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Learn a highly efficient, hands-on approach to correction of mobility impairments, using an updated integration of positional release/strain-counterstain and muscle energy/PNF. This course emphasizes hands-on interventions you can incorporate into your clinical programs immediately. The live webinar course will examine Rx and non-Rx medicine used in the therapy setting and will cover adverse effects that influence treatment and outcomes. Information will focus on drug actions and patient errors when treating pain, as well as common disorders of the musculoskeletal, neurologic, cardiorespiratory, and endocrine systems. Common OTC drugs and herbals are examined for occult hazards and drug interactions. Unique responses of gender and special populations will be emphasized. Electronic resources for free drug-related information will be demonstrated. This online continuing education course contains general information about Spinal Stenosis. It describes the condition's causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis & evaluation, surgical and non-surgical treatments, physical therapy management, and patient education. Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of spaces in the spine (backbone) that results in pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerve roots. Link to course This Live Webinar course will provide therapists with assessment and intervention strategies to promote optimal functional cognitive recovery and outcomes in the ICU and acute care setting. Emerging evidence suggests that early cognitive intervention in acute care significantly reduces delirium incidence and duration as well as the adverse effects of surviving critical illness. This course will provide knowledge and tools for assessing, monitoring or improving key cognitive abilities in critically ill and acute care patients. Contemporary NDT has undergone a paradigm shift that promotes thinking and doing in a new way! This Live Webinar course specifically helps therapists provide evidence-based early intervention in order to impact a baby and family’s life. Find out how and why this age is the time to emphasize prevention to maximize outcomes for gross motor, fine motor and respiration. This Live Webinar course is designed to provide participants with evidence based research that will contribute to their development and implementation of best practices of therapeutic intervention programs within a NICU environment. This course will arm the NICU therapist with the ability to apply evidence based assessment, application and intervention services for the babies and families they work with. This course offers a comprehensive perspective for management of the limb loss patient. Clinical expertise can be difficult to obtain since this population is a small proportion of the rehabilitation caseload. Current research, expert opinions from PT, OT, orthopedic and plastic surgeons, PM&R, prosthetists, as well as patient experiences will be presented. The class addresses the medical issues and common complications that place limbs at risk. Attendees will learn to make educated clinical decisions to improve function. The system is the product of years of innovation and groundbreaking research. The FMS provides a standardized approach to assessing fundamental movement, identifying limitations and asymmetries, and developing individualized corrective exercise programs. When you become an FMS certified exercise professional, you will experience firsthand the efficiency and proven results of the FMS system. You will gain access to an exclusive community of certified practitioners, a wealth of constantly updated professional resources, and the database of diagnostic tools and exercises that is key to the FMS system This Live Webinar course will provide practical and effective intervention strategies for these children. Underlying etiologies of clumsiness (developmental coordination disorders) as well as newer concepts of motor control and motor development will be discussed in relationship to other neurophysiologic concepts. This course will discuss evaluation tools to isolate the roots of the problem and treatment techniques and suggestions for the classroom utilizing an integrated approach. Functional outcomes and clinical effectiveness will be emphasized. This Live Webinar course will concentrate on progressive, effective evaluation and treatment schemes for infants and young children with a diagnosis of torticollis, including challenging cases. The course is designed to provide therapists with current research and recommendations pertaining to the implications of torticollis, sleep posture and increased use of positional devices on infant postural and motor development. Current evidence-based clinical pathways and guidelines for management of torticollis and related movement impairments, including Clinical Practice Guidelines from APTA – Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy, will be incorporated. The course will focus on the assessment and treatment of patients with vertigo and dysequilibrium from unusual vestibular causes. The course is designed for clinicians (PT & OT) with prior vestibular rehabilitation course work and clinical experience. Material covered will include advanced techniques for treating anterior and horizontal canal BPPV, central causes of dizziness (including concussion), identification and treatment of cervicogenic dizziness, chronic subjective dizziness, migraine and other unusual vestibular disorders. This series is one course with 7 short video sessions. Each videos session is 1.5-2 hours. Course Faculty is Richard Clendaniel, PT, Ph.D., FAPTA. Learn effective, comprehensive, and evidence-based treatment and evaluation of the number one reason individuals over the age of 70 seek medical attention: Dizziness. Course faculty is Richard Clendaniel, PT, Ph.D., FAPTA. Learn practical management strategies to improve outcomes for patients with neurodegenerative disorders. Improve your understanding and management of muscle tone, kinetic disorders and ataxia from diagnosis through late-stage. Case studies with videos will be used to develop assessment and treatment plans with strategies to address both motor and non-motor impairments including decreased attention, difficulty multitasking, and behavioral barriers. Presenter is Robert Hand, DPT, NCS, PT. This course is designed to inspire clinicians to promote best practices in the ICU that increase functional outcomes for patients by using functional treatments. Numerous treatment options and ideas will be discussed from transfers to ambulation and positioning to exercises. Lab values, medications, mechanical ventilation, assistive devices, and evidence-based research will be discussed. Instructor is Chris L. Wells, PT, Ph.D., CCS, ATC. This dynamic intermediate-advanced course will elucidate the cardiopulmonary implications for the premature or medically-complex infant as related to physiological stability, evolving motor control, sensory stability, and transition to oral motor skills that support feeding. Participants will learn to facilitate the infant’s ability to cough, produce audible phonation, develop oral motor skills, and improve swallowing skills, as well as gestation-age appropriate positioning and handling to support gross motor skills required for postural stability. Link to Course This course will present current understanding of the scope of the problem, best practice, systematic evaluation and treatments to address vestibular deficits in the school-aged child and adolescent. The course combines lecture, hands-on lab, and case study to accurately and efficiently address dysfunction. The primary goal is to challenge therapists to re-think movement and stillness in their practice, using a comprehensive understanding of the vestibular system. Principles presented can be applied across the lifespan and with a multitude of disability levels. This course will provide a framework and utilize video-based cases to provide optimal evaluation, assessment, and treatment strategies for individuals with moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries. Best practices and the integration of existing evidence into clinical reasoning, along with strategies for reflection to drive professional growth, will be emphasized. This will facilitate efficient and effective decision-making by the clinician to optimize outcomes for individuals with moderate to severe TBI. This course, developed by Mary Massery, will challenge the practitioner to make a paradigm shift: connecting breathing mechanics and postural control with management of trunk pressures. Using Dr. Massery’s model of postural control (Soda Pop Can Model), the speaker will link breathing mechanics with motor and physiologic behaviors (a multi-system perspective). The speaker will present novel research demonstrating the role of vocal folds as postural stabilizers, extending the concept of “core stability” from the vocal folds on the top of the trunk to the pelvic floor on the