Idaho Physical Therapist Continuing Education

Idaho Accepts OnlineCE.com Courses

 

Idaho Continuing Education Requirements:

PT: 16 hrs annually - Idaho Accepts 16 hours of Online Continuing Education Courses

 

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Continuing Education Requirements for Certified Hand Therapists:  

The Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC) is the governing body that is responsible for credentialing certified hand therapists (CHT). In order to maintain the CHT credential, a CHT must accumulate a minimum of 80 contact hours of professional development activities during their five-year accrual period. Professional development hours may be earned in seven different categories. OnlineCE.com offers courses in 3 Categories: A, B and C.

Category A - Formal Courses in Upper Extremity Therapy, 3 hours or more in length. All 80 hours can be earned in this category. HTCC Accepts OnlineCE courses.

Category B - Informal Courses in Upper Extremity Therapy, less than 3 hours in length. Maximum accepted: 30 hours per 5-year accrual cycle. HTCC Accepts OnlineCE courses.

Category C - Formal Courses with General Clinical OT or PT content. Maximum accepted: 20 hours per 5-year accrual cycle. HTCC Accepts OnlineCE courses.

 


State of Idaho Continuing Education Requirements

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

 

Continuing education courses offered on OnlineCE.com provide Online CEU for Idaho Physical Therapists (PT) and Idaho Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA). The online courses enhance the knowledge bases of PT/PTA to enhance clinical therapy practice. Free 1 hour online home study CE credit course for new Idaho Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant registered users at www.OnlineCE.com

 
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Pathology 209 : Dermatological Conditions
3.0

Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

$54.00 USD

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  • Describe the anatomy of the integumentary system
  • Recognize signs and symptoms of common skin conditions
  • Contrast the differences among viral, fungal, and bacterial skin disorders
  • Refer an athlete with a problematic skin disorder to the appropriate health care provider
  • Recognize environmentally induced conditions: skin cancers, cold injuries
  • Differentiate which acute skin conditions are contraindicated for certain athletic participation

Accepted within scope of PT; Approved by other PT Board; Approved PT CE Provider (TX, IL, NY); AOTA Approved Provider
Expires: 2025-12-31

Patient Communications 201 : Improving Patient-Provider Communications
1.0

Brett Kinsler, DC

$18.00 USD

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  • Determine why communication is imperative in clinical encounters
  • Classify rights and responsibilities of the patient -provider partnership
  • Recognize barriers and benefits regarding improved communication
  • Apply numerous strategies to improve and solidify patient interactions
  • Summarize how to fix the system so providers will provide better quality visits

Accepted within scope of PT; Approved by other PT Board; Approved PT CE Provider (TX, IL, NY); AOTA Approved Provider
Expires: 2025-12-31

Patient Communications 202 : Age, Ethnicity and Socioeconomic Status
1.0

Brett Kinsler, DC

$18.00 USD

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  • Identify the ways your conscious or unconscious bias toward patient characteristics may enter the clinical relationship
  • Outline ways to improve your clinical communication with patients who are elderly, poor or ethnic minorities.
  • Distinguish male and female patient communication styles and plan what to do when your patient wants a different gender provider
  • Compare the way Jewish, Irish, Italian, and other cultures present differently as patients and prepare your communication style appropriately
  • Internalize the seven ideal interpersonal traits patients want in their health care providers

Accepted within scope of PT; Approved by other PT Board; Approved PT CE Provider (TX, IL, NY); AOTA Approved Provider
Expires: 2025-12-31

Patient Communications 203 : Detecting Dishonesty: Why Our Patients Lie and What To Do About It
1.0

Brett Kinsler, DC

$18.00 USD

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  • Recognize deceptive behaviors from other people and integrate these skills
  • Use tips garnered from former CIA officers to separate truth from lies
  • Determine motivations for patients to lie to health care providers
  • Strategize ways to avoid being lied to by your patients and staff
  • Assess the consequences of lying and how it compromises clinical relationships

Accepted within scope of PT; Approved by other PT Board; Approved PT CE Provider (TX, IL, NY); AOTA Approved Provider
Expires: 2025-12-31

Patient Communications 204 : Four Habits of Highly Effective Clinicians: Evidence-Based Ways to Improve Your Bedside Manner
1.0

