Course Code: REL-RTS-0-HWFPTG
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Recall at least two reasons why goal writing is important for reimbursement purposes.
Identify the five required components of SMART physical therapy goals.
Modify common physical therapy goals to ensure the use of patient-centered, functional terminology.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Importance of Functional Goals
Why It Matters
Documentation of Skilled Therapy
Monitoring Progress
The Role of Evidence-Based Practice
Review
Summary
Section 3: Patient-Centered SMART Goals
Goal Setting
SMART Goals
Reviewing and Revising Goals
Review
Summary
Section 4: Case 1: Mrs. M
Mrs. M
Short-Term Home Health Goals
Long-Term Home Health Goals
Summary
Section 5: Case Study 2: Mr. C
Mr. C
Short-Term Goals
Long-Term Goals
Reassessment
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Instructor: Nicole Fogarty, PT, DPT
Nicole Fogarty holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northeastern University. She has experience treating patients with cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, and neurological impairments in the inpatient setting. She also has experience in outpatient orthopedics. She has additional training in medical screening, lumbopelvic examination and treatment, and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. Nicole enjoys using her clinical experience and interest in current rehabilitation research as a Physical Therapy writer for Relias.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Basic level Physical Therapist; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.