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Orthopedic Physical Therapy Secrets- Module 2: Disease Processes

Text Course
Product #1017PT
Purchase Individually $24.00 for this course
Text Course
2 Hours
Profession PT/PTA

Course Description:

This course is derived from the textbook by Jeffrey Placzek, MD, PT and David Boyce, PT, EdD, OCS.  This textbook is part of the popular Secrets series.  It presents physical therapy concepts and then introduces different healing modalities, specialties and orthopedic procedures typically prescribed for common injuries such as shoulders and extremities.  Common diseases are included as well as more innovative diagnostic tools for physical therapists such as radiology.  The text features concise information that includes tips, and memory “secrets”.  Bulleted lists, algorithms and illustrations provide a quick review of the specific topics discussed.  The information is interesting, entirely evidence-based, outcome based and up-to-date. 

Module 2: Disease Processes covers chapters 6, 7 and 36. 

  • Chapter 6: Arthritis
  • Chapter 7: Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Chapter 36: Orthopedic Radiology

Methods of Instruction:

Online course available via internet

Target Audience:

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants and Athletic Trainers

Educational Level:

Intermediate

Prerequisites:

None

Course Goals and Objectives:

At the completion of this course, participants should be able to:

1.   Identify musculoskeletal issues that can develop in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
2.   Define gout and differentiate between the typical phases
3.   Differentiate between types of arthritis
4.   Recognize the role that genetic factors play in hypercoagulability
5.   Identify the long-term complications associated with DVT
6.   Differentiate between DVT treatments
7.   Identify the advantages/disadvantages of types of radiography
8.   Recognize normal measurements on lateral radiograph
9.   Identify MRI findings of a shoulder dislocation

Criteria for Obtaining Continuing Education Credits:

A score of 70% or greater on the post-test 

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Utah Board Accepted, AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
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Washington Board Accepted, AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
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Alaska Approved
Arizona Approved Category A
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Colorado Approved- Meets CO DORA for Category 1
Connecticut Board Accepted/Approved
Delaware Approved
District of Columbia Approved
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Georgia Approved
Hawaii Approved
Idaho Approved
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Iowa Board Accepted/Approved
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Maine No State Requirements
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Mississippi Approved
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Montana Approved Category A
Nebraska Board Accepted/Approved
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Oregon Approved
Pennsylvania Approved - (2GEN, 0DA)
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South Carolina Board Accepted/Approved
South Dakota No State Requirements
Tennessee Board Accepted/Approved-Class 1
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Utah Board Accepted/Approved
Vermont Approved
Virginia Approved-Type 1
Washington Board Accepted/Approved
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