Video

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Accreditation Information:

Course Outline:

Hour 1

Oncology Screening
Defining Cancer

Benign tumors
Malignant tumors
Primary (parent) tumor

Invasion
Metastasis

Effects of Cancer

Local
Systemic

Diagnosing Cancer

Blood tests
CT/MRI/X-ray
Cytological tests

Cancer Survival
Cancer Staging

Clinical classification

Primary Tumor (T)
Regional Nodes (N)
Metastases (M)

0 - 4 subscripts are used to denote degree of involvement/size

Metastatic Sites

Central Nervous System
Pulmonary
Hepatic System
Skeletal system

Early Warning Signs
Cancer Types

Skin
Breast
Cervical
Endometrial
Colorectal
Ovarian
Leukemia
Multiple Myeloma
Hodgkin’s Disease (Lymphoma)
Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Sarcoma
Brain Tumors
Spinal Cord Tumors

Cancer Risk Factors
Treatment

Surgery
Chemotherapy
Radiation Therapy

Treatment Side Effects
Signs of Metastatic Cancer
Oncologic Signs/Symptoms
Guidelines for Immediate Physician Referral

Hour 2

Hepatic and Biliary System Screening
Physiology

Liver
Gallbladder

Pathophysiology

Referred Right Shoulder Pain
Neurological disorders
Jaundice
Liver Disease

Acute Viral Hepatitis

Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis D
Hepatitis E
Hepatitis G

Chronic Hepatitis
Non-viral Hepatitis
Cirrhosis
Ascites
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Liver Abscess
Liver Cancer
Cholelithiasis
Cholecystitis

Hour 3

Screening for Renal/Urinary Disorders
Upper Urinary Tract
Lower Urinary Tract
Urine Formation
Elements of Urine
Renal/Urinary Tract Problems

Upper Urinary Tract Infections
Renal Impairment
Infectious Lower Urinary Tract Disorders
Obstructive Disorders
Mechanical/Neuromuscular Disorders
Renal Failure

Acute renal failure
Chronic renal failure

Stages

Decreased reserve
Renal insufficiency
Uremia

Renal/Urologic Pain

Murphy’s test
Pseudo-renal pain

Diuretics/Dialysis

Hemodialysis
Peritoneal dialysis

Indications for Urogenital Screen
GU System Signs/Symptoms
Case Studies

Authors

Suzanne Tinsley, PhD, PT, NCS

Marie Vazquez Morgan, Ph.D, PT

Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapy: Cancer, Hepatic/Biliary and Renal Disease

Name: Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapy: Cancer, Hepatic/Biliary and Renal Disease
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3 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate

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Description:

As the profession of Physical Therapy has progressed, the importance of differential diagnosis and medical screening has increased, especially with the mandate of autonomous practice. This seminar will give the clinician the ability to screen the multiple body organ systems for diseases and syndromes that are not of musculoskeletal origin. The seminar further addresses effective mechanisms that result in client referrals to appropriate health care practitioners. Through lectures and case studies, the therapist will be able to determine the best course of action with a patient utilizing the best available assessment tools and measures and evidence-based practice to determine diagnosis, need for referral, or method of treatment.

This seminar-on-demand is 3 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Full Course Description

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

This course is intended to instruct the professional on screening the multiple body organ systems for diseases and syndromes that are not of musculoskeletal origin.

Professional Objectives:

Recognize how to apply the principles of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) as it relates to clinical decision making in primary care physical therapy by applying optimal diagnostic standards to the clinical decision making process.
Recognize and utilize questions during the examination/re-examination and intervention phases of treatment to facilitate making an accurate differential diagnosis.
Distinguish between the presentation of clinical signs and symptoms associated with selected medical diagnoses to facilitate making a differential diagnosis.
Identify available medical information as a basis for making appropriate referrals to physicians, certified clinical specialists, or other health care professionals.
Recognize client signs and symptoms that require immediate and/or emergency medical attention and make appropriate referrals.

Criteria for Completion:

A score of 70% or more is considered passing. 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.

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

This course is intended to instruct the professional on screening the multiple body organ systems for diseases and syndromes that are not of musculoskeletal origin.

Professional Objectives:

Recognize how to apply the principles of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) as it relates to clinical decision making in primary care physical therapy by applying optimal diagnostic standards to the clinical decision making process.
Recognize and utilize questions during the examination/re-examination and intervention phases of treatment to facilitate making an accurate differential diagnosis.
Distinguish between the presentation of clinical signs and symptoms associated with selected medical diagnoses to facilitate making a differential diagnosis.
Identify available medical information as a basis for making appropriate referrals to physicians, certified clinical specialists, or other health care professionals.
Recognize client signs and symptoms that require immediate and/or emergency medical attention and make appropriate referrals.

Criteria for Completion:

A score of 70% or more is considered passing. 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.

Disclosures:

Contact Hours: 3

Target Audience: Physical Therapist, and Physical Therapist Assistant

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Course Type: Seminar-on-demand

The course materials for this webinar are available in our online format.

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial –Suzanne Tinsley is employed by Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport. and receives a salary. She receives payment from HomeCEU for the presentation of this course.

Financial –Marie Vazquez Morgan is employed at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport and receives a salary. She receives payment from HomeCEU 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.