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Pennsylvania Podiatric Medicine Continuing Education

 

Pennsylvania Continuing Education Requirements: 50 hours per 2 years 
Pennsylvania Accepts 10 hours of Online and/or TeleSeminar/Webinar Continuing Education Courses

 

Special Requirements: Two hours of pain management, the identification of addiction, or the practices of prescribing or dispensing of opioids and Two hours in Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting.

Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting

Effective January 1, 2015, all persons applying for issuance of an initial license shall be required to complete 3 hours of DPW-approved training in child abuse recognition and reporting requirements as a condition of licensure. Additionally, effective with the first license renewal after January 1, 2015, all health-related licensees applying for the renewal of a license issued by the Board shall be required to complete at least 2 hours of Board-approved continuing education in child abuse recognition and reporting requirements as a condition of renewal.  This must be met each renewal period.

OnlineCE.com offers a 2 hour course for license renewal to meet this requirement.
See our topic: Abuse - Child and Elder and take course titled "Abuse - Child for PA Mandatory Reporters".
This CE Course #OCEC0001 Approved by PA Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs for Mandatory Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting and counts towards 2 hours of PA license renewal credit.

OnlineCE.com offers a 3 hour course for initial licensure to meet this requirement.
See our topic: Abuse - Child and Elder and take course titled "Abuse - Child for PA Mandatory Reporters for Initial Licensure". This CE Course #OCEC0002 Approved by PA Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs for Mandatory Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting and counts towards 3 hours of PA license renewal credit.

 OnlineCE.com will submit your completion of the Child Abuse course by an electronic report to the PA Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs on the Monday following the date of completion. The PA Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs then loads the course completion information to Bureau's website where your individual licensing board accesses the completion information. OnlineCE.com cannot submit this information directly to your licensing board.


OnlineCE.com is a Council on Podiatric Medical Education Provider of Continuing Education


When logged in, as long as your licenses are entered on your account, each course is clearly identified as being approved or not approved. 

 

 

State of Pennsylvania Continuing Education Requirements

Pennsylvania Continuing Education requirements posted on this page are based upon the most up to date information available. Pennsylvania continuing education requirements are subject to change and therefore, Pennsylvania Podiatric licensee's are ultimately responsible for being up to date with the Pennsylvania continuing education requirements.


Continuing education courses offered on OnlineCE.com provide Online CEU for Pennsylvania Podiatric Medicine Doctors (DPM). The online courses enhance the knowledge bases of Doctor of Podiatric Medicine to enhance their clinical therapy practice. Free 1 hour approved online home study CE credit course for new registered Pennsylvania Podiatrics Medicine Doctors users at www.OnlineCE.com

 
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    • Abuse - Child for PA Mandatory Reporters
    2.0

    $40.00 USD

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    • Cite statistics on the scope of child abuse in Pennsylvania
    • Define the term child
    • Define the term perpetrator
    • Differentiate the commission of abuse from failure to act
    • Explain the religious exemption to neglect
    • Describe the effects of domestic violence on children in the home
    • Define human trafficking
    • List the risk factors to children / adolescents becoming victims of human trafficking
    • Compare and contrast Child Protective Services and General Protective Services
    • List the responsibilities of the Child Protective Services agencies
    • Explain the goals of General Protective Services
    • Outline the investigative process that occurs once a report is filed
    • Indicate the additional procedures involved when the alleged perpetrator is a school or child services employee
    • Define mandatory reporter and permissive reporter
    • Explain the reporting requirements of mandatory reporters
    • Outline the process of making a report of suspected abuse – Childline
    • Summarize the suspension of privileged communication and the exemptions
    • Define Presumption of Good Faith
    • Explain the granting of immunity to mandatory and permissive reporters
    • List the penalties for failure to report suspected child abuse by mandatory reporters
    • List signs of abuse and neglect
    • Explain the appropriate history and examination components in cases of suspected abuse and neglect
    • Cite resources for patient education

    • NOTE:  CE Course #OCEC0001 Approved by PA Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs for Mandatory Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting and counts towards 2 hours of PA license renewal credit

    Richard Saporito, DC

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    CE Course #OCEC0001 Approved by PA Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs for Mandatory Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting and counts towards 2 hours of PA license renewal credit
    OnlineContinuingEd, LLC, is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine
    Expires: 2025-12-31

    Abuse - Child for PA Mandatory Reporters for Initial Licensure
    3.0

    $59.00 USD

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    • Cite statistics on the scope of child abuse in Pennsylvania
    • Define the term child
    • Define the term perpetrator
    • Differentiate the commission of abuse from failure to act
    • Explain the religious exemption to neglect
    • Describe the effects of domestic violence on children in the home
    • Define human trafficking
    • List the risk factors to children / adolescents becoming victims of human trafficking
    • Compare and contrast Child Protective Services and General Protective Services
    • List the responsibilities of the Child Protective Services agencies
    • Explain the goals of General Protective Services
    • Outline the investigative process that occurs once a report is filed
    • Indicate the additional procedures involved when the alleged perpetrator is a school or child services employee
    • Define mandatory reporter and permissive reporter
    • Explain the reporting requirements of mandatory reporters
    • Outline the process of making a report of suspected abuse – Childline
    • Summarize the suspension of privileged communication and the exemptions
    • Define Presumption of Good Faith
    • Explain the granting of immunity to mandatory and permissive reporters
    • List the penalties for failure to report suspected child abuse by mandatory reporters
    • List signs of abuse and neglect
    • Explain the appropriate history and examination components in cases of suspected abuse and neglect
    • Explain the reasons victims do not report abuse
    • Outline the psychological sequelae to abuse during childhood
    • Recognize the DSM-5 criteria for psychiatric conditions associated with victims of abuse
    • Cite resources for patient education

