Continuing Education

All proceeds from this course will be donated to the Foundation for Physical Therapy as part of the Mercer-Marquette Challenge Course Description This is a day course in psychologically informed physical therapy (PIPT) for physical therapists and other healthcare professionals. Learning Objectives Upon completion of this course, the participants will be able to: 1. Describe [...]

Paula Ludewig, PhD, PT, FAPTA Integration of Biomechanical Movement System Diagnoses in Restoring Shoulder Function Date: March 22 & 23, 2019 Location: University of Pittsburgh, Department of Physical Therapy Bridgeside Point 1 100 Technology Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15219 PT/OT Price: $375 *Early Bird Registration Until February 7: $350 Student Price: $150 All proceeds from this [...]

Susan A. Gaetani, PT, DPT (not pictured) Cindy Miles, PT, PhD, PCS, CNDT Regina A. Fenton, RN, MSN, CRNP Laura L. Mullin, CPO Torticollis & Plagiocephaly: Management of Infants & Young Children Date: March 29 & 30, 2019 Location: University of Pittsburgh, Department of Physical Therapy Bridgeside Point 1 100 Technology Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15219 [...]

Speaker(s): Victoria Hornyak, DPT, GCS; Dr. Rollin Wright; Peg Chabala This course will teach participants a structured, team-based approach to problem-solve challenging behaviors in patients who have dementia and to advocate for excellent dementia care that helps patients and families enjoy the highest quality of life possible. This highly-interactive, skills-based course will allow participants to [...]

Speaker: Rick Joreitz PT, DPT, SCS, ATC Physical therapists who work with athletes on and off the field need to excel in the acute management of injuries and illnesses commonly seen in the sports medicine setting. This course tests your competency in this subject, as part of the Sports Description of Specialty Practice (DSP). The [...]

VCU Physical Therapy is excited to have Steven Z. George. PT. PhD, FAPTA present "Know Pain or No Gain". This continuing education course will update practitioners on selected developments in pain research and provide practical ways these could be implemented into everyday settings. This course will offer 7 contact hours! The price is $150 for [...]

VCU Physical Therapy is excited to have Nancy Sharby, PT, DPT, MS and Pamela Donlan, PT, DPT, EdD, CLT-LANA present "More Than Just Muscles and Bones: Understanding Psychological and Behavioral Issues that Affect Patient Care." This continuing education course will focus on psychological and behavioral issues that complicate achieving optimal outcomes, focusing on such topics [...]

Speaker: Dr. Ginger Garner PT, DPT, ATC/L Discuss the medical Therapeutic Yoga (MTY) biopsychosocial model and its use in lifestyle medicine, pain management & health promotion across the lifespan in physical therapy. Participants will also apply the 10 MTY Precepts to physical therapy practice in order to increase clinical efficacy and safety of yoga prescription [...]