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Instructional Level: Intermediate

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Gordon (Bud) Ward, Jr., PT, BS, MPT

Chronic Health Conditions of Physical Therapy Patients

Chronic Health Conditions of Physical Therapy Patients

3 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate
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Description:

This course identifies and briefly summarizes some of the common chronic conditions and health problems encountered within patients by the physical therapist in the scope of his or her daily practice.  Many of these conditions require specific knowledge about the anatomy, symptoms and considerations for care that are unique to each issue.  It is also helpful for physical therapists to understand the standard treatments, as well as lifestyle adaptations that patients can implement to better manage their conditions and improve their quality of life.  Understanding the fundamental needs of each patient is the foundation for providing the best care possible within the physical therapy setting. 

Full Course Description
This course identifies and briefly summarizes some of the common chronic conditions and health problems encountered within patients by the physical therapist in the scope of his or her daily practice.  Many of these conditions require specific knowledge about the anatomy, symptoms and considerations for care that are unique to each issue.  It is also helpful for physical therapists to understand the standard treatments, as well as lifestyle adaptations that patients can implement to better...

Goals & Objectives:

Course Objectives: At the end of this webinar course the participant will be able to: 

  • Identify some specific health problems, symptoms as well as risk factors for each condition.
  • Summarize common risk factors and demographic indicators of the common health problems often encountered by physical therapists.
  • Discuss the unique considerations within treatment for chronic health conditions.
  • Indicate safety concerns and practical methods that should be implemented when treating patients with these health problems.

Goals & Objectives:

Course Objectives: At the end of this webinar course the participant will be able to: 

  • Identify some specific health problems, symptoms as well as risk factors for each condition.
  • Summarize common risk factors and demographic indicators of the common health problems often encountered by physical therapists.
  • Discuss the unique considerations within treatment for chronic health conditions.
  • Indicate safety concerns and practical methods that should be implemented when treating patients with these health problems.

Disclosures:

TEXT COURSES

Text courses are viewed on your web browser if the online version is purchased, or sent via mail if the physical copy is purchased.

Contact Hours: 3 contact hour in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Criteria for Completion: Depending on your state requirements you will be asked to complete either: An affirmation that you have completed the educational activity  or a mandatory test (a passing score of 70 percent is required). Test questions link content to learning objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Gordon Ward Jr. received payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course. 

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

TEXT COURSES

Text courses are viewed on your web browser if the online version is purchased, or sent via mail if the physical copy is purchased.

Contact Hours: 3 contact hour in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Criteria for Completion: Depending on your state requirements you will be asked to complete either: An affirmation that you have completed the educational activity  or a mandatory test (a passing score of 70 percent is required). Test questions link content to learning objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Gordon Ward Jr. received payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course. 

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.