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Kansas Physical Therapy Full CE Requirement 40-hour Package
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Acute Injury and Pain: A Strategy, Management and Rehabilitation Discussion for Physical Therapists (3 hrs)
Millions of Americans suffer with pain every year. Pain, both chronic and acute, is quickly becoming an increasingly dire public health issue that costs employers, patients and insurance companies billions of dollars each year. This course discuss the management of acute injuries and methods and management of pain.
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Adaptive Equipment (AE) and Durable Medical Equipment (DME) (2 hrs)
Adaptive equipment and durable medical equipment both have their places in the rehabilitative process. Both categories of equipment provide compensatory routes for patients who want to function as well and as independently as possible during their day-to-day lives. The following course material will assist physical therapists (PTs) and occupational therapists (OTs) in addressing the numerous barriers to effectively incorporate adaptive equipment (AE) and durable medical equipment (DME) into their patients’ interventions—and eventually into their lives after discharge from services.
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Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias: Medical Overview and Rehabilitation Management, 2nd ed (4 hrs)
The purpose of this course is to provide useful, pragmatic information to rehabilitation therapists to facilitate successful rehabilitation for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Too often, those with dementia are excluded from rehabilitation opportunities based on the assumption that they will not benefit, or they are given a brief trial of rehabilitation that does not take into consideration the special needs of this population and, as a result, they do not make gains. This course will provide an overview of Alzheimer’s disease and its medical management, practical information on optimal interactions with individuals who have Alzheimer’s disease, research findings related to motor learning in this population, existing evidence on rehabilitation with individuals with dementia, and strategies to facilitate successful outcomes.
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An Overview of Hip and Knee Rehabilitation for the Physical Therapist (4 hrs)
Due to the anatomy and importance of theessential functions of the hips and knees, severe pain in either one — or both– of these areas can have a direct adverse effect on everyday life and canseverely reduce the quality of life. The complexity of both of these anatomicalstructures can present various pathologies. This course will focus on these twoparts and will look at the various symptoms, treatments and effective plans oftreatment for optimum patient outcome.
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Chronic Health Conditions of Physical Therapy Patients (3 hrs)
This course identifies and briefly summarizes some of the common chronic conditions and health problems encountered within patients by the physical therapist in the scope of his or her daily practice. Many of these conditions require specific knowledge about the anatomy, symptoms and considerations for care that are unique to each issue.
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Evaluations and Treatment of the Cervical Spine (2 hrs)
Neck or cervical spine pain and dysfunction can have multiple causes. The goal of the physical therapist should first be to determine the cause of the pain via screening forms and special tests, and once the cause is determined, the best course of treatment can be chosen. This course will discuss the various assessment methods and treatment option of the cervical spine.
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Neuro-Developmental Treatment and Neurological Disorders: Research and Resources for OT and PT (2 hrs)
This course includes the latest resources and research available for physical and occupational therapists regarding neuro-developmental treatment (NDT). Additionally, this course will discuss the importance of NDT as a means to improve functional movement as it pertains to ambulation, transfers and mobility, as well as ADL performance.
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Pharmaceuticals and Physical Therapy: Movement with Medication (4 hrs)
Physical therapy and pharmacology have operated alongside each other for thousands of years. This course will prioritize essential components regarding pharmaceutical principles and will discuss common pharmaceutical categories relative to application in physical therapy clinical settings
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Preventing Falls in Older Adults (5 hrs)
An older adult falls every second of every day, with more than 29 million falls occurring in 2014, resulting in more than 7 million injuries. This intermediate-level course provides healthcare professionals in the areas of physical and occupational therapy with the knowledge they need to successfully identify those at risk for falls, assess individuals, and develop interventions targeted at reducing fall risk in older adults. Although therapists may be aware of the need to assess and treat older adults for risk for falls, they may not be fully abreast of approaches that are supported by evidence and are proven to truly reduce the incidence of falls.
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Promoting Healthy Aging for the Older Adult (7 hrs)
