Tag: Physical Therapy
New Outcome Measure in Post-Acute Care: Out with FIM – In with Section GG
This module introduces and explores Section GG as the most recently required outcome measure in post-acute care. This measure is replacing the old FIM, is relatively new to all clinicians (including students) at this time, and is integral in reimbursement within multiple practice settings. Understanding and adequately implementing use of this measure is the primary […]
Apr 30, 2020
Progressive Musculoskeletal Case for Clinical Reasoning Development
This module is designed to give learners the opportunity to practice clinical reasoning and differential diagnosis skills while working through a progressive clinical case. The module imitates the flow of an actual physical therapy examination so learners can easily apply and transfer their skills to in-person patient care.
Apr 30, 2020
Listening with Your Eyes. Observation for Excellent Patient Care.
Learning general survey is key to preparing students to successfully interact and care for patients in a variety of settings. By improving visual literacy skills through tasks on this module, students improve their understanding of general survey and their clinical reasoning decisions about the patient’s physical therapy plan of care to improve their movement and […]
Apr 10, 2019
Guided Exploration of the Medical Record for Therapists: Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Systems
This module provides a guided tour through the electronic medical record (EMR) with focus on identifying and defining the components important to review when treating an individual with a cardiovascular or pulmonary disease. The guided tour first highlights the important information found in the Medical History component of the EMR. The tour continues by identifying […]
Apr 10, 2019
Clinical Reasoning Using the International Classification of Functioning
This module is designed to help the learner understand the process of using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) to assist in making clinical decisions about examination items for a physical therapist or other health care professional making a first visit to a patient in a home setting.
Apr 3, 2019
This modules serves as a preview or review of cardiac oxygen supply and demand fundamentals.
Apr 12, 2017