bottom. This Live Webinar presentation will provide evidence-based clinical pathways for management of infant head shape. Differential diagnosis that may lead to head shape differences will be explored. Discussion will concentrate on progressive, effective evaluation and treatment schemes for infants with a diagnosis of plagiocephaly, including challenging cases. Current research and recommendations pertaining to the implications of plagiocephaly and increased use of positional devices will be discussed and incorporated. Red flags for related early infancy and preschool consequences will be appraised. The SFDN Certification provides the most comprehensive curriculum, including seven different Foundational and Advanced dry needling courses, Fascial Manipulation® by Stecco, Bridging the Gap from Rehab to Performance, and online education. Our certification program is unique and offers four different Tracks to choose from, allowing you to complete the Track that best fits you and your practice. For more information about the certification program and how to receive the SFDN designation, visit This Link . Structure & Function Education is a proud provider of Fascial Manipulation® courses by Stecco. Fascial Manipulation® is a manual therapy that has been developed by Luigi Stucco PT, in collaboration with children Carla Stecco and Antonio Stecco (both MDs, PhDs), over the last 40 years, focusing on fascia and deep muscular fascia. This method presents a complete biomechanical model that assists in deciphering the role of fascia in musculoskeletal disorders. Learn more about the Fascial Manipulation® Method and Structure & Function Education scheduled courses at This Link The purpose of this two-day continuing education course is to help therapists understand, evaluate, and treat patients with interstitial cystitis (IC). Material will include background information on the complex condition, the most effective therapy techniques for patients, options for medical management to complement physical therapy, and how to develop a holistic treatment plan and unique self-care regimen for your patients. Link to IC Coccyx pain is a common, frustrating condition for the patient who often has difficulty sitting, one of the most important tasks necessary for daily activity.This two-day continuing education course allows the therapist to focus on this vital, sensitive area to learn and refine skills in assessment and treatment. Anatomy, pathology, and detailed palpation skills of the coccyx region is instructed. Link to Coccydynia The Complete Concussion Management (CCMI) program provides partnered clinics with everything needed to implement an effective, evidence-based concussion management program. Through practitioner education, continuous research updates, state-of-the-art Concussion Testing and Management Software, access to marketing resources and technology tools, the CCMI program has been proven to help our Certified Clinics and Clinicians improve patient outcomes and stay at the forefront of concussion management, treatment, and rehabilitation. The Injury Prevention Specialist Certification Course is designed for professionals who are interested in implementing or expanding their knowledge in on-site injury prevention/early intervention. A significant portion of this class examines OSHA First Aid Guidelines and includes an on-site video evaluating a step-by-step process of providing a standard OSHA First Aid treatment session. This course concludes with analyzing keys to implementing and maintaining an injury prevention program. At the end of the course you will take a certification quiz and may apply for the Injury Prevention Specialist Certification (CIPS). The Industrial Ergonomic Evaluator Certification Course is designed for professionals who are interested in implementing or expanding their knowledge in on-site injury prevention and total body (lower back and upper extremity) and industrial ergonomics. A significant portion of this class is hands-on testing using the NIOSH, OSHA, WISHA, RULA, REBA, ACGIH-TLVs, and other evaluation tools. The training course discusses evidence-based evaluations and consulting protocols based on current OSHA standards, NIOSH guidelines, and published clinical literature. At the end of day one, two, and three, you will take an assessment tool quiz and may apply for certification as a Certified Industrial Ergonomic Evaluator (CIEE Certification) if you score 80% or higher for all three quizzes. The Office Ergonomic Evaluator Certification Course teaches you how to implement or enhance an ergonomic workstation. You will learn about proper computer ergonomic setups, including ergonomic computer chairs, keyboards and trays, the best ergonomic mouse, and desks. The instructor, who has 15+ years of experience, will discuss ergonomics in the workplace, teach common techniques and risk factors, and will show you how to implement a company wide program. Upon course completion, you may submit five evaluations to be reviewed and scored. If approved, you will earn your Office Ergonomic Evaluator Certification (COEE Certification). This interactive course is in movie format. This "hot" course is designed to provide education and management of the therapist working with burns with emphasis on burns affecting the hand and upper extremity. Education is provided on the varying degrees of burn injury; wound care and dressing techniques; management and rehabilitation of contractures as well as the unique role of the therapist as part of the burn team. Instructor is Jonathan Niszczak MS, OTR/L. The Functional Capacity Evaluation Certification Course is designed for professionals who are looking to implement a respected and researched FCE testing protocol into their medical practice. Upon course completion, you will be deemed certified in performing FCEs and may apply to become a Certified Functional Capacity Evaluator (CFCE Certification). To obtain this level of certification, you need to submit 10 FCEs and have them reviewed and scored by our committee, or complete our Advanced Functional Capacity Evaluation Training Course. Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is the most common cause of knee pain in the The Selective Functional Movement Assessment Course is designed for clinicians that treat patients with musculoskeletal pain and injuries. The SFMA identifies the root cause of symptoms and standardizes the way clinicians approach fundamental movement assessments. The SFMA gives heathcare professionals the ability to design a rehabilitation and exercise program that helps to normalize dysfunctional movement in patients. Training Requirements: IAR offers the only certification program for physical therapists that combines both a sports and orthopedic approach in patient management. The program allows clinicians to receive the benefits of advanced course work and clinical reasoning in sports and orthopedics while acquiring highly skilled manual therapy techniques. The curriculum is a combination of online workshops and live weekend intensives. This course will cover in depth all aspects of running that place these athletes at risk for pathology, including biomechanical movement impairments, training regimen, loading strategies, articular and soft tissue mobility deficiencies, nutrition, and performance training. The most current research will be presented and discussed in a clinically applicable format to allow the clinician to immediately integrate the information into practice. Upon successful completion, participants will become a certified Running Rehabilitation Specialist (RRS). The Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation program teaches the technical, business management, and customer service skills essential to competing in the fastest growing segment of the residential remodeling industry: home modifications for the aging-in-place. The Healthy-Steps Certification training program is offered as an intensive two or three day workshop. The Instructor Certification includes technical training, as well as access to marketing resources and how-to guides, promotional materials and licensed merchandise. As a Healthy-Steps instructor, you'll also have access to a world-wide network of Healthy-Steps instructors, providing each other with guidance, expertise and encouragement. In this Certification Workshop you will receive comprehensive training, including the guidelines of Healthy-Steps, when your client should begin and how to alter program as needed, music and it's impact on recovery, and when to refer to other health care professionals. Access to appropriate nutrition is critical for any patient to achieve optimal outcomes. This is even more important for older adults who are frail, deconditioned, or recovering from illness or surgery. This module describes the changes in nutritional needs that occur with aging and current nutrition guidelines for these high-risk populations. Learners will gain an understanding of the nutritional requirements necessary to promote health and wellness across the continuum of care, how to screen for