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Maryland Physical Therapy Assistant Continuing Education

Maryland Accepts OnlineCE.com Courses

 

Maryland Continuing Education Requirements:

PTA: 20 hrs biennially - Maryland Accepts 20 hours of Online Continuing Education Courses

 

Special Requirements: : For individuals renewing after June 1, 2015:

  • A minimum of 20 hours shall be accumulated in activities related to clinical skills; and

  • A minimum of 10 hours shall be accumulated in activities related to professional roles, which shall include one hour earned through the completion of the Jurisprudence Exercise.

 

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State of Maryland Continuing Education Requirements

Maryland Continuing Education requirements posted on this page are based upon the most up to date information available. Maryland continuing education requirements are subject to change and therefore, Maryland PT/PTA licensee's are ultimately responsible for being up to date with the Maryland continuing education requirements.


Continuing education courses offered on OnlineCE.com provide Online CEU for Maryland Physical Therapists (PT) and Maryland Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA). The online courses enhance the knowledge bases of PT/PTA to enhance clinical therapy practice. Free 1 hour online home study CE credit course for new Maryland Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant registered users at www.OnlineCE.com

 
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  • An Overview of CTS
    An Overview of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

    1.0

    $18.00 USD

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    • Describe the the etiology, incidence and prevalence of CTS and list 5 risk factors
    • Identify the anatomy of the carpal tunnel and describe its contents
    • Outline, describe and differentiate 3 provocative maneuvers for diagnosing CTS
    • List and describe 3 conservative treatment interventions for CTS and the advantages of each technique
    • Describe and differentiate open vs. endoscopic CT release along with possible complications


    Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

    AudioVisual Course

    Approved by PT Board
    Expires: 2024-04-06

    Arthritis 102
    Ankylosing Spondylitis: The Stiff Back

    1.0

    $18.00 USD

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    • Define and explore Ankylosing Spondylitis
    • Enumerate and differentiate 3 symptoms
    • Describe 5 therapy examination tools
    • Examine and summarize 3 surgical options
    • Outline and examine therapy treatment interventions


    Riddhi Patel, PT

    AudioVisual Course

    This course has been approved by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for .1 CEUs
    Expires: 2025-10-19

    Cardiopulmonary 103 - 104

    Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology and Clinical Assessment of the Cardiopulmonary System


    4.0

    $72.00 USD

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    Cardiopulmonary 103:

    • Discuss how smoking impacts the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems
    • Describe how lung dysfunction leads to cardiac dysfunction
    • Describe how cardiac dysfunction leads to lung dysfunction
    • Differentiate obstructive from restrictive pulomary pathology and the manifestations of each
    • Name 5 factors that precipitate an asthma attack
    • List 3 risk factors of coronary artery disease
    • Describe the process of artherosclerosis
    • Discuss rheumatoid arthritis and its impact on specific organs

    Cardiopulmonary 104:

    • Identify anatomic structures and key topographic landmarks of the chest
    • Describe various chest wall configurations
    • Differentiate peripheral and central cyanosis
    • Differentiate normal bronchial breath sounds from abnormal bronchial breath sounds
    • Identify various components of a chest examination
    • List 2 causes of decreased breath sounds
    • List the steps involved to ausculatate lung sounds


    Rocco Labbadia, RPT

    Downloadable Course in PDF
    Text

    Approved by PT Board
    Expires: 2024-12-02

    Edema 101
    Edema: An Overview

    1.0

    $18.00 USD

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    • Define edema 
    • List 3 key features of different types of edema 
    • Differentiate between different types of edema 
    • Examine and explain how to identify different types of edema 
    • Describe three treatment approaches for various types of edema


    Kristyn Fletcher, PT, DPT, CLT

    AudioVisual Course

    This course has been approved by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for .1 CEUs
    Expires: 2025-10-19

