD, CCC-SLP, Nerissa Hall, PhD, CCC-SLP
Live WebinarWed, Sep 30, 2026 at 3:00 pm EDT
Course: #5513Level: Advanced1.5 Hours
Clinical practice in allied health disciplines extends far beyond direct service delivery. This advanced class examines clinical workloads through a systems-based lens and challenges participants to evaluate how emerging technologies can be strategically integrated into practice. Participants will analyze the distinction between artificial intelligence (AI) and automation and formulate structured approaches for determining when each is appropriate and most effective within clinical workflows. Participants will leave prepared to create sustainable, systems-based workflow strategies that responsibly leverage AI and automation across multiple domains of clinical practice. This course was designed for an interprofessional audience.

Advanced Concepts in HIIT and Circuit Training
Presented by Scott Cheatham, PhD, DPT, OCS, ATC, CSCS
Live WebinarWed, Oct 7, 2026 at 3:00 pm EDT
Course: #5470Level: Advanced2 Hours
This presentation discusses advanced concepts in high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and circuit training as they apply to physical therapists, occupational therapists, athletic trainers, and other rehabilitation and fitness professionals. Exercise programming strategies for patients of all ages and fitness levels will be discussed including types of exercise, progression/regression, and patient/client monitoring. This presentation is for the professional who desires an evidence-based update of advanced HIIT and circuit training concepts. This course was designed for an interprofessional audience.

Ventilator Settings 101 for the Rehab Clinician
Presented by Andrea Attorri, PT, DPT, GCS, CCS
Live WebinarWed, Oct 14, 2026 at 3:00 pm EDT
Course: #5502Level: Introductory2 Hours
This course provides rehabilitation clinicians with a foundational understanding of mechanical ventilation to optimize clinical decision-making and patient mobility. Participants will explore the principles of oxygenation versus ventilation, types of respiratory failure, indications for mechanical ventilation, and common artificial airways. It covers core ventilator settings, primary modes of ventilation, ventilator-induced lung injuries, and key safety considerations for mobilizing ventilated patients. Emphasis is placed on interprofessional decision-making, clinical reasoning, and collaborative care coordination during interdisciplinary rounds. This course was designed for an interprofessional rehabilitation clinician audience.

Science of Nutrition in Sports and Exercise
Presented by Colleen Gulick, Ph.D., MS, BS, EIT, CSCS, Dawn T. Gulick, PT, PhD, ATC, CSCS
Live WebinarThu, Oct 15, 2026 at 6:00 pm EDT
Course: #5500Level: Intermediate2 Hours
The presenters of "The Science of Nutrition in Sports & Exercise" have approached this webinar from two different perspectives. Dr. Colleen Gulick, a professional athlete with a PhD in exercise physiology, nutrition, and endocrinology, has firsthand experience and an academic background that positions her uniquely within the genre. Dr. Dawn Gulick, a physical therapist, athletic trainer, exercise physiologist, and academic, has guided decades of elite athletes through optimizing their rehabilitation and high-performance careers. Her diverse credentials allow her to speak to both the nutritional and rehab process. Together, they provide an evidence-based, user-friendly resource for the classroom and the field.

Advanced Concepts in Sports Performance Training
Presented by Scott Cheatham, PhD, DPT, OCS, ATC, CSCS
Live WebinarThu, Oct 22, 2026 at 12:00 pm EDT
Course: #5471Level: Advanced2 Hours
This presentation discusses current concepts in sports performance training as it applies to rehabilitation and strength and conditioning professionals. Presentation topics include advanced resistance training, plyometrics, speed-agility-quickness, balance training, and integrated programming strategies for athletes of all ages. This presentation is for the provider seeking an evidence-based update on advanced sports performance training concepts. This course was designed for an interprofessional audience.