Course Code: REL-RTS-0-ITRP
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Recall at least three different telehealth delivery modes used to provide rehabilitation therapy.
Identify at least five components necessary to deliver rehabilitation services via telehealth.
Determine the appropriateness of telehealth interventions based on clinical presentation and patient characteristics.
Recall at least three best practices to implement when evaluating and treating patients via telehealth.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2:Telehealth Overview
Why It Matters
Definitions
Telehealth as a Rehabilitation Intervention
Asynchronous Telehealth Delivery
Synchronous Telehealth Delivery
Review
Summary
Section 3: Benefits, Considerations, and Precautions
Benefits
Considerations for Implementation
Review
Summary
Section 4: Best Practices in Telehealth
Patient Selection and Considerations
Modification of Assessments and Evaluations
Motor Function and Therapeutic Exercise
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Cognition, Communication, and Swallowing Interventions
Busting the Myths Around Older Adults
Review
Summary
Section 5: Getting Started
Telehealth Etiquette
Patient Intake
Meet Mr. Thomas
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Writer: Wendy Phillips, PT, BSPT
Wendy holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University in Biology, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Florida A&M University. She has more than 25 years of experience working as a Physical Therapist in multiple care settings, including acute care, inpatient rehab, independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and outpatient orthopedics. Wendy has a strong manual therapy background and has completed additional training in McConnell taping, geriatric care, McKenzie MDT, Maitland Mobilizations for the joints and spine. She is most passionate about using her manual skills to improve mobility and reduce pain in individuals of all ages. As a Lead Physical Therapy writer for Relias, Wendy enjoys being able to combine her clinical knowledge with her interest in research and staying up-to-date with changes and advances in the field of rehabilitation.
Subject Matter Expert: Melissa Brummond, PT, DPT
Melissa holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Marquette University in Exercise Science with an emphasis in Athletic Training, as well as Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Marquette University. She has 17 years of experience working as a Physical Therapist. Melissa’s experience has been heavily focused in outpatient orthopedics with an emphasis on manual therapy. She was able to work with a pilot telehealth program starting in 2017 and served as the NC telehealth specialist for her company throughout the 2020 public health emergency. Her current focus is on managing a remote therapeutic monitoring team of PTs and PTAs and she enjoys helping to shape the future of technology integration with physical therapy care.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Entry level Occupational Therapists; Introductory level Speech and Language Pathologists; Physical Therapists; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.