malnutrition and connect patients to appropriate resources, and how to educate patients and caregivers on the important role nutrition plays in healing. The IAOM-US Certification in OMT is a career-defining achievement. For this reason, it is a life-long credential. The IAOM-US offers the clinician the resources and tools which serve as a segue to expanding horizons and reaching new milestones. This course aims to provide an understanding of how vision and visual processing affects persons with brain injury or disease and how therapists can address these needs within a rehabilitation setting. Participants will receive a foundation of the anatomy and neurology of visual processing. The course will then provide an understanding of visual function skills and their effect on occupation. Participants will also be provided with resources and evidenced based screening measures and guidelines for evaluating visual skills and will have the opportunity for hands on learning, administering these tools. This hands-on course is designed to bridge the gap between evaluation and treatment of adult patients with balance disorders associated with vestibular dysfunction. A structured method of examination involving the components of movement and mobility will be presented in conjunction with treatment paradigms specific to the diagnosis and impairments. Functional testing procedures and evidenced-based treatment techniques will be demonstrated and reinforced with hands on practice time to allow for integration of the material. All course materials have been carefully designed to serve as a life long resource in the clinic. This hybrid online combined-concepts CE course will provide innovative techniques that can be used immediately with numerous “take home” tips and pearls. . Includes extensive demonstrations, lab and video evidence to present the concept of muscle imbalance and alignment. Focus on the agonist/antagonist muscle relationship, joint kinematics with movement as well as compensation movement patterns. Explore techniques on how to improve joint ROM, eliminate pain and sensitivity, and restore balance to the upper extremity. Training Requirements: 25 contact hours (24 hours self-study/asynchronous and 1 hour live interactive/synchronous) Self-paced, hybrid online Kinesio® University approved Kinesio Taping® Certification Course provides an overview of the development of the Kinesio Taping® Method, fundamental concepts, assessments and screening tests, and introduces Kinesio® correction taping techniques, advanced techniques and clinical reasoning. Link to Course Part A of the credentialing education pathway, this 6.5-hour module is specifically designed to help clinicians develop a sound understanding and ability to employ Dynamic Tape with a specific focus on the upper and lower limb. Though focused on efficient application of Dynamic Tape, the module will also provide an ability to critically evaluate taping approaches and an exploration of the underpinning biomechanical principles that enhance successful use of the tool. This certification is designed to affirm that the practitioner who has completed the entire FM training cycle represents the most competent individual in providing the correct application of the method to his/her patients. The CFMS® examination can be requested by anyone who has completed the three course levels in Fascial Manipulation, and has actively used the method for a period of at least one year after completion of Level III. PRT Course Participants can earn their certification as a Positional Release Therapist (PRT-c®) by taking three educational sessions and through successful completion of a written and oral practical examination. Three courses must be completed in full prior to taking the examination. Taking the examination immediately after or during the third course is not permissible as the examination is compiled from the three courses and the candidate will need time to study. Once Certified, you will be listed on the PRT-i® Practitioner so patients can find you! The HSS Rehabilitation Baseball Overhead Athlete Certification was developed for physical therapists and athletic trainers to master clinical skills related to the treatment and prevention of injury in the overhead athlete. Taught by experts at the #1 orthopaedic hospital in the world and guest faculty, you will gain proficiency and competency in throwing mechanics, examination, clinical decision making and return-to-sport principles. Training Requirements In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of Microcurrent Point Stimulation (MPS) Therapy, considered the “ultimate pain therapy” by over 40,000 therapists and physicians. You will learn how to significantly relief patient pain, PLUS save wear and tear on your hands and body PLUS reduce or eliminate your own pain from course labs! MPS Therapy combines the principles of acupuncture and modern neurology and uses microcurrent stimulation to soothe and balance the nervous system and release endorphins. These actions substantially decrease patient pain levels and reduce muscle tone that can impinge nerves and produce muscle imbalances and joint articulations. Link to Course Training Requirements: Training Requirements: Certified Functional Vision Specialist Course by PESI - certification fee included! Link to PESI course In this course, participants will gain a clear understanding of lipedema as a specific and individualized condition that is highly treatable by the skilled therapist. The processes of identification and evaluation, differential diagnosis, type and stage assessment, specialized testing, and surgical and non surgical interventions are explored. Therapists trained in compression bandaging techniques and compression garment fitting will learn and practice various techniques and considerations while treating the lipedema limb. In this course students will learn how to manage symptoms of degenerative CNS conditions with the use of Manual Lymphatic Drainage and cranial sacral techniques to mobilize and remove protein and debris from the brain. Students will be able to identify indications for treatment and implement specific treatment protocols to affect symptom reduction and increase function for clients with MS, Parkinson’s, Dementia, and more. Wonderful treatment addition for therapists trained in MLD. This is an advanced online course designed for pelvic rehabilitation clinicians who have completed basic or intermediate dry needling coursework and wish to expand their pelvic floor treatments to include dry needling. The online option is a blend of recorded lectures and high quality demonstration videos that teach you how to add dry needling to your pelvic floor treatments! Participants will learn safe and practical electrical dry needling techniques to selected muscles of the pelvic floor including treatment examples for coccydynia, sacral pain, urogenita, and anorectal pain in patients with female and male anatomy. Push your limits with the only manual therapy certification for PTAs. Become a critical part of your physical therapy team with advanced skills of Functional Mobilization, body mechanics education and exercise training by completing six manual therapy courses and passing oral practical and written exams. Specific training includes advanced level palpation and observation skills, total body integration assessment and training, Functional Mobilization of soft tissues, articular structures, and the neurovascular system and viscera, CoreFirst® Strategies of Posture and Movement, and manual techniques (PNF) for neuromuscular and motor control training. Training Requirements This course (aired live on May 12, 2021) is designed for health professionals to enhance their foundational knowledge in diagnostic imaging modalities. This course will focus on a range of modalities including radiography, magnetic resonance imaging, and computed tomography. The course will convey the inherent statistical properties of each modality and how that impacts interpretations and clinical management. The course will instruct on radiologic verbiage to maximize the students’ ability to garner information from an interpretation and for inter-professional communication with radiologists. Students will also be taught a communication strategy with radiologists to improve the interpretation, improve the clinical correlation, and ultimately improve the management of the patient. Link to Course Specialize your fitness knowledge by becoming a certified HIIT Instructor. Learn about high-intensity workouts, HIIT routine design, active rest techniques and more. A HIIT Certification can help a fitness professional expand his/her career through: A demonstrated commitment to HIIT instruction and fitness industry specialty education; An enhanced ability to design tailored, effective training regimens for a wide variety of clients; An increased understanding of successful HIIT workout components and considerations, and An enhanced fitness knowledge of HIIT methodology, nutrition & exercise form. This online course provides the health care