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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live In-Person Event on 06/17/2026 at 8:00 AM (EDT)
(CAPTE-DPWPT-June2026) This workshop is designed to assist physical therapist education program administrators, program directors, faculty, and reviewers to obtain information about the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education’s (CAPTE’s) expectations for compliance with the 2024 Standards and Required Elements for Physical Therapist Assistant Education Programs, prepare an Application for Candidacy, and undergo a successful programmatic review.
The workshop includes an overview of the accreditation process, an introduction to CAPTE, how to use the CAPTE portal, preparing for the on-site visit, CAPTE’s expectations relevant to the Standards & Required Elements, and the required evidence of compliance. This workshop focuses on information essential for institutions developing a physical therapist assistant education program. Information is provided on:
- Developing a relationship with CAPTE/staff.
- Demonstrating institution’s commitment to development of a quality program.
- Showing good planning with readiness for matriculation as early as 3 weeks after CAPTE decision to grant Candidacy.
- Setting high expectations upfront, protecting students, and increasing the chances for a positive accreditation decision.
- The purposes and processes of accreditation.
- How to develop a Self-Study Report that accurately reflects all program activities.
- How to use the CAPTE portal to submit application for candidacy materials and submission of the institutional response after the on-site visit.
Learning Objectives: After completing this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Describe the purposes of specialized programmatic accreditation.
- Identify the individuals involved in the self-study process.
- Identify pre-accreditation and accreditation activities.
- Describe the self-study process.
- Navigate the CAPTE portal.
Also Available: Receive $25 off per registration by purchasing for more than 2 learners. The learner(s) must be added during the same transaction to be eligible.
Discounts will automatically be applied to each additional registration as they are added to your cart. You will need to know the email addresses for those who you are registering for. And the leaners must have active APTA Learning Center accounts. If you need assistance with registering for others, please reach out to capte@apta.org.
Course Instructions
- Click on the Contents tab to watch the course recording.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live In-Person Event on 06/17/2026 at 8:00 AM (EDT)
(CAPTE-DPWPT-June2026) This workshop is designed to assist physical therapist education program administrators, program directors, faculty, and reviewers to obtain information about the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education’s (CAPTE’s) expectations for compliance with the 2024 Standards and Required Elements for Physical Therapist Education Programs, prepare an Application for Candidacy, and undergo a successful programmatic review.
The workshop includes an overview of the accreditation process, an introduction to CAPTE, how to use the CAPTE portal, preparing for the on-site visit, CAPTE’s expectations relevant to the Standards & Required Elements, and the required evidence of compliance. This workshop focuses on information essential for institutions developing a physical therapist education program. Information is provided on:
- Developing a relationship with CAPTE/staff.
- Demonstrating institution’s commitment to development of a quality program.
- Showing good planning with readiness for matriculation as early as 3 weeks after CAPTE decision to grant Candidacy.
- Setting high expectations upfront, protecting students, and increasing the chances for a positive accreditation decision.
- The purposes and processes of accreditation.
- How to develop a Self-Study Report that accurately reflects all program activities.
- How to use the CAPTE portal to submit application for candidacy materials and submission of the institutional response after the on-site visit.
Learning Objectives: After completing this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Describe the purposes of specialized programmatic accreditation.
- Identify the individuals involved in the self-study process.
- Identify pre-accreditation and accreditation activities.
- Describe the self-study process.
- Navigate the CAPTE portal.
Also Available: Receive $25 off per registration by purchasing for more than 2 learners. The learner(s) must be added during the same transaction to be eligible.
Discounts will automatically be applied to each additional registration as they are added to your cart. You will need to know the email addresses for those who you are registering for. And the leaners must have active APTA Learning Center accounts. If you need assistance with registering for others, please reach out to capte@apta.org.
Course Instructions
- Click on the Contents tab to watch the course recording.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
To create an APTA Learning Center account:
1. Visit www.apta.org and click JOIN.
2. Once account is created, you will receive a notification to verify your email address.
3. To activate your APTA Learning Center account, please visit the APTA Learning Center, and login with your created APTA credentials.
