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08jun8:00 am5:00 pmComprehensive Care in Multiple SclerosisDemystifying Rehabilitation!
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Course Description: The goal of this one-day course is to demystify the processes of physical therapy examination, evaluation and intervention in the comprehensive care of individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). The
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Course Description:
The goal of this one-day course is to demystify the processes of physical therapy examination, evaluation and intervention in the comprehensive care of individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). The course will cover the most current evidence and practice in the management of MS. The course will involve lecture, discussion, patient case study and live demonstration of strategies for implementation in the clinic.
Course Objectives:
At completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
• Describe the etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and course of MS.
• Describe elements of the medical management of persons with MS (pwMS).
• Identify and describe the examination procedures used to inform the evaluation of pwMS to establish the physical therapy diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care.
• Describe the role of the physical therapist in the management of pwMS in terms of direct interventions and patient/client-related instruction to maximize function and quality of life.
• Discuss common concerns of pwMS and identify community resources for this population.
Course Instructors:
Maria Rundell, PT, DPT
• Board Certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
• Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist
• Lead Physical Therapist, Out-patient PT, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Colorado Springs, CO
Thomas R. Holtackers PT (Ret)
Ryan Mueller, PT, DPT
• Physical Therapist, Out-patient PT, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Colorado Springs, CO
Registration Fees: $195.00 or $160.00 for ATSU Alumni, Clincal Instructors with ATSU students, or groups of 3 or more from one organization.
Contact Hours: 7.5 Contact Hours or .75 CEU’s
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
ATSU - Mesa Campus
5850 E Still Circle, Mesa, AZ 85206
Organizer
Physical Therapy Department
14jun(jun 14)4:00 pm21(jun 21)6:00 amATSU Alaska Cruise 2019Exploring Hot Topics in Primary Care
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2019 ATSU Alaska CME/CE Cruise Exploring Hot Topics in Primary Care June 14-21, 2019 Click MORE for program information and tuition pricing. ROYAL CARIBBEAN - OVATION OF THE SEAS | 7-night | Alaska Glacier
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2019 ATSU Alaska CME/CE Cruise
Exploring Hot Topics in Primary Care
June 14-21, 2019
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ROYAL CARIBBEAN – OVATION OF THE SEAS | 7-night | Alaska Glacier Cruise
Cruise Departure: Seattle, Washington
Itinerary: Seattle, Washington | Alaska Inside Passage | Juneau, Alaska | Skagway, Alaska | Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier |
Victoria, British Columbia | Seattle, Washington
TUITION PRICING
*14 of AOA Category 1-A credits
- Regular through May. 31, 2019: $475
- Late starting June 1, 2019: $500
Cancellation Policy
- 21+ days prior to activity start date Full tuition refund less the $50 administrative fee
- 14-21 days prior to activity start date 50% tuition refund less the $50 administrative fee
- 1-14 days prior to activity start date No tuition refund
SAVE THE DATE!
Mark your calendars and plan to attend!
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Description
This course will update physicians on the latest recommendations involving the medical subspecialties important for the primary care physician through a comprehensive program consisting of lectures, group discussions and Q&A sessions focused on the primary care physicians identified professional practice gaps and our Annual ATSU Needs Assessment Survey.
Course Topics
- Dermatology
- Gout
- Dylipidemia Management
- Psychiatric Care in Primary Care
- Vulvar Disorders
- When it is Not IBS
- Cannabis Debate – Medical and Legal
- High Yield Cancer Screening Guidelines
- Upper Crossed Syndrome
- Diabetic Hypertension
- Medical Ethics for PCPs
Educational Objectives
- Review and discuss current diagnostic and therapeutic options for common illnesses and injuries seen in primary care
- Identify new evidence based treatment using the most up to date clinical and scientific information which will lead to reduction in modifiable risk factors
- Employ practice relevant new research to everyday patient encounters
Target Audience
Physicians and other healthcare professional who are interested in updating their knowledge of best treatment options and recently released clinical guidelines
Educational Need
The demands on the primary care clinician are ever increasing. Topics selected were based on our Annual Needs Assessment Survey, topics listed as Professional Practice Gaps and research on updates on clinical topics commonly seen in Primary Practice. With limited time and resources to keep abreast of current and the best clinical evidence the PCP needs education on these frequently seen medical conditions. There remains a gap between recommended preventive services and actual practice.