professional with a unique and timely opportunity to explore multi-dimensional connections between physical therapy, pelvic rehabilitation, and nutritional sciences. NPPR is a 2.5-day content-laden and cutting-edge experience designed for clinicians ready to access organized and clinically relevant nutrition information accessible to all experience levels and practice settings. Participants will be introduced to the latest research in nutrition through immersive lectures and hands-on labs. The course will cover essential digestion concepts, nourishment strategies and the interconnected nature of physical and emotional health across the lifespan. Training Requirements: Training Requirements: This two-day online course, developed by an instructor with extensive experience working with professional athletes, will cover an evidence-based, immediately-applicable skills related to pelvic floor rehabilitation for the athlete, covering treatment philosophies for the pelvis and pelvic floor and global considerations of how these structures contribute to human movement. Topics covered will include urinary incontinence, as well as the intricacies of athletic movement and how energy transference throughout the kinetic chain is crucial to rehabilitation approach, injury prevention and high performance. In this online version of the Pregnancy Rehabilitation course, methods for performing assessment and treatment by both telehealth/online consultation and in-person visits for our pregnant clients will be considered. Knowing how to safely examine and treat the patient who is pregnant is the goal of this beginner-to-intermediate course. Prior to the live online portion of the course, participants will be able to view pre-recorded lectures at their own pace. In these videos, these pregnancy-related topics will be covered: terminology, fertilization, trimesters, medical testing/interventions, imaging, and medications. Differentiating between false labor, progressive labor, and other musculoskeletal pain will be covered. Understanding typical hormonal and systemic changes during pregnancy will be also be provided, This is a satellite course comprised of 10 hours of prerecorded lectures followed by 14 hours of live, interactive remote learning. A satellite means that participants will be gathering in a given location and watching the instructor present remotely on the same screen. During labs, participants will pair up and be guided by the on-site lab assistants at the satellite course location. This course was designed to provide a thorough introduction to female pelvic floor function, dysfunction and treatment interventions. This course is geared to the therapist who wants to synthesize the information and apply it to individual treatment programs for urinary incontinence or the musculoskeletal components of urogynecologic pain syndromes such as chronic pelvic pain (CPP), vulvar pain, and interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome (IC/PBS). This live interactive webinar (via Zoom) addresses all aspects of conservative and surgical management of Obstetrical Brachial Plexus Injury over the course of infancy and early childhood. The number of infants with OBPI has been increasing, posing new challenges to therapists working with the 0-3 population. participants will learn comprehensive examination and intervention strategies for each stage of recovery throughout infancy and early childhood. Presentation features videotaped demonstrations of specific examination tools and intervention strategies including traditional interventions as well as the use of state-of-the art technology. This specialized, hands-on hybrid online CE course provides a valuable learning opportunity for therapists who are challenged by the orthopedic issues that arise when treating musculoskeletal conditions in a pediatric patient. In addition to didactic learning, you will enhance your clinical skills by fabricating 6 orthoses. Prior to the first Virtual Classroom Zoom meeting, you must complete 5 1/2 hours of recordings, case study assignments and fabricate several orthoses. Developed by Pia Stampe, PT, DPT, the KEYtoCP™ Treatment Model provides a comprehensive and completely unique treatment experience for every client and their family– to address their unique goals, and keep improving long after the intensive has ended. Participants will learn how to use this highly systematic approach to treatment of children with all types of cerebral palsy to jumpstart change, address how to avoid formation of maladaptive habits, and change maladaptive habits that have already developed. The KEYtoCP™ approach is firmly based on current brain research and knowledge about how to best harness the brain’s ability to change.Course is series of four 4-hour live webinars over 4 evenings, 15 contact hours – Live Interactive Webinar (via Zoom) Learn the most well-known and intensively studied neurorehabilitative therapy, taught by one of its pioneers! Learn from Dr. Page, who was the first to develop and implement modified, distributed versions of constraint-induced therapy, and to show that this reimbursable outpatient approach changes the brains and movements of patients even decades after brain injury and stroke. In this introductory course, Dr. Page will introduce the rationale, scientific basis, and practical application of modified constraint induced therapy into your clinic, including applications to the upper and lower extremities and speech. In this online course, Guido Van Ryssegem will provide the clinician with knowledge and skills in neurodynamic techniques. Clinicians will understand the science and concepts, principles of examination, evaluation and intervention related to injuries or symptoms related to neurodynamics. Clinicians will be able to perform neurodynamic assessment and manual therapy techniques, and will learn to make appropriate decisions for the implementation of the proposed manual therapy techniques. The Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration (MNRI) Method is comprised of a number of integration programs, each designed to reinforce and optimize the integration of primary motor reflex patterns. In order to receive certification, candidates must complete the Kinesio Taping Assessments, Fundamental Concepts and Techniques, and the Advanced Techniques and Clinical Reasoning Approved Seminars, and then must pass the online CKTP Exam with 80% or higher. The letters “CKTP” after a name ensure confidence that the practitioner has undergone the necessary training to integrate Kinesio Taping in to their practice. Certified Pain Practitioner (CPP) was developed to equip the practitioner with the skills and knowledge necessary to treat any pain condition and produce significant functional outcomes. The learning is accomplished through class study, case reflections, written projects and through the candidate’s own practical experiences of MPS protocols and principles. Courses required to be awarded certification include Introduction to MPS Pain Therapy, Scar Release Certification, and Integrative Circuits I. Link to Certification Basic Musculoskeletal Radiology and Imaging. This course covers basic principles and interpretation of diagnostic imaging modalities as they apply for all healthcare providers with imaging privileges. The emphasis is on plain film radiography, including basic physics of the imaging technique, viewing and interpreting films, radiographic anatomy, and clinical correlation with patient cases Evidence-Based Assessment of Acute Whiplash for Prognosis and Treatment Planning. This course will break down the challenge of whiplash, including topics such as its incidence, cost, trajectory, and presentation. There is a thorough review of the mechanisms that influence clinical presentation and recovery as well as the clinical assessment and evaluation procedures Bike Hab: Exercises for Biking. In this course the patient’s posture, mobility, stability, and even pedaling technique blend together to impact body stress during cycling. Clinical goals are developed for rehab in terms of posture and neuromuscular recruitment patterns, and to ensure that they are carried over to on-the-bike skills. Link to MedBridge 56+ hrs On-line Pre-Course Work + 90 hours Remote or On-site "Live" Training, 153 CE hrs Total! Certified Lymphedema & Wound Therapist (CLWT®) is a medical education program, and ILWTI board certification, to prepare you to effectively provide medical services in the field of lymphedema management and wound care. CLWT prepares you with comprehensive knowledge and hands-on skills necessary to effectively treat individuals with chronic wounds and all edemas/lymphedemas on the lymphedema continuum. It includes comprehensive certification in Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT), Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), custom, multi-layered compression bandaging, garment selection and fitting, and skin and wound care. Certification in advanced competency in dry needling follows successful completion of 2 hybrid courses that involve both