    Ethics for Professionals 102

    Ethical Problems, Ethical Distress and Ethical Dilemma's


    2.0

    $36.00 USD

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    • Identify the goal of professional ethics activity.
    • Describe the basic idea of a caring response and some ways this response in a professional relationship is distinguished from expressions of care in other types of relationships.
    • Identify three component parts of any ethical problem.
    • Describe what an agent is and, more importantly, what it is to be a moral agent.
    • Name the three prototypical ethical problems.
    • Describe the role of emotions in ethical distress.
    • Distinguish between two varieties of ethical distress.
    • Compare the fundamental difference between ethical distress and an ethical dilemma.
    • Define ethical paternalism or parentalism.
    • Describe a type of ethical dilemma that challenges a professionals desire (and duty) to treat everyone fairly and equitably.
    • Identify the fundamental difference between distress or dilemma problems and locus of authority problems.
    • Identify four criteria that will assist you in deciding who should assume authority for a specific ethical decision to achieve a caring response.
    • Become familiar with AOTA and APTA Code of Ethics
    • Become familiar with the Guide to Professional Conduct for PT
    • Indiana PTs - become familiar with the IN PT Rules and Practice Act
    • Texas PTs - become familiar with the TX PT Rules and Practice Act
    • Utah PTs - become familiar with the UT PT Rules and Practice Act


    Paul Powers, DC, DABCN

    Downloadable Course in PDF
    Text

    This course has been approved by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for .2 CEU's. 2 contact hours
    Expires: 2027-08-24

    Foot Conditions 109
    Plantar Fasciitis

    1.0

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    • Define plantar fasciitis
    • List 3 differential diagnosis
    • Enumerate 3 or more signs and symptoms
    • Describe 2 main components of a foot examination
    • Examine and summarize 3 surgical options
    • Outline and describe rehabilitation protocols for plantar fasciitis

    Riddhi Patel, PT

    AudioVisual Course

    This course has been approved by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for .1 CEUs. 1 contact hour
    Expires: 2027-01-27

    Geriatric Rehab 117
    Balance and Fall Prevention for Community Dwelling Seniors

    1.0

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    • Define and differentiate static vs dynamic balance
    • Outline and describe the role of balance in ADL’s
    • Define and differentiate intrinsic vs. extrinsic risk factors for falls and provide 3 examples of each
    • List and describe 3 different evidence-based fall prevention programs recommended for patients, including; AMOB, Tai Ji Juan, Otago
    • Describe the role of clinicians in fall prevention strategies


    Naomi Aaronson, MA, OTR/L, CHT

    AudioVisual Course

    This course has been approved by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 0.1 CEUs. 1 contact hours
    Expires: 2027-07-13

    Hand Therapy 129 - 130
    Common Conditions of the Elbow

    3.0

    $54.00 USD

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    Hour 1 - 2

    • Understand, identify and describe the significance of the lateral epicondyle and the common extensor tendon
    • Explain 3 causative factors that may lead to developing LE
    • Identify the main movements or activities that put someone at risk for LE
    • Describe the pathophysiology involved in LE
    • Describe 5 conservative treatment interventions for LE
    • Outline and describe post-operative rehab protocols following surgery and list 3 possible complications
    • Discuss what prolotherapy is, what it does, how it works and what the research says
    • State 2 indications for surgical intervention
    • Outline the basic principles of surgery and list 3 operative techniques
    • Discuss research findings and the efficacy of elbow surgery and the efficacy of treatment techniques

    Hour 3

    • Describe the 3 joints that make up the elbow and explain static and dynamic forces that stabilize the elbow
    • Define the boundaries of the cubital tunnel and explain the route of the ulnar nerve as it travels around the elbow
    • List and describe the phases involved in throwing and how this activity places stress on the medial aspect of the elbow
    • List and describe 5 conditions that produce medial-sided elbow pain including presenting signs and symptoms and how each condition is diagnosed
    • Consider differential diagnosis and list 2 conditions that result in anterior, posterior and lateral elbow pain


    Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

    Case Studies

    This course has been approved by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for .3 CEU's. 3 contact hours
    Expires: 2027-08-24

    Lymphedema 101
    Complete Decongestive Therapy: The Gold Standard for Lymphedema Treatment:An Overview

    1.0

    $18.00 USD

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    • Define lymphedema 
    • Summarize the 4 components of complete decongestive therapy (CDT) 
    • Recite 3 indications for CDT 
    • Recall 3 contraindications for CDT 
    • Explain the course of treatment for lymphedema with CDT


