Enhancing Clinical Reasoning Skills in Physical Therapy
With Real Case Review (12pm EST)

Presented by Mary Derrick-Manis and Elizabeth Lane

Description

Physical therapists often focus on literature related to single conditions or diagnoses, yet real-world patient presentations are rarely straightforward. This webinar is designed specifically for physical therapists looking to enhance their clinical reasoning skills, which are essential for precise assessment, personalized treatment planning, and informed decision-making—from routine cases to complex scenarios. Participants will delve into the fundamental elements of clinical reasoning, emphasizing thorough information collection, systematic synthesis, and the precise application of relevant data.

This session aims to provide attendees with practical strategies that can be applied across diverse outpatient clinical settings, benefiting both seasoned practitioners and new graduates alike. By participating, physical therapists can expect to bolster their confidence in managing intricate patient cases and achieving optimal treatment outcomes by improving their collection and synthesis of patient information.

Instructors

Mary Derrick-Manis, PT, DPT, PhD(c), OCS, FAAOMPT

Dr. Mary Derrick-Manis is an assistant professor (clinical) in the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she teaches Tests and Measures as well as Musculoskeletal Management. She is also a PhD candidate studying the acquisition of pain beliefs in health…

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Elizabeth Lane, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT, CF-L2

Dr. Elizabeth Lane has practiced in outpatient orthopedics for 13 years and taught in postprofessional continuing education since 2013. She received her clinical doctorate in physical therapy from the Medical College of Georgia. She holds board certification in orthopedics and is a fellow of the American Academy of…

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Learning Objectives

  • Analyze the application of clinical reasoning elements, such as history taking, examination, and treatment planning in a patient interaction
  • Plan a comprehensive patient interview based on basic patient information provided with intake paperwork
  • Determine the benefit or hinderance of any cognitive biases that are present during a recorded patient interaction
  • Plan an objective examination that is standardized yet patient specific based on subjective information collected during a recorded patient interaction
  • Examine the strengths and opportunities for improvement of clinical reasoning components a clinician utilizes during a patient interaction
  • Analyze the intervention selected for a patient based on provided evidence for a patient interaction

Agenda

All times in Eastern Time.

12:00pm–12:30pm
Chapter 1: Patient Intake and Patient Interview
12:30pm–12:45pm
Question and Answer Session #1
12:45pm–1:15pm
Chapter 2: Objective Exam and Trial Treatment
1:15pm–1:25pm
Break
1:25pm–1:40pm
Question and Answer Session #2

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Details

  • October 28, 2024
  • 12:00pm-1:40pm EDT
    • PTs/PTAs, Intermediate
  • Register soon! Limited seats available.

* Available October 25

Disclaimer

Financial: Elizabeth Lane is an employee of the University of Utah (research assistant faculty) and a contractor for the Institute of Advanced Musculoskeletal Treatments Evidence in Motion (contracted instructor). She also is the owner of Pure Performance Rehab. She receives compensation from MedBridge for this course. There is no financial interest beyond the production of this course.

Nonfinancial: Elizabeth Lane has no competing nonfinancial interests or relationships with regard to the content presented in this course.

Financial: Mary Derrick-Manis is an employee at the University of Utah. She also receives compensation from MedBridge for this course. There is no financial interest beyond the production of this course.

Nonfinancial: Mary Derrick-Manis has no competing nonfinancial interests or relationships with regard to the content presented in this course.

Accreditation

Requirements

To receive CEU credit all disciplines must attend the webinar for the full duration, complete the quiz with a minimum score of 70%, and complete the participant survey.

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