Explore our tailored CEU courses focusing on integrating nutrition into physical therapy practice.
This online Introduction to Nutrition course helps provide CEU courses for physical therapists (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.
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
Get Started NowOnline, self-paced format with interactive content to suit busy schedules
Multiple modules on macronutrients, calories, food groups and daily requirements in respect to a normal, healthy population
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 Ā Our CEU Courses Have Reciprocal Acceptance in 43 States
Currently there are only 8 states where our courses are not approved for continuing education: California, Illinois, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas and Minnesota. If you are in Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, Pennsylvania or West Virginia, your state board may require enrollees to submit additional information for acceptance.Ā
Get Started Now with Course 1Discover what you'll learn with our CEU courses for Physical Therapists in this overview from Dr. Sean M. Wells, DPT, PT, OCS, ATC/L, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, Cert-DN.
This is a 3 hour online continuing education course for physical therapists for $99.Ā
It's essential for PTs to consult their respective state licensing boards or professional associations to ensure compliance with specific CEU requirements, as these regulations are subject to change. The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) offers resources and guidance on CEU tracking and state-specific requirements
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.
Take ourĀ 3, online, board-approved, CEU courses for physical therapy for $239.00. The bundle includes Course I: Introduction to Nutrition, Course II: Nutrition Assessment / Prescription, and Course III: Specialized Nutrition for PTs.
Learn More About the 3 Course BundleIf 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."
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