    Kristyn Fletcher, PT, DPT, CLT

    AudioVisual Course

    This course has been approved by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for .1 CEUs
    Expires: 2025-10-19

    Lymphedema 103
    Post-Mastectomy Breast Reconstruction: Considerations for Therapists

    1.0

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    • Summarize the relationship between breast cancer and mastectomy
    • Recall 3 types of post-mastectomy breast reconstruction surgeries
    • Explain 2 benefits of post-mastectomy breast reconstruction surgery
    • Discuss 2 risks of post-mastectomy breast reconstruction surgery
    • Generalize how therapy can benefit patient's post-mastectomy breast reconstruction


    Kristyn Fletcher, PT, DPT, CLT

    AudioVisual Course

    This course has been approved by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for .1 CEUs
    Expires: 2025-10-19

    Ortho 118
    Bone Healing - Everything You Need to Know

    2.0

    $36.00 USD

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    • Identify and describe the phases of bone healing
    • List and describe 3 objectives that serve as the foundation of fracture management and bone healing
    • Define and differentiate osteoblasts, osteoclasts, and osteocytes
    • Define and discuss Wolff’s law
    • Discuss 3 principles of stress deprivation, immobilization, and normal physiologic stress as they apply to fracture healing
    • Identify 3 complications of bone healing
    • Outline and describe 6 areas of descriptive organization of classifying fractures
    • Describe pathologic fractures and list 4 types
    • Discuss 2 ways how osteoporosis affects fractures
    • List 2 common methods of fracture fixation, fixation devices, and fracture classifications


    Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

    AudioVisual Course

    This course has been approved by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for .2 CEUs
    Expires: 2025-10-19

    Pharmacology 209
    Discovering The Balance Between How Medications Impact Falls

    3.0

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    • Identify modifiable risk factors, drug-induced behavioral changes, and other potential drug-related adverse effects
    • Interpret research-based factors relating polypharmacy to negative clinical consequences
    • Discuss the significance of medication monitoring as a part of the overall fall prevention program
    • Recognize patient education opportunities about medication-related fall prevention and recommend fall prevention strategies
    • Categorize potential fall risk medications listed in the Beers Criteria.


    Stefan D. Weekes, PharmD

    AudioVisual Course

    This course has been approved by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for .3 CEUs
    Expires: 2027-01-27

    Pharmacology 210
    A Rehab Professional's Guide to the Building Blocks of Pharmacology

    2.0

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    • Compare how pharmacokinetics, clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics work on the body 
    • Categorize medications based of drug classes and mechanisms of actions, indications, adverse effects, and monitoring parameters as it relates to adults and elderly 
    • Recognize how to properly use, administer, and dispose of medications


    Stefan D. Weekes, PharmD

    AudioVisual Course

    This course has been approved by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for .2 CEUs
    Expires: 2027-01-27

    Shoulder Rehab 115 - 116

    Joint and Soft Tissue Mobilization Techniques for the Shoulder Scapula Complex, Evaluation and Rehabilitation of Non Surgical and Surgical SLAP Tears


    2.0

    $36.00 USD

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    Part I:

    • Describe and perform contemporary scapula mobilization techniques
    • Apply innovative soft tissue mobilization techniques for the patient with shoulder hypomobility
    • Gain deeper insight into the causes and treatment of scapula dyskinesia
    • Define and differentiate the anatomical relationship between the rotator cuff muscles and the glenohumeral joint capsule
    • Become acquainted with soft tissue mobilization techniques for sub deltoid bursitis

    Part:II:

    • Review functional anatomy and biomechanics of the shoulder - scapula complex
    • Become famiiliar and understand current strategies for the evaluation of patients with scapular disorders
    • List and describe innovative  scapular mobilization techniques for the patient with scapular dyskinesia
    • Differentiate the relationship between scapular dyskinesia, soft tissue/muscle tightness, and shoulder pathology
    • Apply a sytematic scapular muscle training program / protocol for patients with scapular dyskinesia

