Rehab for the Post-Surgical Ortho Patient:UE (3rd ed)-#411

This course is a resource and reference guide on the rehabilitation of the upper extremity following common orthopedic surgical procedures. Included in this text are acromioplasty, anterior capsular reconstruction, rotator cuff repair, superior labral anterior posterior repair, total shoulder arthroplasty, extensor brevis release and lateral epicondylectomy, reconstruction of the ulnar collateral ligament with ulnar nerve transposition, primary flexor tendon repair, and carpal tunnel release. Details regarding the surgical procedures with illustrations are given, as well as detailed guidelines for an effective rehab program for both the non-athletic patient and the athlete returning to competitive sports. Precautions as well as potential troublesome areas are identified with appropriate ways to address the problems. Written by orthopedic surgeons, PT’s, and OT’s, this is an excellent resource and reference guide for all therapists. This is the updated 3rd edition of this popular course, newly published in 2013, with updated evidence based guidelines for rehab following surgical repair.

Ethics & Jurisprudence: A Practical Application for OT's

This course covers medical ethics and ethical principles, laws that cover therapy, the AOTA Code of ethics, legal issues related to therapy, a model to address ethical issues and case examples that discuss common ethical problems. Course is available in a mail, email or online format.

Ethics in an Era of Health Care Reform (#152)

Health care reform is upon us. There will be changes in who gets health care, who provides insurance or benefits for health care, who pays for health care, how much they pay, and how health care is structured and regulated. Many of these issues in health care reform are ethical choices, often pitting one right way of doing things against another right way of doing things. The choice usually impacts one ethical principle positively, and another negatively. In this course, we describe ethical principles and Occupational Therapy Ethics in the context of health care reform, and illustrate how health care reform can be analyzed from an ethics perspective utilizing the new 2010 AOTA Code of Ethics.

Documenting Occupational Therapy Practice (#850)

This course is an ideal resource for occupational therapists and assistants to improve the critical skill of documentation. Explanations are provided in detail from a simple contact note, screening or referral, to evaluations, progress notations & discontinuation of services. SOAP notes & other forms of documentation are included with sample reproducible forms. Also included are Medicare & third party payer guidelines along with ethical, legal & language issues in relation to Occupational Therapy. The author addresses spelling & grammar and provides proper word usage as examples for accurate & readable documentation. Documentation requirements are included for both the clinic and school settings. Impact of OT models & frames of reference are addressed. This course is vital to OT’s and assistants who desire to improve their documentation skills for ethical, legal, and reimbursement reasons. Course includes text: Documenting Occupational Therapy Practice (2nd ed) by Karen Sames, OTR/L.

Medicare and the Therapist (#812)

This course provides the therapist with a brief history of Medicare, a general description of various Medicare plans, rules and requirements that apply to anyone delivering services to Medicare beneficiaries, and the rules and requirements that are specific to practice of physical therapy and occupational therapy. Essential elements regarding the practice of physical and occupational therapy are addressed in ten different settings (acute care, long term care hospital, inpatient rehab, SNF, home health, hospice, private practice, CORF, hospital outpatient, rural health clinics). A special section on how to avoid Medicare fraud and abuse is included. Written in an easy to read format, and recently updated, this course will greatly assist any therapist working with Medicare patients.

Occupational Therapy with Elders: Strategies fo the COTA#300

Skilled nursing facilities are the number one employer of COTA's, and this trend of working with elders is likely to continue as the elder population grows. It is important that COTA's possess a strong knowledge base that allows them to provide the best care possible for our elder population. This course includes the updated (2012) text with information and case studies to instruct the COTA in specific applications of OT strategies. Topics included in this course are: the aging process, cultural diversity, ethics, sexuality, medications, restraint reduction, wheelchair seating, fall prevention, vision and hearing impairments, eating disorders, incontinence, and specific diagnoses such as CVA's, Alzheimer's, orthopedic conditions, cardiopulmonary conditions, and cancer. Case studies are included in this course specifically designed for the COTA.

Obesity, Insulin Resistance, Diabetes and their Consequences

This course is designed to help you understand the link between obesity, insulin resistance, and diabetes. The course provides information and skills to improve the therapist’s understanding of insulin resistance and its consequences; the relationship between obesity, insulin resistance, prediabetes, metabolic syndrome and diabetes. The therapist will learn how to develop a treatment program for patients with this condition, understand how exercise can affect insulin resistance, and recognize the effect of therapy on clients with this condition.