Professional Practice Gap
The demands placed on the primary care physician to treat multiple chronic conditions in their patients is ever increasing and the PCP’s do not have the knowledge or tools to confidently assess, diagnose, treat, and manage chronic conditions. With up to 50% of adults treated having at least one chronic health condition, and 28% have two or more chronic conditions it is difficult for physicians to stay-up to date regarding every aspect of their practice due to limited access to resources or often they encounter time restraints when trying to stay abreast of the newest clinical updates. Therefore, primary care healthcare professionals need evidence based clinical updates.
Desired Outcomes
Learners require up-to-date evidence-based information and improved strategies to treat chronic conditions and diseases. This activity was designed to improve both knowledge and competence. Physician and other healthcare attendees should have the ability to apply new knowledge and skills in practice to help implement better clinical decision-making strategies.
Accreditation Statement
ATSU is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.
ATSU designates this program for a maximum of 14 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
Call the ATSU CE Office at 660.626.2232 for more information.
CRUISE BOOKING
CABIN SPACE IS LIMITED! Check with Darren Woody for availability.
Contact: Darren Woody at Cruise Planners | dwoody@cruiseplanners.com | 480.570.6886
**Registrations made outside of the group will incur a $150 per person administration fee.**
If you book with Royal Caribbean directly you have 30 days to notify the agent to pull the reservation into the group. Send an email to dwoody@cruiseplanners.com if you have booked direct with Royal Caribbean.
Evidence-Based Content: It is the policy of the ATSU to ensure that the content contained in this CME activity is valid, fair, balanced, scientifically rigorous, and free of commercial bias.
ATSU Disclosure Policy: All persons in a position to control the content of an educational activity (i.e., activity planners, CESC, presenters, faculty, authors) participating in an educational activity provided by the ATSU are required to disclose to the provider any relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest. ATSU must determine if the individual’s relationships may influence the educational content and resolve any conflicts of interest prior to the commencement of the educational activity. The intent of this disclosure is not to prevent individuals with relevant financial relationships from participating, but rather to provide learners information with which they can make their own judgments.
Disclosure Statement: It is the policy of the ATSU Continuing Education Department to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all its educational programs. Faculty disclosures will be made in the course syllabus and/or during faculty introductions. The audience is advised that one or more presentations in this continuing education activity may contain references of unlabeled or unapproved uses of drugs or devices.
Resolution/Mechanism of Identified Conflict of Interest: Independent sources of review include the following: All disclosures will be reviewed by the program/course directors, CE Assistant Vice President, or CE Director for identification of conflicts of interest. Reviewers, working with the program directors will document the mechanism(s) for management and resolution of the conflict of interest and final approval of the activity will be documented prior to implementation. Any of the mechanisms below can/will be used to resolve conflict of interest:
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- Peer review for valid, evidence-based content of all materials associated with an educational activity by the course/program director
- Limit content to evidence with no recommendations
- Introduction of a debate format with an unbiased moderator (point-counterpoint)
- Inclusion of moderated panel discussion
- Publication of a parallel or rebuttal article for an article that is felt to be biased
- Limit equipment representatives to providing logistics and operation support only in procedural demonstrations
- Divestiture of the relationship by faculty-The reviewer should be a physician or other scientist with knowledge of the specialty area being reviewed and often times the Assistant Vice President of Continuing Education will perform this first review and can then appoint an independent reviewer.-The independent reviewer is not be involved in the planning of this CME Activity and cannot have a relationship with any corporate entity supporting the CME activity.-The reviewer should have a copy of this policy and a copy of the Standards for Commercial Support to fully grasp their responsibilities as the reviewer. Off-Label or Unapproved Use of Drugs or Devices
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It is the policy of the ATSU to require the disclosure of all references to off-label or unapproved uses of drugs or devices prior to the presentation of educational content. The audience is advised that this continuing medical education activity may contain reference(s) to off-label or unapproved uses of drugs or devices. Please consult the prescribing information for full disclosure of approved uses.
Disclaimer: The opinions and recommendations expressed by the presenters and planners of educational content in this program are their own and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of the ATSU.
Consent to Use of Photographic Images: Registration and attendance at or participation in ATSU meetings and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to ATSU’s use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions, and audiotapes of such events and activities.
Audio, Video and Photographic Equipment: The use of audio, video and other photographic recording equipment by attendees is prohibited inside ATSU meeting rooms.
Reproduction Permission: Reproduction of written materials developed for this ATSU course is prohibited without the written permission from individual authors and ATSU.
Special Assistance: ATSU complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act §12112(a). If any participant is in need of special assistance or has any dietary restrictions, please see the CE staff at the registration desk or call 660.626.2232 for assistance.