    • NOTE:  CE Course #OCEC0002 Approved by PA Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs for Mandatory Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting and counts towards 3 hours of CE

    Richard Saporito, DC

    Downloadable Course in PDF
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    CE Course #OCEC0002 Approved by PA Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs for Mandatory Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting and counts towards 3 hours of PA license renewal credit
    OnlineContinuingEd, LLC, is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine
    Expires: 2025-12-31

    Boundary Training 120
    Boundaries for Health Care Providers - Part 1

    1.0

    $20.00 USD

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    • Identify the purpose of professional boundaries
    • Differentiate between boundary violations and boundary crossings
    • Identify the various factors related to dual relationships
    • Identify issues related to bartering, gifts and boundaries

    Kathleen Boland, PhD, LCSW, ACSW

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    OnlineContinuingEd, LLC, is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine.
    Expires: 2025-12-31

    Boundary Training 121
    Boundaries for Health Care Providers - Part 2

    1.0

    $20.00 USD

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    • Recognize the challenges of social networking and boundaries
    • Evaluate issues specific to boundaries
    • Clarify guidelines for maintaining professional boundaries
    • Reflect on the maintenance of professional boundaries

    Kathleen Boland, PhD, LCSW, ACSW

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    OnlineContinuingEd, LLC, is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine.
    Expires: 2025-12-31

    Cultural Competency 201

    Developing the Knowledge and Skills in Caring for Those From Other Races and Cultures


    1.0

    $20.00 USD

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    • Develop an appreciation of the impact of culture group, minority group and racial group on the health care relationship
    • Increase sensitivity, knowledge and skills to promote effective intercultural interactions
    • Identify the professional's own cultural identity/judgments /biases and their impact on their behavior and how they are perceived by clients and patients
    • Recognize cultural variables that appear in verbal and non-verbal communication
    • Examine the influence of culture in our patient population
    • Differentiate the provider's culture

    Angelica Redleaf, DC

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    OnlineContinuingEd, LLC, is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine.
    Expires: 2025-12-31

    Laser Therapy in Podiatry
    Laser Therapy and Onychomycosis

    2.0

    $40.00 USD

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    • Discuss the science of low level laser 
    • Describe Photobiostimulation
    • Utilize low level laser in practice to improve outcomes 
    • Identify the mechanisms involved with onychomycosis
    • Describe current treatment options for onychomycosis
    • Discuss the effects that low level laser therapy has on nails
    • Integrate laser therapy for onychomycosis as a treatment option

    Christopher Bromley, DPM

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    OnlineContinuingEd, LLC, is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine.
    Expires: 2025-12-31

    LGBTQ 201
    Body Image and Eating Disorders, Sociocultural Factors and Questioning in an Inclusive and Affirmative Environment

    2.0

    $40.00 USD

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    • Describe the concept of intersectionality and how it can affect the lives of young black gay and bisexual men
    • Identify factors contributing to adverse health outcomes in young black gay and bisexual men
    • Summarize special considerations for the care of LGBTQ youth
    • Identify strategies that individual providers can use to provide more patient-centered care for LGBTQ youth
    • Summarize the current knowledge in scope, clinical presentation, screening and management of eating disorders
    • Identify the prevalence of body image dissatisfaction and eating disorders in sexual minority adolescents

    Richard Saporito, DC

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    OnlineContinuingEd, LLC, is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine
    Expires: 2025-12-31

    Non-Thermal Laser Solutions for Podiatric Clinics
    2.0

    $40.00 USD

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    • Discuss the science of low level laser 
    • Describe Photobiostimulation
    • Utilize low level laser in practice to improve outcomes 
    • Identify the mechanisms involved with onychomycosis
    • Describe current treatment options for onychomycosis
    • Discuss the effects that low level laser therapy has on nails
    • Integrate laser therapy for onychomycosis

    Martine Silverman, DPM

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    OnlineContinuingEd, LLC, is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine.
    Expires: 2025-12-31

    Opioid Management 202

    Addiction and the Opioid Crisis: Is Cannabis Oil (CBD Oil) the Answer?


    1.0

    $20.00 USD

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    • Define addiction, and identify the two main categories of addiction.
    • List the main addictions of concern in the current addiction crisis.
    • Summarize the neurophysiological and pharmacological dynamics of addiction, and appraise the possible solutions of recovery by using this information and delegating it to various medications and herbs (such as CBD oil).
    • Outline some of the solutions indicated for addressing the addiction crisis and critique these treatment plans.
    • Assess using herbal medicine (CBD oil) for the treatment of opioid and other addictions.

    Virginia Norris-Schafer, DC, MD

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    Expires: 2025-12-31

    Pain 105

    Cancer: Pathology, Physical Activity, Nutrition, Massage Therapy and Acupuncture


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    • Outline the nature of and hallmarks of cancer
    • Summarize the relationship between physical activity and cancer
    • Summarize the relationship between nutrition and cancer
    • Summarize the relationship between massage therapy and cancer
    • Summarize the relationship between acupuncture and cancer
    • Summarize the relationship between manual therapy and cancer

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    Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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    Expires: 2025-12-31

    Pain 106

    Pain, Inflammation, Back Pain, Fibromyalgia and Peripheral Neuropathy


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    • Summarize the assessment and diagnosis of pain
    • List and describe 5 common causes of back pain and how to prevent injury
    • Outline the causes of fibromyalgia
    • Illustrate the mechanisms of inflammation and pain
    • Discuss the pain of peripheral neuropathy

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    Ron Steriti, ND, PhD

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    OnlineContinuingEd, LLC, is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine.
    Expires: 2025-12-31

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