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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 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

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.
  • 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 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, NV(CE Broker #20-1159132), MN(12174), NJ(2402-32), OH(24S0884),
  • 1.0 Hr. PT/PTAs in TX (APTA TX #2502009 for 1.0 CCUs), WV(CIAO-R25-07)
  • 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
  • 1 Hours PT/PTAs in LA, MS
  • 1 Hour PT/PTAs in OH

Contact hours applied for:

  • OT/COTAs in NM(renewal)
  • PT/PTAs in NM(renewal)

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, OK, 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.


    Reviews

    Great job. I enjoyed the course.

    - Hilton, NY / Jan 2025

    Thank you!

    - New York, NY / Dec 2024

    Great overall. I would suggest using more updated photos of equipment while continuing to note that it's not always accessible due to funding limits. That said, I only saw 1 CRT example (tilt in space) and several basic options. You commented to 'reach for the stars' so showing what the universe could look like for appropriate patients would be helpful to a new therapist and/or ATP taking your course.

    - Gilbert, AZ / Dec 2024