To complete group registration:
- Log into the APTA Learning center
- Locate the course. Select view
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Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 03/13/2026 at 3:00 PM (EDT)
(CAPTE-SSWPTA-MAR2026-V) This workshop is designed to assist physical therapist assistant education program administrators and faculty to obtain or maintain programmatic accreditation. It includes an overview of the accreditation process, and the specific expectations of the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) related to the 2024 Standards and Required Elements.
This workshop is designed to assist physical therapist assistant education program administrators and faculty to obtain or maintain programmatic accreditation. It includes an overview of the accreditation process, and the specific expectations of the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) related to the 2024 Standards and Required Elements. Information is provided on:
- Purposes and process of accreditation
- How to develop a Self-Study Report that accurately reflects all program activities.
- How to respond to the accreditation reports.
- How to complete an assessment process (programmatic and curricular).
After completing this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Describe the purposes of specialized programmatic accreditation.
- Identify the individuals involved in the self-study process.
- Identify pre-accreditation and accreditation activities.
- Describe the self-study process.
Course Instructions
- Click on the Contents tab to watch the course recording.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
To complete group registration:
- Log into the APTA Learning center
- Locate the course. Select view
- Click on register
- Click on complete registration now
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- Enter the email address associated with the user's APTA ID (Member or Nonmember ID)
To create an APTA Learning Center account:
1. Visit www.apta.org and click JOIN.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 03/03/2026 at 7:00 PM (EST)
This course will be presented live on March 3, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT .1 CEUs/ 1.0 Contact Hours Course Level: Intermediate
This course will be presented live on March 3, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT
.1 CEUs/ 1.0 Contact Hours
Course Level: IntermediateArbitrary and capricious denials are on the rise – both at the prior authorization and post-service stages. Payers know that providers will stop asking for visits if they can make prior authorization administratively burdensome enough. However, filing appeals doesn’t have to be time-consuming. And when a critical mass of PTs embrace pushing appeals to the independent review level, it is very costly to the Payer and can make the Payer change their utilization review practices. This session will educate PTs and admins on the appeal laws that apply to commercial plans and Medicare Advantage Plans and how to use those laws to change payer business practices. Template appeal letters and sample policies and procedures will be provided to make appeals easy. We will also discuss how to file complaints with insurance regulators and CMS and get patients involved in the process. It’s time to get a critical mass of PTs involved in pushing appeals to the independent external review level if we are going to change payer conduct!
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
• Understand the appeals laws and procedures under Medicare and the Affordable Care Act that apply to all commercial payers (fully insured and self-insured health plans) in every state.
• Know how to implement the right strategies for each level of appeal according to what laws apply, so the appeals process can be efficient and easy.
• Know how to set up appeal templates for the most common types of appeals to make the process easy.
• Know how to engage your patients in your appeal and complaint efforts and who to direct your complaints to when the Payer violates the applicable laws.$i++ ?>Gwen Simons
Esq, PT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Simons & Associates Law, P.A.
Gwen Simons, Esq, PT, OCS, FAAOMPT is a healthcare lawyer at Simons & Associates Law in Scarborough, Maine. Her law firm caters to the needs of health care providers in private practice, representing providers in contract negotiations/disputes with payers and providing Medicare/HIPAA compliance and practice management consultation. She’s also been a fearless advocate for physical therapy issues, taking on the Goliath insurance carriers on prior authorization, payment, unfair contracting issues in Maine’s state legislature as the Maine Chapter APTA’s lobbyist. She has served on several PPS and AOPT Task forces on payment issues and is the 2023 recipient of the Maine Chapter’s President’s Service Award for her advocacy work to pass Maine legislation to prohibit insurance carrier prior authorization requirements before visit 12.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 02/25/2026 at 7:00 PM (EST)
This course will be presented live on February 25, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT .1 CEUs/ 1.0 Contact Hours Course Level: Intermediate Participants will leave with practical steps to strengthen online employer presence, write effective job postings, and use major recruiting platforms and tools wisely. They will be able to organize applicant pipelines, improve response times, and implement a strategic hiring process that stabilizes staffing, supports clinic growth, and enhances the candidate experience.