Therapy and the Sleep Deprived Patient (#905)

This course will assist the therapist in understanding how the loss of sleep interferes with activities of daily living and has adverse effects on the body's ability to recover from illness or injury. The course discusses the importance of sleep, instructs in the stages of sleep, includes specific common sleep disorders, and discusses how lifestyle factors, medical illnesses and medications affect sleep. Included is a section on the therapist's role which specifically addresses therapy assessment, setting goals, and therapy intervention for patients who have been sleep deprived.

Pediatric Power Mobility: Assessment and Training

The purpose of the course is to review the benefits of power mobility, discuss the types of power wheelchairs, learn how to assess power mobility, and how to complete the education and training necessary for proper use. A power mobility screening form developed by the author as well as a power mobility training assessment form are included in the course. ILLINOIS EARLY INTERVENTION CREDIT APPROVED Course available in a mail, email or online format.

Pediatric Motor Development:Ages 0-3 (#610)

Motor Development (0 to 3): This course covers the sequence of normal development from birth through the toddler years. It addresses points in development by month. It covers areas of concern, by month, that may signal a later dysfunction. The course also covers how motor development affects hand use, breathing and oral motor skills. Strategies for children with neuromotor deficits are addressed. ILLINOIS EARLY INTERVENTION CREDIT APPROVED Course available by mail, email or online.

Home Health Fundamentals, Assessment & Emergencies (#703)

This updated course (2011) provides the home health therapist with every tool needed in order to practice in the home health setting: from foundational information regarding infection control issues, personal safety tips, documentation guidelines, and ethical situations to how to handle emergency situations in the home. Included in this course is how to assess the patient’s environment, patient’s support system, psychosocial areas (cognitive, depression, dementia, motivation, pain), ADL and IADL’s, mobility, fine motor, neurological, integumentary, and cardiopulmonary systems. Of extreme value in this course is a section on how to handle emergency situations for a variety of medical conditions encountered in the home. This is a must course for therapists who frequently must make independent and immediate clinical judgments while working alone in the home health setting.

Advanced Rehab Concepts to Improve Functional Outcomes #700

This advanced course is designed for those PT's/OT's who seek a deeper understanding of movement dysfunctions encountered in the home health setting. Learn advanced rehab concepts in orthopedics and neurology including vestibular, biomechanical, proprioception and neuromuscular control during functional mobility. Develop a more trained eye and improve your clinical reasoning skills, allowing you to more accurately assess movement dysfunction as it pertains to losses in function. Specific functional exercises, case studies, and instruction on documentation are included. This is a must have course for home health therapists who desire to advance their therapeutic plan of care way beyond the preprinted protocols and boring bed and chair exercises, and who desire to improve functional outcomes in the limited time allowed by 3rd party payors.

Resistance Training for the Older Adult (#212)

We are therapists and exercise is our specialty area. As therapists, we should not be prescribing exercise without sound rationale to support every aspect of our prescription. While other wellness providers (fitness instructors, athletic trainers, etc) may be able to perform these activities in the absence of pathology, the expertise of therapists is necessary to address the special needs of older individuals or individuals with pathology to ensure safety and effectiveness. This course discusses the principles and parameters of resistance training; how to accurately assess muscle performance; how to prescribe resistance training exercises in order to increase strength, power, endurance, and hypertrophy; how to accurately prescribe a specific exercise program based on the assessment using the most up to date evidence available. This is a valuable course for both PT's and OT's who desire to safely and effectively increase muscle performance in their patients while effectively improving function in the shortest time available.

Understanding, Designing, & Implementing Functional Exercise

The field of geriatric rehab and geriatric medicine is a fast growing sub-specialty in healthcare. Many fitness trainers are teaching fitness programs to our seniors, but they are not qualified to assess functional limitations and design a program based on those findings. This course reviews the characteristics of aging and discusses the components of an appropriate functional assessment. Explanations include the four pillars of human movement and how they relate to functional activities. How to design a functional exercise program and progress the patient through manipulation of the different variables, including all the planes of the trunk, is emphasized with clear illustrations.

