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  • Professionalism and Ethics in Physical Therapy: 4-Part Course Series

    (Professionalism-Ethics-Series) This 4-part course series on professionalism and ethics in physical therapy explores historical development, ethical decision-making frameworks, and current trends and challenges. Click on the course title above for more details. (2.0 CEU = 20 contact hours)

    Explore professionalism and ethics in physical therapy with this 4-part course series. You'll learn about the historical development of these principles, ethical decision-making frameworks, and current trends and challenges.

    Key Features

    • Purchase Information: Free for students, $25 for members/post-professional members, $50 for non-members
    • Mixed Asynchronous and Synchronous Formats:
      • Courses 1, 2, and 3 are asynchronous
      • Course 4 is synchronous on February 5 and 6, 2025.
    • Release Dates:
      • Courses 1 and 2: Available Now!
      • Course 3: Wednesday, February 5
      • Course 4: Wednesday, February 5 and Thursday, February 6

    Course Details:

    • Course 1: Core Concepts in Professionalism and Ethics (0.5 CEUs / 5 contact hours)
    • Course 2: Ethical Decision-Making in Professional Practice (0.7 CEUs / 7 contact hours)
    • Course 3: Navigating Ethical Dilemmas with Tailored Training Based on Your Role (0.4 CEUs / 4 contact hours)
      • Training for Faculty Members, DCEs, SCCE, Clinical Instructors, Residents, Fellows, Clinicians, and Students
    • Course 4: Ethical Practices Across Practice Settings (0.4 CEUs / 4 contact hours)
      • Training for Orthopaedic/Sports Medicine, Acute Care, Pediatric, and Neurologic Practitioners

    Join us to deepen your understanding and enhance your practice!

  • APTA Regulatory, Legislative, and Payment Updates Series (2024)

    (LMS-Regulatory-2024-Bundle) In its Regulatory, Legislative, and Payment Updates series, APTA's Health Policy and Payment team will provide an overview of the most significant and impactful federal regulatory and commercial payer policy updates in 2024.

    In its Regulatory, Legislative, and Payment Updates series, APTA's Health Policy and Payment team will provide an overview of the most significant and impactful federal regulatory and commercial payer policy updates in 2024.

    Get inside intel from APTA's Health Policy and Payment team on the most significant and impactful federal and commercial payer policy updates in 2024.

    Throughout the year, APTA's regulatory staff will provide regular updates on federal rulemaking impacting policy and payment for both outpatient providers (Medicare Physician Fee Schedule) and institutional, post-acute care providers (home health agencies, skilled nursing facilities, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, and long-term care hospitals). APTA will cover both proposed and final rules, and may address other nonrecurring federal rules that impact physical therapists.

    And on the commercial payer front, you’ll receive regular roundups of significant updates to private payer policies, including changes at both national and regional levels.

    This bundle includes all five webinars scheduled for the 2024 Regulatory, Legislative, and Payment Updates series.

    Please Note: CEUs are not currently available, but we anticipate CEUs will be available for all courses, pending approval. If CEUs are approved, these courses would offer 1.0, 1.5, or 2.0 contact hours, depending on the course. Given the evolving nature of the content in these courses, CEU status will be available closer to each presentation date. 

  • Persistent Pain Management Certificate: A Comprehensive Learning Series

    (Persistent-Pain-Management-CERT) Join our six-course series on persistent pain, offering 28 to 30 contact hours (2.8 to 3.0 CEUs). Explore key topics like barriers to care, pain mechanisms, trauma-informed practices, and evidence-based interventions for diverse populations. Register now to secure your spot and enhance your skills!

    The 2025 Persistent Pain Management Certificate provides an in-depth look at pain management through six courses. You'll cover biopsychosocial models, psychological approaches, and gain practical skills in pain assessment, screening tools, and evidence-based interventions. 