Brett Kinsler, DC

$18.00 USD

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  • Explain the Four Habits of Highly Effective Clinicians
  • Show the payoffs for each of the habits and provide examples
  • Demonstrate how to avoid “Door Knob Concerns” and uncover hidden problems
  • Specify barriers to patient communication and how to overcome them
  • Describe action steps to incorporate better communication habits into practice immediately

Accepted within scope of PT; Approved by other PT Board; Approved PT CE Provider (TX, IL, NY); AOTA Approved Provider
Expires: 2025-12-31

Patient Communications 205 : Communicating Risk and Harms
1.0

Brett Kinsler, DC

$18.00 USD

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  • Modify explanations about risks, harms and benefits to avoid miscommunication to patients
  • Apply research concepts such as sensitivity and specificity to outcomes communications
  • Identify weak spots in clinical trials with regard to benefits and harms
  • Implement the best practitioner action to build trust in patients
  • Discover strategies for better communicating with low functional health literacy patients

Accepted within scope of PT; Approved by other PT Board; Approved PT CE Provider (TX, IL, NY); AOTA Approved Provider
Expires: 2025-12-31

Pediatrics 201 : Sports Injuries in Children
3.0

Rocco Labbadia, RPT

$54.00 USD

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  • Become familiar with prevention as a key way to manage sports injuries.
  • Explain and identify the 7 risk factors for injury.
  • Identify different types of injuries and major sites of injury.
  • Become familiar with rehabilitation protocols and methods for return to play.
  • Become familiar with working with young athletes with physical disabilities.
  • Describe 3 uses for clinical application through case study

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Accepted within scope of PT; Approved by other PT Board; Approved PT CE Provider (TX, IL, NY); AOTA Approved Provider
Expires: 2025-12-31

Pediatrics 202 : Muscular Dystrophy and Spinal Muscular Atrophy
3.0

Rocco Labbadia, RPT

$54.00 USD

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  • Describe and explore the role of the therapist in the treatment, examination and evaluation of children with MD or SMA.
  • Describe and differentiate classification/types of MD.
  • Summarize and outline 3 key features of the Vignos Functional Rating Scale for Duchenne MD.
  • Recognize diagnosis and pathophysiology of SMA.
  • Describe clinical application through case studies.

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Accepted within scope of PT; Approved by other PT Board; Approved PT CE Provider (TX, IL, NY); AOTA Approved Provider
Expires: 2025-12-31

Pediatrics 203 : Brachial Plexus Injuries (BPI)
1.0

Rocco Labbadia, RPT

$18.00 USD

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  • Describe the incidence, etiology and pathophysiology of BPI
  • Become familiar with the changes in body structure and function that occur with various levels of BPI
  • Define therapy goals and identify appropriate treatment interventions for children with BPI
  • Define and differentiate Erbs palsy from Klumpkes palsy
  • Become familiar with the medical management, orthopedic surgery and orthopedic concerns of infants and children with BPI
  • Become familiar with outcomes of children with BPI
  • Apply clinical application with the use of case studies

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Accepted within scope of PT; Approved by other PT Board; Approved PT CE Provider (TX, IL, NY); AOTA Approved Provider
Expires: 2025-12-31

Pediatrics 204 : Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC)
1.5

Rocco Labbadia, RPT

$27.00 USD

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  • Become familiar with the incidence and etiology of AMC
  • Examine and explain how a diagnosis of AMC is determined
  • Name 2 clinical manifestations of AMC
  • Become familiar with the medical management of infants and children with AMC
  • Identify 5 therapy interventions for infants with AMC
  • Discuss the importance of stretching and splinting programs as well as other adaptive equipment
  • Describe therapy intervention for the pre-school aged child with AMC
  • Name 3 therapy interventions for the adolescent with AMC
  • Become familiar with the challenges that the child with AMC faces as during transition to adulthood
  • Review clinical application through case study

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Accepted within scope of PT; Approved by other PT Board; Approved PT CE Provider (TX, IL, NY); AOTA Approved Provider
Expires: 2025-12-31

Pediatrics 205 : Cerebral Palsy (CP)
3.0

Rocco Labbadia, RPT

$54.00 USD

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  • Become familiar with the classification, etiology and pathophysiology of CP
  • Explore and examine how an infant or child is diagnosed with CP
  • Compare and contrast single-system and multi-system impairments
  • Discuss the role of Occupational and Physical Therapy in the treatment CP
  • Become familiar with determinants of prognosis or outcome
  • List 5 treatment goals and interventions for the infant with CP
  • List 5 treatment goals and interventions for the child with CP
  • Describe the importance of reducing primary impairment and preventing secondary impairment in the infant/child with CP
  • Discuss the importance and significance of family involvement and key characteristics that must observed
  • List factors that must be addressed in preparation for the transition to adulthood in the adolescent with CP