This course will be presented live on February 25, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT
.1 CEUs/ 1.0 Contact Hours
Course Level: IntermediateThis webinar expands on therapist recruitment strategies within physical therapy private practice and applies key business principles to workforce planning. Participants will engage in practical, real-world skills to begin creating, enhancing, and sustaining a strategic hiring pipeline that supports patient access, productivity, and clinic growth. Content will address strengthening online employer presence, optimizing job postings, and effectively using major recruiting platforms. Participants will also learn how to evaluate and utilize recruitment tools such as sponsored listings, resume databases, and applicant tracking systems, including when these tools add value.
The session will further cover best practices for organizing candidate pipelines and maintaining timely communication to support a positive employer brand and minimize candidate loss. Attendees will improve their skills in sourcing candidates, structuring recruitment processes, and aligning hiring strategies with clinical demand. These competencies promote stronger decision-making in physical therapy staffing and business management, helping participants reduce last-minute staffing shortages, enhance the candidate experience, and build a sustainable therapist pipeline.Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
• Identify strategies to strengthen online employer presence and optimize job postings to attract qualified therapists.
• Outline methods for organizing applicant pipelines and managing candidate communication to ensure an efficient recruitment process.
• Evaluate recruitment approaches and select tactics that best meet the specific staffing needs of their clinic.$i++ ?>Rachel Grubb, PT, DPT
Senior Director of Talent
Therapy Partner Solutions
Rachel Grubb serves as the senior director of talent at Therapy Partner Solutions (TPS), where she has successfully built and scaled their internal talent department to meet the unique hiring needs of each private practice and contact location throughout multiple states. As a licensed physical therapist with a passion for private practice, Rachel leverages her extensive clinical background and experience as an educator at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program to bridge the gap between clinicians and business operations.
Her success stems from her ability to adapt, operationalize, and standardize hiring processes across diverse clinic settings while addressing the unique challenges each practice faces. With a deep understanding of the next generation of therapists, Rachel combines her insight, practical experience, and passion for fostering clinician connections to drive sustainable growth for private practice owners.
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Contains 15 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 07/23/2024
(LMS-BRAIN-INJURY-CERT) This six-part certificate series will explore the physical therapist's approach to patient management following a brain injury. In these courses, participants will learn about brain injury rehabilitation, including evidence-based interventions such as mindfulness meditation and psychoeducation. (1.0 CEU / 10 contact hours)
This six-part series explores the physical therapist's approach to patient management following a brain injury. In these courses, participants will learn about brain injury rehabilitation, including the use of mindfulness meditation and psychoeducation intervention, as well as exploring evidence-based tools for improving physical, cognitive, and psychosocial health following brain injury. Primary diagnoses to be covered includes post-concussion syndrome, traumatic brain injury, and more.
Key Details:
- Format: Asynchronous, on-demand webinars
- Cost:
- $399 PT/PTA/post-professional members
- $199 students
- $749 non-members
- Earn CEU: 1.0 CEU (10 contact hours)
Course Details:
- Course 1: Meditation, Breathwork, and Yoga for Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury
- Learn how to use meditation, breathing techniques, and chair-based movement strategies to improve attention, balance, nervous system regulation, and cognitive engagement during brain injury recovery.
- Course 2: Physical Therapy Approach to Brain Injury Rehabilitation in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Setting
- Explore the inpatient rehabilitation process and learn how to address cognitive, physical, emotional, and behavioral challenges to support safe mobility, functional progress, and discharge readiness.
- Course 3: Managing Cognitive and Behavioral Challenges After Traumatic Brain Injury
- Gain practical strategies to manage cognitive and behavioral changes that impact recovery, improve patient participation, and support functional outcomes across rehabilitation settings.
- Course 4: Concussion: The Not-So-Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- Learn how to evaluate, treat, and manage concussion using evidence-based screening, targeted interventions, and interdisciplinary care strategies for direct access and rehabilitation settings.
- Course 5: Cervical Spine Management After a Concussive Event
- Develop skills to identify cervicogenic symptoms after concussion, differentiate cervical spine impairments from multi-system presentations, and apply evidence-based assessment and treatment strategies.
- Course 6: Neuroplasticity and Motor Learning Principles for Brain Injury Rehabilitation
- Understand how neuroplasticity and motor learning principles guide treatment planning and learn how to structure interventions that improve engagement and functional recovery.
For more courses on Concussion/mTBI, please visit this link.