    Key Features:

    • Purchase Information: Purchase all 6 courses for $399 for PT members, $299 for PTA members, $349 for post-professional members, $99 for students, and $599 for non-members
    • Release Dates: 
      • Course 1: Available Thursday, January 23, 2025
      • Courses 2-6: Released monthly from February to June 2025
    • Earn Credit: 2.8 to 3.2 CEU (28 to 32 contact hours)

    Course Details:

    • Course 1: Navigating Barriers, Disparities, and Trauma-Informed Care (0.4 CEU = 4 contact hours)
    • Course 2: Core Concepts for Effective Management (0.4 CEU = 4 contact hours)
    • Course 3: Comprehensive Patient Evaluation for Pain Profiling and Clinical Decision-Making (0.6 CEU = 6 contact hours)
    • Course 4: Psychologically Informed Strategies in Physical Therapy (0.6 CEU = 6 contact hours)
    •  Course 5: Evidence-Based Interventions for Effective Care (0.6 CEU = 6 contact hours)
    • Course 6: Addressing Unique Needs Across Diverse Patient Populations (0.4 to 0.6 CEU = 4 to 6 contact hours)

    Click on the Content tab to learn more about each course.

    Enroll Today: Take the next step in your professional development and join the 2025 Pain Lecture Series to enhance your pain management skills and improve patient outcomes.

Featured Courses

  • Ethical Practices Across Practice Settings: Orthopaedics/Sports Medicine, Acute Care, Pediatrics, and Neurologic
    Includes a Live Web Event on 02/05/2025 at 1:00 PM (EST)

    (Professionalism-Ethics-Series-Course4) This course series provides a comprehensive exploration of professionalism and ethics across various practice settings, including orthopaedics and sports, neurology, pediatrics, and acute care. Through case studies and discussions, participants will develop a strong understanding of how to maintain high ethical standards and professionalism in their clinical work. (0.4 CEU = 4 contact hours)

    This course is part of the Professionalism and Ethics in Physical Therapy: 4-Part Course Series. 

    This course explores professionalism and ethical dilemmas across various practice settings, including orthopaedics and sports, acute care, pediatrics, and neurology. Through case studies and interactive learning, participants will tackle ethical dilemmas with expert advice from experienced clinicians in the field. 

    Key Features:

    • Purchase Information: Free for students, $25 for members/post-professional members, and $50 for non-members.
    • Learning Format: Mixed asynchronous and synchronous content.
    • Release Dates: Live sessions held on Wednesday, February 5 and Thursday, February 6
    • Target Audience: Clinicians with an interest in orthopaedic/sports, acute care, pediatrics, and neurologic settings.

    Course Details:

    • Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
      • Instructor: Dustin Willis, PT, DPT, PhD
    •  Acute Care Settings
      • Instructors: Jessica Marengo, PT, DPT, SM; Babette Sanders, PT, DPT, MS, FAPTA
    • Pediatrics
      • Instructors: Magdalena Oledzka, PT, PhD, DPT, MBA; Rebecca Leonard, PT, DPT, MS, PhD; Kristen Snarski, PT, PhD
    • Neurologic
      • Instructor: Sarah Caston, PT, DPT, NCS

    Enhance your ability to adapt ethical practices and maintain high professionalism standards - register today! (0.4 CEUs / 4 contact hours for each session)

    Dustin Willis

    PT, DPT, PhD

    Jessica Marengo

    PT, DPT

    Jessica Marengo, PT, DPT, SM is a physical therapist and current Duke University Faculty Development Resident. She is a Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor at Northeastern University and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Marengo earned both her BS in Rehabilitation Science and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Northeastern University. She recently completed her Master of Science in Bioethics at Harvard Medical School, where her research centered on disparate access to solid organ transplant for individuals with physical disabilities. Dr. Marengo has presented nationally at the American Physical Therapy Association’s Combined Sections Meeting. Her work in bioethics has been recognized by the International Neuroethics Society and she was awarded an honorable mention for the 2023 Henry K. Beecher Prize in Medical Ethics. Jessica specializes in critical care rehabilitation with a particular focus on the care of patients pre and post heart and lung transplantation.

