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Hip and Knee: Advancements in Joint Replacement

Hip and Knee: Advancements in Joint Replacement

This course provides Rehab professionals with a thorough overview of current approaches in hip and knee arthroplasty and the factors involved with managing these patients. The course examines relevant anatomy and pathophysiology, presents current concepts and recent advancements in joint replacement practice, and describes the main surgical approaches used. Prognosis and complications for the post-arthroplasty patient are presented. Traditional and rapid-recovery therapy intervention parameters are discussed, with the aim of maximizing the patients functional outcomes. Therapist Tips and case study discussions help focus the clinicians application of the material. This course will be immediately useful in clinical practice for therapists and therapy assistants who work with hip and knee replacement patients at any stage of their recovery.Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 1.0 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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Lateral & Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis or Golf, Anyone?)

Lateral & Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis or Golf, Anyone?)

This course was written to help rehab professionals understand, evaluate, and treat tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) and golfers elbow (medial epicondylitis) in the adult population. The course consists of a review of elbow and forearm anatomy as it relates to these two disorders, etiology and basic pathophysiology of epicondylitis and epicondylosis, signs and symptoms related to these tendinopathies, evaluation tips, differential diagnosis, and a variety of therapeutic treatment approaches. It also discusses when surgical intervention may be necessary, and the types of surgery most often performed, as well as post-surgical therapy care, long-term prognosis for the disorders, and preventing recurrence. In addition, the course presents an overview of radial tunnel syndrome as it relates to lateral epicondylitis. The course is designed to help therapists and therapy assistants achieve the best possible functional outcomes with patients, helping them meet functional goals that may even incorporate returning to sports such as tennis and golf.Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.6 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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Ethics for the Rehab Practitioner

Ethics for the Rehab Practitioner

The APTA identifies the Code of Ethics as a reflection of its core values. This course will discuss the Principles of the Physical Therapist and the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics. The origin story and related global events for each groups Code of Ethics will provide an interesting historical background. Patient care scenarios and case studies will be presented as examples of ethical situations for the therapist to consider in relation to these Codes of Ethics. Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.4 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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FREE COURSE- How Practitioners Can Beat Burnout

FREE COURSE- How Practitioners Can Beat Burnout

The topic of burnout has continued to grow in importance among physiotherapists. Burnout is a state of extreme emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged and excessive stress. Avoiding burnout leads to a happier, healthier and more productive workforce which in turn can lead to better patient outcomes. The prevalence of burnout within physiotherapy is a challenge. Thats because burnout not only impacts your wellbeing but also affects your ability to provide the best patient care.As a healthcare practitioner, youll be all too familiar with the challenges and stresses of working in healthcare. As you guide your patients on their journeys to achieve better health, youll also understand how rewarding your role can be.This guide dives into the world of burnout in physiotherapy, exploring its effects on treatment quality and patient outcomes. Youll also learn why burnout rates are increasing in physiotherapy, what the evidence reveals, and how you (and your colleagues) can avoid burnout while supporting each other. This guide will also provide you with insight into creating a supportive work environment that promotes wellbeing.

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Functional Performance Measures in Geriatric Rehab

Functional Performance Measures in Geriatric Rehab

This course is an evidence-based overview of functional performance measures in geriatric rehabilitation. It examines the history, theoretical background, and types of performance and outcome tools, as well as why they are important. It also presents an in-depth review of select instruments commonly used with older patients to assess mobility, balance, and overall functional abilities, covering the specifics of each tool and when they are most appropriate to use. The course also includes a literature review of three recent research articles that use functional performance measures with older adults. This course focuses attention on how to use functional performance measures to thoroughly evaluate a patient in order to create a plan of care that will help increase their safety, mobility, and ability to complete daily activities. The information presented will be relevant and immediately useful in clinical care for any rehab professional who works with older adults.Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.4 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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5 Course PDF Bundle: All the Literature Reviews