The demographic changes of the United States have created an urgent need for more healthcare professionals educated in the care of older adults. The U.S. Census Bureau projects that by the year 2050, 89 million Americans will be 65 years of age or older. In fact, 20% of older adults will represent the U.S. population by 2030. According to the AOA, adults aged 65 and older will outnumber children 5 years of age and younger in the years to come. This rapidly aging population is challenging the health care system to come up with ways to meet the needs of older adults and set the stage for developing a healthier society.
This course is designed to assist healthcare professionals in encouraging, teaching, and guiding older adults to actively practice healthy lifestyles. This course allows professional registered nurses, along with all other healthcare professionals that work with older adults to gain additional knowledge in geriatrics and be able to provide satisfactory care to improve outcomes for older adults. Healthcare professionals will be able to recognize the needs of older adult clients and develop person-centered plans to support optimal living and promote healthy aging. Additionally, this course will set the stage for developing a healthier society for all to age well and successfully. -
Running Injuries (4 hrs)
The purpose of this intermediate-level course for physical therapists and physical therapy assistants is to improve evaluation skills and intervention selection regarding running-related injuries. To achieve this, this course will (1) review the impact of running injuries and contributing factors, (2) discuss the underlying theories that have shaped current and emerging assessment methods and treatments, and (3) detail appropriate tests and protocols for evaluation and treatment of the injured runner.
Kansas PTA Full CE Requirement 20-Hour Package
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Adaptive Equipment (AE) and Durable Medical Equipment (DME) (2 hrs)
Adaptive equipment and durable medical equipment both have their places in the rehabilitative process. Both categories of equipment provide compensatory routes for patients who want to function as well and as independently as possible during their day-to-day lives. The following course material will assist physical therapists (PTs) and occupational therapists (OTs) in addressing the numerous barriers to effectively incorporate adaptive equipment (AE) and durable medical equipment (DME) into their patients’ interventions—and eventually into their lives after discharge from services.
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Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias: Medical Overview and Rehabilitation Management, 2nd ed (4 hrs)
The purpose of this course is to provide useful, pragmatic information to rehabilitation therapists to facilitate successful rehabilitation for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Too often, those with dementia are excluded from rehabilitation opportunities based on the assumption that they will not benefit, or they are given a brief trial of rehabilitation that does not take into consideration the special needs of this population and, as a result, they do not make gains. This course will provide an overview of Alzheimer’s disease and its medical management, practical information on optimal interactions with individuals who have Alzheimer’s disease, research findings related to motor learning in this population, existing evidence on rehabilitation with individuals with dementia, and strategies to facilitate successful outcomes.
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Chronic Health Conditions of Physical Therapy Patients (3 hrs)
This course identifies and briefly summarizes some of the common chronic conditions and health problems encountered within patients by the physical therapist in the scope of his or her daily practice. Many of these conditions require specific knowledge about the anatomy, symptoms and considerations for care that are unique to each issue.
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Evaluations and Treatment of the Cervical Spine (2 hrs)
Neck or cervical spine pain and dysfunction can have multiple causes. The goal of the physical therapist should first be to determine the cause of the pain via screening forms and special tests, and once the cause is determined, the best course of treatment can be chosen. This course will discuss the various assessment methods and treatment option of the cervical spine.
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Preventing Falls in Older Adults (5 hrs)
An older adult falls every second of every day, with more than 29 million falls occurring in 2014, resulting in more than 7 million injuries. This intermediate-level course provides healthcare professionals in the areas of physical and occupational therapy with the knowledge they need to successfully identify those at risk for falls, assess individuals, and develop interventions targeted at reducing fall risk in older adults. Although therapists may be aware of the need to assess and treat older adults for risk for falls, they may not be fully abreast of approaches that are supported by evidence and are proven to truly reduce the incidence of falls.
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Running Injuries (4 hrs)
The purpose of this intermediate-level course for physical therapists and physical therapy assistants is to improve evaluation skills and intervention selection regarding running-related injuries. To achieve this, this course will (1) review the impact of running injuries and contributing factors, (2) discuss the underlying theories that have shaped current and emerging assessment methods and treatments, and (3) detail appropriate tests and protocols for evaluation and treatment of the injured runner.
Kansas Physical Therapy Courses
ACL Injury, Surgery, and Rehabilitation: A Science-Based and Evidence-Informed Approach, 2nd Edition
ACL Injury, Surgery, and Rehabilitation: A Science-Based and Evidence-Informed Approach, 2nd Edition

