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Blood Flow Restriction Training and Uses in Rehabilitation

Type: Online Course Code: 20-1195500 Duration: 0 minutes Certificate: Available

Online Course • 1.5 Contact hours •

Hours

1.5 Contact hours

Code

20-1195500

Duration

0 minutes

Course Description: This course discusses principles of blood flow restriction training in rehabilitation, including safety considerations, patient screening, and populations in which blood flow restriction training might be utilized.

Contact Hour(s):  

1.5 Contact Hours 

Author: 

Cindy Endicott (PT, DPT, FAAOMPT, ATC, Cert Dn) 

This peer-reviewed course is applicable for the following professions:

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Athletic Trainer (AT/AL), CCI Credentialed Specialists, Certified Nurse Practitioner, Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Nursing Student, Occupational Therapist (OT), Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA), Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Registered Nurse (RN) 

Accreditations:  

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC)

State Approvals:

Alabama, Provider #ABNP1485; California BRN Provider #CEP # 13509; Florida Physical Therapy Association Approval: CE26-1195500; Kentucky Board of Nursing Provider #7-0085; Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353; New York State Education Department’s State Board for Physical Therapy

Course Description: 

This course discusses principles of blood flow restriction training in rehabilitation, including safety considerations, patient screening, and populations in which blood flow restriction training might be utilized. 

Outcomes: 

≥ 92% of participants will know the basic concepts of blood flow restriction training (BFRT), patient safety considerations, and patient populations that may benefit from BFRT. 

Objectives:

After completing this course, the learner will be able to: 

1. Identify principles of muscle strengthening and hypertrophy. 

2. Compare the benefits of blood flow restriction training (BFRT) to traditional resistance training. 

3. Summarize the safety considerations related to BFRT. 

4. Compare training parameters for typical types of exercise used with BFRT. 

5. Outline conditions and patient populations that may benefit from BFRT. 

Disclosures: 

CEUFast Inc. and the course planning team for this educational activity do not have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. 

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Clinical Principles of Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation

Type: Online Course Code: 20-1318407 Duration: 0 minutes Certificate: Available

Online Course • 2 Contact hours •

Hours

2 Contact hours

Code

20-1318407

Duration

0 minutes

Course Description: This course discusses pelvic floor conditions as they relate to the perinatal period, male pelvic health, urinary, bowel, and pelvic organ system, and common pelvic pain conditions.

Contact Hour(s):  

2 Contact Hours 

Author: 

Alex Willis (DPT), Mallory Willis (DPT) 

This peer-reviewed course is applicable for the following professions: 

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Athletic Trainer (AT/AL), Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Nurse Practitioner, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Midwife (MW), Nursing Student, Occupational Therapist (OT), Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA), Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Nurse Practitioner 

Accreditations:  

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 

State Approvals:  

 Alabama, Provider #ABNP1485; California BRN Provider #CEP # 13509; Florida Physical Therapy Association Approval: CE26-131840 ; Kentucky Board of Nursing Provider #7-0085; Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353; Nevada Board of Physical Therapy; New York State Education Department’s State Board for Physical Therapy   

Course Description: 

This course discusses pelvic floor conditions as they relate to the perinatal period, male pelvic health, urinary, bowel, and pelvic organ system, and common pelvic pain conditions. 

Outcomes:

≥ 92% of participants will know the signs and symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction, how to effectively screen for pelvic floor dysfunction, and foundational treatment concepts. 

Objectives:

After completing this continuing education course, the participant will be able to meet the following objectives: 

1. Outline screening tactics to identify signs and symptoms related to pelvic floor dysfunction. 
2. Evaluate the need for a comprehensive approach to pelvic rehab. \
3. Identify pertinent anatomy and physiology related to pelvic floor dysfunction. 
4. Distinguish between common complaints, their causes, and the treatment of pregnant women. 
5. Formulate an appropriate post-partum recovery program within your scope of practice. \
6. Compare and contrast stress incontinence and urge incontinence. 
7. Recognize subtypes and define symptoms of various pelvic pain conditions. 
8. Outline how pelvic floor dysfunction may contribute to bowel and gastrointestinal conditions. 
9. Distinguish key differences between common male and female pelvic health conditions. 

Disclosures: 

CEUFast Inc. and the course planning team for this educational activity do not have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. 

