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Treating the Patient with Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain| 10.0 Credit Hours
This course is designed to give the healthcare practitioner an understanding of the etiologies of shoulder pain in patients who have suffered a stroke as well as treatment techniques used to prevent and alleviate the problem of hemiplegic shoulder pain. This course was updated in September 2009 to include recent research on the effectiveness of interventions for hemiplegic shoulder pain and recent statistics on the incidence and financial impact of stroke.
Hand and Upper Extremity Rehab: The Essentials, Part 1
Hand and Upper Extremity Rehab: The Essentials, Part 1-01: UE Anatomy with Emphasis on Intrinsics | 2.0 Credit Hours
This interactive course is designed to provide the novice hand therapist to the more experienced hand therapist knowledge about the anatomy and kinesiology of the upper extremity, and impact of selected pathological processes on hand and upper extremity rehabilitation.
Hand and Upper Extremity Rehab: The Essentials, Part 1-02: Evaluation of the Upper Extremity | 1.0 Credit Hour
This interactive course provides an overview of assessments used in upper extremity rehabilitation.
Hand and Upper Extremity Rehab: The Essentials, Part 1-03: Physical Agent Modalities for UE Problems | 2.0 Credit Hours
This interactive course is designed to provide the novice hand therapist to the more experienced hand therapist knowledge about the anatomy and kinesiology of the upper extremity, and impact of selected pathological processes on hand and upper extremity rehabilitation.
Hand and Upper Extremity Rehab: The Essentials, Part 1-04: Upper Extremity Wounds | 2.0 Credit Hours
This interactive course is designed to provide the therapist with an understanding of the wound healing process and evaluation of wounds and wound care.
Hand and Upper Extremity Rehab: The Essentials, Part 1-05: Neuroanatomy of the Upper Extremity | 2.0 Credit Hours
This interactive course provides therapists with an understanding of pathological conditions of the wrist and evaluation and treatment of these problems.
Hand and Upper Extremity Rehab: The Essentials, Part 1-06: Evaluation and Treatment of the Shoulder | 1.0 Credit Hour
This interactive course provides therapists with an understanding of pathological conditions of the shoulder and evaluation and treatment of these problems.
Hand and Upper Extremity Rehab: The Essentials, Part 1-07: Evaluation and Treatment of the Elbow | 1.0 Credit Hours
This interactive course provides therapists with an understanding of pathological conditions of the elbow and evaluation and treatment of these problems.
Hand and Upper Extremity Rehab: The Essentials, Part 1-08: Evaluation and Treatment of the Wrist | 2.0 Credit Hours
This interactive course provides therapists with an understanding of pathological conditions of the wrist and evaluation and treatment of these problems.
Hand and Upper Extremity Rehab: The Essentials, Part 1-09: Fractures of the Upper Extremity | 2.0 Credit Hours
This interactive course provides therapists with knowledge of rehabilitation of upper extremity fractures.
Hand and Upper Extremity Rehab: The Essentials, Part 2
Hand and Upper Extremity Rehab: The Essentials, Part 2-01: Cumulative Trauma Disorders | 2.0 Credit Hours
This interactive course is designed to provide the novice hand therapist to the more experienced hand therapist knowledge about the anatomical structures affected by, the pathological processes involved, and management of cumulative trauma disorders.
Hand and Upper Extremity Rehab: The Essentials, Part 2-02: Burn Rehabilitation | 1.0 Credit Hour
This interactive course is designed to provide the novice hand therapist to the more experienced hand therapist knowledge about the evaluation and treatment of burns of the upper extremity.
Hand and Upper Extremity Rehab: The Essentials, Part 2-03: Tendons: Injuries and Intervention | 2.0 Credit Hours
This interactive course is designed to provide the novice hand therapist to the more experienced hand therapist knowledge about the anatomical structures affected by, the pathological processes involved, and management of tendon injuries.
Hand and Upper Extremity Rehab: The Essentials, Part 2-04: Arthritis | 2.0 Credit Hours
This interactive course is designed to provide the novice hand therapist to the more experienced hand therapist knowledge about the anatomical structures affected by, the pathological processes involved, and management of arthritis.
Hand and Upper Extremity Rehab: The Essentials, Part 2-05: Splinting | 1.0 Credit Hour
This interactive course provides an overview of splinting of the upper extremity and its relationship to hand and upper extremity rehabilitation.
Hand and Upper Extremity Rehab: The Essentials, Part 2-06: Stiff Hand | 1.0 Credit Hour
This interactive course is designed to provide the novice hand therapist to the more experienced hand therapist knowledge about the anatomical structures affected by, the pathological processes involved, and management of stiff hand.