5 Course PDF Bundle: All the Literature Reviews

Buy four and get 25% off the entire course bundle! Bundle our five self-paced literature review courses and get more hours of on-demand education for an even better deal. In this bundle you'll receive our popular courses 1410, 1411, 1412, 1413 which are all literature reviews where you review a series of research studies and evaluate the science supporting a particular topic. With over 28 hours of content you will have lots of current literature to incorporate into your practice patterns. These courses cost over $300 USD if purchased separately, so bundle them up and save!Course 1 1410: Geriatrics Literature Review Course Literature review of current research evidence on geriatric assessment. The five highlighted articles cover cultural competence in geriatric assessment, identification and management of frailty, and review of balance/strength tests for younger seniors. The articles are linked in the PDF, we are not able to provide them directly due to copy right laws, but all the articles are free to download using the links we provide.Course 2 1411: Dementia Care Literature Review Course Literature review of current research evidence on dementia care. The four included articles cover personhood in dementia, ways to limit disability, shared decision-making, family relationships, and dementia comorbidities management by patient and family. The articles are linked in the PDF, we are not able to provide them directly due to copy right laws, but all the articles are free to dow...

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Understanding, Evaluating, and Treating Distal Radius Fractures

Understanding, Evaluating, and Treating Distal Radius Fractures

This course, written by a Certified Hand Therapist, guides rehab providers in how to evaluate and treat patients recovering from a distal radius fracture. The course reviews wrist and forearm anatomy, covers risk factors and basic pathophysiology of these fractures, and discusses the types of fractures and some of the most commonly occurring complications. The course examines conservative treatment, surgical intervention, and the types of surgery most often performed. Throughout the course, Clinical Tips provide information to help clinicians focus on successful intervention. The section on post-fracture care discusses a thorough evaluation of patients with distal radius fractures and presents a variety of successful treatment approaches. The course is designed to help rehab professionals achieve the best possible functional outcomes with their patients.Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at (0.8 update) CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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Therapeutic Exercise for Older Adults

Therapeutic Exercise for Older Adults

This course is an evidence-based review of the parameters of prescribing exercise and physical activities for older adults. It first covers the changing demographics of our society, the benefits of exercise for older adults, the aging process, common geriatric disorders and how exercise affects them, contraindications/precautions to exercise, medication considerations, and patient compliance challenges. Next, the principles of aerobic, strengthening, and balance/posture activities are reviewed, with assessment and exercise prescription parameters discussed for each of these focus areas. Specific examples are given throughout the text, along with case studies from a variety of clinical settings. This course will be useful in clinical practice for all rehab clinicians who work with older adults.Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.8 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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Orthopedic Surgery Rehabilitation: Literature Review

Orthopedic Surgery Rehabilitation: Literature Review

Orthopedic surgeries are among the most common surgical procedures for older adults. This course, based on five recent peer-reviewed open-access articles, provides rehab professionals with current evidence-based information on rehabilitation after orthopedic surgery in the elderly. The first article in the group examines family caregiver issues when caring for an older patient after orthopedic surgery. The next two articles look at return to sport after shoulder arthroplasty or unicompartmental knee replacement. The final two articles examine the influence of pre- and post-surgical exercise on outcomes after hip or knee replacement. The information presented in this course will be immediately useful in evidence-based clinical practice for all rehab professionals who treat this population.

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Exercise as Intervention in Geriatrics: Literature Review

Exercise as Intervention in Geriatrics: Literature Review

Exercise interventions are essential elements in the geriatric treatment toolbox. This course, based on six recent peer-reviewed open-access articles, provides rehab professionals with current evidence-based information on exercise as intervention in the areas of fall prevention; Alzheimers disease; and a variety of musculoskeletal conditions, including osteoporosis, sarcopenia, tendinopathies, osteoarthritis, and low back pain. These articles include systematic reviews, meta analyses, and review articles by significant international clinicians and researchers. The information presented in this course will be immediately useful in evidence-based clinical practice for all rehab professionals who treat older patients.Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 1.0 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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Hip Fracture Rehabilitation: Literature Review

Hip Fracture Rehabilitation: Literature Review

Hip fractures are a major source of disability in older adults. This course, based on six recent peer-reviewed open-access articles, provides rehab professionals with current information on topics relevant to this patient population. The first article summarizes existing literature on the difference in outcomes between internal fixation, hemiarthroplasty, and total hip arthroplasty for femoral neck fractures in older adults. The second article reviews chemical VTE prevention regimens and provides recommendations for intervention after hip or knee arthroplasty. The third article examines complications after hip fracture surgery among patients on Coumadin. The fourth and fifth articles discuss home-based rehabilitation after hip fracture as compared to outpatient or skilled nursing facility care. The final article examines the relationship between measurable sarcopenia and health-related outcomes and mortality rates after hip fracture surgery. The information presented in this course can help improve and update the clinical practice of any rehab professional who treats older patients who have sustained a hip fracture.Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.7 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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Dementia Care—Patient and Family Considerations: Literature Review

