The Biopsychosocial Model and Non-Organic Signs Tests

The Back School

Format(s):   Home-study
Discipline(s):   Physical Therapy
Contact Hours:   2
Registration Fee:   $69.95.00

Objectives

1.Learn the fundamentals of the Biopsychosocial Model.
2.Learn the effects of physical injury on the coping mechanisms of the patient.
3.Review the necessary elements of a Biopsychosocial Interview.
4.Learn the elements and application of various Non-Organic Signs tests.
5.Learn the scoring protocols for Non-Organic Signs Tests

Target Audience

Confirmation Notes

Requirements for Completion
1.Review the 89-page online course
2.Score 80% on the 20-question post test

Continuing Education Credit
With successful completion of this course the student will receive 2 hours of continuing education credit (in most states).

Agenda

Description

The Biopsychosocial Model is a method by which clinicians may enhance treatment outcomes while considering the behavioral effects of injury on the coping mechanisms of the patient.

This online program will outline the fundamentals of the Biopsychosocial Model and a procedure the clinician may utilized to assess for the presence of Non-Organic Signs which may delay recovery from rehabilitation and delay return to normal activity. Learn how to perform a Biopsychosocial Interview and Non-Organic Signs Tests in this on-line workshop.