Course Code: REL-RTS-0-IPR
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Determine the roles and responsibilities of rehabilitation therapists working in a pediatric setting.
Identify three key components to building a strong therapeutic alliance.
Recall at least two unique care delivery, documentation, and payer considerations for each therapy setting.
Outline:
Section 1: Your Roles and Responsibilities
The Pediatric Therapist
Pediatric Conditions
The Rehab Team
Patient Privacy
Test Your Knowledge
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Building a Strong Therapeutic Alliance
Communicating with Patients
Communicating with Parents/Caregivers
Test Your Knowledge
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Expectations in Various Settings
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Home Health
Outpatient Therapy Services
Test Your Knowledge
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Additional Considerations
Therapy Dosage Considerations
Documentation Expectations
Test Your Knowledge
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
ReferencesSubject Matter Expert: Judy Lindsay, PT, DPT, CHCQM
Dr. Judy Lindsay is a distinguished pediatric physical therapist with over three decades of experience spanning clinical practice, management, evidence-based methodologies, and utilization management. She earned bachelor’s degrees in psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi and physical therapy from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She also earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Utica College in New York. From establishing Beyond Therapy Pediatric Group in Jackson, Mississippi, to contributing as a member of the rehabilitation leadership team at Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center, Dr. Lindsay’s career has been dedicated to serving infants and children dealing with developmental delays and orthopedic conditions. She has been instrumental in developing clinical guidelines essential for utilization management decisions. Dr. Lindsay’s commitment to quality management is underscored by her board certification in this field.
Writer: Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP
Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with over 30 years of experience. She obtained her bachelor's degree in psychology from Jacksonville State University and her Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology from The University of Alabama. She worked with clients of all ages and a variety of diagnostic conditions in school, hospital, skilled nursing facility, outpatient clinic, and home health settings. In her previous role as a national clinical director for Aegis Therapies, she created training programs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology related to the clinical rehabilitation needs of older adults in post-acute care. She currently draws upon her expertise in her role at Relias as Lead Subject Matter Expert Writer for Speech-Language Pathology. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Entry level Occupational Therapists; Entry level Physical Therapists; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.