$i++ ?>Kyla Pearce
MPH, PhD, Certified Brain Injury Specialist, Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher
Dr. Pearce (she/her) is the Senior Director of Programs and Research at LoveYourBrain, a national nonprofit that delivers evidence-based holistic health programs for the brain injury community. She oversees the design, implementation, and evaluation of LoveYourBrain Yoga, Mindset, and Retreats programs on a large scale. She has trained over 2,500 clinicians, yoga teachers, brain injury advocates, people with brain injury, and caregivers in how to adapt yoga, mindfulness, and psychoeducation for this population. She has developed a range of TBI-specific evidence-based yoga and mindfulness program curricula and integrated them into 60+ community and 30+ clinical contexts and online. She recently completed a NIH Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at Dartmouth College investigating the impact of yoga and meditation for people with neurological conditions, including traumatic brain injury, and has published in several peer-reviewed scientific journals on these topics. She lives in Vermont with her husband, the Executive Director of LoveYourBrain Foundation, and their three children. You can learn more about her here.
$i++ ?>Jessica Schwartz
PT, DPT
Jessica Schwartz is an award-winning orthopedic residency-trained Doctor of Physical Therapy, a national spokeswoman for the American Physical Therapy Association, founder of Concussion Corner Academy®, host of the Concussion Corner Podcast®, and a persistent post-concussion symptom survivor, advocate, and concussion educator.
After spending a full year in rehabilitation and experiencing the profound dichotomy of being both doctor and patient, Dr. Schwartz identified gaps in concussion treatment and management in the global healthcare community. Her role has been to identify cognitive blind spots for healthcare providers focusing on comprehensive targeted physical examinations, rehabilitative teams, and concussion care management.
Her vision is to facilitate collective competence across the healthcare continuum to better identify, treat, and care for the concussion patient of today while putting the "care back into healthcare" for this underserved patient population.
Dr. Schwartz hopes that by educating each other about the multi-system nature of these injuries and the scopes of practices of the multidisciplinary providers that have access to and have the ability to care for this cohort of patients, she will be able to facilitate a better patient-clinician encounter.
By speaking candidly about her experience with living with persistent post-concussion symptoms for over a decade, she hopes to facilitate learning from provider to provider, patient to provider, and caregiver to provider, honing in on the power of storytelling and collegial communication from a place of candor, evidence, and enthusiasm.
$i++ ?>Kathleen Bechtold
PhD
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Kathleen T. Bechtold, Ph.D., ABPP is a clinical psychologist who is board certified in clinical neuropsychology and rehabilitation psychology and specializes in the assessment and treatment of individuals with brain injury. She is an Associate Professor within the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and has been an active researcher for the past twenty years with over 50 publications focusing on recovery and adaptation to brain injury. She is the Psychology Training Director for the Johns Hopkins Department of PM&R and provides supervision and training to psychology postdoctoral fellows, physiatry residents, and neuropsychiatry fellows in brain injury care. Dr. Bechtold is the President of the American Board of Rehabilitation of Psychology, serves on the American Board of Professional Psychology Ethics Committee, and previously served as a Trustee to the American Board of Professional Psychology. She provides national consultation and mentorship to professional colleagues regarding business practices as well as the legal and ethical considerations for the practice of psychology.
$i++ ?>Rob Landel
PT, DPT, FAPTA, Director of Clinical Residency and Fellowship Programs
University of Southern California
Rob Landel, PT, DPT, FAPTA is Professor of Clinical Physical Therapy in the Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy at the University of Southern California, where he is the Director of Clinical Residency and Fellowship Programs. He is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Specialist, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and a Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the APTA. With over 35 years of experience treating people with orthopedic, neurologic and vestibular complaints, Dr. Landel has lectured and trained therapists and physicians in the US, Asia, Europe, Australia and Africa in managing these patients. He founded USC Physical Therapy Associates, the division’s Faculty Practice, and the division’s first residency program (orthopedics). Dr. Landel has published on a variety of topics in orthopedics and in vestibular rehabilitation and has received national awards in teaching and research. His current clinical interest is the diagnostic dilemma and management challenge posed by patients with persistent post-concussion symptoms of dizziness.
$i++ ?>Allison Nogi
PT, DPT
Emory University School of Medicine
Allison Nogi is a neurologic clinical specialist and graduated from Emory University in 2016 with her Doctor of Physical Therapy. She then went on to complete a neurologic residency in physical therapy at Emory University. She has practiced at both Emory University and Johns Hopkins Hospital.