    Babette Sanders

    PT, DPT, MS

    Babette Seligmann Sanders, PT, DPT, MS, FAPTA is a professor emeritus (2022) from the Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University. She was involved in DPT courses including ethics in Professional Role Development and Psychosocial Aspects of Human Behavior. She is currently serving as the Ethics Liaison for the Academy of Acute Care Physical Therapy, a delegate to the APTA House of Delegates from Illinois and a member of CAPTE (ASCC-RAI panel). She previously served on the APTA Board of Directors from 1997-2003 and as APTA Secretary from 2004-2010. During this time, she served as the APTA Board Liaison to the Ethics and Judicial Committee and was involved in the development of the APTA Code of Ethics,(2009).

    Magdalena Oledzka

    PT, DPT, PhD, MBA

    Dr. Magdalena M. Oledzka is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy with over 25 years of experience in the field. She earned her Bachelor of Science from Hunter College in 1998, followed by a Master of Business Administration from Baruch College in 2008, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Pediatric Science from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in 2018. Currently, she serves as an adjunct professor in the Pediatric PhD program at Rocky Mountain University and has previously held a position as an assistant adjunct professor at Brooklyn College.

    Dr. Oledzka has been a member of the pediatric rehabilitation team at the Hospital for Special Surgery since 2007, where she is now the Clinical Lead at the Pediatric Rehabilitation and Young Athlete Center. Her research on the topic of congenital muscular torticollis has garnered recognition from the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy, earning her the 2020 Dissertation Award.

    Dr. Oledzka has traveled to China and Ghana to support and educate local pediatric therapists. She has authored numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals on congenital muscular torticollis (CMT) and has presented lectures across the U.S. and internationally on topics including infant development, cerebral palsy, and fostering motor competence in children of all abilities.

    Rebecca Leonard

    PT, DPT, PhD

    Dr. Rebecca Leonard is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy. She earned her physical therapy degree from the University of Connecticut, a Master's in Physiology from Marshall University, a T-DPT, and a PhD from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. She is an adjunct professor at Marymount University, teaching the pediatric course for third-year physical therapy graduate students. She has served as an adjunct professor at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, teaching the Family Studies course.

    Dr. Leonard developed, owned, and directed Early Intervention Associates, a private pediatric physical therapy practice, for over 38 years until 2021. She continues as an active practitioner at EIA, pursuing and fostering continual learning to enhance the practice. She has enjoyed APTA activities with the awards committee, reviewing manuscripts and engaging with the Delphi survey for Angelman’s Syndrome Video Assessment for the development of a gross motor exam. For over 20 years, she has participated in Music and Motion, a dance program at Maryland Youth Ballet for children with disabilities.

    Dr. Leonard received the Marymount University Physical Therapy Award for Clinical Excellence in 2017 and the APTA recognition for the Henry O. and Florence P. Kendall Practice Award in 2018.

    Kristin Snarski

    PT, PhD

    Sarah Caston

    PT, DPT

    Dr. Sarah Caston is physical therapist who is board- certified neurologic and geriatric PT.  She is an Associate Professor within  Emory University’s Division of Physical Therapy. Dr. Caston received her BS in Rehabilitation Science from University of Pittsburgh in 2008 and her DPT in 2011 from Emory University. She recently completed a Master’s degree in Bioethics and Emory’s Center for Ethics. Dr. Caston’s passion for ethics in physical therapy was cultivated as a clinician where she witnessed both the gifts and limitations of the biomedical approach to care, and grew at the intersections of humanism justice and a desire for greater flourishing for patients and clinicians.

    Course Instructions

    1. Click on the Contents tab to watch the course recording.
    2. Click the Take Quiz button to complete the assessment. Learners will have 3 attempts to pass and must answer at least 70% of questions correctly.
    3. Click Fill Out Survey under the Evaluation listing to provide valuable course feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window.
    4. Click the View/Print Your Certificate button under the Certificate listing. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the APTA Learning Center and clicking the CEU Certificate/Transcript link on the left-hand side of the page. 

    Need Assistance?

    For assistance logging in, accessing activities, claiming credit, or for other questions or concerns, please e-mail learningcenter@apta.org. 