Time
14 (Friday) 4:00 pm - 21 (Friday) 6:00 am
Location
Cruise Port | Seattle, Washington
Organizer
Continuing Education660.626.2232 | continuingeducation@atsu.edu
15jun8:00 am5:00 pmMusculoskeletal Imaging:Applications to Clinical Practice
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Sponsored by the Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency program at A.T. Still University in conjunction with the Physical Therapy Department in the Arizona School of Health Sciences. The Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency
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Sponsored by the Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency program at A.T. Still University in conjunction with the Physical Therapy Department in the Arizona School of Health Sciences.
The Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency program is accredited by the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency & Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE).
Course Instructor: Colin Rigney, PT, DPT, OCS, RMSK
Course Description
- This course will give clinicians knowledge on principles of musculoskeletal ultrasound, including general physics/machine instrumentation, anatomy, pathology and the current role for clinic application as it relates to Physical Therapists.
- This course is designed to give registrants maximal opportunity for practical learning with 4 hours of scanning in the afternoon. Due to the course being one day, the lecture topics will cover areas in the upper extremity most commonly seen in clinical practice
Course Objectives
- Give clinicians an understanding of ultrasound history
- Identify when musculoskeletal sonography is indicated to assist in managing and diagnosing common conditions
- Explain basic physics and instrumentation of ultrasound for optimal viewing potential
- Present information on common uses and limitations using MSK ultrasound
- Review of anatomy for upper extremity scanning
- Present most common pathology with MSK ultrasound
- Give clinicians understanding MSKUS utilization in current best practices
- Perform basic scans of the shoulder, elbow and hand/wrist
** The morning session will cover introduction to musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging and pathology as well as a live demonstration of selected anatomical sites. and introduction and afternoon session will consist of upper extremity scanning and practical application with our expert instructors
CEU: Participants are awarded 0.7 CEUs or 7 contact hours at the end of the course.
Cost: $175 APTA members; $150 for non ATSU Alumni and Clinical Instructors
ATSU Physical Therapy Department is qualified to provide physical therapist continuing education courses and activities according to the Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy (Rule R4-24-402).
CEU courses and other post-professional programs offered at ATSU are not associated with the CAPTE accredited residential Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
ATSU - Mesa Campus
5850 E Still Circle, Mesa, AZ 85206
Organizer
Orthopedic Physical Therapy ResidencyCheri Hodges; chodges@atsu.edu
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This course discusses the role of athletic training within the current healthcare system and the important role of practice-based research to improve the effectiveness of healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.
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This course discusses the role of athletic training within the current healthcare system and the important role of practice-based research to improve the effectiveness of healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. At the point-of-care, clinicians can utilize the patient-oriented assessment model to gather data to aid in clinical decision-making and for supporting comparative effectiveness of athletic training services. Working collaboratively to engage in comparative effectiveness efforts can improve patient outcomes, and add to the body of evidence, specific to the athletic training profession.
This course aims to cover the following objectives, which will be presented in three individual online modules:
1. Describe the important role of practice-based research to improve patient care
2. Describe the practice-based research network model as a means for conducting point-of-care research to evaluate the end results of athletic training services
3. Discuss the roles of the researcher and clinician in practice-based partnerships
4. Highlight the requisite knowledge and skills for clinicians to engage in practice-based research
Please note that following the three modules, you will be asked to answer 10 knowledge questions about the content presented in the modules. Additionally, be sure to view each module in its entirety. It is recommended to take notes as you will not be permitted to return to a module once you proceed forward.
** This EBP home study course will take approximately 45 minutes to complete **
To receive 0.75 EBP CEU for this home study course, you must receive at least a 70% on the knowledge assessment. Following the completion of the course and knowledge assessment, you will receive an email from the AT-PBRN informing you of your score as well as your EBP CEU certificate, if warranted. Please note it may take 4-5 days to receive this email.
