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Kinesio Taping® Advanced Techniques and Clinical Reasoning (Formerly KT3) (KT 1-2 pre-req)

Rehab Education

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, including the lecture, demonstration and lab, the participant will be able to: *Explain and apply all the concepts of the KinesioTaping method including: The tape qualities The principles of application for muscles The corrective techniques *Apply various taping techniques for the spine and upper/lower extremities *Apply Kinesio Tape appropriately for scar management *Have a basic understanding of the lymphatic system and how Kinesio Tape can be used to assist with edema reduction *Have a basic understanding of pump points for edema reduction *Apply Kinesio Tape appropriately for edema reduction

Target Audience

PTs, OTs, PTAs, OTAs, ATCs. This course is intended only for licensed healthcare practitioners.

Confirmation Notes

KT3 Kinesio Taping Certification Course
Prerequisites: KT1/KT2 must be taken at least 4 weeks prior to taking KT3. Proof of attendance must be provided. Please email your KT1/KT2 certificate of attendance to info@RehabEd.com or fax to 845-368-2458 after completing registration.
CE Credits
8 contact hours for KT3
Accepted by many professional credentialing organizations and state professional regulatory boards. Check with your state board/credentialing agency to verify. Certificate of attendance will be issued to all participants upon completion of the course and may be used for CEU verification of credits. CE Credits vary by state. Please check with your state board/certifying agency to confirm conversion of contact hours to CE.
Physical Therapy Board of California: The Physical Therapy Board of California recognizes Rehab Education, LLC as an approval agency to approve providers offering continuing competency courses for CA licensed PTs and PTAs. This course is approved for 8 contact hours.
FL State Occupational Therapy Board: Rehab Education, LLC is recognized as an approved provider for general Live CE courses. This course has been approved for 8 contact hours.
Illinois State Board of Physical Therapy: Approved CE Sponsor by Illinois State Board of Physical Therapy, Division of Professional Regulations, Approval #216.000227. (Course must be taken prior to 09-30-2016)
Louisiana Physical Therapy Board: This course has been approved by the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board for 8 clinical hours. (Course must be taken prior to 12-31-2016)
Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners: This course meets the basic criteria of the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 0.8 CEUs. (Course must be taken between 01-14-2014 and 01-13-2018)
New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners: This course has been approved by the New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 8 continuing education credits, Approval #013-2014. (Course must be taken prior to 01-31-2016).
NJ Board of Chiropractic Examiners: This course is approved by the NJ Board of Chiropractic Examiners for 8 contact hours. Approval #1509-77. (Course must be taken between 09-1-2015 and 09-30-2017)
Nevada Board of Physical Therapy Examiners: This course has been approved by the Nevada State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 0.85 units of continuing education. (Course must be taken between 09-10-2014 and 07-31-2016).
NY State Physical Therapy Board: Rehab Education, LLC is recognized as an approved provider of PT and PTA continuing education by the NY State Education Department Board of Physical Therapy. (Course must be taken prior to 05-10-2016)
PA State Board of Physical Therapy: This course has been approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy for 8 contact hours. Approval #PTCE008572. (Course must be taken between 09-26-2015 and 12-31-2016)
Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners: This course has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners as meeting continuing education requirements for PTs and PTAs for 7.5 CCUs. Approval #57104TX. (Course must be taken between 04-11-2015 and 04-10-2017)
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Approved Provider #6177: These states currently recognize AOTA Approved Providers for OT continuing education either in regulatory language or by formal written communication to AOTA:
Alaska Arkansas Delaware District of Columbia Illinois Indiana Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nevada New Hampshire New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oregon Oklahoma Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Tennessee Texas Vermont Virginia The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, pr

Agenda

7:30 - 8:00 Registration 8:00 - 10:00 Success Stories, troubleshooting; Evaluation questions/assessment; basic application techniques; intro to basket weave application &lab; basic application Principles/functions review; Assessment tests &tension guidelines; correction techniques review & tape application guidelines; intro KT shoulder assessment; shoulder impingement lab; intro KT low back assessment; core stability lab. 10:00 Break 10:20 - 12:10 Intro KT C-spine region assessment; whiplash/ cervical pain lab; intro KT knee assessment; chondromalacia patella lab; intro KT scar assessment; scar management lab 12:10 - 1:10 Lunch 1:10 - 2:40 Intro to lymphatic system; intro to pump points; lymphatic shoulder taping 2:40 Break 2:55 - 5:00 Lymphatic elbow/forearm taping; lymphatic taping of trunk /pelvis, hip/thigh, knee, lower leg and foot 5:00 - 5:40 Review additional lymphatic taping requests; contraindications/precautions, application requests, Q&A

Description

KT3 Kinesio Taping Certification Course
Prerequisites: KT1/KT2 must be taken at least 4 weeks prior to taking KT3. Proof of attendance must be provided. Please email your KT1/KT2 certificate of attendance to info@RehabEd.com or fax to 845-368-2458 after completing registration.
KT 3 expands upon the information taught in KT 1 and 2. KT3 includes review of basic techniques, an introduction to the basket weave application and a review of the corrective techniques with tape application guidelines. A variety of body assessments are completed with corresponding tapings as well as scar management taping. The afternoon session focuses on edema taping, and focuses on an introduction to the lymphatics followed by an introduction to the use of pump points to facilitate lymphatic flow. Lab sessions provide ample time to practice taping applications for edema reduction.
Note: Participants who successfully complete the required Fundamental and Advanced Kinesio Taping (KT1, KT2, & KT3) courses are eligible to take the Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP) exam through the KinesioTaping Association (KTAI). Upon passing this exam with a score of 80% or better, practitioners will be granted the CKTP title along with all the associated rights and benefits.

REGISTER 30 DAYS PRIOR TO COURSE DATE FOR EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT.
Please note: Live courses require a minimum number of participants to operate. You will receive a written confirmation from Rehab Education when minimum is met. Do not purchase non-refundable travel until you receive official written confirmation.

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