Pediatric Physical Therapy - Overview & Considerations

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CEU Course Description

The field of pediatric physical therapy is complex and involves an interdisciplinary team. The role of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants involves recognition of different challenges that children may face in development and structuring therapy to improve these factors. Therapists are crucial in educating families and caregivers, recommending assistive devices, and helping children with disabilities engage in play and movement. This course will discuss important diagnostic considerations, presentation of many pediatric disorders, evaluation strategies, intervention strategies, and resources to help navigate care for therapists and the guardians of children. 

CEU Course Objectives

1. Categorize effective evaluation strategies and possible interventions for pediatric patients with common diagnoses
2. Discover the process and any challenges that providers and families face when working with children needing pediatric physical therapy
3. Demonstrate knowledge of techniques to educate both parents and children on physical therapy recommendations

CEU Course Syllabus

Introduction--> Section 1: Overview of Pediatric Physical Therapy	0.50 Contact Hours
Section 2: Evaluation --> Section 3: Intervention	1.50 Contact Hours
Section 4: Case Studies --> Conclusion	0.50 Contact Hours

Total = 2 Contact Hours

Instructional level: Intermediate

Course Date: 2022-09-12

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