(LMS-Opioid-Literacy) This course will discuss the role of the physical therapist and physical therapist assistant in advocacy, education, and training to address the opioid problem in the United States. Signs of opioid addition and available treatment options will be discussed, including differential diagnosis between a drug overdose and cardiac arrest.

(LMS-VA-9) The JOSPT Low Back Pain Clinical Practice Guidelines clearly state “ that clinicians should not use patient education and counseling strategies that either directly or indirectly increase the perceived threat or fear associated with low back pain, such as education and counseling strategies that promote…in depth, pathoanatomical explanations for the specific cause of the patient’s low back pain.”

(LMS-Be-The-Boss) In this session, physical therapists will receive specialty training and coaching to establish fundamental personal branding and marketing skills so that they can work smarter, not harder, eliminate the tendency towards compassion fatigue and burnout, and meet their professional and business goals. They will learn practically applicable skills to incorporate coaching and wellness services within their own lives, and also their practices.

(LMS-VA-2) APTA and the Veteranʹs Administration have partnered, and this is one of the topics provided by the Veteranʹs Administration to our Members free of charge. In this course, you'll explore the role of PTs in primary care settings, the benefits and challenges of integrating PT services, and key considerations for those interested in pursuing this path.

(DEI-Cultural) This course explores clinical decision-making and cultural competence in physical therapy, focusing on implicit bias, health disparities, and strategies for delivering inclusive care. Participants will apply the ICF Model and The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice to enhance clinical reasoning and patient outcomes.

(LMS-Concussion-CSpine) This session will discuss current evidence-informed trends in concussion as they relate to the cervical spine and vestibular system, as well as exertional and activity tolerance. The speakers will review the anatomy and physiology of concussion, as well as the dynamic and individualized aspect of prognostic modifiers for concussion. They also will discuss the evaluation of the cervical spine and vestibular system, and the development of appropriate treatment strategies.

(LMS-Documentation-3) Develop efficient documentation strategies for diverse practice settings and patient populations in this 90-minute asynchronous webinar. Grounded in the ICF framework, this session aligns with APTA and Medicare standards, offering practical examples and interactive practice. (0.2 CEU = 2 contact hours)

(LMS-Documentation-1) This is Part 1 of the Medicare Documentation series. You can purchase Part 2 here.

(LMS-Documentation-2) This is Part 2 of the Medicare Documentation series.

(DEI-Climate) Part of APTA's DEI catalog