Acute Injury and Pain: A Strategy, Management and Rehabilitation Discussion for Physical Therapists
Acute Injury and Pain: A Strategy, Management and Rehabilitation Discussion for Physical Therapists

Adaptive Equipment (AE) and Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
Adaptive Equipment (AE) and Durable Medical Equipment (DME)

Adhesive Capsulitis: Physical Therapy Examination, Diagnosis, and Intervention, 2nd Edition
Adhesive Capsulitis: Physical Therapy Examination, Diagnosis, and Intervention, 2nd Edition

Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias: Medical Overview and Rehabilitation Management, 2nd ed
Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias: Medical Overview and Rehabilitation Management, 2nd ed

An Overview of Hip and Knee Rehabilitation for the Physical Therapist
An Overview of Hip and Knee Rehabilitation for the Physical Therapist

Due to the anatomy and importance of theessential functions of the hips and knees, severe pain in either one — or both– of these areas can have a direct adverse effect on everyday life and canseverely reduce the quality of life. The complexity of both of these anatomicalstructures can present various pathologies. This course will focus on these twoparts and will look at the various symptoms, treatments and effective plans oftreatment for optimum patient outcome.
Breast Cancer: Contemporary Rehabilitation Strategies
Breast Cancer: Contemporary Rehabilitation Strategies

Cerebral Palsy Across the Lifespan, 2nd ed
Cerebral Palsy Across the Lifespan, 2nd ed

Chronic Health Conditions of Physical Therapy Patients
Chronic Health Conditions of Physical Therapy Patients

Chronic Illness and Depression- PT
Chronic Illness and Depression- PT

Clinical Mentorship: Teaching and Learning Strategies in Clinical Practice
Clinical Mentorship: Teaching and Learning Strategies in Clinical Practice

Common Chronic Health Conditions Associated With Aging
Common Chronic Health Conditions Associated With Aging

Concussion Management: A Comprehensive Evidence-Based Approach for the Physical Therapist
Concussion Management: A Comprehensive Evidence-Based Approach for the Physical Therapist

Conservative and Surgical Management of the Osteoarthritic Hand and Wrist
Conservative and Surgical Management of the Osteoarthritic Hand and Wrist

Coronavirus (COVID-19) 101 For Healthcare Professionals
Coronavirus (COVID-19) 101 For Healthcare Professionals

Diabetes and Physical Therapy
Diabetes and Physical Therapy

Ethical Issues and Decision Making 2nd Edition
Ethical Issues and Decision Making 2nd Edition

Ethical Practices With Older Adults, Updated
Ethical Practices With Older Adults, Updated

Evaluations and Treatment of the Cervical Spine
Evaluations and Treatment of the Cervical Spine

Evidence-Based Management of Knee Osteoarthritis
Evidence-Based Management of Knee Osteoarthritis

Examination and Management of the Client With Parkinson's Disease, 2nd Edition
Examination and Management of the Client With Parkinson's Disease, 2nd Edition

This course provides information to licensed nurses and other members of the interprofessional team that can be readily applied to their practice, no matter what the setting, with the ultimate goal of providing safer care to all patients. Healthcare providers will demonstrate knowledge of medical errors and populations at risk, the impact on patient care outcomes, and the resources and initiatives available to promote a culture of safety as an integral part of healthcare delivery. This course meets the state of Florida licensure renewal requirements for nursing continuing education in the identification and prevention of medical errors and the promotion of patient safety.
Examination and Treatment of Peripheral Vestibular Disorders
Examination and Treatment of Peripheral Vestibular Disorders

