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    (LMS-Team-PTAs) This self-paced course explores the roles, responsibilities, and collaborative relationship between physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs). Learn how communication, supervision, and teamwork support quality patient care and professional growth. (0.2 CEU / 2 contact hours)

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    (Reflection-Clinical-Decision-Making) This course explores reflection as a practical strategy for strengthening clinical decision‑making in physical therapy practice. Learners gain tools that support clearer reasoning, adaptability, and confidence across students, residents, and experienced clinicians. (0.3 CEU / 3 contact hours)

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    (LMS-Encompass-PainManagement) This course examines pain management across the continuum of care, emphasizing gaps that arise during transitions from acute care to inpatient rehabilitation. It highlights the essential role of inpatient rehabilitation in supporting functional recovery and optimizing long-term patient outcomes. (0.2 CEUs/2 contact hours)

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    (Risk-and-Compliance-Analytics) This course emphasizes applying compliance principles to real‑world clinical scenarios, developing sound judgment in ethically complex situations. Students build accountability in clinical decision‑making, learn to differentiate skilled and non‑skilled services, and understand when to seek guidance or escalate concerns. The course also highlights how compliance supports sustainable practice through ethical standards, reimbursement integrity, and patient trust. (Note: No CEU credit is being offered for this course)

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    (KAATSU_BFR) This foundational course explores the physiological principles, historical origins, and clinical applications of KAATSU and traditional Blood Flow Restriction (BFR). Clinicians will learn to distinguish between intermittent and fixed pressure protocols to safely enhance rehabilitation, strength, and vascular health in diverse patient populations.

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    (Digital-Health-Course-7) Explore the foundations and future of artificial intelligence in this introductory course designed for physical therapy professionals. Learn key AI concepts, compare model types, understand transformer architecture, evaluate generative tools in real-world contexts, and explore prompt design and key prompting strategies. (0.2 CEU / 2 contact hours)

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    (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)

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    (Gov_Affairs_Intro) ​ This course provides a practical introduction to physical therapy advocacy and the federal policymaking process. Participants will learn how a bill becomes a law, explore the fundamentals of legislative and regulatory advocacy, and understand how to engage in the notice of comment and rulemaking process. (0.1 CEU / 1 contact hour)

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    (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)