This course is part of the Primary Care Certificate. Upon completion of all 6 courses, you will claim your CE credits for the Certificate. 

This course explores the latest legislative updates and direct access initiatives that empower physical therapists in their communities. Learn about the distinctions between direct access and primary care, and effective communication strategies for working with payers.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the federal and state direct access regulations as they relate to the profession of physical therapy.
2. Describe the difference between primary care physical therapy and direct access.
3. Explore communication strategies when working with payers.

0.2 CEU/ 2 Contact Hours

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. 

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