A 2011 University of Findlay, OH survey noted that while most physical therapists support cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention behaviors in theory, many do not put it into practice, especially when it comes to patient education regarding medications, BMI etc. The work concluded that CVD patient education was practiced more by APTA Cardiopulmonary (CP) section members ….
Learning Is A Lifelong Process Check out these upcoming events and programs for healthcare professionals. Not only are the topics of interest and timely, you can even earn valuable continuing education credits in the process! March 6-18, 2013 – ASHA’s “Adolescent Language and Literacy: Supporting Emotional, Social and Academic Growth”. Early registration open for online ….
Continuing education requirements are a fact of life for most professionals in the healthcare field. Here is a sample list of association-approved providers that are bringing something different to the table for physical therapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy. Occupational Therapy: Saebo: Founded in 2001 by two OTs, this Charlotte, NC based company is a ….
If you operate a skilled nursing facility, are you ready for MDS 3.0? As you know, the MDS is a critical part of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) program for skilled nursing. The data gathered with the MDS is used for RAP/CAAs, payment, surveys and quality measures. In addition, the MDS is ….