If you have any questions at any point throughout the home study course, please contact the AT-PBRN using the following link: Contact the AT-PBRN
Time
Year Around Event (1970)
Location
Online course
Organizer
Continuing Education - Athletic TrainingCailee Bacon Email: cwelch@atsu.edu OR Kaylynn Murphy Email: kaylynnmurphy@atsu.edu
Health Information Technology in Athletic TrainingEBP Home Study Course
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While the role of HIT and healthcare informatics in assisting in fundamental tasks of evidence-based practice (e.g., searching the literature and managing knowledge) is well-recognized in athletic training, more advanced
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While the role of HIT and healthcare informatics in assisting in fundamental tasks of evidence-based practice (e.g., searching the literature and managing knowledge) is well-recognized in athletic training, more advanced utilization of HIT and healthcare informatics is not as prominent. Despite the importance of the HIT and healthcare informatics, athletic trainers may lack the appropriate knowledge and strategies to effectively implement the use of HIT and healthcare informatics during routine clinical practice. Therefore, the purpose of this 2-hour module is to introduce the concepts associated with more advanced usage of HIT and healthcare informatics in athletic training clinical practice.
This course aims to cover the following objectives, which will be presented in four individual online modules:
1. Discuss current healthcare information technologies (HIT) and healthcare informatics initiatives within the global healthcare system and the athletic training profession
2. Describe common HIT that can be utilized to enhance patient care including the Internet, electronic health records, mobile devices, and social media platforms
3. Describe the role of HIT and healthcare informatics in facilitating evidence-based, patient-centered care, and quality improvement
Explain the data-to-wisdom continuum framework within the context of informatics and how the framework can be applied to patient care and quality improvement
4. Discuss legal (eg, patient privacy) and professional (eg, maintaining professionalism in an online environment) considerations related to the use of HIT and healthcare informatics for patient care
Please note that following the four modules, you will be asked to answer 10 knowledge questions about the content presented in the modules. Additionally, be sure to view each module in its entirety. It is recommended to take notes as you will not be permitted to return to a module once you have proceeded forward.
** This EBP home study course will take approximately 1.25 hours to complete **
To receive 1.25 EBP CEUs for this home study course, you must receive at least a 70% on the knowledge assessment. Following the completion of the course and knowledge assessment, you will receive an email from the AT-PBRN informing you of your score as well as your EBP CEU certificate, if warranted. Please note it may take 4-5 days to receive this email.
If you have any questions at any point throughout the home study course, please contact the AT-PBRN using the following link: Contact the AT-PBRN
Time
Year Around Event (1970)
Location
Online course
Organizer
Continuing Education - Athletic TrainingCailee Bacon Email: cwelch@atsu.edu OR Kaylynn Murphy Email: kaylynnmurphy@atsu.edu
Evidence-Based Practice in Athletic TrainingEBP Home Study Course
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This course provides an overview of evidence-based practice and is designed to enable the athletic trainer’s clinical decision-making process in a manner that integrates clinical experience, patient values, and the
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This course provides an overview of evidence-based practice and is designed to enable the athletic trainer’s clinical decision-making process in a manner that integrates clinical experience, patient values, and the best available evidence. This course will assist in providing the athletic trainer with strategies to enable them to search and appraise the evidence in a more succinct and timely manner, that will promote better patient care.
This course aims to cover the following objectives, which will be presented in six individual online modules:
1. Describe the role of evidence-based practice in health care
2. Identify strategies to efficiently search the literature
3. Describe common concepts that are assessed during critical appraisal of published research studies
4. Evaluate the levels of evidence or strength of recommendation of research articles
5. Discuss the integration of the best available evidence into clinical practice
6. Appreciate patient values with respect to clinical decision-making
Please note that following the first three modules, you will be asked to answer 12 knowledge questions about the content presented in the modules. Then, after viewing the last three modules, you will be asked to answer 13 knowledge questions about the content presented in those modules. Additionally, be sure to view each module in its entirety. It is recommended to take notes as you will not be permitted to return to a module once you have proceeded forward.
** This EBP home study course will take approximately 3.0 hours to complete **
To receive 3.0 EBP CEUs for this home study course, you must receive at least a 70% on the knowledge assessment. Following the completion of the course and knowledge assessment, you will receive an email from the AT-PBRN informing you of your score as well as your EBP CEU certificate, if warranted. Please note it may take 4-5 days to receive this email.
If you have any questions at any point throughout the home study course, please contact the AT-PBRN using the following link: Contact the AT-PBRN
Time
Year Around Event (1970)
Location
Online course
Organizer
Continuing Education - Athletic TrainingCailee Bacon Email: cwelch@atsu.edu OR Kaylynn Murphy Email: kaylynnmurphy@atsu.edu
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Date/Time: All day, every day Audience: All Dental Health Professionals Format: Web-based PowerPoint CE Credit: 2 credits Tuition: $50 Instructor: Don Altman, DDS, DHSc, EdD, MPH, MBA, MA Course Description: This online, narrated
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Date/Time: All day, every day
Audience: All Dental Health Professionals
Format: Web-based PowerPoint
CE Credit: 2 credits
Tuition: $50
Instructor: Don Altman, DDS, DHSc, EdD, MPH, MBA, MA
Course Description:
This online, narrated course provides the dental professional with a comprehensive overview of ethics terminology, a model for ethical decision-making, and a discussion regarding sexual boundaries in the dental setting. A complementary course to Clinical Dentistry and Ethics, the dental practitioner will learn how to avoid and resolve ethical dilemmas in their own practice through use of case studies and application of common sense guidelines.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the definition of ‘profession’ and aspects of professionalism.
