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Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes: Physical Therapy Considerations

Tracking # 20-907086

$9.00

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Method Computer-Based Training

Course overview

Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a group of relatively rare disorders that inhibit the body from collagen production and connective tissue function. There are thirteen types of EDS that affect systemic function in different ways. EDS is a disorder that takes a multidisciplinary approach to manage effectively. Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants need to be well educated on the recognition of EDS and effective intervention strategies to optimize the quality of life for their patients. This course will outline Ehlers Danlos Syndrome as a condition, differential diagnoses, how the disease process impacts patients across the life span, medical intervention, and physical therapy intervention strategies.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

1h Category A activity related to clinical coursework

Physical Therapy Assistant

1h Category A activity related to clinical coursework

Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

1h General

Physical Therapist Assistant

1h General

Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice

Physical Therapist

1h General

Physical Therapist Assistant

1h General

Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

1h Physical Therapy Continuing Education

Physical Therapist Assistant

1h Physical Therapy Continuing Education

Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

1h CE Related to the Practice of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist Assistant

1h 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

1h Certified Activity directly related to the clinical practice of physical therapy

Physical Therapist Assistant

1h Certified Activity directly related to the clinical practice of physical therapy

North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

1h Continuing competence directly related to physical therapy

Physical Therapist Assistant

1h Continuing competence directly related to physical therapy

Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

1h Professional Development Course Work/Activities

Physical Therapist Assistant

1h Professional Development Course Work/Activities

South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

1h Certified Activities

Physical Therapy Assistant

1h Certified Activities

US Virgin Islands Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

1h Category A CCUs

Physical Therapist Assistant

1h Category A CCUs

Virginia Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

1h Type 1 CE

Physical Therapist Assistant

1h Type 1 CE

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