on-line lectures and live hands-on education and mentorship. Candidates submit case studies of their own patients, which exhibit the ability to apply dry needling with sound clinical reasoning, safety, and as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. Additionally, successful completion of a written examination on theory and clinical application is required. Link to IAOM Courses ATRI’s Aquatic Therapeutic Exercise Certification is for competent, knowledgeable professionals in aquatic therapy, rehab and therapeutic exercise. The exam tests your ability to meet the Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation Industry Standards to practice. Passing the exam will allow you to use the term “ATRI Certified” or the initials “ATRIC” after your name. The Certification Exam may be taken by anyone who has fulfilled the prerequisite of 15 hours of education in aquatic therapy and rehab. Link to Certification Hyperkyphosis is commonly seen by physical therapists, but there is often a lack of understanding of the differentiation between postural and structural deformity. The course will provide entry level information about Scheuermann’s disease and postural hyperkyphosis. Clinical evaluation and radiologic diagnostic criteria will be described. Treatment indications and goals for physical therapy will be explained. An overview of physical therapy concepts for Scheuermann’s Disease will be provided and in addition, example exercises will be shown. Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute provides continuing education courses for medical professionals seeking to improve their practice skills for the treatment of pelvic floor/girdle dysfunction and numerous other conditions affecting patients' lives. The certification available through the Institute is called the Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification (PRPC). This certification is awarded to those therapists who successfully apply to sit for the exam and receive a passing score on the computer-administered multiple-choice examination. Link to PRPC Many athletes are missing games secondary to hamstring muscle strains. This course will cover how to rehabilitate hamstring strains and prevent reoccurrence. Topics will include: reporting hamstring strain epidemiology, examining risk factors, providing evidence for prevention of both initial and recurrent injuries, and using current evidence in choosing a rehabilitation process. Additionally the course will show to use clinical milestones to progress athletes’ return to play. TBA This course utilizes content from the textbook “Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System” Second Edition by Donald A. Neumann, PT, PhD, FAPTA © 2010, published by Elsevier. Throughout this second edition, information has been updated to reflect the essential topics of kinesiology. This fully illustrated text of 681 pages has been carefully broken down by sections into 4 modules. Each 10 contact hour module can be purchased individually or combined with one or all of the other modules from this course to create a Course Bundle. You can choose to have immediate online access to your course or select the mail format. Link to Course The purpose of this online course is to familiarize the learner with modern definitions and identifying features of contraversive pushing, as well as instill an understanding of the principles of treatment for this disorder. Participants will recieve information on the Definition of Pusher Syndrome, research findings, prognosis, and the many names of Pusher Syndrome. Link to Course This online course describes the different components and features of computerized Dual-task assessment, and addresses treatment programs blending balance-gait, gaze, and cognitive exercise/activities, along with use of outcome tools. The course is aimed at the aging population and patients with neurological impairments, but is applicable for younger clients as well. Link to Course HawkGrips’ Continuing Education courses are all written and taught by expert clinicians with the latest research and best clinical practices. The Hawkgrips IASTM and Blood Flow Restriction Certification Courses are offered either Virtual Online or Live In-Person instruction. Over 75% of the live courses are spent in hands-on lab-based learning, increasing the attendee’s skill set so the techniques can be applied in his/her practice immediately! After completion of the course(s), attendees will take an online Exam (passing grade of 80%) to become a certified HawkGrips Practitioner. Link to Courses As more men seek help from pelvic rehabilitation providers for the recovery from prostate surgery, therapists are seeking more detailed information about the procedure, program development, and rehabilitation approaches that are effective for men with post-prostatectomy dysfunction. This course will cover detailed male pelvic anatomy and pathology, surgical interventions for and recovery from prostatectomy. Also included will be relevant conditions such as TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate). FMT Blades introduces the concept of movement therapy and performance enhancement via Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM). The FMT Blades certification will review screening dysfunctional movement patterns and utilizing soft tissue tools. The anatomy, physiology and MOST IMPORTANTLY the neurology of myofascial soft tissue work is covered along with supporting research. IASTM intervention strategies will also be combined with kinesiology taping and corrective exercise techniques to deliver a comprehensive approach to patient care. Functional Movement Techniques (FMT) is a 2-part kinesiology taping certification led by industry leading experts in movement assessment and therapy. FMT is based on the obvious yet largely overlooked concept of muscles acting as a chain. Say good-bye to agonizing over muscular origins and insertions and memorizing directions of tape. Say hello to a practical framework of ‘taping movement, not muscles’. This comprehensive higher level advanced education training goes into more depth from the course material experienced during level 1. An Applied Movement Specialist is an advanced fitness professional who truly understands the functional anatomy and biomechanics behind both everyday and sport movement, and is able to apply this knowledge with research, to design effective programs based on the principles of Periodization Training and Tudor Bompa. Link to AMS EIM’s Manual Physical Therapy Certification provides post-professional training for physical therapists and is designed to advance the physical therapist as a provider of patient care with advanced clinical competency. Courses are taught by world class faculty from a variety of the best academic programs and clinical practices in the country. Coursework consists of a dynamic combination of didactic, collaborative, and clinical education experiences using a blend of distance learning, online courses, and weekend intensive on-site courses. This program offers PTs and OTs the opportunity to develop expertise in the clinical management of the aging patient population. The evidence‑based curriculum focuses on the development of clinical competencies in the treatment of older adults with functional and cognitive decline with the intention of returning patients to active and healthy lifestyles. Coursework consists of a dynamic combination of didactic, collaborative, and clinical education experiences using a blend of distance learning, online courses, and weekend intensive on-site courses Coursework includes a combination of didactic, collaborative and clinical education experiences using a blend of distance learning, online courses, and weekend intensive hands-on courses. Students will become highly skilled in the evaluation and treatment of the upper quarter and be well- prepared to sit for the Hand Therapy Certification Examination. Zero Balancing is taught as a stand-alone system of body mind therapy. However, it is easy to incorporate into other modalities, including massage, acupuncture, physical therapy, chiropractic and others. The Zero Balancing Certification Program is a professional continuing education program that provides recognition for high-level skills and experience in working with body structure and energy through touch. Students complete 100 course hours, a written exam and a practical examination to certify. Follow this link to the Certification Program page: Link Ayurveda, a natural system of medicine, originated in India more than 3,000 years ago. The term Ayurveda is derived from the Sanskrit words ayur (life) and veda (science or knowledge). Thus, Ayurveda translates to knowledge of life. or those who are inspired to deepen in their study of Ayurveda, these seminars are phenomenal opportunities to learn directly from Vasant Lad, MASc. Integrated Neuromuscular Re-Education: Home Study
Educise ↗
Pharmacology Fundamentals for Therapists
Education Resources, Inc. ↗
Spinal Stenosis – Treatment & Management
Biologix Solutions ↗