Dementia Care—Patient and Family Considerations: Literature Review

The worldwide population is aging, and diagnosed cases of dementia are on the rise. Appropriate dementia care often includes a focus not only on the patient, but also on the family. This course, based on four recent peer-reviewed open-access articles, provides Rehab professionals with current information on topics focused on this vital aspect of care. The first article examines differing approaches to understanding personhood and discusses ways of approaching care for the person with dementia that may limit the extent of disability in the face of cognitive decline. The second and third articles are systematic reviews that examine shared decision-making in dementia care and family relationships of patients with dementia. The final article is a qualitative study that examines how long-term comorbidity self-management is experienced and negotiated by people with dementia and their caregivers. This course will help any Rehab professional who treats older adults with dementia to be a more knowledgeable, compassionate, and thoughtful member of the healthcare team, and thus improve the patient experience.Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.4 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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Geriatric Assessment: Literature Review

Geriatric Assessment: Literature Review

This course provides Rehab professionals professionals with current research evidence on important topics in geriatric assessment. It is based on five recent peer-reviewed open-access articles. The first article examines issues with cultural competence in geriatric assessment of individuals from U.S. multicultural immigrant populations. The second, third, and fourth articles discuss the identification and management of frailty in older adults and provide information about frailty scales. The final article presents a systematic review of balance and strength tests used with younger seniors (60 to 70 years of age). The information presented in this course will be useful in clinical practice to any Rehab professional who treats older adults.Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.6 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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Motor Imagery in Rehabilitation: The Art and Science of Brain Training for Physical Rehabilitation

Motor Imagery in Rehabilitation: The Art and Science of Brain Training for Physical Rehabilitation

Motor imagery is imagined movement performance, absent of voluntary physical motion. This course on motor imagery provides a thorough overview of the different types of motor imagery available in the rehabilitative setting, while discussing the evidence-based science behind the practice. This material delves into motor imagery as a novel addition to traditional therapeutic methods and modalities to improve the outcomes for clients who are acute, have chronic conditions, have pain, have experienced a plateau in their progress, or who have functional limitations from neuromuscular disorders. Examples and case studies included in this course are patients with stroke, Parkinsons, MS, SCI, chronic pain, or orthopedic conditions. Motor imagery (including virtual reality, mirror therapy, graded motor imagery, self- and expert-guided motor imagery) is an effective method of neuromuscular rehabilitation via neuroplastic brain training that teaches clients to move comfortably with the proper muscular coordination and sequencing without pain in order to increase function. This course will be effective in your clinical practice as you learn how to reset and train the neuromuscular system to attain the desired skills of your client in both the orthopedic and neurologic rehabilitative settings.Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.4 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delive...

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Management of the Medically Complex Patient

Management of the Medically Complex Patient

Therapists are treating patients at higher acuities and with more comorbidities in nearly every clinical setting. Successful management of these patients requires an expanded knowledge of their disease processes and how they manifest clinically. This course provides readers with an expanded practical and clinical understanding of cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, renal disease, and diabetes mellitus. Readers will also learn several unique perspectives about patient behaviors and how to improve compliance and functional outcomes for difficult patients. Research, discussion, and real-world examples have been provided to help readers apply many of these theories and approaches in order to facilitate better outcomes. Topics covered include caregiver burden, compliance, self-efficacy, the difficult patient, and salience, among others. Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 1.1 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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Pain Management Alternatives for the Opioid Addicted Client

Pain Management Alternatives for the Opioid Addicted Client

Pain Management Alternatives for the Opioid Addicted Client is a course designed to improve understanding of chronic pain, facilitate recognition of individuals that may suffer from opioid misuse, and provide alternative treatment interventions to enhance current practices. Understanding the burden of pain, the history of opioid use, and the biological process associated with pain and addiction set the foundation of the course. It is followed by examining the effects of pain in multiple domains and how clients of all ages are affected by pain and opioid use. Additionally, content incorporates a biopsychosocial model and holistic approach, including assessments, therapeutic strategies and interventions for pain management and the opioid addicted client. Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.5 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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Cancer Rehabilitation: Addressing Unmet Patient Needs

