Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Ebook Continuing Education

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Ethics for the Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Professional (Mandatory) [2 contact hours]

This online home study continuing education course is intended to instruct the professional through a self- paced study on the APTA Code of Ethics, APTA Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant, the Board of Physical Therapy Policy Statement and basic theories and approaches in ethical decision making. 11 Pennsylvania Mandatory Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting (Renewal Licensure) (Mandatory) [2 contact hours] This course fulfills the Pennsylvania Healthcare Professionals 2-year licensure renewal continuing education requirement for 2 contact hours of Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting. The course provides the details of the identification, assessment, and reporting of child abuse and reviews Pennsylvania’s state laws regarding child abuse and neglect. 19 Aging Process: What is Happening to the Body and What Does it Mean? [3 contact hours] This course discusses at an in-depth level the physiological changes that occur with aging, the modifiable factors that impact the effects of aging, and how these contribute to the function of older adults. Participants will gain knowledge in assessing what changes are normal with aging versus those that are not, intervention strategies, and in addressing risk factors when they are identified. 28 Back to the Books: Return to Learn Strategies for Concussed Student-Athletes [2 contact hours] This course covers how to implement return to learn strategies for student athletes following a concussion. Based on the most up-to-date research on concussions in student athletes, athletic trainers, and healthcare practitioners are provided with best-practice recommendations on how to manage post-concussion recovery and learning. Participants will be able to assess their current return to learn the process and modify it in alignment with current guidelines. 35 Introduction to Golf Rehabilitation and Performance: 90 Percent Mental, 90 Percent Physical [3 contact hours] This course will provide value for practitioners of all experience levels, from those who have never touched a golf club or set foot on a golf course to the seasoned professional. It will include a thorough introduction to basic golf language and concepts, a review of the relevant anatomy and biomechanics, a novel approach to evaluation of the patient or client’s physical capabilities, and specific strategies to improve the neuromotor processes that promote recovery from injury and higher quality golf performance. 44 Treating Connective Tissue Conditions with Muscle Release Techniques, 2nd Edition [2 contact hours] Designed to introduce massage therapists, athletic trainers and wellness professionals, this course shows learners how to effectively manipulate adhesions, scar tissue, and trigger points to improve patient outcomes. The purpose of this course is to promote awareness of restrictions in muscle and fascia and tissue adhesions as well as resulting pain and dysfunction. We will explore safe, effective techniques shown to reduce tissue restriction and restore optimum function. 50 Trigger Point Therapy for Headaches, Migraines, and TMJD [6 contact hours] Trigger point therapy can be utilized to treat conditions such as headaches, migraines, temporomandibular joint disorder, tinnitus, and vertigo. This course defines and identifies trigger point pathophysiology and their ability to cause pain and autonomic phenomena. Muscle anatomy of the head, face, neck, shoulders, and back are reviewed along with the associated referral pain and symptoms. Hands-on demonstrations are provided for the back, shoulders, and sternocleidomastoid, as well as the head, face, and muscles of mastication. COURSE LIST CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE ►

Colibri Healthcare, LLC is an approved Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Continuing Education Provider (Pennsylvania Department of State – Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training Provider # CACE000025).

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