Indiana PT / PTA Requirements Package
Included Courses
Courses included in this package. Click on a course to learn more.
- Acute Pain and Injury Management Techniques 2
Course release date: 7/7/2025
Course Overview
This continuing education course provides healthcare professionals with in-depth knowledge and evidence-based approaches for managing acute pain and injuries. The course is structured in two main sections focusing on acute injury management and pain management techniques. This course equips healthcare professionals with the latest techniques and protocols for managing acute injuries and pain. Through detailed examination of both physical and psychological aspects of pain management, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of various treatment approaches and their appropriate applications. - Aging Process: What is Happening to the Body and What Does it Mean? 3This course discusses at an in-depth level the physiological changes that occur with aging, the modifiable factors that impact the effects of aging, and how these contribute to the function of older adults. Participants will gain knowledge in assessing what changes are normal with aging versus those that are not, intervention strategies, and in addressing risk factors when they are identified.
- Differential Diagnosis for Hip and Lower Extremity 3
Release Date: 4/8/2024
About the Course
The purpose of this course is to delineate possible systemic and viscerogenic conditions that can refer pain to the hip and lower extremity with an emphasis on red and yellow flag warning. Important findings to consider when accurately diagnosing hip and lower extremity conditions is presented.? - Ethics and Jurisprudence for the Indiana Physical Therapy Professional, 3rd Edition 2
Course release date: 8/1/2026
Course Overview
??This course covers the principles and standards of ethical practice for physical therapists and assistants, as well as the Indiana Practice Act (Indiana Code § 25-27) and the Indiana Administrative Code (842 IAC, Article 1). Both of these topics are mandatory for the physical therapy professionals within the state of Indiana. Section I will present the theory, practice, and scope of ethics for the physical therapy professional. Section II will discuss the regulatory and legislative aspects. Therefore, this course will satisfy the two-hour mandatory requirement. - Evaluation and Treatment of the Shoulder Complex 4This course introduces manual evaluation techniques of the connective tissue surrounding the shoulder complex. Evaluation techniques are designed to identify tissue-specific impairments to individualize treatment. Treatments range from manual therapy techniques for soft tissue and joint restrictions to strengthening exercises for weakness and/or instability.
- Frozen Shoulder Management and Manual Treatment Strategies 2Release Date: 7/10/23About the course
Shoulder dysfunctions causing painful stiffness are endemic issues, causing clinical challenges and conflicting treatment guidelines. Common terminology of frozen shoulder and adhesive capsulitis share significant and long duration impairments. This advanced course reviews pathophysiology of these conditions, the natural history associated with idiopathic frozen shoulder and essential assessment findings.
Based on updated scientific evidence, a review and compilation of available interventions of conservative, medical and invasive options is presented. The role of manual therapy methodology is featured. Due to variability in patient progress and manual therapy approaches, specific guidelines on type, timing, position and amplitude are investigated to standardize joint mobilization efforts. Finally, treatment program principles of patient education, suggested number of visits, daily clinical visit structure, management of plateaus and beneficial integration with medical/invasive procedures are discussed. The purpose of this course is to provide clinicians with an evidenced- based approach on treating frozen shoulder and associated conditions.
- Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) to the Lower Quarter 2This course provides the clinician with an understanding of the treatment concepts, as well as specific techniques, in order to effectively incorporate Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilizations (IASTM) to common musculoskeletal disorders of the lower quarter. This course reviews the fascial system, including local and regional fascial tracks, as well as the pathophysiology of fascial dysfunction. The evidence supporting the biological effects of IASTM on soft tissue healing, as well as clinical outcome studies are summarized. The treatment principles and parameters of IASTM are presented, including soft tissue assessment and treatment strategies, indications, relative precautions and absolute contraindications, the role of complimentary treatment approaches, and the importance of immediate re-assessment. Other principles of IASTM, including recommended treatment time, appropriate degree of applied force, and proper sequencing of physical therapy interventions are discussed, based on scientific principles and expert opinion. Different tool options are addressed and the advantages and disadvantages of each are summarized. This course lecture is supplemented with over 40 video- based techniques. The videos emphasize correct patient positioning and execution of IASTM
- Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) to the Upper Quarter 2This course provides the clinician with an understanding of the treatment concepts, as well as specific techniques, in order to effectively incorporate Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilizations (IASTM) to common musculoskeletal disorders of the upper quarter. This course reviews the fascial system, including local and regional fascial tracks, as well as the pathophysiology of fascial dysfunction. The evidence supporting the biological effects of IASTM on soft tissue healing, as well as clinical outcome studies are summarized. The treatment principles and parameters of IASTM are presented, including soft tissue assessment and treatment strategies, indications, relative precautions and absolute contraindications, the role of complimentary treatment approaches, and the importance of immediate re-assessment. Other principles of IASTM, including recommended treatment time, appropriate degree of applied force, and proper sequencing of physical therapy interventions are discussed, based on scientific principles and expert opinion. Different tool options are addressed and the advantages and disadvantages of each are summarized. This course lecture is supplemented with over 40 video- based techniques. The videos emphasize correct patient positioning and execution of IASTM.
- Return to Sport: Running Injuries in Student-Athletes 2Release Date: 10/9/2023About the courseThis course focuses on commonly presented running injuries in student-athletes and how to effectively treat those injuries for return to sport. The course is designed for athletic trainers and allied health professionals who work in sport settings, particularly with youth and student-aged athletes.