Geriatric Fitness: Concepts of Therapeutic Exercise (#206)

The purpose of this course is to assist the therapist in creating a realistic exercise program that is based on a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis and prognosis for specific health issues of the individual patient. Recommendations are provided for several common conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension and others. Patient compliance is also addressed. An extensive list of references is provided for the therapist who wishes to advance their knowledge on this subject. Mail, email or online

Balance Impairment and Fall Risk: Tests and Measures (#205)

Age-related balance impairments, falls, and their consequences significantly impact the older population. As a result, all older adults should undergo periodic screening to determine fall risk. Those with risk factors for falls should receive a comprehensive evaluation to more specifically assess those areas of risk and determine which are amendable to remediation. Balance tests and measures are a key component of fall risk evaluation and numerous tools exist. Balance tests may assess static and/or dynamic balance and vary regarding equipment needs, time requirements, and target population. Three simple measures of static balance include the Romberg Test (RT), the Sharpened Romberg Test (SRT), and the Unilateral Stance Test (ULST). The Functional Reach Test (FRT) offers a quick measure of dynamic balance and limits during forward reach. The Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Timed Up and Go Test (TUG), and the Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA) are performance-based measures in which patient ability to execute select functional tasks is assessed. These tools each offer valid and reliable means of quantifying balance and fall risk in the older population.

Falls in Older Persons (#204)

Falls continue to be a common problem for hospital patients and nursing home residents. As of Oct 2008, CMS announced that Medicare will no longer pay for the extra cost of preventable injuries resulting from falls in acute care hospitals. Fall prevention is a multidisciplinary problem. Rehab therapists are frequently called upon to either assess for fall risk, correct an underlying problem, or serve on a committee to prevent falls. In this course the therapist will learn: consequences of falls, causes of falls, how to assess the likelihood of a patient falling, how to reduce fall risk, how to assess environments and make modifications, how to reduce mechanical and chemical restraints, and the latest evidence regarding use of bed rails, low beds, alarm systems, and hip protectors. Case studies, Q & A’s, and evidence based practice are included in this updated 4th edition by well known fall expert Rein Tideiksaar. This course is a must for any therapist who works with geriatrics.

Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia and Therapy(#202)

Physical and occupational therapists in a geriatric setting frequently work with patients who have dementia, therefore, it is helpful for the therapist to be familiar with the disease, pharmacologic treatments, and latest research. Difficulty in communication, behavior issues, perceptual and cognitive problems all impact therapy and the way the therapist relates to these clients. In this course you will learn normal brain anatomy and function; causes, characteristics and different types of dementia; the latest research in diagnostic testing for dementia; pharmacologic therapy for Alzheimer's; Alzheimer's research and future therapies; how to assess cognitive impairment using Instrumental Activities of Daily Living; strategies to optimize communication; how to address challenging behaviors; how to improve cognition and physical function; and how you can prevent dementia. Case studies are included.

Wound Care: Dressing Selection Made Easier (#502)

The purpose of this course is to provide the therapist with a guide that can be used in the clinic to determine the best wound care dressing to optimize healing. The course covers current dressings that are on the market, describes the different types of dressings, and points out the advantages, disadvantages, and contraindications of each.

Wound Care (#500)

The purpose of this course is to provide information and evaluative techniques to improve the therapist’s treatment of wounds from a variety of etiologies. The information incorporated in this course is based on a review of current literature; and is intended to be utilized as a guide. The course is not all-inclusive. Sample case studies are provided and multiple treatment options could apply. This course includes a brief review of anatomy and physiology of the skin, wound healing, wound infection vs. colonization, nutrition and healing, wound classification, wound assessment, wound etiology, special tests, therapeutic modalities, wound dressings and treatment guidelines.

Low Vision Rehabilitation (#3000)

The AOTA has called low vision rehab one of the top ten emerging fields in OT. In this comprehensive course the OT will learn the epidemiology & clinical model for low vision rehab, terminology, basic anatomy & physiology of the visual system, various eye diseases & disorders that cause low vision, and psychosocial issues related to visual impairment. This course provides detailed evaluation & treatment protocols for the OTR, with examples of goals & note writing & provides incredible resources covering all areas of low vision needs. Collaboration with various professionals, non-optical & optical device options & computer technology are addressed. This resource is entirely devoted to the adult client with vision impairment. This course includes a text written specifically for OT's, by OT's who are certified vision specialists, as well as other vision specialists. This is a must read for OT’s desiring to either specialize in low vision, or for OT's who simply have a client with low vision difficulties.

