Activity Overview:
Elevate your clinical practice with the Clinical Reasoning and Assessment course, led by esteemed physiotherapist Paul Townley, MSc. Designed for manual therapists, athletic trainers, physiotherapists, chiropractors, and other healthcare professionals, this comprehensive course delves into the critical aspects of clinical reasoning and patient assessment.
The curriculum encompasses clinical reasoning theory, subjective and objective assessment techniques, special tests, pain mechanisms, observation skills, effective communication, and informed treatment choices.
Key Topics Covered:
- Clinical Reasoning Theory: Foundations and application in therapeutic settings
- Subjective Assessment: Gathering patient history and understanding their perspective
- Objective Assessment: Physical examination techniques to identify dysfunctions
- Special Tests: Utilizing specific tests to confirm or rule out conditions
- Mechanisms of Pain: Understanding pain pathways and their relevance to treatment
- Observation Skills: Enhancing visual assessment to detect subtle cues
- Communication: Effective dialogue with patients to foster trust and compliance
- Treatment Choices: Developing evidence-based intervention plans
Target Audience: Athletic Trainers
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles and application of clinical reasoning in manual therapy
- Conduct comprehensive subjective and objective assessments
- Perform special tests to identify specific musculoskeletal conditions
- Analyze mechanisms of pain and their implications for treatment
- Enhance observation and communication skills to improve patient outcomes
- Develop effective treatment plans based on assessment findings
Neil Asher, Natural Alternative Therapies BOC Provider #: P12148 is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs). This program is eligible for a maximum of 8.0 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
Instructor: Paul Townley, PT
Disclosure statement: N/A
CEUs: 8
Price: 39.95
No Refunds
