A 2-hour intermediate continuing education course for clinicians interested in strengthening their knowledge and skills in the screening examination of the integumentary system. Clinical decision-making concepts and integumentary conditions will be reinforced and applied in a primary care approach to physical therapist examination that can be seamlessly integrated into 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.
Live Webinar
Fri, Mar 12, 2021 at 12:00 pm ESTCEUs/Hours Offered: AK/2.0; AL/2.0; AR/2.0; AZ/2.0; CA/2.0; CO/2.0; CT/2.0; DC/2.0; DE/2.0; FL/2.0; GA/2.0; HI/2.0; IA/2.0; IACET/0.2; ID/2.0; IL/2.0; IN/2.0; KS/2.0; KY/2.0 Category 2; MA/2.0; ME/2.0; MI/2.0; MO/2.0; MS/2.0; MT/2.0; NC/2.0; ND/2.0; NE/2.0; NH/2.0; NY/2.0; OR/2.0; PA/2.0; RI/2.0; SC/2.0; SD/2.0; TN/2.0; TX/2.0; UT/2.0; VA/2.0; VT/2.0; WA/2.0; WI/2.0; WY/2.0
Learning Outcomes
- Participants will be able to list the three main components of the integument system.
- Participants will be able to distinguish between a review of systems, systems review, screening, subjective, and objective data when performing an integument examination.
- Participants will be able to identify at least two strategies for data collection that is effective with complex/novel cases.
- Participants will be able to describe at least two screens that identify clinical presentations associated with the integument system that require further examination, consultation, and/or intervention.
- Participants will be able to identify at least two associations between integument conditions and other body systems, namely the cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and neuromuscular systems.
- Participants will be able to list at least three prognostic factors that can impact wound healing, distinguishing between local and systemic factors.
- Participants will be able to identify at least two red flags and risks factors (yellow flags) associated with skin conditions.
- Participants will be able to differentiate the three major types of skin cancer.
Agenda
0-15 Minutes | Background, review of learning outcomes |
15-30 Minutes | Introduce a case where a patient presents with a health condition that impacts the integument system |
30-45 Minutes | Briefly describe frameworks for data collection (ICF, subj data diagram The Guide, integrated model of clinical decision making) and clarify terminology for clinical decision making and the integument system |
45-60 Minutes | Highlight the impact of integument conditions on other body systems, including discussion of prognostic factors that impact wound healing |
60-80 Minutes | Matching game: (1) skin conditions to pictures, identifying as normal/abnormal; use of proper terminology to describe and including an emphasis on detecting conditions in both lighter and darker skin tones (2) integument conditions to red/yellow flags and whether local or systemic |
80-100 Minutes | Describe screens to identify integument associated conditions requiring further examination, consultation, and/or intervention, practicing collection of subjective data related to the integument system |
100-115 Minutes | Watch and discuss a video of a comprehensive integument systems review, using a pneumonic to remember the components (providing a “cheat sheet” with a list and description of normal and abnormal findings) |
115-120 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
Presented By

Lydia Thurston
PT, DSc, LAT
Dr. Lydia A. Thurston, PT, DSc, ATC has over two decades of clinical, teaching, research, and administrative experience. She attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham, receiving her Master’s in Physical Therapy in 2001 and her Doctor of Science Degree in 2007. Thurston served as the founding director of clinical education for a developing physical therapy program, earning the rank of Associate Professor. She has specialized training and experience in women’s health and burn rehabilitation. Her career exemplifies an energetic passion for collaborative clinical decision making and the role of the integumentary system in patient care management. She has published and presented scholarly works in the areas of orthopedics, pelvic health, interprofessional practice & education, and health behavior. Thurston lives in Birmingham, Alabama with her husband, Michael, and their two children, along with their bird dog
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California
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IL Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor
This course is offered for 2.0 hours (Intermediate level) by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (Sponsor License #216000252).
KPTA
This course is offered for 2.0 hours (Intermediate level, Category 2) by the Kentucky Physical Therapy Association (Provider #CS80-2012-KPTA).
New York
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Texas Physical Therapy Association
This course is offered for 2.0 hours (Intermediate level) by the Texas Physical Therapy Association. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. The Texas Physical Therapy Association (TPTA) administers the CCAP on behalf of the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (Provider #2106033TX).
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