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Washington Physical Therapist Continuing Education

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Washington Continuing Education Requirements:

PT: 32 hrs biennially - Washington Accepts 32 hours of Online Continuing Education Courses

 

Special Requirements: 

Requires 3 hours of suicide screening and assessment - See our Topic Suicide Assessment and take Washington State Suicide Assessment and Referral.  This course has been approved by the Washington Department of Health as an approved training program for the mandated Suicide Assessment CE requirement and is listed on the Model List of suicide training for health professionals.  This one-time training must be completed by the end of the first full reporting period after January 1, 2016 or during the first full continuing education reporting period after initial licensure, whichever is later. These hours are to is included in the total CE hours due, not in addition to. See ChiroCredit.com topic: Suicide Assessment.

Initial License Requirement:  Requires 7 hours of AIDS/HIV

 

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Continuing Education Requirements for Certified Hand Therapists:  

The Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC) is the governing body that is responsible for credentialing certified hand therapists (CHT). In order to maintain the CHT credential, a CHT must accumulate a minimum of 80 contact hours of professional development activities during their five-year accrual period. Professional development hours may be earned in seven different categories. OnlineCE.com offers courses in 3 Categories: A, B and C.

Category A - Formal Courses in Upper Extremity Therapy, 3 hours or more in length. All 80 hours can be earned in this category. HTCC Accepts OnlineCE courses.

Category B - Informal Courses in Upper Extremity Therapy, less than 3 hours in length. Maximum accepted: 30 hours per 5-year accrual cycle. HTCC Accepts OnlineCE courses.

Category C - Formal Courses with General Clinical OT or PT content. Maximum accepted: 20 hours per 5-year accrual cycle. HTCC Accepts OnlineCE courses.

 

State of Washington Continuing Education Requirements

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

 

Continuing education courses offered on OnlineCE.com provide Online CEU for Washington Physical Therapists (PT) and Washington 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 Washington Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant registered users at www.OnlineCE.com

 
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Risk 114 : Selling a Healthcare Practice: Ethical, Legal, Financial and Tax Considerations
3.0

Peter Van Tyle, Esq

$54.00 USD

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  • Evaluate a sample sale agreement and sample letter issued to patients upon dissolution of practice
  • Explain components of any well drafted buy-sell agreement including non-competes
  • Identify how to handle patient records vis-à-vis the sale
  • Understanding forms and laws relating to the transfer of logos, trademarks and Internet Domain Names
  • HIPAA Considerations
  • Acquaint oneself with the tax consequences of particular types of practice sales
  • Discuss valuation methods used for determining an appropriate practice sales price
  • Identify legal concerns associated with the dissolution of a healthcare practice
  • Recognize how sales can trigger violations: fee splitting, patient abandonment, kickback, and anti-trust

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Risk 147 : Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare: Move Over - AI is Here
2.0

Peter Van Tyle, Esq

$36.00 USD

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  • Appreciate the significance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in transforming the healthcare industry.
  • Recognize the potential benefits of AI in improving diagnosis accuracy and treatment outcomes.
  • Identify how AI can streamline administrative processes, such as scheduling appointments, billing, forms, and managing patient records.
  • Explore compliance with laws and regulations when using AI and chatbots in advertising, including rules around data collection and use
  • Understand the challenges of determining who owns the copyright for content generated by AI systems
  • Evaluate the importance of keeping up-to-date with technological advancements in healthcare for quality patient care and practice management
  • Comprehend the challenges regarding patient data privacy and security associated with AI.

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Soft Tissue Injuries 101 : Soft Tissue Injury: The Neglected Cause of Musculoskeletal Disorders
2.0

Linda Simon, DC

$36.00 USD

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  • Explain the anatomy and functionality of healthy soft tissue components
  • Explain the effects of injury on soft tissue
  • Define effects of injured soft tissue on functionality of the spine and extremities
  • Discuss patterns of musculoskeletal relationships of recruiting other structures after injury and their effects on functionality
  • Describe various methods of treatment for dysfunctional soft tissue
  • Explain relationship of injured tissue to its surrounding structures, its effects and treatment
  • Explain compensation and recruitment of healthy tissue to the broader scope of complications and the effective treatment of primary and now secondary effects of injury
  • Describe rehabilitation exercises in relation to proprioception