Cognitive Intervention – Functional Cognitive Intervention and Acute Care: From ICU to Acute Rehab
Education Resources, Inc. ↗
NDT – Baby Treatment: Contemporary and Evidence-Based Intervention
Education Resources Inc ↗
NICU Therapy: Intervention in the NICU: A Neurodevelopmental Approach
Education Resources Inc ↗
Limb Loss and Amputee Rehabilitation: Evidence-Based Strategies Across the Continuum of Care
Education Resources Inc. ↗
Functional Movement Systems (FMS) Certification
Advances in Clinical Education ↗
Praxis – Issues in Practice: The Clumsy Child
Education Resources Inc. ↗
Torticollis: Assessment & Treatment of Infants & Children-“Impact on the Movement System of Infants & Beyond”
Education Resources, Inc ↗
Vestibular Rehabilitation – Advanced Vestibular Rehabilitation Online
Education Resources, Inc. ↗
Vestibular Rehabilitation: Evaluation and Management of Individuals with Dizziness and Balance Disorders – Online Series
Education Resources, Inc. ↗
Neurodegenerative Impairments: Assessment and Treatment Strategies – LIVE WEBINAR
Education Resources, Inc. ↗
ICU and Acute Care Update-LIVE WEBINAR
Education Resources, Inc. ↗
Premature Infant – Baby Beats and Breaths: Therapeutic Interventions for the Premature Infant with Cardiopulmonary Compromise – ONLINE
Education Resources Inc ↗
Vestibular Therapy for the School-Aged Child and Adolescent Online Series
Education Resources, Inc. ↗
Traumatic Brain Injury : Tools and Strategies to Promote Recovery for the Moderately-Severely Challenged – Live Webinar and Online Courses
Education Resources, Inc. ↗
Postural Analysis and Dysfunction – Breathing and Postural Control – Mary Massery’s LINKED: Breathing and Postural Control – LIVE WEBINAR – Two Half-Day Sessions
Education Resources Inc ↗
Plagiocephaly: Assessment and Treatment of Infants and Toddlers
Education Resources Inc ↗
Dry Needling Certification – Structure & Function Dry Needling (SFDN) Certification
Structure & Function Education ↗
Fascial Manipulation® Courses by Stecco
Structure & Function Education ↗
Interstitial Cystitis: Holistic Evaluation and Treatment
Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute ↗
Orthopedic – Coccydynia and Painful Sitting: Orthopedic and Pelvic Floor Muscle Implications
Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute ↗
Concussion – CCMI Clinic Certification Program
Complete Concussion Management Inc ↗
Link to CourseInjury Prevention Specialist Certification (CIPS)
Injury Prevention Specialist Certification ↗
Industrial Ergonomic Evaluator Certification (CIEE)
Occupro ↗
Office Ergonomic Evaluator Certification (COEE)
Occupro ↗
Burns: Stop, Drop and Rehab
Liveconferences.com ↗
Link to CourseFunctional Capacity Evaluation Certification (CFCE)
Occupro ↗
Patellofemoral Syndrome
Biologix Solutions ↗
outpatient setting. It is caused by imbalances in the forces controlling patellar tracking
during knee flexion and extension, particularly with overloading of the joint. This continuing
education course will assist the participant to evaluate and then classify PFS into a
treatment-based category. Learn the predisposing factors associated with PFS as well as
the most up-to-date evaluation and treatment strategies and exercise. Link to CourseSelective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) Certification
Advances in Clinical Education ↗
Autism – Certified Autism-Informed Professional (ASDI Autism Spectrum Disorder Informed)
Evergreen Certifications ↗
A minimum of 6 hours of continuing education in specific areas related to Autism Spectrum Disorder. Core Autism Spectrum Disorder Educational Areas:
Diagnosis – understand symptoms, characteristics, co-morbidities, and diagnostic process
Behavior –understand both function and context of behavior, including neurodevelopment and sensory
processing; strategies to de-escalate meltdowns. Pre-approved, 3rd party trainings that meet the training requirements for ASDI certification include:
The Key to Autism Course by PESI. Link to PESI CourseSports Medicine – Certified Sports and Orthopedic Manual Therapist (CSOMT)
Institute for Athlete Regeneration Education Systems ↗
Sports Medicine – IAR Running Rehabilitation Specialist Certification (RRS)
Institute for Athlete Regeneration Education Systems ↗
Wheelchair Seating and Positioning
Geriatrics – Aging-in-Place Specialist Certification (CAPS)
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) ↗
Healthy-Steps Certification
Healthy-Steps ↗
Nutrition: An Intervention for Frailty, Deconditioning, and Recovery
Relias Academy ↗
Orthopedic Manual Therapy Certification (COMT)
International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine-US ↗
Visual (Dys)Function in Concussion, TBI, Stroke and Vestibular Diagnoses: Evidence Based Neurological Rehabilitation
Gold Standard Seminars ↗
NeuroVestibular Complex
Therapy Network Seminars ↗
Tendonitis – Treating Tendonitis in the Upper Extremity
Rehab Education ↗
Women’s Health – Certified Women’s Health Specialist (CWHS)
Evergreen Certifications ↗
A minimum of 18 hours of continued education, in specific women's health topics. Pre-approved, 3rd party trainings that meet the training requirements for CWHS certification include:
Women’s Health Certification by PESI. Link to PESI courseKinesio Taping® Certification Course
Rehab Education ↗
Taping – Dynamic Tape (Part A): Foundation & Peripheral Joints
Dynamic Tape ↗
Fascial Manipulation Specialist Certification (CFMS)
Fascial Manipulation® Institute ↗
Positional Release Therapist Certification (PRT-c®)
Positional Release Therapy Institute ↗
Sports Medicine – Baseball Overhead Athlete Certification
Hospital for Special Surgery Education Institute ↗
Nutrition – Certified Functional Nutrition Informed Professional (CFNIP)
Evergreen Certifications ↗
A minimum of 18 hours of continued education, in specific functional nutrition topics. Pre-approved, 3rd party trainings that meet the training requirements for CFNIP certification include: Food as Medicine course by PESI - certification fee included! Link to PESI CourseMicrocurrent Point Stimulation – Ultimate Pain Therapy: Intro to Pain Management & Scar Release
MPS Therapy Education ↗
Mindfulness – Certified Mindfulness-Informed Professional (CMIP)
Evergreen Certifications ↗
A minimum of 12 hours of continuing education in specific mindfulness topics. Pre-approved, 3rd party trainings that meet the training requirements for CMIP certification include: Certified Mindfulness Informed Professional (CMIP) Course: Evidence-based Interventions for Anxiety, Trauma & More by PESI - Certification Included!
Link to PESI CourseVision Rehabilitation – Functional Vision Rehabilitation Specialist Certification (CFVRS)
Evergreen Certifications ↗
A minimum of 24 hours of continuing education in specific vision rehabilitation areas. Pre-approved, 3rd party trainings that meet the training requirements for certification include:Lipedema: From Early Identification to Treatment for the CLT
Monarch Continuing Education ↗
Neuro-Lymphatic Therapy – Theory and Applications of Neuro-Lymphatic Therapy
Monarch Continuing Education ↗
Pelvic Floor Dry Needling – Online Course
United Dry Needling Education ↗
Functional Manual Therapy® Certified Assistant (CAFMT)
Functional Manual Therapy® Certified Assistant (CAFMT) ↗
ADHD-Certified Rehabilitation Services Provider (ADHD-RSP)
Evergreen Certifications ↗
A minimum of 30 hours of continued education, with 24 hours specific to ADHD assessment and treatment topics; 3 hours specific to psychopharmacology and 3 hours specific to managing ADHD in an rehabilitation setting. Additionally, the candidate must attest that, over the course of their career, he/she has conducted a minimum of 200 clinical contact hours with ADHD-diagnosed clients. Pre-approved, 3rd party trainings that meet the training requirements for ADHD-CCSP certification include: Complete ADHD-CCSP Certification Training Course Bundle by PESI. Link to PESI CourseImaging – Introduction to Musculoskeletal Imaging
Redefine Health Education ↗
High Intensity Interval Training ( HIIT ) Certification
American Sports and Fitness Association ↗
Nutrition – Pelvic Rehabilitation: Nutrition Perspectives in Pelvic Rehab (NPPR) – Remote Course
Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute ↗
Neurological – Stroke Rehabilitation Professional Certification (CSRP)
Evergreen Certifications ↗
A minimum of 18 hours of continuing education in specific stroke rehabilitation areas. Pre-approved, 3rd party trainings that meet the training requirements for CSRP certification include: Stroke Rehab Certification Course by PESI - Certification Included!
Link to PESI courseGeriatrics – Certified Geriatric Care Professional (CGCP)
Evergreen Certifications ↗
A minimum of 18 hours of continuing education in specific geriatric care areas. Additionally, the applicant must attest that he/she has spent a minimum of four (4) years working primarily with geriatric patients. Pre-approved, 3rd party trainings that meet the training requirements for CGCP certification include: Geriatric Care Certification for PTs and PTAs by PESI - Certification Included!
