Acute Orthopedic Surgery: Physical Therapy Evaluation and Management
Tracking # 20-1284090
Course overview
Physical therapy professionals in the acute setting must have the knowledge, confidence, and skill to provide safe and effective care for individuals who have undergone orthopedic surgery. This course will review guidelines for the evaluation and care of patients who have undergone hip, knee, or spine surgery, with a review of common postoperative precautions for specific surgical procedures. Additional topics include how to interpret key lab values for this population, the therapist's role in discharge planning, and current evidence-based guidelines for treatment.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1.5h
Category A activity related to clinical coursework
Physical Therapy Assistant
1.5h
Category A activity related to clinical coursework
Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1.5h
General
Physical Therapist Assistant
1.5h
General
Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice
Physical Therapist
1.5h
General
Physical Therapist Assistant
1.5h
General
Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1.5h
Physical Therapy Continuing Education
Physical Therapist Assistant
1.5h
Physical Therapy Continuing Education
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1.5h
CE Related to the Practice of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist Assistant
1.5h
CE Related to the Practice of Physical Therapy
Michigan Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1h
Approved General PDR
Physical Therapist Assistant
1h
Approved General PDR
Physical Therapist Assistant Special Volunteer
1h
Approved General PDR
Physical Therapist Special Volunteer
1h
Approved General PDR
Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1.5h
Certified Activity directly related to the clinical practice of physical therapy
Physical Therapist Assistant
1.5h
Certified Activity directly related to the clinical practice of physical therapy
Nevada Physical Therapy Board
Physical Therapist
1.5h
Certified Activities
Physical Therapist Assistant
1.5h
Certified Activities
North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1.5h
Continuing competence directly related to physical therapy
Physical Therapist Assistant
1.5h
Continuing competence directly related to physical therapy
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1.5h
Professional Development Course Work/Activities
Physical Therapist Assistant
1.5h
Professional Development Course Work/Activities
South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1.5h
Certified Activities
Physical Therapy Assistant
1.5h
Certified Activities
US Virgin Islands Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1.5h
Category A CCUs
Physical Therapist Assistant
1.5h
Category A CCUs
Virginia Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1.5h
Type 1 CE
Physical Therapist Assistant
1.5h
Type 1 CE