As a clinical specialist at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, Allison was on the leadership team that created the Vestibular Rehabilitation Triage Program, which is a clinical program that uses physical therapists as direct providers, reducing wait-times for individuals with chronic and acute dizziness. Through this program, she has showcased the value of physical therapists having direct access to appropriately treat or refer patients to the most appropriate specialist. Allison also helped establish the outpatient Brain Injury Clinic at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, which facilitated a multi-disciplinary treatment approach for individuals with complex brain injury. Outside of clinical care, Allison also created the Johns Hopkins University Vestibular Competency course, an online continuing education course aimed at promoting further understanding of the vestibular system and its influence on disease and symptom presentation.
Throughout her career, Allison has been involved in research. While at Johns Hopkins, she was a member of Dr. Michael Schubert’s Laboratory of Vestibular Neuroadaptation. At Emory University, she is involved with Dr. Mark Lyle’s Rehabilitation and Applied Movement Performance Laboratory. Outside of academic research, she consults with BrainQ Technologies for their EMAGINE trial, which is a multi-site trail in the United States that uses a device to potentially promote neuroplasticity and recovery in acute stroke survivors.
Currently, Allison practices at Emory University’s Dizziness and Balance Center. In parallel to clinical practice, she is pursuing her PhD at Georgia Tech with her research focusing on the influence of the vestibular system on descending postural control in both healthy individuals and individuals with brain pathology.
$i++ ?>Emily Plavchak
PT, DPT
Emily Plavchak, is the Senior Physical Therapist with Encompass Health Northwest Tucson. She received her Bachelors in Health and Kinesiology from Purdue University in 2015, and her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Trine University in 2019. Her career has primarily been in the inpatient rehabilitation setting, where she has developed a passion for treating neurological conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinsons, etc. She has certifications in stroke rehabilitation (CSRS), brain injury (CBIS), and vestibular assessment and management from the American Institute of Balance. She is also an active member on the STOP committee through Encompass Health where she educates staff on techniques for safe patient mobilization.
Course Instructions
- Click on the Contents tab to watch the course recordings.
- After each course, you will need to complete a post-course assessment. Click the Take Quiz button to complete the assessment. Learners will have 3 attempts to pass each assessment and must answer at least 70% of questions correctly.
- 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.
- 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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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits
It’s a new year and with that, come regulatory and payment changes not only for Medicare, but also commercial insurers. This webinar will provide participants with regulatory and payment changes impacting physical therapy under original Medicare. The webinar will discuss the new remote therapeutic monitoring CPT codes that can be billed by physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. ICD-10 diagnosis code changes that went into effect on October 1, 2025, will be discussed. Finally, the webinar will discuss policy changes from Aetna, Anthem BCBS, Cigna, and Humana.
This course will be presented live on December 18 at 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT
Course level: Multiple Levels
It’s a new year and with that, come regulatory and payment changes not only for Medicare, but also commercial insurers. This webinar will provide participants with regulatory and payment changes impacting physical therapy under original Medicare. The webinar will discuss the new remote therapeutic monitoring CPT codes that can be billed by physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. ICD-10 diagnosis code changes that went into effect on October 1, 2025, will be discussed. Finally, the webinar will discuss policy changes from Aetna, Anthem BCBS, Cigna, and Humana.
Upon completion of this webinar, participants should be able to:
- Recall the 2026 conversion factor and its impact on payment under Medicare Part B therapy services.
- Understand what the 2026 Medicare Part B deductible is and its impact on the annual therapy threshold.
- List ICD-10 code additions and changes that impact physical therapy services
- Name the changes implemented by Aetna, Anthem BCBS, Cigna, and Humana that impact physical therapy services
- Identify the 2026 therapy threshold and the targeted medical review process for claims exceeding $3,000 in calendar year 2026.
- List the new RTM CPT codes for 2026
- Recite the current status of telehealth with original Medicare for calendar year 2026.
- Understand how the Geographic Price Cost Index for your locality impacts your Medicare payment in calendar year 2026.