- Describe the difference between morals and ethics.
- Define common terminology related to ethics.
- Describe challenges related to ethical dilemmas.
- Apply a model for ethical decision-making to a dental dilemma.
- Explain professional responsibilities towards incompetent, dishonest, or impaired colleagues.
- Explain the importance of Professional Boundaries.
- Describe the spectrum of Professional Boundaries.
- Define sexual misconduct.
- Explain the concept and scope of Social Justice.
This course may be used toward fulfillment of continuing dental education and renewal requirements of Arizona Administrative Code R4-11-1203 and R4-11-1204 for ethics and Arizona dental jurisprudence instruction.
Dr. Altman is Dean of the College of Graduate Health Studies at A.T. Still University. Dr. Altman has not declared an financial conflicts of interest related to this course.
This course is hosted on the website of the World Continuing Education Alliance. Payments and registration are completed through WCEA. Course refund and cancellation policies are provided at the time of registration.
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Time
Year Around Event (1970)
Location
Online course
Organizer
Continuing Dental EducationOrthodontic Dept.
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Date/Time: All day, every day Audience: All Dental Health Professionals Format: Web-based PowerPoint CE Credit: 1 credit Tuition: $25 Instructor: Don Altman, DDS, DHSc, EdD, MPH, MBA, MA Course Description: This course
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Date/Time: All day, every day
Audience: All Dental Health Professionals
Format: Web-based PowerPoint
CE Credit: 1 credit
Tuition: $25
Instructor: Don Altman, DDS, DHSc, EdD, MPH, MBA, MA
Course Description:
This course complements information provided in Dental Ethics and explores ethical considerations related to informed consent, treatment of certain patient populations, and participation in professional volunteer activities. Participants will gain knowledge that can be immediately applied to their professional practice to prevent and manage ethical issues.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the purpose of Informed Consent and the role it plays in daily dental practice.
- Explain HIV issues in dentistry.
- Describe ethical challenges when dealing with mentally challenged patients.
- Describe ethical issues related to participation in professional volunteer activities.
- Identify ethical issues present in a clinical dentistry case study.
This course may be used toward fulfillment of the continuing dental education and renewal requirements of Arizona Administrative Code R4-11-1203 and R4-11-1204 for ethics and Arizona dental jurisprudence instruction.
Dr. Altman is Dean of the College of Graduate Health Studies at A.T. Still University. Dr. Altman has not declared an financial conflicts of interest related to this course.
This course is hosted on the website of the World Continuing Education Alliance. Payments and registration are completed through WCEA. Course refund and cancellation policies are provided at the time of registration.
Click HERE to register
Time
Year Around Event (1970)
Location
Online course
Organizer
Continuing Dental EducationOrthodontic Dept.
Clinical Outcomes Assessment: An OverviewEBP Home Study Course
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This course aims to cover the following objectives, which will be presented in five individual online modules: Appreciate the benefits of routine evaluation of patient-rated outcome measures as it pertains to
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This course aims to cover the following objectives, which will be presented in five individual online modules:
Appreciate the benefits of routine evaluation of patient-rated outcome measures as it pertains to patient-centered, whole person health care, evidence-based practice, and driving treatment decisions
Define and describe fundamental concepts of clinical outcomes assessment included disablement models, clinician vs. patient-rated outcomes, generic vs. specific patient-rated outcome measures, and single vs. multi-item patient-rated outcome measures
Identify commonly used patient-rated outcome measures for use in athletic populations
Implement strategies to evaluate patient outcomes in clinical practice
Discuss the value of using outcomes data collection for professional advancement
Please note that following the five modules, you will be asked to answer 10 knowledge questions about the content presented in the modules. Additionally, be sure to view each module in its entirety. It is recommended to take notes as you will not be permitted to return to a module once you have proceeded forward.