Hand and Upper Extremity Rehab: The Essentials, Part 2-07: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) | 2.0 Credit Hours
This interactive course is designed to provide the novice hand therapist to the more experienced hand therapist knowledge about the anatomical structures affected by, the pathological processes involved, and management of complex regional pain syndrome, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, and causalgia.
Hand and Upper Extremity Rehab: The Essentials, Part 2-08: Traumatic Hand Injuries and Prosthetics | 1.0 Credit Hour
This interactive course is designed to provide the novice hand therapist to the more experienced hand therapist knowledge about the anatomical structures affected by, the pathological processes involved, and management of traumatic hand injuries including selection of prosthetics.
Differential Diagnosis, Part 01: Diagnosis and Screening | 3.0 Credit Hours
The instructional focus of this course is on developing advanced clinical reasoning skills related to determining a client’s appropriateness for physical therapy. The course builds on concepts of evidence-based clinical practice as they are used to identify conditions that might mimic neuromuscular or musculoskeletal dysfunction. Understanding the role of the physical therapy diagnosis in the screening process is the focus of this Part 1 of the series: Differential Diagnosis in Physical Therapy: PT Diagnosis and Screening.
Differential Diagnosis, Part 02: Client History and Screening Interview | 5.0 Credit Hours
Physical therapists must be able to identify signs and symptoms of systemic disease that can mimic neuromuscular or musculoskeletal (herein referred to as neuromusculoskeletal or NMS) dysfunction. For example, peptic ulcers, gallbladder disease, liver disease and myocardial ischemia are only a few examples of systemic diseases that can cause shoulder pain. This is the basic premise for the entire course series Differential Diagnosis in Physical Therapy
Differential Diagnosis, Part 03: Pain Types and Viscerogenic Pain Patterns | 5.0 Credit Hours
The instructional focus of this course is on developing advanced clinical reasoning skills related to determining a client’s appropriateness for physical therapy. The course builds on concepts of evidence-based clinical practice as they are used to identify conditions that might mimic neuromuscular or musculoskeletal dysfunction. In particular, understanding the way in which visceral pain is referred to the musculoskeletal system is the focus of this Part 3 of the series Differential Diagnosis in Physical Therapy.
Differential Diagnosis, Part 04: Cancer Screening and Prevention | 10.0 Credit Hours
The instructional focus of this course is on developing advanced clinical reasoning skills related to determining a client’s appropriateness for physical therapy. The course builds on concepts of evidence-based clinical practice as they are used to identify conditions that might mimic neuromuscular or musculoskeletal dysfunction. In particular, screening for cancer is the focus of this Part 4 of the series: Differential Diagnosis in Physical Therapy.
Differential Diagnosis, Part 05: When to Screen for Systemic Disease and When to Refer | 4.0 Credit Hours
The instructional focus of this course is on developing advanced clinical reasoning skills related to determining a client’s appropriateness for physical therapy. The course builds on concepts of evidence-based clinical practice as they are used to identify conditions that might mimic neuromuscular or musculoskeletal dysfunction. In particular, when to screen clients and how to refer is the focus of this Part 5 of the course series entitled Differential Diagnosis in Physical Therapy.
Differential Diagnosis, Part 06: Screening for Systemic Disease – The Neck and Back | 10.0 Credit Hours
The instructional focus of this course is on developing advanced clinical reasoning skills related to determining a client’s appropriateness for physical therapy. The course builds on concepts of evidence-based clinical practice as they are used to identify conditions that might mimic neuromuscular or musculoskeletal dysfunction. Screening problems in the neck and back for systemic disease is the focus of this Part 6 of the series: Differential Diagnosis in Physical Therapy.
Differential Diagnosis, Part 07: Screening for Systemic Disease-Sacrum, SI Joint, Pelvis | 6.0 Credit Hours
The instructional focus of this course is on developing advanced clinical reasoning skills related to determining a client’s appropriateness for physical therapy. The course builds on concepts of evidence-based clinical practice as they are used to identify conditions that might mimic neuromuscular or musculoskeletal dysfunction. In particular, screening the sacrum, SI, and pelvis for systemic disease is the focus of this Part 7 of the series: Differential Diagnosis in Physical Therapy.
Differential Diagnosis, Part 08: Screening for Systemic Disease – The Hip and Groin | 4.0 Credit Hours
Screening problems in the hip and groin for systemic disease is the focus of this Part 8 of the series: Differential Diagnosis in Physical Therapy. The instructional focus of this course is on developing advanced clinical reasoning skills related to determining a client’s appropriateness for physical therapy. The course builds on concepts of evidence-based clinical practice as they are used to identify conditions that might mimic neuromuscular or musculoskeletal dysfunction.
