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Direct Access: Foundations of Medical Screening

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About the Course
This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of medical screening strategies and techniques based on a systems approach. Through this course, students will learn to identify and evaluate various red flag findings and clinical manifestations associated with different body systems. The course will focus on developing students' skills in recognizing potential health issues, which will aid in early detection and intervention.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify the definition of direct access.
  • Recognize why physical therapists are suited to serve as a primary care provider.
  • Identify the difference between specificity and sensitivity as it applies to a clinical screening test.
  • Recognize the minimally accepted metrics for specificity as it applies to a clinical screening test.
  • Select the three possible outcomes during the triaging process.
  • Select three sources of pain.
  • Identify three flags from Greenhalgh’s hierarchy of red flags.
  • Identify two red flags/symptoms that implicate the gastrointestinal system.
  • Recognize two signs/symptoms that serve as red flags for domestic abuse.
  • Identify the funneling technique during the interview process.


About the Author
Bob has 25 years of clinical experience in orthopedic and sports physical therapy. He is currently the director of the Human Performance Optimization team for the 103rd rescue squadron in Westhampton, NY. His prior experience includes working in hospital-based and outpatient private practice facilities. He has extensive experience in the treatment of patients with orthopedic and sports-related conditions. including recreational, elite and professional athletes. He previously worked at the renowned 
Andrews Institute, where he worked under Dr. James Andrews. Bob received his transitional doctorate degree in physical therapy from Arcadia University, a master’s degree in physical therapy from Long Island University and a master’s degree in Ergonomics and Biomechanics from New York University. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in health science from Cortland University.    Bob is an NSCA certified strength and conditioning specialist (C.S.C.S) and an APTA Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (O.C.S). He is certified in the Functional Movement Screen (F.M.S) and the Selective Functional Movement Screes (S.F.M.A) and in manual therapy (M.T.C.) through Evidence in Motion. He has advance training and coursework in Graston instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilizations, EXOS performance training, Active Release Therapy and the McKenzie Method to Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT). He has ten years of experience in teaching live seminars/webinars for several professional education companies. Bob has published research studies in peer-reviewed journals and has presented at national conferences.

How to Receive Credit

  • Read the entire course online or in print.
  • Answer the final examination questions at the end of the course. A passing grade of 75% is required. Test questions link content to learning objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention.
  • Provide required personal information and payment information.
  • Complete the mandatory course evaluation.
  • Print your Certificate of Completion.

Resolution of Conflict of Interest
Colibri Healthcare, LLC implemented mechanisms prior to the planning and implementation of the continuing education activity, to identify and resolve conflicts of interest for all individuals in a position to control content of the course activity.

Sponsorship/Commercial Support and Non-Endorsement
It is the policy of Colibri not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.

Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

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