- Name 3 changes to the 2026 MIPS program
$i++ ?>Rick Gawenda
PT
Gawenda Seminars and Consulting
RICK GAWENDA, PT, is a licensed physical therapist with over 30 years of experience and currently serves as the founder and President of Gawenda Seminars & Consulting, Inc. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, in 1991.
He has provided valuable education and consulting to hospitals, private practices, skilled nursing facilities, and rehabilitation agencies in the areas of CPT coding, ICD-10 coding, billing, documentation compliance, revenue enhancement, practice management, and denial management as they relate to outpatient therapy services. Mr. Gawenda has presented nationally since 2004 and has provided over 1000 on-site seminars and webinars.
In addition, Mr. Gawenda is retained by attorneys to serve as an expert in regard to legal or physical therapy state board issues regarding documentation, billing, supervision, and utilization of support personnel and compliance with insurance rules and regulations as well as physical therapy state board requirements.
Mr. Gawenda is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and Michigan Physical Therapy Association (MPTA). Mr. Gawenda is a Past President of the Section on Health Policy & Administration of the APTA. He is the current Chair of the APTA Private Practice Payment Policy
Mr. Gawenda is also the author of “The How-To Manual for Rehab Documentation: A Complete Guide to Increasing Reimbursement and Reducing Denials” and “Coding and Billing for Outpatient Rehab Made Easy: Proper Use of CPT Codes, ICD-9 Codes, and Modifiers”.
$i++ ?>Robert Hall
JD, MPAff, Senior Payment Consultant
Bob Hall works for the Private Practice Section by serving as the Senior Consultant handling payment issues. He helps health professionals maximize their collective impact as Executive Chair of a solo consulting firm focused on improving access to quality, affordable health care. From 2016-2018, Bob was the Director of Government Relations at the American Academy of Family Physicians. Bob directed all legislative and regulatory advocacy for the AAFP, including changes to the Medicare fee schedule’s treatment of primary care and oversight of the Academy's Center for State Policy. Bob was also elected to represent AAFP as the first Co-Chair of the Partnership for Medicaid, a nonpartisan, nationwide coalition made up of 23 organizations representing doctors, health care providers, safety net health plans, counties, and labor. Bob spearheaded the access to care portfolio at the American Academy of Pediatrics from 2006-2016, leading efforts to improve insurance coverage for children. Prior to his tenure at AAP, he served as Director of Government Relations for the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, Counsel to US Senator Mark Dayton, Attorney Advisor to the US Securities and Exchange Commission and Chief Clerk to the Texas House of Representatives Insurance Committee. He holds a Masters in Public Affairs from the LBJ School of Public Affairs, a Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law and a BA from Haverford College.
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits
(Digital-Health-CERT-Course-5) This course reviews current literature and guidelines on telerehabilitation, provides strategies for supervising students in virtual care, and highlights emerging digital health applications in physical therapy to prepare clinicians for the future of care delivery. (0.2 CEU/2 contact hours)
This course is part of the Digital Health Certificate, available for individual purchase.
This course explores current literature and Clinical Practice Guidelines on telerehabilitation, examines relevant evidence, and helps the learner develop practical strategies for supervising and mentoring students in virtual care settings. The course also encourages forward-thinking by highlighting emerging applications of digital health in physical therapy practice, preparing clinicians to confidently navigate and shape the future of care delivery.
Key Features:- CEUs: .2 (2 Contact Hours)
- Cost: $109 Non-member, $79 PT/PTA/Post-Professional, $9 Student
- Format: Asynchronous
You'll Learn:
- Understand how thorough evaluations and ongoing assessments guide clinical decision-making and ensure personalized, effective care.
- Learn strategies to educate and empower patients, fostering engagement and improving outcomes in digital and hybrid rehabilitation models.
- Explore how digital tools enhance access and monitoring while maintaining the central role of clinical reasoning and professional judgment.
- Develop skills to create trust and connection in virtual settings, supported by feedback and reflective practice for professional growth.
- Ensure quality, trust, and ethical standards in all aspects of telehealth and telerehabilitation practice.
$i++ ?>Alan C. Lee
PT, PhD, DPT
Academy of Leadership & Innovation (ALI)
Alan is currently the Director of Innovation for APTA's Academy of Leadership and Innovation (ALI), as well as a professor of physical therapy at Mount Saint Mary's University in Los Angeles, CA (MSMU DPT). Alan continues his clinical practice at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego, a Level 1 Trauma Center.