Cancer Rehabilitation: Addressing Unmet Patient Needs

The inclusion of rehab services is a vast and widely reported unmet need of patients recovering from cancer. The value of these services for the patient with cancer needs to be recognized and more frequently utilized. Rehab professionals should be part of the patients care team from the beginning of diagnosis to maintain, improve, or prevent loss of function and return that patient to their maximum level of function. This course addresses the unmet need of rehab in cancer rehabilitation and discusses specific interventions for different types of cancer. This course details interventions that will improve your patients functional abilities, leading to a greater quality of life. Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.5 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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Pulmonary Disorders and the Rehab Therapist

Pulmonary Disorders and the Rehab Therapist

This is a home study course for physical and occupational therapy clinicians in acute or subacute care who are seeking to update their understanding of pulmonary disorders. This course addresses pulmonary disease that may be associated with or lead to cardiac disease and is composed of two units. Unit I is an overview of pulmonary conditions that Rehab professionals are likely to see in their practice. Unit II looks at issues related to PT and OT assessment, treatment, precautions and discharge planning for patients with these diagnoses.Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.7 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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Documentation and Coding for the Outpatient Therapist

Documentation and Coding for the Outpatient Therapist

Documentation is an incredibly important part of being a medical professional. With the transition in healthcare to value-based care, it is vitally important to accurately document your findings, treatments, patient education efforts, and outcomes. Thorough documentation can affect reimbursement from insurance companies and is essential to establish the need for continued skilled care. This course will highlight the important statements that always need to be a part of your SOAP notes, including on the initial evaluation, re-evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries. Proper ICD-10 diagnostic coding and CPT activity coding and billing will also be addressed. Maintenance therapy will be discussed, focusing on how to properly document and bill for therapy when a patient continues to require skilled care in order to avoid decline of function. This course will be immediately useful in clinical practice to all outpatient PT and OT professionals.Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.6 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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Home Health Therapy for Older Adults: Evidence-Based Intervention—Module 2: Nervous System Disorders and Musculoskeletal Conditions

Home Health Therapy for Older Adults: Evidence-Based Intervention—Module 2: Nervous System Disorders and Musculoskeletal Conditions

This course provides Rehab professionals with a comprehensive overview of the most common diagnoses encountered with older adults in home health practice. It includes descriptions of each conditions epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, medical management principles, and disorder-specific therapy considerations. Current research and evidence-based principles of assessment and therapy intervention are discussed throughout the course. Therapist Tips, sample exercises, case studies, and detailed patient and provider resource lists further enrich the learning experience. The course is presented in two modules divided by diagnosis groups. Both modules of this course will be immediately useful in home health practice for PTs, PTAs, OTs, and COTAs who work with older adults. While this course focuses on home health practice, the majority of its principles can be adapted to any practice setting. It will be a valuable learning tool for any therapy provider who works with geriatric patients. Module 2 (Nervous System Disorders and Musculoskeletal Conditions) covers select nervous system disorders (Alzheimers disease/dementia, chronic pain, depression/anxiety, and Parkinsons disease) and musculoskeletal conditions that include arthritis and osteoporosis.Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 1.0 CEU Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundatio...

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Home Health Therapy for Older Adults: Evidence-Based Intervention—Module 1: Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disorders

Home Health Therapy for Older Adults: Evidence-Based Intervention—Module 1: Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disorders

This course provides Rehab professionals with a comprehensive overview of the most common diagnoses encountered with older adults in home health practice. It includes descriptions of each conditions epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, medical management principles, and disorder-specific therapy considerations. Current research and evidence-based principles of assessment and therapy intervention are discussed throughout the course. Therapist Tips, sample exercises, case studies, and detailed patient and provider resource lists further enrich the learning experience. The course is presented in two modules divided by diagnosis groups. Both modules of this course will be immediately useful in home health practice for Rehab professionals who work with older adults. While this course focuses on home health practice, the majority of its principles can be adapted to any practice setting. It will be a valuable learning tool for any therapy provider who works with geriatric patients. Module 1: Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disorders covers cardiac conditions, cerebrovascular disease with a focus on stroke, and three pulmonary disorders frequently encountered in geriatric patients: pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 1.2 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Founda...