Differential Diagnosis, Part 09: Screening for Systemic Disease – Chest and Breast | 7.0 Credit Hours
The instructional focus of this course is on developing advanced clinical reasoning skills related to determining a client’s appropriateness for physical therapy. The course builds on concepts of evidence-based clinical practice as they are used to identify systemic or viscerogenic conditions affecting the chest and/or breast that might mimic neuromuscular or musculoskeletal dysfunction.
Documentation Essentials: 10-Part Series
Documentation Essentials Part 01: Evaluations & Certifications | 2.0 Credit Hours
This course will discuss ways to write evaluation, re-evaluation, and certification documentation in compliance with Medicare requirements, to help ensure payment of the claim. The course will focus on the key points that must be present in order to establish the baseline for an episode of care.
Documentation Essentials Part 02: Coding Clean Claims | 2.0 Credit Hours
This course is designed to help therapists understand the basics of the coding required in order to submit a clean claim to Medicare B. The coding topics covered in this course include ICD-9 (International Classification of Diseases) coding, CPT (Current Procedural Technology) coding, and understanding the CCI (Correct Coding Initiative) edits process.
Documentation Essentials Part 03: Goal Writing | 1.0 Credit Hour
This course will teach therapists to write clear, measurable and achievable goals that will assist in demonstrating progress in the medical record.
Documentation Essentials Part 04: Daily Notes & Progress Notes | 2.0 Credit Hours
This course will introduce the required documentation components for daily notes and therapy progress notes. Included are the requirements set by Medicare B, as well as important tips on how to improve documentation to capture medical necessity and skills of the therapist.
Documentation Essentials Part 05: Understanding Medical Necessity | 2.0 Credit Hours
This course will show how to make the documentation for therapy services support the need for medically reasonable and necessary therapy services. The student will learn the requirements set by Medicare B, as well as important tips on how to improve documentation to include medical necessity and skills of the therapist.
Documentation Essentials Part 06: Writing Successful HEP and RN Programs | 2.0 Credit Hours
Part of a therapist’s responsibility when providing services for a Medicare B beneficiary is to design a program that facilitates carryover from gains made in therapy to maintenance and continued improvement in a home living environment. This program takes the form of a home exercise program for independent patients, and may be a restorative nursing or functional maintenance program for those living in a skilled nursing facility (SNF). This course will introduce the components necessary to document these programs effectively.
Documentation Essentials Part 07: Discharge Summaries | 1.0 Credit Hour
Regardless of your payor source, a therapy plan of care cannot be closed without a proper discharge note. It is the clinician’s final opportunity to justify the services provided, demonstrate progress, and provide closure to the “story” of the patient’s treatment. This course provides the required documentation components of discharge from therapy services, including requirements set by Medicare B, as well as important tips on how to capture medical necessity and skills of the therapist.
Documentation Essentials Part 08: Navigating the Denials and Appeals Process | 1.0 Credit Hour
All therapy services provided to a Medicare B beneficiary under their benefit are subject to the scrutiny of Medicare as the payor. Some claims are paid, some are not. This course will assist therapists in understanding how to navigate the appeals and denials processes when a claim for services provided to a Medicare B beneficiary has been denied by the Medicare Approved Contractor (MAC), fiscal intermediary or carrier.
Documentation Essentials Part 09: Medicare Part A in SNFs (UPDATED!) | 2.0 Credit Hours
Providing therapy services under Medicare A in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) is a greatly rewarding experience. However, many therapists and assistants are challenged and intimidated by the numerous rules and regulations that govern the provision of these services. This module is designed to provide a bird’s eye overview of the UPDATED regulations, effective October 1, 2010 that govern the provision of therapy services and provide insight into how the overall payment system works under the MDS 3.0, including reimbursement under Medicare A, including RUGS-IV assessments are required, and how therapy services are delivered and captured for Medicare A beneficiaries.
Documentation Essentials Part 10: Compliance, QA & Audits | 1.0 Credit Hour
Compliance plays a very important role in helping to preserve and protect Medicare dollars. This course will provide the key elements a compliance program needs in order to help monitor documentation and coding. In addition, information will be presented on how to implement a good quality assurance program for documentation, including the basics of the audit and medical review programs utilized by Medicare.
I Hate to Work: Creating a Career You Love | 5.0 Credit Hours
This course offers proven strategies for clarifying personal job requirements and taking steps to achieve them. Students will learn a structure for evaluating and addressing their situations and tools for overcoming common hurdles.
I Hate to Manage! Fundamental Supervisory Skills | 3.0 Credit Hours
This interactive course was designed for therapists who manage or aspire to manage others. Both new and experienced managers will learn key concepts and skills for supervising others.