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Soft Tissue Injuries 102 : Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS): Current Advances in Treatment
1.0

Eloisa Aniceta, PT

$18.00 USD

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  • Differentiate localized MPS and fibromyalgia
  • Become familiar with the diagnosis and treatment of MPS
  • Describe theory and benefits of Myofascial Release (MFR) as a treatment for soft tissue conditions including MPS
  • Summarize 3 key points of traditional and modern Myofascial techniques

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Soft Tissue Injuries 103 : Comprehensive Introduction to Soft tissue Injury and Treatment
4.0

Linda Simon, DC

$72.00 USD

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  • Explain the types of soft tissue
  • Demonstrate and discuss diagnostic evaluation of soft tissue injury
  • Explain pain patterns of neurological injury for differential diagnosis
  • Discuss types of soft tissue injuries
  • Evaluate soft tissue changes associated with pain
  • Discuss the mechanisms of healing soft tissue injuries
  • Describe diagnostic tools in determining soft tissue injuries
  • Explain the use of ice and heat in soft tissue injuries
  • Demonstrate and discuss stretching; passive, active and postfacilitation
  • Demonstrate and discuss somatic technique
  • Demonstrate and discuss strain/counterstrain
  • Demonstrate and discuss friction massage
  • Demonstrate and discuss Postisometric relaxation
  • Demonstrate and discuss electrical muscle stimulation and ultrasound
  • Demonstrate and discuss triggerpoint ultrasound in treatment
  • Discuss massage therapy
  • Demonstrate and discuss myofascial release
  • Demonstrate and discuss active release
  • Demonstrate and discuss Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT)
  • Discuss cold laser therapy
  • Demonstrate and discuss exercise rehabilitation and muscle strengthening
  • Discuss mobilization and manipulation

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Soft Tissue Injuries 104 : The Shoulder: Biomechanics, Pathology and Soft Tissue Treatment
4.0

Linda Simon, DC

$72.00 USD

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  • Explain the structural anatomy of the shoulder and its soft tissue
  • Explain the functional anatomy of the shoulder and its soft tissue.
  • Demonstrate the active and passive examination of the shoulder and soft tissue.
  • Describe pathological conditions of the bony structures, joints, ligaments, tendons, bursa and muscles of the shoulder
  • Describe sports injures to the shoulder.
  • Describe injuries to the nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the shoulder.
  • Demonstrate soft tissue treatments for pathological conditions of the bony structures, joints, ligaments, tendons, bursa and muscles of the shoulder.
  • Demonstrate soft tissue treatments for the nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the shoulder.
  • Define functional relationships of the shoulder with associated regions

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Soft Tissue Injuries 105 : Elbow, Wrist and Hand: Biomechanics, Pathology and Soft Tissue Treatment
4.0

Linda Simon, DC

$72.00 USD

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  • Explain the structural anatomy of the elbow, wrist, and hand and associated soft tissue
  • Explain the functional anatomy of the elbow, wrist, and hand and associated soft tissue
  • Demonstrate the passive examination of the elbow, wrist, and hand and associated soft tissue
  • Demonstrate the active examination of the elbow, wrist, and hand and associated soft tissue
  • Describe pathological conditions of the bony structures, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, fascia, bursa and nerves of the elbow, wrist, and hand
  • Demonstrate soft tissue treatments for pathological conditions of the bony structures of the elbow, wrist and hand
  • Demonstrate soft tissue treatments for the joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, fascia, bursa and nerves of the elbow, wrist and hand
  • Define functional relationships between the elbow, wrist and hand and with other regions

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Soft Tissue Injuries 106 : The Cervical Spine: Biomechanics, Pathology and Soft Tissue Treatment
6.0

