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Introduction to Expressive and Art-Based Therapies for Rehab Professionals

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    • Non-Member - $119
    • PT Member - $49
    • PTA Member - $49
    • Student - $49
    • Post-Professional Student - $49
    • APTA Staff - Free!

This course introduces rehabilitation professionals to expressive and art-based therapies and their role as supportive tools in clinical care. Participants will explore evidence-informed approaches including art, music, dance, drama, writing, and play-based therapies, and learn how these strategies can be used alongside traditional rehabilitation interventions to support patients with a wide range of physical and mental health conditions.

Key Features

  • This course is available until 12/31/2026
  • Format: Asynchronous, On-Demand Video
  • Cost: 
    • $49 for Members
    • $119 for Non-Members
  • Note: There is no CEU offered for this course.

Ziya Altug

PT, DPT, MS

Ziya “Z” Altug, PT, DPT, MS, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical TherapyHe has 32 years of clinical experience in treating musculoskeletal conditions. Dr. Z received a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from the University of Pittsburgh and his DPT from the College of St. Scholastica. Prior to entering physical therapy, he obtained a master’s degree in sport and exercise studies and a bachelor’s degree in physical education from West Virginia University. He has been a longstanding member of the APTA for the past 29 years and a recent member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Z uses integrative and lifestyle medicine to help his patients and clients recover and heal. He treats patients privately in Los Angeles and is a continuing education instructor for several online education companies.

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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Webinar
04/27/2023 at 1:00 PM (EDT)  |  Recorded On: 04/27/2023
04/27/2023 at 1:00 PM (EDT)  |  Recorded On: 04/27/2023
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