Link to PESI CoursePelvic Rehabilitation – Athletes & Pelvic Rehabilitation: Transitioning from a Local to a Global Systems Approach
Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute ↗
Pregnancy Rehabilitation – Remote Course
Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute ↗
Pelvic Floor Level 1 Satellite Lab Course
Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute ↗
Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injuries – Treatment of Infants and Young Children (0-3) with Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injuries (Live Webinar)
Rehab Education ↗
Hand Therapy – Pediatric Hand Therapy and Orthotic Intervention for Musculoskeletal Conditions (hybrid online format)
Rehab Education ↗
Neurological – Cerebral Palsy – KEYtoCP™: A Systematic, Intensive Treatment Model
Rehab Education ↗
Neurological – Constraint-Induced Therapy: Introduction to Modified Constraint-Induced Therapy
MedBridge ↗
Link to MedBridgeNeurodynamic Techniques
MedBridge ↗
Link to MedBridgeMasgutova Neurosensorimotor Integration (MNRI) Method
Svetlana Masgutova Educational Institute ↗
Kinesio Taping® Practitioner Certification (CKTP)
Kinesio University ↗
Pain Practitioner Certification (CPP)
MPS Therapy Education ↗
Musculoskeletal Imaging
Medbridge ↗
Whiplash
Medbridge ↗
Sports medicine – Bike Hab: Exercises for Biking
MedBridge ↗
Lymphedema & Wound Therapist Certification (CLWT®)
International Lymphedema and Wound Care Training Institute ↗
Dry Needling – Certified in Advanced Competency in Dry Needling (CertDN)
International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine-US ↗
Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute Certification (ATRIC)
Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute ↗
Hyperkyphosis: Evaluation & Treatment Considerations
Medbridge ↗
Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification (PRPC).
Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute ↗
Feldenkrias Professional Training Program (FPTP) Certification
Hamstring Strains: Rehabilitation & Prevention of Hamstring Strains
Medbridge ↗
Aquatic Therapy – Bad Ragaz
Kinesiology Of The Musculoskeletal System
Milestone Continuing Education ↗
Pusher Syndrome – Evaluation and Treatment Techniques
Mobility Research Institute of Continuing Education ↗
Dual-Task Treatment Programs
Mobility Research Institute of Continuing Education ↗
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Certification – Hawkgrips IASTM Certification
Hawkgrips ↗
Post-Prostatectomy Patient Rehabilitation
Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute ↗
Functional Movement Techniques (FMT) Blades/ Blades Advanced
RockTape ↗
Functional Movement Techniques (FMT) Basic & Advanced
RockTape ↗
Movement Analysis and Dysfunction – Applied Movement Specialist (AMS) Certification-Level 2
Pinnacle Training & Consulting Systems, LLC ↗
Manual Physical Therapy Certification
Evidence in Motion ↗
Geriatrics – Advanced Geriatric Certification
Evidence in Motion ↗
Hand Therapy Advanced Practice Certification
Evidence in Motion ↗
Zero Balancing Certification
Zero Balancing ↗
. Complementary Therapy – Ayurveda – Vasant Lad’s Online Ayurveda Webinar Series
The Ayurvedic Institute ↗
CE for Therapy presently features multiple providers that offer a wide variety of Physical Therapy Certifications, Methods and Techniques. Here are some brief descriptions of some of our favorites, taken from the Physical Therapy Certifications / Techniques appearing above:
Torticollis: Assessment and Treatment of Infants and Children Online Series, offered by Education Resources, Inc., is instructed by Cindy Miles, PT, PhD, PCS, NDT, a leading expert on torticollis and plagiocephaly, who discusses the increased incidence, etiology, and pathophysiology of this disorder. This course is chock-full of case studies and interactive at-home lab practice opportunities to provide the knowledge of effective assessment and treatment of children with torticollis. Evidence-based treatment strategies that can be integrated into routines and functional play will be provided as well as recommendations for follow-up. At-home labs are offered and can be practiced with a baby-doll or partner.
Swim Whisperers – Overcome Roadblocks for Aquatic Therapy offered by Swim Angelfish. This course dives into identification of the 14 most commonly seen roadblocks for swimmers with special needs. Connection between each roadblock to the underlying problem as a therapist along with learning a strategy to overcome the roadblock will be identified for clinical use. 2 Hour Online Course. Link to Course
3D Movement Analysis and Performance System (3DMAPS®) Certification, offered by the Gray Institute, leverages movements that are authentic to everyday life by utilizing all three planes of motion. This system allows the practitioner to examine, evaluate, and treat patients based on the philosophy that the influence of one part of the body effects another. This 10-hour, 100% online Physical Therapy Certifications course is the perfect complement for physical therapists and other movement professionals.
Advanced Office Ergonomics Assessment Specialist Certification (AOEAS®), offered by The Back School, provides a comprehensive overview of the many causative factors of and solutions for the prevention of office musculoskeletal disorders. Using the OSHA survey tool the D-2, this Physical Therapy Certifications course certifies that you are able to perform an OSHA-compliant ergonomics analysis in multiple types of offices. Participants will learn to identify and resolve the common risk factors in today’s traditional and non-traditional office environments.
Process-Based Specialist in Movement & Pain (PSMP), offered by Dynamic Priniciples LLC, is a 90-credit hour online and live hybrid Physical Therapy Certifications program which can be flexibly completed over the course of 1 to 5 years. This course work is designed to help participants re-conceptualize movement, manual therapy, and pain science clinical understanding and interventions to current standards of science-based evidence, while simultaneously building up communication and behavior modification skills to help clinicians better work with clients and patients who struggle with movement and pain. In this process, clinicians are introduced to a biopsychosocial process-based framework called the Movement with Pain Framework (MWPF) to help them take on uncertainty and complexity with increased comfort. This coursework is combined with a portfolio review to encourage the clinician to incorporate different science-based perspectives from other educators within the domains of Movement, Manual Therapy, Communication, and Behavior. The program finishes with a capstone providing opportunities for both conceptual and experiential integration.
Geriatric Certification, offered by Evidence in Motion, offers PTs and OTs the opportunity to develop expertise in the clinical management of the aging patient population. The evidence‑based curriculum focuses on the development of clinical competencies in the treatment of older adults with functional and cognitive decline with the intention of returning patients to active and healthy lifestyles. Coursework for this Physical Therapy Certifications course consists of a dynamic combination of didactic, collaborative, and clinical education experiences using a blend of distance learning, online courses, and weekend intensive on-site courses.
Applied Functional Science Certification (CAFS®), Link to CAFS offered by the Gray Institute, was developed for movement professionals from all industries and from all levels. The program includes more than 25 hours of video content, testing, and supplemental documents to help you design and implement functional programs based on the needs, wants, and goals of each unique client. CAFS is entirely online and can be completed at your own pace. Once enrolled, the student will have access to the content for a period of three years and can continue to access the content to this Physical Therapy Certifications course even after completion.
