CEU Courses for Physical Therapy in Florida
Nutritional Physical Therapy offers tailored CEU courses focusing on integrating nutrition into physical therapy practice.
Interested in Integrating Nutriton into PT?
Take the Intro to Nutriton Course for Just $99
Who The Course is For:
The purpose of the online Introduction to Nutrition course is to provide CEU courses for physical therapists in Florida (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs), and other similar healthcare providers like Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistant,Ā Athletic Trainers (ATs, OTs, SLP) with the basic knowledge of nutrition and food.
Course Objectives: PTs and PTAs will be able to:
1. Define foundational principles of nutrition, such as macronutrients, micronutrients, daily limits/recommendations.
2. Understand the concept of the food industry and lobbies as it relates to food choices for health and wellness
3. Outline the function of specific nutrients as it relates to health and physical therapy
4. Identify foods sources for nutrients
5. Compare and contrast differing diet patterns of physical therapy patients including: the standard American diet (SAD), the Mediterranean diet, the plant-based diet, and other diets.
6. Identify common dietary assessments used in nutritional assessments by physical therapists
7. Analyze food labels to counsel physical therapy patients on food contents and nutrients
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Our CEU Courses for Physical Therapy in Florida Offer:
Flexible Learning At Your Pace
Online, self-paced format with interactive content to suit busy schedules
Easy Online Access
Multiple modules on macronutrients, calories, food groups and daily requirements in respect to a normal, healthy population
Earn 3 CEU's in Florida
That's right! This course will provide 3 CE credits (CEHs) for PTs and PTAs approved by the Florida Board of Physical Therapy Association (FTPA)
Ā The Florida Physical Therapy Association (FPTA), a component of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), approves this course for Florida CE credit for physical therapists (PTs) or Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs).Ā
Get Started Now with Course 1Learn More about Course I: Intro to Nutrition Course for Physical TherapistsĀ
Discover what you'll learn with our CEU courses for Physical Therapists in Florida in this overview from Dr. Sean M. Wells, DPT, PT, OCS, ATC/L, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, Cert-DN.
What to Expect:
This is a 3 hour online continuing education course for physical therapists for $99.Ā
- It can be taken at your own pace.
- ItĀ is presented in a multimedia approach including visual, auditory, and interactive components to optimize your learning.
- Brief quizzes throughout the course and an end-of-course exam will promote retention and success in achieving the course objectives.Ā
- The content is reading-focused, it is not in lecture style format
What are the CEU Requirements for Florida PTs?
Florida PTs must complete 24 contact hours of CEUs every two years, including topics like prevention of medical errors, Florida laws, and human trafficking.
- 16 General Hours: These cover diverse topics in physical therapy, allowing PTs to deepen their expertise and improve patient outcomes.
- 2 Hours on the Prevention of Medical Errors: Aimed at enhancing patient safety by understanding and preventing common medical mistakes.
- 2 Hours on Florida Laws and Rules: Familiarize PTs with the specific regulations that govern their practice in Florida.
- 2 Hours on Human Trafficking: Equip practitioners with the knowledge to recognize and respond to signs of human trafficking.
- 2 Hours on Impairment in the Workplace: Required every other renewal period, this course highlights strategies for managing impairment-related challenges in professional settings.
Additional details about Florida CEU requirements can be found on the Florida Physical Therapy Association or Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice.
As a PT in Florida, is a Nutritional Counseling CEU Course Right for Me?
See what the APTA says:
Did you know that the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) House of Delegates (HOD) recently passed a measure stating that PTs can and should provide nutritional counseling within their scope of training and education?
Hear what Dr. Sean M. Wells, DPT, PT, OCS, ATC/L, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, Cert-DN has to say about the need for Nutritional Physical Therapy education.
Nutritional Physical Therapy 3 Course Bundle
Take all 3 of our Nutritional Physical courses, 9 hours of credits, and save over $60!
Take ourĀ 3, online, board-approved, continuing education courses for $239.00. The bundle includes Course I: Introduction to Nutrition, Course II: Nutrition Assessment / Prescription, and Course III: Specialized Nutrition for PTs.
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Join the other PTs who have taken our Physical Therapy CEU Courses
If you're a PT looking for your next continuing education course, get the knowledge to feel confident & help your patients make healthy choices that will improve their quality of life and outcomes.
"This course should be required for all PTs. I took all 3 courses offered by Sean. I highly recommend it."