    Robert McCabe, PT, OCS

    AudioVisual Course

    Approved by PT Board
    Expires: 2024-10-19

    Shoulder Rehab 121
    Biceps Tendinopathy: Biceps Tendinitis

    1.0

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    • Define biceps tendinopathy and list 3 presenting characteristics of the condition
    • Examine and differentiate normal anatomy vs. pathology of the biceps
    • Describe 3 symptoms of biceps tendinitis
    • Discuss differential diagnosis for biceps tendinitis
    • Outline and describe 2 examination techniques for diagnosing biceps tendinitis
    • Examine and describe 3 therapeutic interventions in the treatment of biceps tendinitis

    Riddhi Patel, PT

    AudioVisual Course

    This course has been approved by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for .1 CEUs
    Expires: 2025-10-19

    Therapeutic Modalities 209

    Electrical Currents


    4.0

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    Introduction to Electrical Currents

    • Define and describe 3 electrical current parameters including waveforms, time-dependent and other electrical current parameters
    • Describe 3 positive effects of electrical currents
    • List 3 contraindications and precautions for the use of electrical currents
    • Outline the steps for application including patient positioning, electrode type and placement and list 3 general considerations


    Electrical Currents for Muscle Contraction

    • Describe the physiology involved in muscle contraction in the innervated muscle
    • Describe clinical application for orthopedic, neurologic and sports medicine
    • Describe muscle contraction for denervated muscle
    • List 5 precautions and contraindications
    • Outline parameters including, but not limited to, electrode placement, positioning, frequency and amplitude for the use of electrical stimulation for innervated muscles

    (This content is NOT included in the Therapeutic Modalities 101 course)



    Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

    Case Studies
    Downloadable Course in PDF
    Text

    This course has been approved by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for .4 CEUs
    Expires: 2025-10-19

    Therapeutic Modalities 215
    Electrical Stimulation: Principles and Parameters

    3.0

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    • Understand electrical principles so that you can predict the amount and location of current flow in human tissues including muscles. 
    • Decide whether an individual is appropriate for EStim given relevant contraindications, precautions, and associated risks.
    • Link electrode placement and electrical waveform selection. 
    • Chose common electrical stimulus parameters based on the desired outcome and individual patient needs. 
    • Describe application techniques that are safe, comfortable, and effective manner. 
    • Identify resources for continue learning and application of knowledge


    Pamela Houghton, PhD, PT

    AudioVisual Course

    This course has been approved by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for .3 CEUs. 3 contact hour
    Expires: 2027-01-27

    Yoga and Rehab 101
    Yoga and Rehabilitation

    2.0

    $36.00 USD

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    • Briefly outline the 8 limbs of Ashtanga Yoga 
    • Enumerate classification of asanas 
    • List 5 benefits of asanas or yogic postures 
    • Understand the application of asanas with therapy 
    • List 5 Asanas for low back pain 
    • List 3 Asanas for hip stretches 
    • Name 5 poses/ asanas for upper extremity strengthening 
    • Recite contraindications for all poses


    Riddhi Patel, PT

    AudioVisual Course

    This course has been approved by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for .2 CEU's. 2 contact hours
    Expires: 2027-08-24

    Yoga and Rehab 103
    Yoga for Upper Extremity Injuries

    2.0

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    • List 5 benefit of Yoga Asana
    • Understand the application of Yogic Asanas or Postures with Rehab
    • State 5 Asanas to improve shoulder flexibility
    • Propose poses for progressing with scapular stabilization
    • Be able to differentiate between use of static and dynamic poses
    • Recognize ways to modify poses when painful
    • Create HEP with Yogic Postures
    • Be familiar with correct alignment during poses
    • Summarize ways to prevent injuries with yoga asanas


    Riddhi Patel, PT

    AudioVisual Course

    This course has been approved by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for .2 CEUs.2 contact hour
    Expires: 2027-02-07

    Yoga and Rehab 104
    Yoga for Balance and Lower Extremity Conditions

    2.0

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    • Justify the use of  Yoga poses with rehabilitation 
    • Name 3 poses for each stage of rehabilitation 
    • List 5 poses helpful for balance 
    • Describe how to implement yoga with patients and establish a POC 
    • Perform a biomechanical analysis with poses 
    • Recognize and list Do’s and Don'ts with  poses 
    • Describe 5 ways to avoid injuries with poses


    Riddhi Patel, PT

    AudioVisual Course

    This course has been approved by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for .2 CEUs.2 contact hour
    Expires: 2027-02-07