Advanced Exercise Therapist Certification (AET) offered by the
Egoscue Institute, Link to EI will further develop your existing skill set. With your 5-year certification, you will be a health professional with a level of proficiency in the Method that very few have achieved. While this Physical Therapy Certifications course hits on a wide variety of topics, the program provides a particular focus on the gross anatomy knowledge needed for many of your therapeutic interactions.Practitioners with the AET Certification are the only students allowed to open an Egoscue Method facility. Link to Egoscue
Functional Manual Therapy Certification (CFMT), offered by the
Institute Of Physical Art, is an intense 4 days of review of 8 required courses, followed by 2 days of written and oral/practical testing. The Following is the required Physical Therapy Certifications course work: Functional Mobilization I, CoreFirst™ Strategies for Back Education and Training, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation I, FMT Foundations, Functional Mobilization II, Functional Mobilization Lower Quadrant, Functional Mobilization Upper Quadrant, and in addition, applicants must Attend Functional Gait.
The Human Movement Specialist (HMS) certification, offered by the Brookbush Institute, acknowledges that you have completed 80 hours (or more) of course work toward a growing expertise in human movement science. All courses are short (1 – 4 hours), you choose the courses you think are important to your current work environment, you get credit for each passed exam, there is no giant final exam at the end, no timelines and it’s all included in membership, with no additional fees. Link to Brookbush
In order to receive the Kinesio Taping® Practitioner Certification (CKTP), offered by Kinesio University, candidates must complete the Kinesio Taping Assessments, Fundamental Concepts and Techniques, and the Advanced Techniques and Clinical Reasoning Approved Seminars, and then must pass the online CKTP Exam with 80% or higher. The letters “CKTP” after a name ensure confidence that the practitioner has undergone the necessary training to integrate Kinesio Taping in to their practice.
More Physical Therapy Certifications and Techniques
WoundEducators.com offers Physical Therapy Certifications. The PT Wound Care Certification Course Online Training Component contains 17 interactive modules that pertain to all areas of wound management and includes digital images, animated activities, and video clips that demonstrate important learning concepts. The Certification Training Kit has a current wound management textbook that reinforces online training, an Interactive CD containing case studies that allow you to apply your wound care knowledge through the diagnosis and treatment of patients, and a Wound Certification Study guide that includes an outline of each module and a note-taking area. The course requires 57 Hours to complete. Link to Cert Course
Constraint-Induced Therapy: Introduction to Modified Constraint-Induced Therapy
Offered by MedBridge. Link to MedBridge Learn the most well-known and intensively studied neurorehabilitative therapy, taught by one of its pioneers! Learn from Dr. Page, who was the first to develop and implement modified, distributed versions of constraint-induced therapy, and to show that this reimbursable outpatient approach changes the brains and movements of patients even decades after brain injury and stroke. In this introductory course, Dr. Page will introduce the rationale, scientific basis, and practical application of modified constraint-induced therapy into your clinic, including applications to the upper and lower extremities and speech.
Introduction to Musculoskeletal Imaging offered by Redefine Health Education
This course is designed for health professionals to enhance their foundational knowledge in diagnostic imaging modalities. The course focuses on a range of modalities including radiography, magnetic resonance imaging, and computed tomography. The course will convey the inherent statistical properties of each modality and how that impacts interpretations and clinical management. The course will instruct on radiologic verbiage to maximize the students’ ability to garner information from an interpretation and for inter-professional communication with radiologists. Students will also be taught a communication strategy with radiologists to improve the interpretation, improve the clinical correlation, and ultimately improve the management of the patient.
More Physical Therapy Certifications and Techniques
CLINICAL AI CHI©- Certification Course offered by Inertia Therapy Services
The basis of Ai Chi is it’s 19 kata’s: continuous movements that form a sequence with gradual increasing difficulty. There is no need to perform all movements. Different protocols exist, consisting of a choice of the 19 movements and/or a different amount of repetitions.
Clinical Ai Chi® is Ai Chi, which is used to solve a patient-specific problem. This mostly means that it is adapted to the possibilities of a person with a musculoskeletal and/or neurological problem. The elements of Clinical Ai Chi® should fit in a custom-made treatment program and be the result of a clinical reasoning process.
Certified Expert in Applied Geriatric Neurology offered by Great Seminars and Books
This 5-hour course is designed to extend and enrich learning in the area of geriatric neurology. Prerequisites: successful completion of (>80% correct on the post-test) of 5 of the following 7 courses:
- Gait & Balance: Not Falling for You
- Seating and Mobility: Choose the Right Path
- Wiihabilitation: You Never Knew Skilled PT Could Be This Fun
- Vestibular Rehabilitation: Does the Thought Make Your Head Spin?
- A Master Clinician Demystifies MS: Steps to Rehab Success for Patients with Multiple Sclerosis.
- A Master Clinician Confronts Stroke
- Neuro-Oncological Rehab: Head to Toe
Musculoskeletal (MSK) Soft Tissue Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Certificate offered by Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)
The MSK Soft Tissue Clinical Certificate is appropriate for medical professionals whose scope of practice requires the evaluation of MSK Soft Tissue to identify Abscess, Muscle Tear, and other common pathologies. POCUS for the evaluation of MSK Soft Tissue is portable, allowing for real-time imaging and on-the-spot interpretation. Point-of-Care Ultrasound can be used by physicians, advanced practice providers (e.g., physician assistants, nurse practitioners, physical therapists), and other medical professionals who use POCUS for clinical evaluation or therapeutic decision making.
Frequently Asked Physical Therapy Certifications Questions:
How many years does it take to become a physical therapist?
Professional (entry-level) and Post-Professional (transitional) physical therapist education programs in the United States currently offer the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree to all new students who enroll. The length of professional DPT programs is typically 3 years, and the curriculum that is offered is prescribed by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). The course pre-requisites for admission vary significantly across PT education programs. PT programs may require preprofessional (pre-PT/undergraduate) science courses to be completed in a 4-year university/college within the 7-10 years prior to enrollment.
How do you become a certified physical therapist?
After graduation, Physical Therapists have the opportunity to become Board-certified Clinical Specialists through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS). Specialty certification is voluntary, and Physical Therapists can become board-certified specialists in the following areas: Cardiovascular and Pulmonary, Clinical Electrophysiology, Geriatrics, Neurology, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Sports Physical Therapy, and Women’s Health. Two avenues that are associated with significant PT Post Graduate Continuing Competency costs, are Clinical Residency and Clinical Fellowships.
A Clinical Residency is a planned program of post-professional clinical and didactic education for physical therapists that is designed to significantly advance a physical therapist resident’s preparation as a provider of patient care services in a defined area of clinical practice. A Clinical Fellowship is a planned program of post-professional clinical and didactic education for a physical therapist who demonstrates clinical expertise in an area of clinical practice related to the practice focus of the fellowship.
NEW ABPTRFE Policies
During the past year there have been several changes in the policies that the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) has put into place, that has caused some practitioners to be concerned about the basic survival of Residency and Fellowship programs.
ABPTRFE now has the following policies:
- Item 13.4 “Change in Curriculum” – requires a physical site visit for every additional participant practice site after the addition of a second new practice site in one calendar year.
- 4.2.4 Admission Criteria: requiring residency training, or American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) specialist certification– i.e. the elimination of the “Skills Track” as the third path for admission to a fellowship program.
Some practitioners are concerned that these new policies threaten the future of post-professional residency and fellowship programs because they create divisiveness, disruption, and increased administrative burden in these clinical training programs. CE For Therapy will cover this issue on the “Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Programs Face ABPTRFE Mandated Changes” Post
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