Physical Therapy after Acute Orthopedic Surgery
Tracking # 20-972114
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
1h
Category A activity related to clinical coursework
Physical Therapy Assistant
1h
Category A activity related to clinical coursework
Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice
Physical Therapist
1h
General
Physical Therapist Assistant
1h
General
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
South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1h
Certified Activities
Physical Therapy Assistant
1h
Certified Activities