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  • Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 05/02/2024 at 7:30 PM (EDT)

    Please join us for a journal club meeting on 5/2/24 at 4:30pm PST to discuss the journal article: A feasibility randomized controlled trial of a NICU rehabilitation program for very low birth weight infants.

    Please join us for a journal club meeting on 5/2/24 at 4:30pm PST to discuss the journal article: A feasibility randomized controlled trial of a NICU rehabilitation program for very low birth weight infants. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8810863/

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      • Student - Free!
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  • Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Pediatric Physical Therapy: Beyond the Read is a text-based course series that allows you to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) online. The APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy provides selected articles for you to read and critically analyze prior to completing a short exam (>/=70% to pass) to earn CEUs.

    Course Authors: Mercedes Aguirre Valenzuela, PT, DPT; Martha Henao Bloyer, PT, DPT; Monica Krogmann, PT, MA, DPT; Jay Grissom, PT, DPT, Kelli Reyes, DPT; Tanya Liu, PT, DPT, PhD

    Article:  Early Mobility and Crawling: Beliefs and Practices of Pediatric Physical Therapists in the United States

    Kari S Kretch, PT, DPT, PhD, Stacey C Dusing, Regina T Harbourne, Lin-Ya Hsu, Barbara Sargent, Sandra Willett

    Objectives

    Participants will be able to:

    1. Compare and contrast pediatric physical therapists’ beliefs with current evidence regarding crawling.
    2. Discuss the factors associated with pediatric physical therapists’ beliefs and clinical approach regarding crawling. 
    3. Understand how confirmation bias and beliefs regarding crawling may influence physical therapy practice.

  • Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    This course will discuss the major health inequities that people with intellectual disability face in healthcare today and how that relates to the field of physical therapy. The impact of these inequities can have serious consequences for people with intellectual disabilities, particularly when attempting to compete in sports. To combat these inequities and risks, this course will review the Special Olympic Healthy Athletes program. The speaker will present various ways the physical therapy profession can contribute to optimizing the ability for people with intellectual disability to compete in sports & interact with their community successfully.

    This course will discuss the major health inequities that people with intellectual disability face in healthcare today and how that relates to the field of physical therapy. The impact of these inequities can have serious consequences for people with intellectual disabilities, particularly when attempting to compete in sports. To combat these inequities and risks, this course will review the Special Olympic Healthy Athletes program. The speaker will present various ways the physical therapy profession can contribute to optimizing the ability for people with intellectual disability to compete in sports & interact with their community successfully.

    Course Objectives: 
    At the end of this session, participants will: 
    • Indicate major health disparities and inequities for people with intellectual disabilities (ID)
    • Understand key factors contributing to health disparities/inequities for people with ID. 
    • Describe Special Olympics Health programming and how it relates to physical therapists.
    • Cite local resources to support physical therapists in providing care for people with ID.

    Dr. Kathleen Rodriguez, originally from the Baltimore, MD region, attended Nazaeth College in Rochester, NY to receive her undergraduate and graduate degrees. In 2018, Dr. Rodriguez graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Prior to transitioning to her current role, she worked clinically as an outpatient orthopedic therapist serving many roles and treating a variety of populations. Now, as the Senior Clinical Program Manager for Physical Therapy and Podiatry at Special Olympics International, Dr. Rodriguz focuses on global programming for preventative and inclusive healthcare for people with intellectual disabilities. She currently resides just outside of the Louisville area with her husband and golden retriever puppy. She is an avid Baltimore Ravens football fan and enjoys running her free time.

  • Contains 3 Component(s)

    The School SIG Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) work group will present best practices related to working with students with DMD including evidence supported interventions, appropriate accommodations, and a traffic light-style clinical reasoning tool. This is one you don't want to miss!

    The School SIG Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) work group will present best practices related to working with students with DMD including evidence supported interventions, appropriate accommodations, and a traffic light-style clinical reasoning tool. This is one you don't want to miss!

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  • Contains 2 Component(s)

    A panel of advocates will share examples of how they influenced change at the local, state, and national levels and within their physical therapy practice settings. This facilitated discussion will highlight the ups and downs of the advocacy journey and how persistence, dedication, and keeping the end goal in mind can ultimately lead to positive change.

    A panel of advocates will share examples of how they influenced change at the local, state, and national levels and within their physical therapy practice settings. This facilitated discussion will highlight the ups and downs of the advocacy journey and how persistence, dedication, and keeping the end goal in mind can ultimately lead to positive change.

  • Contains 3 Product(s)

    Includes Introduction to Advocacy, Taking Advocacy to the Next Level, and Advocacy in Action.

    This registration includes all 3 sessions: Introduction to Advocacy, Taking Advocacy to the Next Level, and Advocacy in Action. Individual session registration is an option by clicking the session of interest below.

  • Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Pediatric Physical Therapy: Beyond the Read is a text-based course series that allows you to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) online. The APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy provides selected articles for you to read and critically analyze prior to completing a short exam (>/=70% to pass) to earn CEUs.

