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    Improved Posture and Positioning Part 3 of 3

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    • Physical Therapist
    • Certified Occupational Therapy Asst
    • Occupational Therapist
    • Physical Therapy Asst
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Course Description

This course was developed to provide clinicians with a more in depth understanding of posture and positioning treatment to improve patient outcomes. Learners are provided with a deep dive into the most common abnormalities associated with posture and positioning issues and strategies to improve their evaluation, assessment, and treatment of these abnormalities.

This course is part 3 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 1 here: Improved Posture and Positioning Part 1 of 3

Find part 2 here: Improved Posture and Positioning Part 2 of 3

Course Objectives

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

  • Identify specific treatment techniques to implement with patients impacted by Postural deficits.
  • Identify Postural Exercise programs that are safe for patients with varying ages and diagnoses and train patients and/or carers to improve carryover of progress.
  • Describe strategies and proper equipment needed to improve in and out of bed positioning issues.
  • Develop skills needed to be the expert in posture and positioning to improve patient outcomes within their setting.

Wendy Underwood

OTA

Wendy Underwood has been an Occupational Therapy Assistant for over 25 years working with all ages in a variety of settings. She has extensive knowledge and experience with postural health and its impact on functional independence.
Wendy is the Continuing Education Administrator and Campus Relations Liaison for Therapy Management Corporation.
She is Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction & Bowel and Bladder Heath Certified, Mindful Care Certified, an American Lung Association Better Breathers Club Certified Facilitator, and Kombucha & OT Podcast Host. Wendy enjoys giving back to her profession and has recently been appointed to the AOTA Bylaws, Policy, & Procedures Committee.
Wendy has a vast resume of course development and instructional experience focused on an interprofessional and collaborative approach to therapy interventions. Her goal for each course developed and taught is that each learner can use the knowledge and skills gained with their very next patient.
Financial Disclosure: Wendy receives honoraria from CIAO Seminars for the presentation of this course. Non-Financial Disclosure: None

6 Minutes
Intro and Learning Outcomes
50 Minutes
Treating Postural Issues
20 Minutes
Treating Positioning Issues
2 Minutes
References & Additional Resources
1.3 Hours
Total

Delivery VIA:

  • Club CIAO Plus - Club CIAO Plus: This course is also part of Club CIAO Plus, our all-you-can-eat buffet of online courses (inluding 1 and 2 day courses) for one low price. Club CIAO Plus Members also receive 25% off of all Live Stream courses!

Contact hours pre-approved for:

  • 1.0 Hours
  • This course meets PDU requirements for NBCOT (1.0 PDUs)
  • 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 #2802009TX
  • 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 a Rule Approved Provider for the Florida Board of Physical Therapy
  • CIAO is an Approved Provider for the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
  • Approved for:
  • 1.0 Hr. OT/COTAs in NM
  • 1.0 Hrs. PT/PTAs in CA(CIAO24-133), IL, LA, MN(11904), MS, NM, NV(CE Broker #20-1264578), OH(25S2958)
  • 1.0 Hrs. PT/PTAs in NJ(2411-34), TX (APTA TX #2802009 for 1.0 CCUs), WV
  • 1.0 Hrs. Registered with CEBroker for OT/COTAs in AL, AZ, GA, LA, MS, SC, TN
  • 1.0 Hrs. Registered with CEBroker for PT/PTAs in AZ, AR, GA, OK, SC, TN
  • 1.0 Hrs. OT/COTAs, PT/PTAs in FL (CE Broker #20-1264578)
  • 1.2 Hrs. PT/PTAs in NY
  • 1.25 Hours PT/PTAs in OH(24S3197)

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, 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 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.



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


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