Frequently Asked Questions What are the requirements for license renewal? Licenses Expire Contact Hours Required Each three-year registration renewal period in the licensee’s month of birth. 36 contact hours How do I complete this course and receive my certificate of completion? On-Line Submission: Go to PT.EliteCME.com and follow the prompts. You will be able to print your certificate immediately upon completion of the course. Fax Submission: Fax to (386) 673-3563, be sure to include your credit card information. All completions will be processed within 2 business days of receipt and certificates e-mailed to the e-mail address provided.* Mail Submission: Mail to Elite, PO Box 37, Ormond Beach, FL 32175. All completions will be processed and certificates issued within 10 business days from the date it is mailed.* *Please note - providing a valid e-mail address is the quickest and most efficient way to receive your certificates when submitting via fax, e-mail or mail. Submissions without a valid e-mail address will be mailed to the address provided at registration. How much will it cost? Cost of Courses Course Title Contact Hours Price Acute Injury and Pain: A Strategy, Management, and Rehabilitation Discussion for Physical 3 $18.00 Therapists An Overview of Oncology Rehabilitation 4 $24.00 Common Injuries and Therapy Management for Runners 4 $24.00 Lifestyle and Therapy Approaches to Osteoporosis 3 $18.00 Reducing and Eliminating Workplace Injuries Through Ergonomics 2 $12.00 Stroke: Risk Factor Assessment, Rehabilitation Protocols and Best Practices for Prevention 2 $12.00 BEST VALUE 18-HOUR COURSE BOOK PACKAGE SAVE $11.00 18 $97.00 Are you a department-approved provider? Elite Professional Education, LLC is recognized by The New York State Education Department’s Board of Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education. What if I need more hours? No problem. Visit PT.EliteCME.com to view our entire course library. You can also build your own package containing 36 hours for only $175.00. Is my information secure? Yes! Our website is secured by Thawte, we use SSL encryption, and we never share your information with third-parties. Will you report my hours? No. The board performs random audits at which time proof of continuing education must be provided. What if I still have questions? What are your business hours? No problem, we have several options for you to choose from! Online at PT.EliteCME.com you will see our robust FAQ section that answers many of your questions, simply click FAQ in the upper right hand corner or e-mail us at [email protected] or call us toll free at 1-888-857-6920, Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, EST. Important information for licensees Always check your state’s board website to determine the number of hours required for renewal, and the amount that may be completed through home-study. Also, make sure that you notify the board of any changes of address. It is important that your most current address is on file. New York State Board for Physical Therapy Contact Information New York State Education Department Office of the Professions State Board for Physical Therapy 89 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12234 Phone: (518) 474-3817 Ext. 180 | Fax: (518) 402-5944 Website: http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/pt/ PT.EliteCME.com Page i Table of Contents CE for New York Physical Therapy Professionals All 18 Hrs ONLY CHAPTER 1: ACUTE INJURY AND PAIN: A STRATEGY, MANAGEMENT, AND REHABILITATION DISCUSSION FOR PHYSICAL THERAPISTS Page 1 $ One of the fundamental aspects of practice for the physical therapist is to aid in the rehabilitation 97 of injuries in order to promote the alleviation of pain; therefore, it is a good idea to occasionally review the basics of injury, pain and rehabilitation. This course is set up in two sections: The first section is a discussion about the management of acute injures. The second section discusses methods and management of pain. Physical therapists, upon completion of this course, will benefit from the information provided. What if I Still Have Acute Injury and Pain: A Strategy, Management and Rehabilitation Questions? Discussion for Physical Therapists Final Exam Page 16 No problem, we have several options for you to choose from! CHAPTER 2: AN OVERVIEW OF ONCOLOGY REHABILITATION Page 17 Online at PT.EliteCME.com you This course will familiarize the physical therapist with the different forms of cancer, as well as the will see our robust FAQ section risk factors and rehabilitation protocols for the care of the oncology patient. that answers many of your questions, simply click FAQ in the An Overview of Oncology Rehabilitation Final Exam Page 31 upper right hand corner or e-mail us at [email protected] or call CHAPTER 3: COMMON INJURIES AND THERAPY MANAGEMENT us toll free at 1-888-857-6920, FOR RUNNERS Page 32 Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 With the popularity