All Courses - Listed

1201. Persistent Pain in the Person With Orthopaedic Disorders

CCHs: 3.5
Description: This intermediate level course will provide tools for the attendee to utilize for treatment approaches in individuals with persistent (chronic) pain. (2020-21)
Register

1203. The Endocannabinoid System’s Role in Immune Response Regulation: Controlling Inflammation by Enhancing Endocannabinoid Function

CCHs: 2
Description: The purpose of this presentation is to outline the components and functions of our primary homeostasis system: the Endocannabinoid System (ECS). (2022-23)
Register

1204. Pain Science Informed Care

CCHs: 2
Description: This course will present advanced concepts in pain science including neurobiology of pain, pain mechanisms, and current definitions of pain. Pain science principles will be presented as applied to physical therapy evaluation and treatment strategies across diverse settings in physical therapy. (2023-24)
Register

1205. Strength and Conditioning Principles for the Physical Therapist

CCHs: 2
Description: This course is a comprehensive continuing education course designed to equip physical therapists with advanced knowledge and skills in optimizing strength and conditioning programs for diverse populations. (2024-25)
Register

1301. Advances in Evaluation and Management of Ataxia

CCHs: 3
Description: This course will cover patient presentations that challenge care for patients with Ataxia. (2020-21)
Register

1302. Psychological Impacts of COVID-19 and Pandemic Era Care Considerations

CCHs: 2
Description: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a significant impact on every aspect of our lives, including clinical care, teaching, mentorship, and self-care. This course will review common psychological reactions to COVID-19 and the pandemic on patients/care partners, students/colleagues, and in ourselves. (2021- 22)
Register

1303. Vestibular Dysfunction in the Atypical Patient

CCHs: 2
Description: This course will provide the tools for effective screening and management of vestibular dysfunction in individuals with complex or atypical presentations such as Parkinsonism, Post Covid-19, and
Autonomic Dysfunction. (2022-23)
Register

1305. Exploring the Realm of Disorders of Consciousness: Evidence Based Guidelines, Interventions and Implications for Ethical Rehabilitation

CCHs: 2
Description: This course will share updated guidelines from the American Academy of Neurology on diagnostic and prognostic considerations for individuals with Disorders of Consciousness, discuss evidence- based intervention approaches, and engage learners in dialogue surrounding ethical issues in caring for individuals with DOC. (2023-24)
Register

1306. Robots in the Clinic - Characterizing the Role of Robots in the Rehabilitation for People with Parkinson’s Disease

CCHs: 2
Description: This course will review the current literature and most up-to-date CPG (Osborne et al.) regarding PT management of Parkinson Disease, discuss the present and future role of technology in the PT management of neurologic clients, and discuss novel technologic advances in the field for the management of people with Parkinson’s Disease. (2024 - 25)
Register

1401. Creating Inclusive Clinical Learning Environments Part 1: Informed Practices

CCHs: 2
Description: This course is designed to introduce to the concepts of DEI&B- informed clinical instruction and to provide an engaging safe environment where Physical Therapy CIs can interact with one another to share experiences of encountering issues of DEI&B in clinical settings. (2020-21)
Register

1402. Creating Inclusive Clinical Learning Environments Part 2: Equity & Advocacy in Practice- Focus: LGBTQ+ community and considerations for pelvic health

CCHs: 2
Description: As Part 2 of Emory DPT’s “Creating Inclusive Clinical Learning Environments” course series, presenters will build upon these concepts introduced in Part 1 with a focus on the LGBTQ+ community and considerations for Pelvic Health to foster Equity & Advocacy in physical therapy clinical practice. (2021-22)
Register

1501. Best Practices in Acute Care: Optimizing Invasive Lines, Tubes & Monitors

CCHs: 2
Description: This course is geared toward both the new/entry-level and advanced practice Physical Therapist to integrate the complexity of lines, tubes, and monitoring devices and optimize them to advance treatment options with patients. (2021-22)
Register

1502. Beyond wake and walking: Active rehabilitation in patients requiring advanced mechanical circulatory support and ECMO

CCHs: 2
Description: While safe mobilization of patients on MCS and ECMO support has been documented, evidence-based guidelines for MCS and ECMO rehabilitation remain sparse. The speaker will review relevant lab values, sedation considerations, and potential challenges that physical therapists may be faced with while working with this population and provide tools to advocate for improved mobility practice. Experiences will be shared regarding initiating a program, gaining physician and surgeon buy-in, up-training therapy staff, and progressing the program with support from all ICU teams including medical, nursing, respiratory therapy, perfusion, and rehabilitation therapy teams. Case studies will be reviewed and patient outcomes discussed to provide examples of rehabilitation interventions to progress beyond “early mobility” with lessons and considerations for PTs in all areas of practice. (2022-23)
Register

1503. Acute Stroke: An Evidence-Based Approach to Physical Therapy

CCHs: 2
Description: This course will review the latest evidence in the early medical and PT management of stroke and discuss the real-world triumphs and challenges of treating patients with stroke at a comprehensive
academic stroke center. (2022-23)
Register

1504. Long Covid: Beyond SOB and Enough!

CCHs: 2
Description: One of the most common symptoms with long COVID is persistent shortness of breath. This persistent shortness of breath may suggest diminished lung function. A number of post-COVID patients report loss of smell or taste, altered sensations in their limbs, and/or brain fog (problems with memory, concentration or word finding). This presentation will not focus on shortness of breath but how and possibly why these additional clinical presentations continue to impact our patients and clients. (2023-24)
Register

1623. Ethics and Jurisprudence for PTs in GA - 2025

CCHs: 2
Description: This 4-hour course is designed to introduce and review basic concepts of professional ethics and the law as they pertain to the practice of physical therapy, specifically in the state of Georgia in 2025.
Register (coming soon)

1701. Murderball – An Exploration of Disability and Cinema: Film Viewing and Panel Discussion

CCHs: 2.5
Description: Murderball is a 2005 American documentary film about wheelchair rugby athletes, focusing on the competitive rivalry between the Canadian and U.S. teams leading up to the 2004 Paralympic Games. This film viewing and panel discussion is designed to illustrate the intersection of humanities and rehabilitation through the use of cinema to facilitate critical review and discussion of disability in society and culture. (2022-23)
Register