End of Life Issues: A Guide for the HealthCare Professional | 7.0 Credit Hours
This course will introduce you to the Core Principles of End of Life Care, which have been endorsed by a substantial group of medical societies and have relevance to all allied health providers.
Ethical Issues and Decision Making for Rehab Professionals | 5.0 Credit Hours
Participants will expand their knowledge of rehabilitation (Physical, Occupational and Speech) professional ethics codes. Using a simple yet powerful ethical decision-making model, the therapist will recognize an ethical dilemma, apply the model, utilize and balance both professional and legal documents and will practice through case scenarios to reach ethical outcomes.
HIV/AIDS: One Hour Course | 1.0 Credit Hours
The overall objective of this course is for the practitioner to gain knowledge in the field of HIV disease. This course meets the State of Florida requirements for one hour of HIV/AIDS education.
HIV/AIDS-Update Course-2 hours | 2.0 Credit Hours
The overall objective of this course is for the practitioner to review and update previously gained knowledge in the field of HIV disease. This course meets the State of Florida requirements for two hours of OT continuing education.
HIV/AIDS-Update Course-3 hours | 3.0 Credit Hours
The overall objective of this course is for the practitioner to review and update previously gained knowledge in the field of HIV disease. This course meets the State of Florida requirements for three hours of continuing education.
Intervention Strategies for Reducing Medical Errors | 2.0 Credit Hours
Course Goal: To direct healthcare professionals to concentrate more accurately on preventing medical errors by addressing system structure during the provision of patient care.
Spine Stabilization Progressions and Considerations for the Aging Adult | 5.0 Credit Hours
This interactive course was designed for the beginner to intermediate therapist working with an older adult population to gain knowledge regarding the basic theory in lumbar stabilization. Discussion, photos and videos are presented to show how to a patient is progressed through the phases of lumbar stabilization. The course also includes current research in conjunction with clinical pearls, and adaptations for the older client, including functional progressions, addressing ADL modifications and training.
ABCs of Wheelchair Seating and Positioning: Assessment, Body Alignment and Comfort | 10.0 Credit Hours
This course presents the fundamentals of seating and positioning for both pediatric and adult populations. The most commonly encountered situations and conditions are the focus; however, by understanding the basic fundamental principles involved in a seating and positioning intervention, the Learner should be able to resolve almost any seating and positioning problem caused by any condition for any client at any age.
Cardiovascular Disease and Mobility | 2.0 Credit Hours
Participants in this course will come to understand cardiovascular disease, including structures and organs affected, the signs and symptoms associated with these disease processes and how these symptoms may affect mobility, quality of life and participation in therapy.
Water Exercise Technology: Introduction to the Principles of Aquatic Exercise and Rehabilitation | 8.0 Credit Hours
Designed for the beginner and intermediate healthcare and fitness professional interested in incorporating aquatic exercise into patient and client program design.
Communication Skills for Improving Resident Care and Staff Relationship | 9.0 Credit Hours
This interactive entry level course is designed for all para and professional levels of staff who work in the Long Term Care setting. Participants will recognize the importance of effective communication skills and stellar attitudes in the delivery of health care services within this environment.
Healthy to the Bone: An Educational Tool Kit | 2.0 Credit Hours
Course Goal: To help healthcare providers convey the importance of bone health in a variety of age groups in order to prevent osteoporosis in older age..
I.D.E.A.S., Inc.: Complete Series – Home Modifications Practitioners Program | 9.0 Credit Hours
This is the complete series of 4 courses in the Home Modifications Practitioners Program.I.D.E.A.S., Inc.: Home Modifications for People Who Are at Risk for Falls | 2.0 Credit Hours
This course is one of a series of four courses made possible through a grant to I.D.E.A.S., Inc. through the National Institutes of Health. It discusses home modifications that can help individuals who are at risk for falls be safer and more independent in their homes.I.D.E.A.S., Inc.: Home Modifications for People with Dementia | 2.0 Credit Hours
This course is one of a series of four courses made possible through a grant to I.D.E.A.S., Inc. through the National Institutes of Health. This course discusses home modification and how it relates to caregivers and people living in the household with dementia.I.D.E.A.S., Inc.: Home Modifications for People with Motor Impairments | 2.5 Credit Hours
This course is one of a series of four courses made possible through a grant to I.D.E.A.S., Inc. through the National Institutes of Health. Learn how functional limitations in upper and lower body movement can impact a person’s ability to function safely, independently, or without difficulty in his/her home and about the modifications that can compensate for these limitations.I.D.E.A.S., Inc.: Home Modifications for People with Sensory Impairment | 2.5 Credit Hours
This course is one of a series of four courses made possible through a grant to I.D.E.A.S., Inc. through the National Institutes of Health. It discusses home modifications that can help individuals with vision and hearing impairments be safer and more independent in their home.