  • Core Concepts for Effective Pain Management and Trauma-Informed Care from the Patient Perspective

    (Persistent-Pain-Management-Course-2) This course equips healthcare professionals with essential knowledge of pain mechanisms, the biopsychosocial framework, and trauma-informed care from the patient's perspective. (0.4 CEU / 4 Contact Hours)

    This course is part of the Persistent Pain Management Certificate: A Comprehensive Learning Series and equips healthcare professionals with essential knowledge of pain mechanisms and trauma-informed care from the patient's perspective. 

    Release Date: February 20, 2025

    This course is designed for healthcare professionals and includes two essential modules:

    Key Features:

    • Comprehensive Curriculum: Covers critical aspects of pain management and trauma-informed care.
    • Interactive Learning: Engage with practical scenarios and case studies.
    • Flexible Schedule: Access course materials at your convenience with an asynchronous course format.
    • Earn Credit: Earn 0.4 CEU/4 contact hours.
    • Pricing:
      • Students: $29
      • Members: $139
      • Non-members: $199

    Modules: 

    • Module 1: Pain Mechanism and the Biopsychosocial Framework
      • Understand the biopsychosocial model, apply basic science of pain to person-centered care, and explain current theories and science of pain.
    • Module 2: Trauma-Informed Care: A Patient Perspective
      • Explore trauma-informed care from a patient perspective to enhance your approach to pain management.

    Enroll now to elevate your approach to pain care!

    Course Instructions

    1. Click on the Contents tab to watch the course recording.
    2. Click the Take Quiz button to complete the assessment. Learners will have 3 attempts to pass and must answer at least 70% of questions correctly.
    3. Click Fill Out Survey under the Evaluation listing to provide valuable course feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window.
    4. Click the View/Print Your Certificate button under the Certificate listing. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the APTA Learning Center and clicking the CEU Certificate/Transcript link on the left-hand side of the page. 

    Need Assistance?

    For assistance logging in, accessing activities, claiming credit, or for other questions or concerns, please e-mail learningcenter@apta.org. 

  • Navigating Ethical Dilemmas: Tailored Training for Faculty, Clinical Educators, Clinicians, and Students

    (Professionalism-Ethics-Series-Course3) This course offers tailored learning experiences focused on ethical dilemmas commonly experienced in the field and strategies to approach them for faculty members, DCEs, SCCEs, CIs, residents, fellows, and clinicians alike. Join us to enhance your understanding of how to navigate moral distress and ethical challenges effectively. (0.4 CEU = 4 contact hours)

    This course provides customized learning experiences for faculty, Directors of Clinical Education (DCEs), Site Coordinators of Clinical Education (SCCEs), residents, fellows, and clinicians, exploring ethical dilemmas commonly experienced in the field and strategies to overcome them. 

    Key Features:

    • Purchase Information: Free for students, $15 for members/post-professional members, $25 for non-members
    • Learning Format: All courses are asynchronous
    • Release Dates: Wednesday, February 5
    • Target Audience: Faculty, clinicians, residents, fellows, and clinical instructors.

    Course Details:

    • Module 1 - Faculty Insights: Navigating Moral Distress and Ethical Challenges in Education, empowering faculty and educators to navigate moral distress in educational environments, focusing on the integration of professionalism and ethics in their teaching. 
      • Intended audience: Faculty members.
    • Module 2 - Professionalism and Ethics in Clinical Education, equipping DCEs with insights and strategies to enhance professionalism and ethics in clinical training environments. 
      • Intended audience: Directors of Clinical Education (DCEs).
    • Module 3 - Professionalism and Ethics in Clinical Settings, equipping clinicians with essential tools to effectively apply professionalism and ethics in clinical settings, fostering integrity and ethical decision-making in their practice. 
      • Intended audience: Site Coordinators of Clinical Education (SCCE), clinical instructors (CI), residents and fellows, and clinicians.

    Enhance your understanding of professionalism and ethics and register today! (0.4 CEUs / 4 contact hours)

    This course is part of the Professionalism and Ethics in Physical Therapy: 4-Part Course Series.

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