    Course Authors: Mercedes Aguirre Valenzuela, PT, DPT; Martha Henao Bloyer, PT, DPT; Monica Krogmann, PT, MA, DPT; Jay Grissom, PT, DPT, Kelli Reyes, DPT; Tanya Liu, PT, DPT, PhD

    Article:  Effect of active motor learning interventions on gross motor function and mobility in children aged 2-6 years with bilateral cerebral palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    Kate L. McLeod, Megan Thorley, Sarah E. Reedman, Mark D. Chatfield and Leanne Sakzewski

    Completion Instructions: Read the article, complete the assessment with at least a 70% score, download and save certificate.

    Course Code: BTR-October 2023

    Course Level: Intermediate

    Delivery Method: Online

    E-Learning Course 0.1 CEUs (1 Contact Hours/CCUs) 

    Cancellation Policy: If you must cancel your registration, you may do so prior to taking any part of the course by emailing info@pediatricapta.org (minus a $15 processing fee). 

  • Contains 3 Component(s)

    This webinar takes the basics of advocacy to the next level so that attendees can begin to lead local, regional, and national advocacy efforts. The presenters will share tips and resources to help empower others, including patients/clients and their families to become self-advocates. Attendees will learn how to educate stakeholders to advocate for themselves and to build powerful grassroots networks in their geographic region. By the end of this webinar, attendees will learn how to craft their own advocacy message related to their area of practice.

    This webinar takes the basics of advocacy to the next level so that attendees can begin to lead local, regional, and national advocacy efforts. The presenters will share tips and resources to help empower others, including patients/clients and their families to become self-advocates. Attendees will learn how to educate stakeholders to advocate for themselves and to build powerful grassroots networks in their geographic region.  By the end of this webinar, attendees will learn how to craft their own advocacy message related to their area of practice.

    Session learning objectives

    The learner will be able to:
    1. Illustrate the legislative process to the general public/patient or caregiver
    2. Detect minority health groups that would benefit from assistance with advocating for themselves
    3. Demonstrate to a patient/caregiver who, where and how to contact the appropriate channels to address their needs 
    4. Express their own message to advocate in their own geographical region

  • Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Understanding and navigating the world of legislation and advocacy can be complex. In this webinar, the presenters will provide an introduction to advocacy and tools that physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students can use immediately to influence change. The presenters will describe the difference between legislation and regulations at the state and federal levels and how citizens can advocate at each of these levels. By the end of this webinar, attendees will learn how to create a grassroots advocacy network and craft their own advocacy message that can be used in their own geographical region.

    Understanding and navigating the world of legislation and advocacy can be complex. In this webinar, the presenters will provide an introduction to advocacy and tools that physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students can use immediately to influence change. The presenters will describe the difference between legislation and regulations at the state and federal levels and how citizens can advocate at each of these levels. By the end of this webinar, attendees will learn how to create a grassroots advocacy network and craft their own advocacy message that can be used in their own geographical region.


    Session learning objectives The learner will be able to:

    • Recognize the difference in state and federal legislation
    • Recognize the difference in legislation and regulatory policies
    • Identify how organizational policies, bylaws, and position statements are made 
    • Identify grass roots advocacy opportunities and ways they can become engaged in any area that interests them
    • Express their own message to advocate in their own geographical region 
  • Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Pediatric Physical Therapy: Beyond the Read is a text-based course series that allows you to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) online. The APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy provides selected articles for you to read and critically analyze prior to completing a short exam (>/=70% to pass) to earn CEUs.

    Course Authors: Mercedes Aguirre Valenzuela, PT, DPT; Martha Henao Bloyer, PT, DPT; Monica Krogmann, PT, MA, DPT; Jay Grissom, PT, DPT, Kelli Reyes, DPT; Cornelia Lieb-Lundell, PT, DPT; Jen Brilmyer, PT, DPT, DHSc; Tanya Liu, PT, DPT, PhD

    Article:  START-Play Physical Therapy Intervention Indirectly Impacts Cognition Through

    Changes in Early Motor-Based Problem-Solving Skills: Natalie A. Koziol, Kari S. Kretch, Regina T. Harbourne, Michele A. Lobo, Sarah W. McCoy, Rebecca Molinini, Lin-Ya Hsu, Iryna Babik, Andrea Baraldi Cunha, Sandra L. Willett, James A. Bovaird and Stacey C Dusing

    Objectives

    Participants will be able to:

    1. Assess differences in outcomes between Usual Care Early Intervention (UC-EI) and the START-Play intervention plus UC-EI.
    2. Discuss the potential influence of physical therapy intervention on cognitive development
    3. Explain the cognitive impacts and proposed mechanisms of change due to the START-Play intervention.
    4. Identify potential long and short-term effects of the START-Play physical therapy intervention.

    Completion Instructions: Read the article, complete the assessment with at least a 70% score, download and save certificate

    Course Code: BTR-July 2023

    Course Level: Intermediate

    Delivery Method: Online

    E-Learning Course 0.1 CEUs (1 Contact Hours/CCUs) 

    Cancellation Policy: If you must cancel your registration, you may do so prior to taking any part of the course by emailing info@pediatricapta.org (minus a $15 processing fee). 

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      • Non-member - $25
      • PT Member - Free!
      • PTA Member - Free!
      • Student - Free!
      • Life Member - Free!
      • Partner Member - Free!
      • Member - Free!
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