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Accepted within scope of PT; Approved by other PT Board; Approved PT CE Provider (TX, IL, NY); AOTA Approved Provider
Expires: 2025-12-31

Pediatrics 206 : Sensory-Based Learning Strategies
1.0

Stephanie Lancaster, OTR

$18.00 USD

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  • Define sensory processing and self-regulation.
  • List at least five symptoms that may indicate a Sensory Processing Disorder.
  • Explain the Fussy Baby Analogy in relation to the three sensory-based learning strategies.
  • Describe at least three examples of ways that each sensory-based learning strategy can be used in a school setting.
  • Develop a sensory schedule based on given guidelines.
  • Assess the effectiveness of sensory-based learning strategies through data collection.

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Accepted within scope of PT; Approved by other PT Board; Approved PT CE Provider (TX, IL, NY); AOTA Approved Provider
Expires: 2025-12-31

Pediatrics 227 : Complex Medical Issues in Children: Asthma
3.0

Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

$54.00 USD

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  • Describe the incidence and etiology of asthma and review signs and symptoms
  • Outline and describe 5 methods of prevention of asthma in children
  • Analyze a minimum of 5 medical comorbidities related to asthma
  • Describe the neurocognitive, emotional, and behavioral comorbidities commonly associated with asthma in children
  • Read case studies and outline clinical points of application
  • Differentiate 3 treatment techniques and interventions in children with asthma

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Accepted within scope of PT; Approved by other PT Board; Approved PT CE Provider (TX, IL, NY); AOTA Approved Provider
Expires: 2025-12-31

Pediatrics 228 : Children with Complex Medical Issues: Brain Tumors
2.0

Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

$36.00 USD

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  • Recite the incidence and prevalance of brain tumors along with the etiology and 3 underlying causes
  • List and describe 5 factors for predicting the effect a primary brain tumor will have on medical and neuropsychological outcome
  • Outline 3 common interventions for the treatment of brain tumors in children
  • Describe 3 related medical conditions commonly associated with brain tumor in children
  • Analyze and recite common results from a neuropsychological evaluation

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Accepted within scope of PT; Approved by other PT Board; Approved PT CE Provider (TX, IL, NY); AOTA Approved Provider
Expires: 2025-12-31

Pediatrics 229 : Children with Complex Medical Issues: Cerebral Palsy
2.0

Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

$36.00 USD

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  • Describe the disorder of Cerebral Palsy and outline its characteristics
  • Compare and contrast the different types of Cerebral Palsy
  • Describe how Cerebral Palsy is diagnosed
  • Describe the medical issues often associated with Cerebral Palsy
  • Read case studies that highlight clinical application

Course Brochure
Accepted within scope of PT; Approved by other PT Board; Approved PT CE Provider (TX, IL, NY); AOTA Approved Provider
Expires: 2025-12-31

Pediatrics 230 : Children with Complex Medical Issues: Cystic Fibrosis
1.0

Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

$18.00 USD

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  • Outline and describe the characteristics of Cystic Fibrosis
  • Discuss 3 medical conditions that are commonly associated with Cystic Fibrosis
  • Read a case study and discuss 3 important results from the neuropsychological evaluation
  • Analyze and discuss 3 relevant interventions
  • Discuss the prognosis for children with Cystic Fibrosis

Course Brochure
Accepted within scope of PT; Approved by other PT Board; Approved PT CE Provider (TX, IL, NY); AOTA Approved Provider
Expires: 2025-12-31

Pediatrics 231 : Children with Complex Medical Conditions: Diabetes
2.0

Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

$36.00 USD

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  • Provide and discuss the main characteristics of Type I diabetes
  • List and describe related medical conditions associated with Type I diabetes
  • Define short-term and long-term complications associated with Type I diabetes
  • Anaylze and discuss therapeutic interventions and treatment for Type I diabetes
  • Read case studies and discuss neuropsychological results

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Accepted within scope of PT; Approved by other PT Board; Approved PT CE Provider (TX, IL, NY); AOTA Approved Provider
Expires: 2025-12-31

