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Telehealth for PT
Learn from an Expert Working with Real Patients
GREAT Seminars and Books
Format(s): Online Seminars
Discipline(s): Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy
Contact Hours: 5
Registration Fee: $149
Objectives
Describe regulatory environment for practicing Telehealth PT (and where to find up to date information pertaining to their practice)
Apply evidence-based PT practices in a Telehealth setting
Explain the differences between conducting an in-person PT visit and Telehealth PT visit as it pertains to evaluation and treatment approaches
Demonstrate how to adapt objective measurements from the clinic to a telehealth environment
Explain the application of common treatment procedures in the telehealth setting and justify the absence of manual therapy and modalities
Target Audience
PT, PTA, OT, OTA
Description
This course is more than just a review of billing and regulations for Telehealth. It shows you how to really do it – with confidence and skill. You’ll get the nuts and bolts of how to effectively use telehealth and it will provide answers to your questions about payment and technical considerations. However, the majority of the course consists of watching one of the Nation’s leading telehealth experts, who has worked full-time in telehealth since 2017, work with real patients ages 26-78. You’ll see patient examinations and interventions delivered remotely encompassing man of the top diagnoses seen by physical therapists (neck, shoulder, and knee pain) as well as a lower extremity injury. In addition, Dr. Carole Lewis asks questions and provides insights as Dr. Norwood shares his expertise.
Todd Norwood, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, clinical director and telehealth therapist, uses an encouraging, engaging style as he demonstrates his favorite evaluation and treatment techniques while working with 3 real patients. The course is loaded with usable handouts including:
Electronic exercise handouts
Telehealth Resources
Functional Tools
Informed Consent Form
First Visit Checklist
Keep It Simple Documentation
Billing
Telehealth can be a full-time practice for physical therapists, but it can also be a great tool to supplement face to face care. Add Telehealth to your PT toolbox.
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