Linda Simon, DC

$108.00 USD

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  • Explain the structural anatomy of the bones and joints of the cervical spine, ligaments and muscles of the cervical spine and the nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the cervical spine
  • Explain the functional anatomy of the bones and joints of the cervical spine, the ligaments and muscles of the cervical spine and the nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the cervical spine
  • Demonstrate the passive examination of the bones and joints of the cervical spine, the ligaments and muscles of the cervical spine and the nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the cervical spine
  • Demonstrate the active examination of the bones and joints of the cervical spine, the ligaments and muscles of the cervical spine and the nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the cervical spine
  • Discuss imaging of the cervical spine
  • Discuss advanced testing of the soft tissue of the cervical spine
  • Describe pathological conditions of the bony structures, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the cervical spine
  • Explain the mechanism of acceleration/deceleration impact
  • Explain the effects on the cervical spine from acceleration/deceleration injury, and specifically the effects on the soft tissues structures
  • Explain the grading system for acceleration/deceleration injury
  • Demonstrate soft tissue treatments for the pathological conditions of the bony structures, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, blood vessels, nerves and fascia of the cervical spine
  • Demonstrate soft tissue treatments for the sequela of acceleration/deceleration injury
  • Define relationships of the cervical spine with other regions

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Soft Tissue Injuries 107 : The TMJ: Biomechanics, Pathology and Soft Tissue Treatment
2.0

Linda Simon, DC

$36.00 USD

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  • Explain the structural anatomy of the TMJ and its soft tissue
  • Explain the functional anatomy of the TMJ and its soft tissue
  • Demonstrate the passive examination of the TMJ and soft tissue
  • Demonstrate the active examination of the TMJ and soft tissue
  • Describe pathological conditions of the bony structures of the TMJ
  • Describe pathological conditions of the joints of the TMJ
  • Describe pathological conditions of the ligaments of the TMJ
  • Describe pathological conditions of the muscles of the TMJ
  • Describe injuries to the nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the TMJ
  • Describe injuries from acceleration/deceleration impact to the TMJ
  • Demonstrate soft tissue treatments for the joints of the TMJ
  • Demonstrate soft tissue treatments for the ligaments of the TMJ
  • Demonstrate soft tissue treatments for the muscles of the TMJ
  • Demonstrate soft tissue treatments for the nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the TMJ
  • Demonstrate soft tissue treatments for acceleration/deceleration injury to the TMJ
  • Define functional relationships of the TMJ with associated regions

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Soft Tissue Injuries 108 : Thoracic Spine and Rib Cage: Biomechanics, Pathology and Soft Tissue Treatment
5.0

Linda Simon, DC

$90.00 USD

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  • Explain the structural anatomy of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the thoracic spine and rib cage
  • Explain the functional anatomy of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the thoracic spine and rib cage
  • Demonstrate the passive examination of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the thoracic spine and rib cage
  • Demonstrate the active examination of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the thoracic spine and rib cage
  • Discuss imaging of the thoracic spine and rib cage
  • Describe pathological conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the thoracic spine and rib cage
  • Demonstrate soft tissue treatments for the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the thoracic spine and rib cage
  • Discuss relationships of the thoracic spine and ribs with other regions

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Soft Tissue Injuries 109 : Lumbopelvic Spine: Biomechanics, Pathology and Soft Tissue Treatment
8.0

Linda Simon, DC

$144.00 USD

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  • Explain the structural anatomy of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, bursa, nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the lumbopelvic spine
  • Explain the functional anatomy of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, bursa, nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the lumbopelvic spine
  • Explain biomechanics of the lumbopelvic spine
  • Demonstrate the passive examination of bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, bursa, nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the lumbopelvic spine
  • Demonstrate the active examination of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, bursa, nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the lumbopelvic spine
  • Discuss radiographic imaging of the lumbopelvic spine
  • Discuss advanced testing of the soft tissue of the lumbopelvic spine
  • Describe pathological conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, bursa, nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the lumbopelvic spine
  • Demonstrate soft tissue treatments for the pathological conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, bursa, nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the lumbopelvic spine
  • Define relationships of the lumbopelvic spine with other regions

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Soft Tissue Injuries 110 : Hip and Knee: Biomechanics, Pathology and Soft Tissue Treatment
6.0

Linda Simon, DC

$108.00 USD

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  • Explain the structural anatomy of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, bursa, nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the hip and knee
  • Explain the functional anatomy of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, bursa, nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the hip and knee
  • Explain biomechanics of the hip and knee
  • Demonstrate the passive examination of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, bursa, nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the hip and knee.
  • Demonstrate the active examination of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, bursa, nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the hip and knee
  • Discuss radiographic imaging of the hip and knee
  • Discuss advanced testing of the soft tissue of the hip and knee
  • Describe pathological conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, bursa, nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the hip and knee
  • Demonstrate soft tissue treatments for the pathological conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, bursa, nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the hip and knee
  • Define relationships of the hip and knee with other regions