Pediatrics 232 : Children with Complex Medical Issues: Down Syndrome
1.0

Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

$18.00 USD

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  • Describe the characteristics of Down Syndrome and present an overview of the condition
  • List and analyze 3 medical conditions often associated with Down Syndrome
  • Describe the general psychological profile of an individual with Down Syndrome
  • Present an overview of 5 behavioral conditions often seen in children with Down Syndrome
  • Analyze and review 2 medical and therapeutic management techniques for associated psychiatric conditions

Course Brochure
Accepted within scope of PT; Approved by other PT Board; Approved PT CE Provider (TX, IL, NY); AOTA Approved Provider
Expires: 2025-12-31

Pediatrics 233 : Children with Complex Medical Issues: Encephalitis and Meningitis
1.0

Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

$18.00 USD

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  • Describe the characteristics of encephalitis and meningitis and present an overview of the 2 conditions
  • List and analyze 3 medical conditions often associated with encephalitis and meningitis
  • Describe the process of making a diagnosis of encephalitis and meningitis
  • Outline 3 treatment interventions for encephalitis and meningitis
  • Analyze and review case studies and discuss the significance of clinical application related to encephalitis and meningitis

Course Brochure
Accepted within scope of PT; Approved by other PT Board; Approved PT CE Provider (TX, IL, NY); AOTA Approved Provider
Expires: 2025-12-31

Pediatrics 234 : Children with Complex Medical Issues: Endocrinological Disorders
1.0

Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

$18.00 USD

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  • Compare and contrast key characteristics of hyper and hypothyroidism
  • Discuss the significance of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and how it relates to throid dysfunction
  • Describe and examine 2 disorders of the adrenal glands including Hypoadrenalism and Hyperadrenalism
  • Analyze and describe the effects of disorders of the parathyroid
  • Read clinical cases and examine the clinical highligts of patients with endocrinological disorders

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Accepted within scope of PT; Approved by other PT Board; Approved PT CE Provider (TX, IL, NY); AOTA Approved Provider
Expires: 2025-12-31

Pediatrics 235 : Children with Complex Medical Conditions: Epilepsy
1.0

Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

$18.00 USD

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  • Provide an overview of epilepsy including incidence, prevalence and underlying causes
  • Define and outline the process for making a diagnosis of epilepsy
  • Analyze and describe 3 factors effecting the neuropsychological outcome for children with epilepsy
  • List and describe 3 medical factors often associated with children with epilepsy
  • Read case studies and list 3 key results from neuropsychological evaluations

Course Brochure
Accepted within scope of PT; Approved by other PT Board; Approved PT CE Provider (TX, IL, NY); AOTA Approved Provider
Expires: 2025-12-31

Pediatrics 236 : Children with Complex Medical Issues: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
1.0

Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

$18.00 USD

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  • Become familiar with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
  • Outline and describe key facial abnormalities and the atypical growth patterns characteristic of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
  • List and analyze comorbid factors associated with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
  • Recite and describe 3 of the most effective interventions for children effected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
  • Read case studies and discuss the significance of clinical application to children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders

Course Brochure
Accepted within scope of PT; Approved by other PT Board; Approved PT CE Provider (TX, IL, NY); AOTA Approved Provider
Expires: 2025-12-31

Pediatrics 237 : Children with Complex Medical Issues: HIV/AIDS
1.0

Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

$18.00 USD

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  • Understand and describe key elements of HIV/AIDS
  • Outline and describe the disease progression of HIV/AIDS
  • Discuss treatment interventions for HIV/AIDS and the use of highly active antiretroviral therapy
  • Describe how disclosure can effect the family and child with HIV/AIDS
  • List 2 significant comorbid disorders often associated with HIV/AIDS
  • Read case studies and highlight clinical application and assessment and outcome results

Course Brochure
Accepted within scope of PT; Approved by other PT Board; Approved PT CE Provider (TX, IL, NY); AOTA Approved Provider
Expires: 2025-12-31

Pediatrics 238 : Children with Complex Medical Issues: Leukemia
1.0

Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

$18.00 USD

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  • Outline and describe key features of Leukemia
  • Compare and contrast characteristics of acute vs. chronic Leukemia
  • Summarize and describe 5 signs and symptoms of Leukemia
  • Examine and explain 4 phases of treatment for Leukemia
  • Analyze the impact that a diagnosis of Leukemia has on the child and family

Course Brochure
Accepted within scope of PT; Approved by other PT Board; Approved PT CE Provider (TX, IL, NY); AOTA Approved Provider
Expires: 2025-12-31

