Digital health is changing how we deliver care—and physical therapists need to be ready. This course gives PTs and PTAs a clear, easy-to-follow introduction to the world of digital health.

Key Features:

• Format: Asynchronous, interactive format allowing you to complete at your own pace.
• Cost: Free for members and non-members
• Earn CEU: 0.2 or 2 contact hours

You'll learn:

• Defining terms like Digital Health, Digital Medicine, and Digital Therapeutics really mean
• How data can help improve patient outcomes
• The pros and cons of telehealth and remote monitoring
• Explore how mobile apps and wearable devices are being used in rehab
• Where artificial intelligence (AI) fits into physical therapy
• How to protect patient privacy and stay secure
• Common barriers to using digital tools and how to overcome them

By the end of this course, you’ll have a solid foundation to start using digital health tools confidently in your practice.

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.