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Setting the Stage for Success in the Treatment of Children with Autism

Setting the Stage for Success in the Treatment of Children with Autism

This course takes a look at the factors that affect outcomes for infants, toddlers, school-aged children, and young adults with autism spectrum disorder. The course discusses the changing demographics of our society, in which one child in 54 children falls within the spectrum of autism. The principles of treatment of various age groups are discussed, including early intervention for birth to age 3, intermediate unit for ages 3 to 5, and interventions for school-aged children and young adults. The discussion covers sensory, communication, social, and behavioral needs and supports, as well as gross and fine motor evaluations and treatments. The course provides examples of real-life goals tracked from one child from 35 months to 19 years of age. Specific examples are given from a variety of clinical settings. This course will be immediately useful in clinical practice to Rehab professionals who work with children with autism.Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.4 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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School Based Therapy

School Based Therapy

For many students with disabilities, related services (including physical therapy and occupational therapy) are an essential element of their Individualized Education Program. This course focuses on physical and occupational therapy in the educational environment under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and covers a wide variety of topics relevant to the therapist working in (or interesting in working in) the school setting. The course covers legislation (including the Final Regulations of the IDEA), special education, related services, Individualized Education Programs and meetings, therapists roles and responsibilities, assessments and intervention in the educational setting, assistive technology, procedural safeguards, 504 placement, documentation, and Response to Intervention. Resources are also provided in this course including key sections and definitions from the most recent Federal regulations as well as resources to assist the therapist with IDEA implementation and other issues relating to providing physical and occupational therapy services in the school setting.Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.9 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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Diabetes in Children and Adolescents

Diabetes in Children and Adolescents

Diabetes rates are on the rise among U.S. children and adolescents, as the obesity epidemic continues among our youth. rehab providers can play crucial roles in the fight against diabetes negative effects on young people. This course presents current information about iabetes in children and youth. We review the impact of diabetes, examine the epidemiology of childhood obesity and diabetes, review complications and treatment guidelines, and discuss rehab approaches to intervention, focused on patient/family education, healthy eating, and exercise. We also present relevant current literature and discuss how that research may apply to our practices. An assortment of case studies allows us to apply the principles discussed throughout the course, while Therapist Tips and Supplemental Reading suggestions enrich the material. This course provides rehab professionals with an up-to-date appreciation of how our interventions may positively impact children and youth with diabetes in order to increase their daily participation and functional abilities, improve their quality of life, and give them a better long-term health prognosis. Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.9 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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Rotator Cuff: Conservative and Postsurgical Management, an Evidence-Based Update

Rotator Cuff: Conservative and Postsurgical Management, an Evidence-Based Update

This course provides physical therapy and occupational therapy professionals with a thorough overview of the factors involved with managing patients with pathology of the rotator cuff. The course examines the anatomy, pathophysiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, and differential diagnosis of rotator cuff problems. Conservative management, surgical intervention, postsurgical rehabilitation, and a variety of evidence-based treatment options for patients with rotator cuff disorders are discussed, all aimed at maximizing the patients functional outcomes. Therapist Tips and case studies help focus the clinicians application of the material. This course will be immediately useful in clinical practice for Rehab professionals who work with patients diagnosed with rotator cuff issues.Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.7 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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Arthritis of the Upper Extremity: Conservative Management

Arthritis of the Upper Extremity: Conservative Management

This course will guide rehab professionals to a thorough understanding of how to evaluate and treat adult patients who have been diagnosed with upper extremity arthritis. (This course does not address juvenile arthritis.) The material covers four arthropathies that can significantly affect upper extremity functionosteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and systemic sclerosis. The course discusses arthritis pathophysiology, epidemiology, relevant anatomy, and the effects on function. It also reviews evaluation of the patient with arthritis and discusses in detail conservative treatment options for these patients, aimed at maximizing each patients functional outcomes. Therapist Tips and Clinical Thinking scenarios help focus the clinicians application of the material. This course will be immediately useful in clinical practice for Rehab professionals.AOTA logo Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.9 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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Focus on the Core: Current Perspectives

Focus on the Core: Current Perspectives

This course for Rehab professionals returns our focus to an area of the body that is all too often neglected in busy therapy settingsthe core. A strong, balanced, well-coordinated core is essential to good function in all other parts of the body. This course examines current perspectives on the principles of core training for adults. We review relevant anatomy of the abdomen, back, hips, and pelvis and discuss how these muscle groups work together for core function. We discuss why the core is important, look at the history of the core in rehabilitation, and examine the main conceptual models that explain core function and dysfunction. Specifics of assessment and intervention for adults are discussed, and several detailed evidence-based exercise program progressions are presented. The course also examines special considerations for three specific adult populations: individuals with low back pain, athletes, and older adults. Throughout the course, exercise illustrations, Therapist Tips, and case scenarios provide practical advice. This course will help rehab professionals thoroughly understand the core to achieve the best possible functional outcomes with adult patients of all ages. Its information will be immediately useful in nearly any clinical setting.Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 1.0 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge....