Pharmacology for Therapists (#1010)

Pharmacology by definition is the study of how chemical substances affect living tissue and how these substances bind to receptors to affect normal function. This updated pharmacology course (2011) is written specifically for rehab professionals. It includes valuable detailed information on various disease processes, and then introduces the reader to how these chemical agents affect the body either beneficially or adversely at the cellular and organ level. Added bonus in this course is the special application section for therapists, how specific drugs affect exercise, and specific precautions for the rehab professional. This is an updated version of a popular course which now contains sections on vitamins and minerals, drugs used in wound care, and alternative medicine. A must read and valuable reference guide for all therapists. The author is both a PT and an OTR with a PhD in pharmacology.

Rehab of the Shoulder (#438)

This course is for any physical or occupational therapy clinician who is entrusted with treating clients with mechanical or pathological shoulder dysfunction. This is an in-depth course based on the 5th Edition of Robert A. Donatelli’s Physical Therapy of the Shoulder. The comprehensive text is written by physicians and physical therapists and covers a wealth of information on diagnosis and treatment of shoulder conditions, including anatomy and mechanics, examination techniques, neurologic considerations, referred pain, rehabilitation of throwing injuries, and specific pathologies (impingement, instability, frozen shoulder, rotator cuff, total shoulder replacement, and more). The well-illustrated section on treatment approaches offers techniques in manual therapy, trigger point management, and strengthening that the therapist can use immediately in the clinic. Contains the most up to date information available to date!

Thermal Agents in Rehab: Evidence Based Update (#435)

Thermal modalities are by far the most commonly used modality in the rehabilitation setting. They have been used for decades to provide complimentary treatment to a host of maladies. This course provides a review of the purpose and physiologic basis of the application of thermal modalities as well as the indications for and contraindications to their use. In addition, it provides a review of the available evidence about their safety, efficacy, and clinical utilization. The course covers such modalities as ultrasound, phonophoresis, diathermy, low level laser therapy, fluidotherapy, and paraffin. It also covers more readily accessible modalities such as hot packs, ice, contrast baths, and whirlpool. It is anticipated that the student will have a thorough understanding of the scientific rationale for using various types of thermal modalities and which modality is most appropriate for a given patient condition.

Pilates: How it Works (#432)

Discover why Joseph Pilates and his exercise repertoire are growing in international scope. Functional exercise is exercise that helps restore a functional movement of every day life. Learn the seven principles of Functional Exercise, which are all inclusive in Pilates' body of work. Focus on core strengthening by comprehensively reviewing the anatomy of the trunk. Learn how posture and scapular stability directly impact the biomechanics of the shoulder. Includes case studies and illustrations.

Yoga as a Therapeutic Tool (#431)

The purpose of this course is to define the benefits of yoga and how it can be utilized as part of a therapeutic exercise program. Basic yoga poses; benefits of yoga such as increasing flexibility, strength, posture, cardiac function, and sensory processing; sample yoga programs are included. Special bonus in this course is discussion on how to adapt yoga for special populations such as pediatrics (including fun adaptations), back injuries, prenatal, and chair yoga. This is a course for any therapist interested in using yoga as therapeutic exercise in multiple clinical settings

Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (#418)

In this course you will learn to evaluate and treat tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) and golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis) in the adult population. Included is a review of elbow and forearm anatomy, etiology and basic pathophysiology of epicondylitis and epicondylosis, signs and symptoms related to these tendinopathies, evaluation tips, differential diagnosis, a variety of therapeutic treatment approaches, and an overview of radial tunnel syndrome as it relates to lateral epicondylitis. A discussion of when surgical intervention may be necessary, types of surgery most often performed, post-surgical therapy care, long-term prognosis for the disorders, and preventing recurrence is included. The course is designed to help therapists achieve the best possible functional outcome, that may even incorporate returning to sports such as tennis and golf.

Aquatic Therapy: Benefits, Guidelines and Treatment

This course reviews the physical properties of water and explains how these properties can benefit the patient and enhance therapeutic techniques. The course focuses on providing a detailed introduction to the aquatic techniques of BackHab, Ai Chi, and the Bad Ragaz Ring Method. The course addresses information on general aquatic therapy progressions (for strengthening, balance, and weight bearing) in addition to the aforementioned specific aquatic techniques.

