Episodes

Join Sara and Sheila as we dissect 4 more APTA Fact Sheets for you. This is a great way to supplement your PCS studying with a lot of information packed into easy-to-read guides. The APTA Fact Sheets also provide extensive resource lists to allow you to dive deeper into specific topics you may find challenging.

Join Sara and Sheila as we discuss the Educational Environment, IDEA, section 504 and transition services for youth with disabilities. Resources: Palisano, R. J., Orlin, M. N., & Schreiber, J. (2017). Campbell’s Physical Therapy for Children Expert Consult (5th ed.). Elsevier Gezondheidszorg. https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/ https://rehabknowledge.com/products/pcs-advantage/

Join Sara and Sheila for another APTA Fact Sheet rundown. We cover 4 more fact sheets this week to help you prepare to pass the pediatric specialty examination. Resources: Adolescents/adults with developmental disabilities employment https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_AADDEmployment_2014.pdf Adolescents/adults with developmental disabilities health care issues https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_AADDHealthIssues_2014.pdf Adolescents/adults with developmental disabilities independent living https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_AADDIndependentLiving_2014.pdf Aquatic PT for children https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/Fact%20Sheet_TheBenefitsofAquaticPhysicalTherapyforChildren_2017.pdf

Join Sara and Sheila as we walk you through two more practice areas in pediatric physical therapy. Today we discuss the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Early Intervention Services Under IDEA. Resources: Palisano, R. J., Orlin, M. N., & Schreiber, J. (2017). Campbell’s Physical Therapy for Children Expert Consult (5th ed.). Elsevier Gezondheidszorg. https://rehabknowledge.com/products/pcs-advantage/ https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/

Join Sara and Sheila for another fact sheet Friday. We discuss goal attainment scaling and dosing considerations in school-based PT, acute hospital-based PT and dosing for chronic conditions. Resources: https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/15%20PT%20Performance%20Appraisal.pdf https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_DosageConsiderationsUnderIDEA_2014.pdf https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_FrequencyDurationPTServicesAcuteCarePediatricSetting.pdf https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_IntensityofServiceforChidlrenwithChronicConditionsOutpatientSetting.pdf