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Thermal Agents in Rehabilitation: Evidence Based Update

Thermal Agents in Rehabilitation: Evidence Based Update

Thermal modalities are by far the most commonly used modality in the rehabilitation setting. They have been used for decades to provide complementary treatment to a host of maladies. But what does the latest evidence show regarding the use of these thermal agents that have been used for decades after injury? This course provides a brief review of the purpose and physiologic basis of the application of thermal modalities as well as the indications for and contraindications to their use. The majority of this course provides a review of recent literature about their safety, efficacy, and clinical utilization. The course discusses the evidence surrounding whole body cryotherapy, the use of RICE vs. POLICE after acute injury, and the use of older modalities such as ultrasound, phonophoresis, diathermy, low level laser therapy, fluidotherapy, paraffin, heat, and ice. Note: It is anticipated that the therapist will already have a thorough understanding of the scientific rationale for using various types of thermal modalities and which modality is most appropriate for a given patient condition.Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.6 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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Designing Effective Resistance Training Programs for the Physical and Occupational Therapist: Rethinking

Designing Effective Resistance Training Programs for the Physical and Occupational Therapist: Rethinking "3x10"

As insurance continues to reduce physical and occupational therapy visits and patient co-pays continue to escalate, patients and providers alike demand more rapid outcomes in therapy. Without question, therapeutic exercise progression is the hallmark of physical and occupational therapy prescription. It is imperative that the therapist have a sound rationale for exercise progression to maximize patient outcomes, whether it is a pediatric or geriatric patient or a high-level athlete. In order to do that, a review of foundational principles of resistance exercise is warranted. Next, a proper understanding of rehabilitation objectivesendurance, strength, and powerwill enable the therapist to understand how to appropriately progress a patient. Furthermore, the therapist will understand how to manipulate training variables like load, rest periods, set structures, and repetition schemes to promote variability in program design, maximize treatment sessions, and minimize the risk of boredom and plateaus. This course provides a framework for progressing patients with upper and lower extremity conditions as well as how to appropriately test progress with evidence-based outcome measures.Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.6 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedure...

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Hand and Wrist Fractures and Dislocations

Hand and Wrist Fractures and Dislocations

This course will guide rehab professionals to a thorough understanding of how to evaluate and treat adult patients who have been diagnosed with fractures or dislocations of bones in the wrist (carpus) or hand. (This course does not cover distal radius fractures.) The course discusses relevant anatomy and physiology, the effects of hand/carpal injuries on function, fracture types, and some of the most commonly occurring complications and co-morbidities. The course examines conservative treatment options, surgical intervention, the types of surgery most often performed, rehabilitation after injury, and long-term prognosis. It presents evaluation tips and specific intervention techniques and exercises for best results in order to maximize the patients functional outcomes. This course will be immediately useful in clinical practice for all clinicians who deal with these injuries.Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.8 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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Geriatrics: Evolving Therapy to Address Aging

Geriatrics: Evolving Therapy to Address Aging

Across the globe, a major shift in demographics is occurring that will affect society on all levels. The world is aging at a dramatic rate. In 2018, for the first time in history, persons aged 65 or above outnumbered children under five years of age globally (UN, 2018). What does this mean for the field of occupational therapy? How do we as therapists fit into this new paradigm? What changes will we need to make to address not only the needs of this aging population, but also the impact on society overall? How does the coronavirus pandemic affect the role of the therapist of both today and tomorrow? This course will address those issues. We will look at how therapists need to alter current therapy approaches; adapt to new delivery models, including changes in homecare and long-term care; and embrace the use of technology, including robotics, smart home technologies GPS monitoring systems, and the use of telehealth systems. Case studies and video suggestions are included. Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.8 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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Osteoarthritis in Older Adults

