Contact info for Advanced Ortho PT course
- Intermediate-Level
Orthopaedic PT
Course Coordinator
- Email: knaidoo@mghihp.edu
This is a comprehensive intermediate-level course in orthopaedic physical therapy. It encompasses commonly encountered disorders of the spine and extremities.
The emphasis will be on the integration of current scientific literature and clinical practice into developing clinical reasoning skills and proficiency in the execution of manual therapy, and motor control, and exercise-based intervention procedures.
The course will include home study anatomy modules, weekly cases, lecture and lab with an emphasis on active learning. The majority of class time will be spent in lab-based activities. Written and practical examinations will be given for each of the 3 modules in order to help participants assess their competence with the material and skills.
The three-module course provides 120 hours of continuing education.
The entire course (three modules) is structured to provide participants with the opportunity to gain a thorough body of knowledge based on the APTA's Description of Specialty Practice (DSP) in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy.
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
Module 1 - Spine
Due to COVID-19 this module was not offered in 2020.Module 2 - Upper Quarter: January 10, 2021 - March 20, 2021
Module 3: Lower Quarter: 3/21/21 – 5/29/21
Please email us with any questions