Rehabilitation of the Post-Surgical Spine (#416)

Designed for those therapists who specialize in treatment of the back and neck, this course is a great resource on rehab of the spine following anterior cervical discectomy, lumbar microdiscectomy, and lumbar spine fusion. Details regarding surgical procedures as well as detailed guidelines for an effective rehab program are discussed. Written by orthopedic surgeons, PT's and OT's, this is an excellent resource guide for back therapists. Course available by mail.

Wheelchair Evaluation: A Clinician's Guide (#1520)

This course provides a practical and concise approach for successfully evaluating and recommending a wheelchair. This course is organized to guide the clinician through a logical sequence in the wheelchair prescription process using a real world perspective. The therapist is taken through the necessary steps of patient evaluation, choice of wheelchair components, documentation, and funding using a letter of medical necessity. The course emphasizes history taking skills that can provide a wealth of information resulting in success in wheelchair prescription. Included in this course is a small portable text, small enough for the clinician to carry around in the clinic, hospital, school, nursing home, or home health setting for quick reference . (Note: print is small.) A CD complements this course to illustrate key concepts in wheelchair prescription. Written by a PT and published in 2010, this course contains the latest research available. A valuable course for both PT’s and OT’s.

Occupations and Mental Health (#4003)

This course is the third of three modules concerning the practice of occupational therapy in mental health. The text for the third module is Chapters 45-55 of the textbook Occupational Therapy in Mental Health: A Vision for Participation, by Brown and Stoffel, 2011 by F. A. Davis. (Note: Each of the modules can stand alone and may be taken separately.) This third module begins by introducing occupation, co-occupation, and wellness, and then addresses areas of occupational performance for persons with mental health disability as it relates to activities of daily living, students K-12, adult education, work, social participation, leisure and play, rest and sleep, spirituality, grief and bereavement. Appropriate OT assessments and intervention for each occupation is discussed and evidence based practice is emphasized. Content in this course is essential for all occupational therapy clinicians regardless of practice area, as well as those clinicians who specialize in mental health.

Mental Health Practice Settings for OT (#4002)

This course is the second of three modules concerning practice of occupational therapy in mental health. The text for the second module is Chapters 34-44 of the textbook Occupational Therapy in Mental Health: A Vision for Participation by Brown and Stoffel, copyright 2011 by F. A. Davis. (Note: Each of the 3 modules may be taken separately, and may stand alone.) This second module addresses the occupational therapist’s role in various mental health practice settings. OT assessment and intervention are discussed in the mental health settings of: early intervention for infants and toddlers, consumer-operated self-help services, after-school programs, forensic settings, state hospitals, psychosocial clubhouses, community based case management, hospital-based mental health care, the workplace, homeless and women’s shelters, and wraparound services for children and families. The roles and opportunities for occupational therapy practice, evidence based updates, the treatment teams, as well as funding sources for each of these mental health settings are discussed. This module is an excellent tool for any occupational therapist who may be searching for varied experience and job opportunities in the mental health setting.

Mental Health Disorders and Issues in OT (#4001)

This course is the first of three modules concerning practice of occupational therapy in mental health. The text for this first module is Chapter 3, and Chapters 6-25 from the textbook Occupational Therapy in Mental Health: A Vision for Participation, edited by Catana Brown, PhD, OTR, FAOTA and Virginia C. Stoffel, PhD, OT, BCMH, FAOTA, Copyright 2011 by F. A. Davis Company. (Note: Each of the 3 modules can stand alone, and may be taken separately.) This first module addresses the client as a person, providing detailed descriptions of both mental health diagnoses and client factors. For each diagnosis, there is a detailed description of the disorder, diagnostic criteria, etiology, course, impact on occupational performance, and useful interventions. For each client factor, there is description of the skill, examples of resultant disabilities, introduction to various assessments of the skill, and explanation of interventions. Mental disorders included in this module include: Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Attention Disorders, Intellectual Disorders, Eating Disorders, Personality Disorders, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Schizophrenia, Substance Related Disorders, and Dementia. The text is enriched by narratives that convey the content of the text from the perspective of individuals with the mental illness. This course is for all OT clinicians, regardless of practice area.