Exercise Prescription Management of the Older Adult: An Evidence-Based Approach, 2nd Edition
Exercise Prescription Management of the Older Adult: An Evidence-Based Approach, 2nd Edition

Functional Assessment of the Older Adult, 2e
Functional Assessment of the Older Adult, 2e

Heart Failure: Implications for Diagnosis, Medical Management, and Rehabilitation, 2nd Edition
Heart Failure: Implications for Diagnosis, Medical Management, and Rehabilitation, 2nd Edition

Hip Osteoarthritis: Diagnosis and Treatment
Hip Osteoarthritis: Diagnosis and Treatment

Home Health Therapy: Using OASIS, Updated Edition
Home Health Therapy: Using OASIS, Updated Edition

Human Trafficking: Overview for Healthcare Professionals- PT
Human Trafficking: Overview for Healthcare Professionals- PT

Knee Osteoarthritis: Overview, NonSurgical/Surgical Management and Physical Therapy Treatment
Knee Osteoarthritis: Overview, NonSurgical/Surgical Management and Physical Therapy Treatment

Leadership Practices in Health Professions
Leadership Practices in Health Professions

Lower Limb Amputation: Outpatient Community-Based Rehabilitation
Lower Limb Amputation: Outpatient Community-Based Rehabilitation

Multiple Sclerosis: Physical and Occupational Therapy
Multiple Sclerosis: Physical and Occupational Therapy

Neuro-Developmental Treatment and Neurological Disorders: Research and Resources for OT and PT
Neuro-Developmental Treatment and Neurological Disorders: Research and Resources for OT and PT

Osteoarthritis of the Hip: Rehabilitation and Treatment Strategies, 2nd Edition
Osteoarthritis of the Hip: Rehabilitation and Treatment Strategies, 2nd Edition

Pain Assessment and Management: Role of the PT
Pain Assessment and Management: Role of the PT

Patients with History of Substance Use: OT and PTs Roles and Considerations for Treatment
Patients with History of Substance Use: OT and PTs Roles and Considerations for Treatment

Pharmaceuticals and Physical Therapy: Movement with Medication
Pharmaceuticals and Physical Therapy: Movement with Medication

Preventing Falls in Older Adults
Preventing Falls in Older Adults

Promoting Healthy Aging for the Older Adult
Promoting Healthy Aging for the Older Adult

This course is designed to assist healthcare professionals in encouraging, teaching, and guiding older adults to actively practice healthy lifestyles. This course allows professional registered nurses, along with all other healthcare professionals that work with older adults to gain additional knowledge in geriatrics and be able to provide satisfactory care to improve outcomes for older adults. Healthcare professionals will be able to recognize the needs of older adult clients and develop person-centered plans to support optimal living and promote healthy aging. Additionally, this course will set the stage for developing a healthier society for all to age well and successfully.
Rotator Cuff Injuries and Interventions: A Physical Therapy Perspective
Rotator Cuff Injuries and Interventions: A Physical Therapy Perspective

Running Injuries
Running Injuries

Screening for Medical Conditions and Adverse Drug Reactions
Screening for Medical Conditions and Adverse Drug Reactions

Supporting Aging in Place: A Physical Therapist's Toolkit
Supporting Aging in Place: A Physical Therapist's Toolkit

Telehealth for Physical and Occupational Therapy
Telehealth for Physical and Occupational Therapy

Total Hip Arthroplasty: Current Concepts in Pre- and Postsurgical Physical Therapy
Total Hip Arthroplasty: Current Concepts in Pre- and Postsurgical Physical Therapy

Total Knee Arthroplasty: Current Concepts in Physical Therapy Management
Total Knee Arthroplasty: Current Concepts in Physical Therapy Management

Total Shoulder Arthroscopy and Reverse Total Arthroscopy: What Physical Therapists Need to Know
Total Shoulder Arthroscopy and Reverse Total Arthroscopy: What Physical Therapists Need to Know

Understanding Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: An Overview for Physical Therapists, 2nd Edition
Understanding Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: An Overview for Physical Therapists, 2nd Edition