$i++ ?>Angela Nottingham Henning
PT, MSPT
University of Kentucky, Lexington (UKDPT)
Angela is adjunct faculty in physical therapy at University of Kentucky, Lexington (UKDPT) and the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, Kentucky (UCDPT). She is also the Pulmonary Physical Therapy Site Coordinator for the Home-Based Pulmonary Rehab Program within the Lexington VA Health Care System in Lexington, Kentucky. Angela is a board certified cardiovascular and pulmonary clinical specialist, as well as a certified falls prevention specialist.
Course Instructions
- Click on the Contents tab to watch the course recording.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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Register
- Non-Member - $109
- PT Member - $79
- PTA Member - $79
- Student - $9
- Post-Professional Student - $79
- APTA Staff - Free!
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits
(Medicare_2_Series) This three-part series equips physical therapists with the essential knowledge and skills needed to successfully participate in, bill, and receive payment under Medicare Part B. Participants will learn how to navigate the enrollment process, understand the rules for delivering and documenting covered services, and understand the key factors that influence billing and payment. (0.3 CEU / 3 contact hours)
This course is designed to guide physical therapists through the full lifecycle of participating in Medicare Part B, from initial enrollment to delivering covered services and understanding payment processes.
- Part One helps providers understand what they need to know before enrolling in Medicare Part B. Participants will explore eligibility, key terminology, and critical considerations prior to enrollment, followed by a clear, actionable walkthrough of the three-step enrollment process.
- In Part Two, providers will learn the rules that govern Medicare Part B services, including supervision, coverage criteria, and best practice standards. The course also covers essential documentation and billing requirements to help providers correctly submit claims and avoid common errors.
- Part Three demystifies how Medicare Part B payment works. Participants will learn the fundamentals of billing, factors that influence payment rates, and broader system elements that have impacted Medicare reimbursement over time.
Key Features
- Format: Asynchronous, interactive content
- Cost:
- Free for members
- $49 for Non-members
- Earn CEU: 0.3 (3 contact hours)
What You'll Learn:
- Describe the requirements, steps, and considerations involved in enrolling in Medicare Part B.
- Understand and apply Medicare rules and coverage criteria when providing Part B services.
- Document and bill Medicare Part B services accurately and in compliance with program standards.
- Explain how Medicare Part B payment is calculated.
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Specialist, Health Policy and Payment
Rachel Miller, MPH, is a health policy and payment specialist within APTA's Health Policy and Payment Unit as of August 2022. Rachel advocates to federal regulators on policy issues that affect the physical therapy profession. Before joining the association, she was working towards her master's degree in health policy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. While continuing her education, Rachel showed community members how to obtain health insurance as Certified Application Counselor in a student-run clinic. Before that, she helped stop the spread of COVID-19 as a case investigator at a local health department. She obtained her bachelor's degree in public health from the University of South Florida.
Course Instructions
- Click on the Contents tab to watch the course recording.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Register
- Non-Member - $49
- PT Member - Free!
- PTA Member - Free!
- Student - Free!
- Post-Professional Student - Free!
- APTA Staff - Free!
- More Information
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Contains 12 Component(s), Includes Credits
(LMS-Volunteer-Orientation-December-2025) This course orients APTA volunteer leaders into their roles working with APTA. A special welcome message from APTA opens the session followed by informative speakers on topics on anti-harassment and diversity, equity and inclusion.
This course orients APTA volunteer leaders into their roles and responsibilities working with APTA.
Course Instructions
- Click on the Contents tab to watch the videos. Click to expand the sections and view the videos included in this course at your own pace.
- If you attended any of the live volunteer training sessions online, you may skip the attended APTA Volunteer Orientation Training video(s).
- Complete your Attestation after you have viewed all of the required course content to submit your acknowledgement that you viewed the Anti-Harassment and DEI training videos.
- Click the View/Print Your Certificate button under the Certificate listing to access your completion certificate. 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.
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Register
- Non-Member - Free!
- PT Member - Free!
- PTA Member - Free!
- Student - Free!
- Post-Professional Student - Free!
- APTA Staff - Free!
- More Information