Pediatrics 239 : Children with Complex Medical Issues: Spina Bifida
1.0

Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

$18.00 USD

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  • Summarize and outline the key features of Spina Bifida
  • Examine 5 medical conditions related to Spina Bifida
  • Discuss the significance of latex on the child with Spina Bifida and list 5 products that contain latex
  • Explore the neuropsychological sequelae of children with Spina Bifida
  • Read case studies and analyze the cognitive and behavioral functioning of children with Spina Bifida

Course Brochure
Accepted within scope of PT; Approved by other PT Board; Approved PT CE Provider (TX, IL, NY); AOTA Approved Provider
Expires: 2025-12-31

Pediatrics 240 : Children with Complex Medical Issues: Stroke
1.0

Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

$18.00 USD

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  • Compare and contrast the key features of Ischemic Stroke vs. Hemorrhagic Stroke
  • List and describe 5 disorders causing ischemic stroke
  • List and describe 5 disorders causing hemorrhagic stroke
  • Examine the 3 major arteries of the cerebral cortex and list the key clinical features
  • Read case studies and highlight clinical applications

Course Brochure
Accepted within scope of PT; Approved by other PT Board; Approved PT CE Provider (TX, IL, NY); AOTA Approved Provider
Expires: 2025-12-31

Pediatrics 241 : Children with Complex Medical Issues: Traumatic Brain Injury
1.0

Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

$18.00 USD

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  • Provide an overview of traumatic brain injury including incidence, prevalence and underlying causes
  • Define and differentiate 5 common types of brain injury
  • Examine key factors effecting neuropsychological outcomes
  • Describe how cognitive abilities and physical functioning are effected based on areas of the brain following stroke
  • List and describe 5 common sequela that may develop following traumatic brain injury
  • Read case studies and highlight clinical application

Course Brochure
Accepted within scope of PT; Approved by other PT Board; Approved PT CE Provider (TX, IL, NY); AOTA Approved Provider
Expires: 2025-12-31

Pediatrics 256 : An Eye on Disparities, Health Equality, and Racism: The Case of Firearm Injuries in Urban Youth in the United States
1.0

Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

$18.00 USD

AudioVisual Course

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  • Describe the incidence of the problem of gun violence and how different youth populations are affected
  • Describe the disparities that exist in urban firearm violence 
  • Describe the role that racism plays in disparities and explain the process of redlining
  • Describe the current evidence and state the best predictor of crime
  • Describe 2 current issues that have highlighted racial health disparities and describe their impact on violence 
  • Describe the role of OT in addressing disparity and become familiar with AOTA Statements on youth violence and systemic racism 
  • Understand Justice as a core value of the AOTA Code of Ethics

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Accepted within scope of PT; Approved by other PT Board; Approved PT CE Provider (TX, IL, NY); AOTA Approved Provider
Expires: 2025-12-31

Pediatrics 257 : Autism Spectrum Disorder: Characteristics, Associated Behaviors, and Early Intervention
1.0

Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

$18.00 USD

AudioVisual Course

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    •Describe 3 characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
    •Outline and describe 2 associated behaviors of an individual with ASD
    •Examine and explore behavioral interventions to establish early social skills
    •Examine and explore behavioral intervention to increase communication
    •Examine and explore interventions to establish independent living skills

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Accepted within scope of PT; Approved by other PT Board; Approved PT CE Provider (TX, IL, NY); AOTA Approved Provider
Expires: 2025-12-31

Pharmacology 102 : Pharmacology for Physical Therapy Practitioners
1.0

Eloisa Aniceta, PT

$18.00 USD

Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

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  • Define and analyze the general principles of the nervous system, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic uses and toxicology of drugs.
  • Describe the different drug sources, drug classification groups, and routes of administration.
  • Describe the effects of basic physical therapy modalities, such as exercise, heat, cold, and manual techniques, on pharmacokinetics.
  • Discuss the mechanism of action, adverse effects, modification of some effects, and side effects of the drugs used to treat the common cardiovascular, pulmonary, orthopedic, metabolic, and neurological conditions commonly encountered by physical therapists.
  • Develop the abilities to find up-to-date information on drugs and apply such in current physical therapy practice in conjunction with the different physical therapy modalities.

Accepted within scope of PT; Approved by other PT Board; Approved PT CE Provider (TX, IL, NY); AOTA Approved Provider
Expires: 2025-12-31