Activity Analysis, Creativity and Play in Ped OT (#630)

This new pediatric OT course focuses on incorporating play & fun into the therapy session to intrinsically motivate the pediatric client to participate & meet his/her therapeutic goals. This course defines & integrates therapeutic use of self, activity analysis, frames of reference, and clinical reasoning skills, & selects/adapts meaningful therapeutic activities for the “just right challenge”. Here work is felt as play & challenges are embraced. The history of play & research related to play assessment and intervention are addressed and multiple case studies are presented. This course includes the new 2010 text written by 3 OT’s who are specialists in their field, and a DVD that demonstrates concepts from the book applied to real life sessions. Worksheets, checklists & analysis forms are also provided. A must course for pediatric OT’s.

Sensory Integration and Autism Spectrum Disorders (#629)

Sensory processing influences an individual's overall perception of the world. Sensation provides reality and meaning to our lives, connecting us to other human beings and to life itself. The way in which we interpret and integrate sensory experiences influences our interactions with the world around us and the ability to adapt to environmental demands. In the pediatric setting, the therapist will often see children diagnosed with one of 3 Autism Spectrum Disorders: Autistic Disorder, Asperger's Disorder, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified. Sensory integration disorders have been identified as prevalent in children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders. In this course, the therapist will learn: diagnostic criteria for Autistic Spectrum Disorders, the relationship between ASD and sensory processing, sensory integration theory, evaluation of sensory processing in children with ASD, treatment strategies for children with sensory processing disorders and ASD, sensory integration evidence-based practice and research.

School Based Therapy (#628)

This course focuses on physical and occupational therapy in the educational environment under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and covers a wide variety of topics relevant to the therapist working in the school setting. The course also covers legislation (including the Final Regulations of the IDEA), special education, related services, Individualized Education Programs and meetings, assessments and intervention in the educational setting, assistive technology, procedural safeguards, 504 placement, and students enrolled by their parents in private schools. Resources are also provided in this course including key sections and definitions from the most recent Federal regulations as well as individual state resources to assist the therapist with IDEA implementation and other issues.

Strength Training in Children with Neuro Disorders (#615)

This course covers the benefits of strengthening children with neurological disorders. The course discusses the effects of strengthening on spasticity, common misconceptions, and how to assess strength. The course then discusses how to design and progress an exercise program and how to adapt the program for children with special needs. Typical exercises for specific weaknesses are given, as well as fun ways to exercise each muscle group. Case examples are provided. Available by Mail, Email and Online

Toticollis and Plagiocephaly (#613)

The purpose of this course is to introduce torticollis and plagiocephaly, the causes (in utero and post partum), the assessment of patients with these conditions, the variations within the conditions, and present treatment options. As medical advice has changed over the years on whether babies should sleep supine or prone, these conditions have increased in frequency, making knowledge of this critical to any therapist working in pediatrics. Course available by mail, email, or online.

Neurological Rehab: Updated Principles to Maximize Rehab

This course provides the therapist with an expanded understanding about the clinical and non-clinical factors which drive the recovery process following neurological injury of the brain. Therapists taking this course will be provided with the latest research and clinically relevant information in the areas of neural plasticity, motor learning, behavioral sciences and cognition. In addition, implications related to caregiver involvement and how self-practice and the home environment play a key role in the recovery process are addressed. This information is vital for therapists who wish to succeed in the rapidly changing health care and rehab environments where we continue to be driven to produce faster and better results for reduced reimbursement. Information provided in this course will encourage therapists to reconsider some current paradigms about the rehab and recovery process and apply updated principles in order to maximize patient functional outcomes.

Modalities for Therapeutic Intervention (#434)

Modalities should be carefully selected for their intended effect to enhance functional recovery. This course provides the therapist with the underlying rationale for selecting a therapeutic modality to be included in a therapy plan based on the known physiologic and physical effects of the agent, the safety and use of the agent, and the therapeutic goals, using the latest research available. This course covers a wide range of therapeutic agents: cryotherapy, thermotherapy, ultrasound, hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, low-level laser, diathermy, traction, pneumatic compression, & alternative modalities. The importance of modalities, as they pertain to treatment of musculoskeletal and neurological disorders, pain symptoms, and promotion of tissue healing are emphasized. Included in this course are case studies to enhance application of basic principles, key points and “tips”, clinical controversies to discuss areas of misunderstandings or disagreement, updated evidence, evaluation & documentation tips. This is a great resource for all physical & occupational therapists and assistants. Includes the comprehensive text by Michlovitz, Bellew, and Nolan (FA Davis 2012) Modalities for Therapeutic Intervention (5th ed).