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Soft Tissue Injuries 111 : Ankle and Foot: Biomechanics, Pathology and Soft Tissue Treatment
5.0

Linda Simon, DC

$90.00 USD

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  • Explain the structural anatomy of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, bursa, nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the ankle and foot
  • Explain the functional anatomy of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, bursa, nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the ankle and foot
  • Explain biomechanics of the ankle and foot
  • Demonstrate the passive examination of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, bursa, nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the ankle and foot
  • Demonstrate the active examination of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, bursa, nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the ankle and foot
  • Discuss radiographic imaging of the ankle and foot
  • Discuss advanced testing of the soft tissue of the ankle and foot
  • Describe pathological conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, bursa, nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the ankle and foot
  • Demonstrate soft tissue treatments for the pathological conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, bursa, nerves, blood vessels and fascia of the ankle and foot
  • Define relationships of the ankle and foot with other regions.

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Sports Medicine 105 : Cardiorespiratory Fitness: Assessment and Exercise Prescription
1.0

Dean Smith, DC, PhD

$18.00 USD

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  • Illustrate basic principles of cardiorespiratory exercise
  • Outline health screening and physical fitness testing
  • Create cardiorespiratory and strength training exercise prescriptions

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Telehealth 203 : Innovative Approaches to Delivering Telehealth
2.0

Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

$36.00 USD

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  • Define telerehab including how it can be incorporated as service delivery model for OT 
  • Describe how telerehab can be used as a tool to see patients in a variety of locations 
  • List and describe 5 benefits and 5 drawbacks to the use of telerehab 
  • List and describe 5 different technologies that can be used in telerehabilitation 
  • Describe the scope of practice that can be incorporated in the use of telerehab 
  • Become familiar with telerehab as a service delivery model for Occupational Therapy services

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Telehealth 204 : Telemedicine for Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation and Orthopedic Postoperative Rehabilitation
2.0

Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

$36.00 USD

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  • List and describe 5 guidelines for virtual physical examination of the spine and extremities
  • Summarize what is needed in terms of set up and preparation for the virtual physical examination
  • Outline and describe 3 different telehealth treatment option
  • Recognize and describe 5 different clinically relevant outcomes of telerehabilitation
  • Examine and recite 5 clinic care points related to telehealth and telerehabilitation

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Washington State Suicide Assessment and Referral
3.0

Richard Saporito, DC

$57.00 USD

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  • Compare and contrast the profile of suicide in the US and Washington State
  • Describe the etiology of suicidal behavior in terms of biological, psychosocial, societal and cultural factors
  • Explain the continuum of self-protective behavioral responses
  • List common myths about suicidal behaviors
  • Discuss the theories of suicidal motivation
  • Explain the effect of suicide on others
  • Describe risk factors for suicide
  • Describe protective factors
  • Identify primary motivators of suicidal behavior in different age cohorts
  • Outline the etiology of suicidal behavior in military personnel and the LGBTQ+ community
  • Describe the role of screening in the health care practice
  • List common screening tools
  • List the NIMH 5 Action Steps
  • Identify key strategies of suicide prevention in the community
  • Discuss ways to engage the family in protecting their loved one
  • Explain the need for follow up and referral

This Course has Been Approved by the Washington Department of Health as an Approved Training Program for the Mandated Suicide Assessment CE Requirement and is Listed on the Model List of Suicide Training for Health Professionals
This course has been approved by the Washington Department of Health as an approved training program for the mandated Suicide Assessment CE requirement and is listed on the Model List of suicide training for health professionals
Expires: 2026-06-25

Womens Health 102 : Exercise in Pregnancy
1.0

Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

$18.00 USD

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  • Recite exercise guidelines and recommendations by the ACSPPSE, HHS and ACOG
  • Outline and describe 6 benefits of exercise during pregnancy
  • Describe 4 maternal physiologic changes that occur during pregnancy
  • Describe 3 physiologic changes associated with exercise during pregnancy
  • List 5 relative and 5 absolute contraindications to exercise during pregnancy
  • Describe 2 fetal outcomes associated with maternal exercise during pregnancy

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