Osteoarthritis in Older Adults

This course provides rehab professionals with a thorough overview of the factors involved with managing older patients who have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis (OA). The course begins with the definitions, pathophysiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, and differential diagnosis of osteoarthritis. It includes diagnostic testing and OAs effects on function. Evaluation of the older patient with arthritis is reviewed, and a variety of medical interventions and rehab treatment options for these patients are discussed, all aimed at maximizing the patients functional outcomes. Clinical Tips and a case study help focus the clinicians application of the material. This course will be immediately useful in clinical practice for all rehab professionals who work with older adults.Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.6 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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Osteoporosis: Therapeutic Management of Bone Health

Osteoporosis: Therapeutic Management of Bone Health

This course provides an in-depth look at osteoporosis and the Rehab professional management of bone health. The course reviews bone anatomy and physiology; looks at classifications, causes, and effects of low bone density; summarizes medical management and medications; and provides a detailed discussion of the therapists role in managing osteoporosis and related conditions. The material presented here is designed specifically for use with patients who have osteoporosis, osteopenia, or low bone density, or who are at risk of developing one of these, regardless of their age or comorbidities. The course presents targeted, safe exercises for improving posture, flexibility, strength, balance, and bone health with adults. This course will be immediately useful in clinical practice to rehab providers, particularly those who work with adults age 50 or over.Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.7 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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Resistance Training for the Older Adult

Resistance Training for the Older Adult

Exercise is a therapists wheelhouse. While other wellness providers (fitness instructors, athletic trainers, etc.) routinely prescribe, establish, and update exercise programs, therapists are uniquely qualified to ensure that the special needs of older individuals and those with pathology are met both safely and effectively through exercise. A key feature of exercise prescription is that each program aspect must be undergirded by sound rationale. This course discusses research-based principles and parameters of resistance exercise prescription for older individuals. Included in this course is how to accurately assess muscle performance and prescribe resistance training exercises geared toward increasing muscle strength, power, endurance, and/or hypertrophy. This course is especially suited for physical and occupational therapists and their assistants who desire to safely increase muscle performance while effectively improving function for their patients in the shortest time available.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Conservative and Post-Surgical Management

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Conservative and Post-Surgical Management

This course provides rehab professionals with up-to-date, evidenced-based information to understand and successfully manage patients who have been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. It discusses applied anatomy, basic pathophysiology of distal median nerve compression, risk factors and contributing causes, demographics, and commonly occurring complications and co-morbidities. It also provides an in-depth discussion of evaluation and conservative treatment options for carpal tunnel syndrome, based on current literature findings, as well as surgical intervention and post-surgical rehabilitation. This course will be immediately useful in clinical practice.

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Patellofemoral Disorders: Focus on Evaluation

Patellofemoral Disorders: Focus on Evaluation

Disorders of the patellofemoral joint are among the most frequent causes of anterior knee pain in patients of all ages. These disorders have a reputation for being tricky to diagnose, leading to suboptimal treatment for some patients. This course provides the rehab professional with the tools to become better diagnosticians in order to improve outcomes for patients with these disorders. The course reviews normal and pathological anatomy and biomechanics of the patellofemoral joint, examines in detail how to complete a comprehensive evaluation for patients with potential patellofemoral disorders, discusses differential diagnosis techniques, provides a brief overview of current surgical interventions, and presents evidence-based treatment choices for this patient population. Science-based intervention is considered the cornerstone of treatment for patellofemoral disorders. This course should help increase your confidence in treating patients with these disorders and improve the outcomes that you see in your practice.

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Falls: Prevention, Assessment, and Intervention

Falls: Prevention, Assessment, and Intervention

Falls are a common problem for older adults, and fall-related morbidity and mortality are on the rise in the U.S. In this course, Rehab professionals will learn the epidemiology of falls among older adults in the U.S., fall risk factors, consequences of falls, how to assess for fall risk, and how to create an individualized intervention plan. A focus on assessment and modification of the home environment is included. Appropriate Rehab professionals treatment options for these patients are discussed, with an emphasis on evidence-based intervention through exercise. The course covers both inpatient and outpatient fall risk management, but focuses primarily on interventions with community-dwelling older adults. Therapist Tips, sample exercises, and case studies help reinforce the clinicians application of the material. This course is a must for every therapist and therapist assistant who works with older patients.Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.9 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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