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Course Description

This course was developed to provide Clinicians with the knowledge and skills needed to assess and treat those with impaired posture and positioning. The course focus is targeted for Occupational and Physical Therapy Professionals but is relevant for all healthcare professions. This introductory course addresses how to identify those that will benefit from posture/positioning interventions, provide comprehensive assessments, and dynamic treatment plans for those with posture and positioning needs. Course information is designed to be immediately useful when treating their next patient/client to promote best practice outcomes.

This course is part 1 of a 3 part series to provide Learners with an opportunity to become an expert in the field of posture and positioning.

This series should be completed in order. Find part 2 here: Improved Posture and Positioning Part 2 of 3

Part 3 coming soon...

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Summarize the process of assessing posture and positioning.
  • Identify various adaptive devices and proper use.
  • Develop a comprehensive treatment plan related to improving posture and positioning.
  • Demonstrate skills learned in order to educate others to promote lasting outcomes upon therapy discharge.

Wendy Underwood

OTA

Wendy Underwood has been an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) for over 22 years. She has been treating those with posture and positioning needs since 2001 and brings that experience and skillset to the development of this course. Wendy has 10 years’ experience researching and developing course content for various specialty areas including posture and positioning. She is certified in Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction and Bowel and Bladder Health and Mindful Care Certified for treating those with a cognitive impairment.

10 Minutes
Skin issues: prevalence, risk factors, patient identification
23 Minutes
Evaluation, Assessment, Goal Writing
27 Minutes
Treatment Interventions
10 Minutes
Documentation and Discharge Planning
1.2 Hours
Total

Delivery VIA:

  • Online - This course is offered in an online, on demand format.

Contact hours pre-approved for:

  • 1.0 Hours
  • This course meets PDU requirements for NBCOT (1 PDU)
  • CIAO is an Illinois Approved Provider for PT/PTA Continuing Education
  • CIAO is recognized as an Approved Provider for PT/PTAs by the NYSE Dept State Board for PT
  • This activity is provided by the Texas Board of PT Examiners Accredited Prov #2502009#TX
  • This activity meets continuing competence requirements for PT/PTA license renewal in TX
  • The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE
  • The Physical Therapy Board of California recognizes CIAO Seminars as an Approval Agency to Approve Providers Offering Continuing Competency Courses
  • The Physical Therapy Board of California has determined that CIAO meets the standards set forth in section 1399.95 of the CA Code of Regulations
  • CIAO is an Approved Provider for the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
  • CIAO is a Rule Approved Provider for the Florida Board of Physical Therapy
  • Approved for:
  • 1.2 Hrs. PT/PTAs in NY
  • 1.0 Hr. PT/PTAs in CA(CIAO24-106), IL, LA, MN(9977), MS, NJ(2402-32), OH(24S0884), TX (APTA TX #2502009 for 1.0 CCUs), WV(CIAO-F24-05)
  • 1.0 Hr. OT/COTAs, PT/PTAs in FL (CE Broker #20-1159132)
  • 1.0 Hr. Registered with CEBroker for OT/COTAs in AL, AZ, GA, LA, MS, SC, TN
  • 1.0 Hr. Registered with CEBroker for PT/PTAs in AZ, GA, NV, OK, SC, TN
  • 1.0 Hr. OT/COTAs in NM

Contact hours applied for:

  • 1 Hour for PTs in NV

Course meets requirements for:

  • PT/PTAs in AL, AK, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MO, MT,
  • PT/PTAs in NE, NH, NC, ND, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WY
  • OT/COTAs in AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, LA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT,
  • OT/COTAs in NE, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

    • CIAO is recognized on the NBCOT Provider Registry (meets PDU requirements for NBCOT)



    CIAO Automatically reports to CE Broker for Florida Occupational and Physical Therapists and Assistants. Florida SLPs can either use the ASHA CE Participant Form (Bubble Sheet) or self-submit through CE Broker.


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