of running increasing, so are the frequency of injuries reported for those pm, EST. involved in the sport - many of these injuries involve the lower extremities; the most commonly injured body part is the knee. This course will familiarize the physical therapy professional with the unique needs, complications and injuries that he or she may encounter when dealing with runners in his or her daily scope of practice. Common Injuries and Therapy Management for Runners Final Exam Page 43 CHAPTER 4: LIFESTYLE AND THERAPY APPROACHES TO OSTEOPOROSIS Page 44 PLUS... Lowest Price Guaranteed Osteoporosis is a disease that is projected to affect as many as half of Americans over 50 by the year 2020. Physical therapists will likely become an important health partner for those affected by Serving Professionals Since 1999 the disease: Constructing and utilizing effective wellness strategies to produce positive outcomes for patients. Therefore, it is imperative for the physical therapy professional to understand the basics of osteoporosis, the effect of lifestyle factors on bone mineral density and ways that his or her patient can identify and implement effective and relevant exercise modalities for successful outcomes. Lifestyle and Therapy Approaches to Osteoporosis Final Exam Page 53 Elite Continuing Education ©2018: All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Elite Professional Education, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge in the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal or professional services advice. Elite Professional Education, LLC recommends that you consult a medical, legal or professional services expert licensed in your state. Elite Professional Education, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up to date at the time of printing, but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to your situation or circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Page ii PT.EliteCME.com Table of Contents CE for New York Physical Therapy Professionals CHAPTER 5: REDUCING AND ELIMINATING WORKPLACE INJURIES THROUGH ERGONOMICS Page 54 This course will offer suggestions for completing a successful, comprehensive and useful ergonomics assessment that will focus on preventing musculoskeletal injuries by effectively analyzing job hazards, identifying and evaluating risk factors and offering recommendations to reduce or eliminate these risks within the workplace environment. Reducing and Eliminating Workplace Injuries Through Ergonomics Final Exam Page 59 CHAPTER 6: STROKE: RISK FACTOR ASSESSMENT, REHABILITATION PROTOCOLS AND BEST PRACTICES FOR PREVENTION Page 60 Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death for Americans. Strokes are caused when a blood clot blocks the blood supply to the brain, or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. Strokes are one of the most prevalent of all neurological disorders: An attack can be devastating to its victims, adversely affecting gross motor skills, speech, memory and abilities to perform activities of daily living (ADLs). In this course, we will discuss the rehabilitation and treatment of strokes, as well as guidelines indicated to aid patients in the prevention of further attacks. Stroke: Risk Factor Assessment, Rehabilitation Protocols and Best Practices for Prevention Final Exam Page 66 Final Examination Sheet Page 68 Course Evaluation Pages 69 PT.EliteCME.com Page iii Chapter 1: Acute Injury and Pain: A Strategy, Management, and Rehabilitation Discussion for Physical Therapists 3 Contact Hours By: H. L. B. Prasadinie Learning objectives Summarize both the subjective and objective signs of acute injuries, Define pain, discuss the scales used to measure pain and summarize including the five signs of inflammation. Compare and contrast the similarities and differences between acute pain management and muscle strain, sprains, contusions, fractures, dislocations and chronic pain management. subluxation. Describe four theories regarding pain perception and discuss Discuss the primary objectives when managing acute injuries to both pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies of pain help further the stages of the soft tissue injury healing process. management. Identify the components of the “SPRICEMMM” and the “HARM” Evaluate electrotherapy options, as well as techniques of technique and protocol, respectively. manipulation and pain relief. Discuss alternative therapies and maintenance programs and methods, including Pilates, yoga, acupuncture and reflexology. Introduction Millions of Americans suffer with pain every year. Pain – both chronic of pain; therefore, it is a good idea to occasionally review the basics of and acute – is quickly becoming an increasingly dire public health injury, pain and rehabilitation. issue that costs employers, patients and insurance companies billions of This course is set up in two sections: The first section is a discussion dollars each year.