Course Code: REL-RTS-0-DBPPT
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Recall at least four documentation requirements across all settings.
Identify components of effective therapy goals.
Determine at least three ways to improve documentation using evidence-based practice and demonstration of skilled need and medical necessity.
Outline:
Section 1: Documenting Evaluations
Therapy Documentation
Evaluation Note
Therapy Goals
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Documenting Treatment, Progress, and Discharge
Treatment Notes
Re-evaluation or Progress Notes
Discharge Summary
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Improving Documentation
Evidence-Based Practice
Medical Necessity
Review
Efficiency Tips
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: 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: Beginner level Physical Therapist; Beginner level Physical Therapy Assistant; in the following settings: Assisted Living Facility, Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (CORFs), Home Health Agencies, Rehabilitation Settings, Skilled Nursing Facility.
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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.