Continuing Education Spotlight
The McKenzie Institute USA:
Even before the recent economic collapse, buyouts, and reorganization, budget cutbacks were afoot in the rehab marketplace forcing therapists to pay out-of-pocket for CE. Furthermore, with a growing number of states requiring CEUs to maintain licensure, PTs are now obligated. With a plethora of quicker, cheaper options out there, it speaks to the ethical integrity for the majority of PTs, who opt for education with a strong evidence base at its core and not simply the quickest, cheapest prospect available. Creating accessibility to programs is important, however, it is also imperative to not lose the quality of programming in the process.
The McKenzie Institute® sponsors a Program of Certification in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® (MDT) for the spine and extremities and recently had the MDT Fellowship approved with APTA and AAOMPT. We encourage ongoing research in MDT, and we are also avidly exploring the various technology advancements for appropriate portions of our curriculum to extend into distance learning opportunities. The challenges to attain quality, evidence based continuing education are many, yet it is ultimately the best investment to improve patient care and outcomes. Our business model, as I believe is the therapeutic model, is to remain committed at all costs to provide the best possible service – superior education and an effective process to assess, classify and treat patients.
Stacey A. Lyon, Executive Director
The McKenzie Institute USA