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Dry Needling in Patient Care

Type: Online Course Code: 20-1249426 Duration: 0 minutes Certificate: Available

Online Course • 1.5 Contact hours •

Hours

1.5 Contact hours

Code

20-1249426

Duration

0 minutes

Course Description: This course discusses foundational knowledge of dry needling. It is not a certification course to perform dry needling. Outcomes ≥ 92% of participants will know what dry needling is, how it is used to treat myofascial pain, indications for utilization, basic dry needling techniques, and safety considerations when using dry needling. Objectives After comp...

Contact Hour(s):  

1.5 Contact Hours 

Author: 

Cindy Endicott (PT, DPT, FAAOMPT, ATC, Cert Dn) 

This peer-reviewed course is applicable for the following professions:

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Athletic Trainer (AT/AL), Certified Nurse Practitioner, Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Nursing Student, Occupational Therapist (OT), Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA), Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Nurse Practitioner 

Accreditations:  

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

State Approvals:

Alabama, Provider #ABNP1485; California BRN Provider #CEP # 13509; Florida Physical Therapy Association Approval: CE26-1249426; Kentucky Board of Nursing Provider #7-0085; Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353; Nevada Board of Physical Therapy; New York State Education Department’s State Board for Physical Therapy

Course Description: 

This course discusses foundational knowledge of dry needling.  It is not a certification course to perform dry needling. 

Outcomes 

≥ 92% of participants will know what dry needling is, how it is used to treat myofascial pain, indications for utilization, basic dry needling techniques, and safety considerations when using dry needling. 

Objectives 

After completing this course, the participant will be able to meet the following objectives: 

1. Define dry needling.
2. Differentiate the philosophical differences between dry needling and acupuncture.
3. Examine the role of trigger points in myofascial pain and how dry needling is utilized in treating trigger points.
4. Compare dry needling techniques.
5. Evaluate the indications for including dry needling in a treatment plan and its efficacy for various musculoskeletal pain disorders.
6. Summarize the safety considerations related to dry needling.
7. Examine the legal considerations related to dry needling in healthcare practice. 

Disclosures: 

CEUFast Inc. and the course planning team for this educational activity do not have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. 

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Patient Safety and Assessment: Safe Use of Assistive Devices

Type: Online Course Code: 20-1341306 Duration: 0 minutes Certificate: Available

Online Course • 1.5 Contact hours •

Hours

1.5 Contact hours

Code

20-1341306

Duration

0 minutes

Course Description: This course discusses patient safety concerns among community-dwelling older adults, individuals in hospitals, and older adults living in nursing homes. It details risk factors for falls across these settings, reviews mobility assistive devices, assistive devices used for individuals with low vision and hearing loss, and digital/mobile technology used in ...

Contact Hour(s):  

1.5 Contact Hours 

Author: 

Jacqueline Wynter (OTD, OTR/L) 

This peer-reviewed course is applicable for the following professions: 

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Athletic Trainer (AT/AL), Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Nurse Practitioner, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Midwife (MW), Nursing Student, Occupational Therapist (OT), Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA), Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Nurse Practitioner, Respiratory Therapist (RT) 

Accreditations:  

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC)  

State Approvals:  

Alabama, Provider #ABNP1485; California BRN Provider #CEP # 13509; Florida Physical Therapy Association Approval: CE26-1341306 ; Kentucky Board of Nursing Provider #7-0085; Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353; Kentucky Board of Licensure for Occupational Therapy; Nevada Board of Physical Therapy; New York State Education Department’s State Board for Physical Therapy   

Course Description: 

This course discusses patient safety concerns among community-dwelling older adults, individuals in hospitals, and older adults living in nursing homes. It details risk factors for falls across these settings, reviews mobility assistive devices, assistive devices used for individuals with low vision and hearing loss, and digital/mobile technology used in fall prevention. 

Outcomes: 

≥ 92% of participants will understand how falls impact patient safety across various settings and the safe use of assistive devices. 

Objectives:

By the end of this course, the participant will be able to: 

1. Compare fall risk factors among patients in community-based settings, hospitals, and nursing homes.  
2. Identify common fall risk assessments 
3. Identify recommendations to ensure safe use of assistive devices. 
4. Outline how to minimize risk factors associated with wheelchair use. 
5. Relate common assistive devices for patients with hearing impairment and low vision. 
6. Examine how technology is being used to address fall prevention. 

 

Disclosures: 

CEUFast Inc. and the course planning team for this educational activity do not have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. 

 

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