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

Dive into this dynamic course designed for physical therapists in primary care. You'll learn the key concepts of the annual physical therapy examination, learn to apply CDC guidelines for safe physical activity, and create personalized diet and nutrition plans. Explore modules on health promotion, effective communication strategies for motivating behavior change, and the impact of socioenvironmental factors on physical activity. 

Learning Objectives

1. Understand the components of the annual physical therapy examination using the best available evidence.
2. Explain the components of the ACSM Pre-Participation Screen.
3. Apply the CDC guidelines on safe physical activity to various patient populations.
4. Describe the common models of health promotion programs.
5. Understand effective communication strategies for motivating patients to modify behavior.
6. Apply communication strategies to motivate a patient to modify a behavior.
7. Understand how socioenvironmental factors influence physical activity and social participation.
8. Understand the role of nutrition in primary care physical therapy.
9. Describe nutritional assessment tools commonly used in the field.
10. Create and implement a diet and nutrition plan for a patient commonly seen in a primary care setting.

Course Details

• Module 1: The Annual PT Exam
  • Early detection for conditions like cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and falls
  • Annual PT exam procedures, including the ACSM Pre-Participation Screen and CDC guidelines
• Module 2: Health Promotion Programs
  • Models and examples of health promotion programs
• Module 3: Health Coaching
  • Communication strategies for motivating behavior change
• Module 4: Physical Activity and Social Participation
  • Influence of socioenvironmental factors
• Module 5: Diet and Nutrition
  • Nutritional assessment tools and diet plans

0.4 to 0.6 CEU / 4 to 6 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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