** This EBP home study course will take approximately 1.75 hours to complete **
To receive 1.75 EBP CEUs for this home study course, you must receive at least a 70% on the knowledge assessment. Following the completion of the course and knowledge assessment, you will receive an email from the AT-PBRN with your EBP CEU certificate, if warranted.
If you have any questions at any point throughout the home study course, please contact the AT-PBRN using the following link: Contact the AT-PBRN
Time
Year Around Event (2018)
Location
Online course
Organizer
Continuing Education - Athletic TrainingCailee Bacon Email: cwelch@atsu.edu OR Kaylynn Murphy Email: kaylynnmurphy@atsu.edu
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Course Instructors: Tamara McLeod, PhD, ATC, FNATA Although many athletic trainers use clinical practice guidelines, position statements, and consensus statements to identify best practices for the management of various illnesses and injuries,
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Course Instructors:
Tamara McLeod, PhD, ATC, FNATA
Although many athletic trainers use clinical practice guidelines, position statements, and consensus statements to identify best practices for the management of various illnesses and injuries, fewer understand the differences between these types of documents and the development process for these documents. This course aims to differentiate between clinical practice guidelines, position statements, and consensus statements and describe the process of how these documents are develop. Using the published documents regarding sport-related concussion, examples between the similarities and differences in recommendations made among these documents will be illustrated. Specifically, focus will be on similarities and differences in diagnosis, prevention, assessment, management, and the use of neurocognitive testing. A discussion of the historical changes in recommendations from Vienna and the 2004 NATA statement through the 2014 NATA statement and the recently released Berlin consensus statement will also be included.
This course aims to cover the following objectives, which will be presented in four individual online modules:
- Describe the development process for clinical practice guidelines
- Differentiate between types of clinical practice guidelines
- Discuss the process used to develop the Berlin concussion consensus statement
- Identify best practices according to the Berlin concussion consensus statement
- Compare recommendations from various statements and guidelines for use in clinical practice
According to the education levels described by the PDC, this continuing education course is considered to be Advanced Level, and is appropriate for all athletic trainers.
Time
Year Around Event (1970)
Organizer
Continuing Education - Athletic TrainingCailee Bacon Email: cwelch@atsu.edu OR Kaylynn Murphy Email: kaylynnmurphy@atsu.edu
Pain: How it Affects Stability and Movement
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Course Instructor: Sue Falsone, PT, MS, SCS, ATC, CSCS, COMT, RYT Although most athletic trainers deal with patients who are in pain, very few clinicians understand the complexity of pain perception and
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Course Instructor:
Sue Falsone, PT, MS, SCS, ATC, CSCS, COMT, RYT
Although most athletic trainers deal with patients who are in pain, very few clinicians understand the complexity of pain perception and the individuality by which it presents itself from patient to patient. Often, patients of the same gender, around the same age, with the same diagnosis, present very differently when it comes to the amount of pain they are experiencing. This presents a difficult scenario for the athletic trainer, who may be utilizing past clinical experience to manage a current patient. Truly understanding the biopsychosocial aspects of pain and understanding the most recent literature on pain sciences will be helpful to the clinical athletic trainer, who is often tasked with helping a patient simply “feel better”. Pain affects movement, so athletic trainers who are attempting to change an athletes’ movement patterns first must address the pain perception that can be altering the movement patterns. Proper modality selection and counseling is a must in order for the athletic trainer to be effective in the field of pain management.
Pain is a multifactorial experience and should be addressed via a comprehensive biopsychosocial intervention model. Pain and nociceptive stimulation do not go hand in hand, meaning pain can be present in the absence of nociceptive stimulation. Therefore, the clinician needs to understand not only the physical neurology of the sensation of pain, but the emotional, psychological, social, and personal experiences that factor into the creation of pain perception. With this comprehensive understanding, the clinician should be able to select an appropriate intervention to modulate pain based on the needs of the individual patient
This course aims to cover the following objectives, which will be presented in five individual online modules:
- Appreciate that pain is a multi-factorial experience, and should be treated via a multi-factorial approach including physical, emotional and biopsychosocial considerations
- Identify different pain theories and the basic neurology underlying the sensation of pain
- Understand how pain may affect normal movement patterns
- Implement different modalities to address pain and improve movement
- Understand the effects of different modalities on pain modulation and describe the mechanism of action for these modalities
Time
Year Around Event (1970)
Organizer
Continuing Education - Athletic TrainingCailee Bacon Email: cwelch@atsu.edu OR Kaylynn Murphy Email: kaylynnmurphy@atsu.edu
