For more information contact Gary Robinson, MS, PT, PCS  grobinson@mscok.edu  or (580) 371-2371 x340

Click on the COURSE INFO link by each course for more info.

Ethical Practice in Physical Therapy:  What to do when facing the real world! -12-29-2009  9:00 am to 12:00 (3 hours) 

COURSE INFO  Have you ever heard someone say; “You learn it that way in school, but it is just not that way in the real world?”  Tough problems are out there and in today’s health care system, it is critical that everyone understand the foundational principles of ethical decision making to deal with those difficulty situations.  Knowing what to do and doing it is a very important part of being a professional.  Understanding the legal and ethical framework and the expectations for professional practice is important.  In this course, foundational principles of legal and ethical practice will be presented along with a review of the guiding documents that undergird the profession of physical therapy. The Oklahoma State Physical Therapy practice act will be reviewed and the difference between legal and ethical practice presented.  The APTA Code of Ethics, The Guide to Professional Conduct, and the APTA Standards of Ethical Conduct and the Guide for Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant will be discussed using vignettes that present “real world” situations.  Core Values as outlined in APTA documents will be presented as a central guide to practice and the importance of aligning personal and professional values will be stressed.  This course meets the requirement for a 3 hour ethics course required of PTs and PTAs in Oklahoma.

Therapeutic Humor in Rehabilitation:  It is not just clowning around! -12-29-2009  1:00pm to 4:30 pm (3.5 hours)  COURSE INFO

This course will explore the evidence for the use of therapeutic humor in rehabilitation services.  There is significant value to both the patient and therapist when appropriate humor is a planned part of occupational and physical therapy interventions.  It is not just clowning around!  In this course, effective and appropriate therapeutic humor will be defined and the scientific support for laughter and humor will be presented and discussed.  The physiological, psychological, and social effects of therapeutic humor on various body systems will be presented.  Appropriate therapeutic intervention strategies for incorporating humor into treatment sessions will be discussed.  The following questions will be addressed: 

·       What is therapeutic humor and with whom is it appropriate?

·       Does everyone have a sense of humor? 

·       How does aging affect the sense of humor? 

·       Does culture impact our response to or ability to use humor?

·       What is and is not funny!

This is no joke, this is really important information!

 Developmental Biomechanics:  Posture and alignment that effects gait across the lifespan. - JULY 14, 2009  (7.5 hours)   COURSE INFO

This 1 day, beginning to intermediate level course will provide and overview of basic biomechanics of the human body related to gait.  The growth and development of the lower extremity across the lifespan will be presented.  Participants will be provided handouts with information on normal alignment and how common pathology in the lower extremity impacts functional gait.  Practical solutions and interventions will be provided that can be used in clinical practice for patients across the lifespan. 

Providing the Right Foundation:  Clinical Application of Foot Orthotics JULY 21, 2009 (7.5 hours)  COURSE INFO

This course will provide the tools needed to use prescriptive foot orthotics in clinical physical therapy practice.  This workshop is an extension of the Developmental Biomechanics workshop but can be taken if participants have attended a similar course in basic biomechanics.  The role of the PT and PTA in orthotic applications will be discussed as well as a presentation of resources for fabrication of orthotics.  Participants will learn assessment techniques to determine lower extremity alignment that will aid the physical therapist in determining need for biomechanical intervention.  Correct casting for fabrication of biomechanical orthotics will be demonstrated and practiced by participants.  At the conclusion, participants will be better able to fulfill their role (PT or PTA) working with patients with faulty lower extremity biomechanics.

Providing Physical & Occupational Therapy in Public Schools -  August 4, 2009  and December 17, 2009(7.5 hours)  COURSE INFO This 1 day, beginning to intermediate level course will focus on important aspects of providing physical therapy to students in the public schools.  This workshop is developed to meet the need of related service providers (PT’s, OT’s, COTA’s, and PTA’s) who are currently working or may work as related service providers in the public schools.  Others who do not currently work in public schools may also benefit from content on team decision making process that applies across environments.  A review of the law and “best practice” activities will be provided with opportunity to discuss concerns and issues that impact the provision of services in the school environment.  

Assistive Technology:  Stuff can make a difference? – November 24, 2009 (7.5 hours)  COURSE INFO

Assistive Technology does not have to be complex to work.  This 1 day, beginning to intermediate level course will build on information provided in the OT & PT in School workshop.  The focus of this workshop will be on understanding the use of various types of assistive technology and how this can be used to enhance outcomes to learning and related service provision in public schools as well as geriatric populations.  Increasing the engagement of both patient and therapist will be addressed.  We will emphasize:

1)       Positioning for function and access to assistive technology.

2)       Power mobility for students and adults of various ages.

3)       Simple switches and the importance of what these switches are connected to - Participants will fabricate a simple switch that they will take home.

4)       Communication and how PT and OT should be involved in support students with communication impairments.

 Canceled  APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Course -  October 17-18, 2009 (13 hours)  Canceled

Murray State College in cooperation with the American Physical Therapy Association is planning to host a program designed for individuals interesting in or involved with clinical education of PT, PTA, OT, OTA students.  Upon successful completion of the program and assessment center, PT and PTAs will be credentialed Clinical Instructors by the APTA.  Other disciplines (OT, OTA, RN, SLP) may attend but will not complete the assessment center component of the course.  Along with registration, PT and PTA participants will submit a Participant Dossier, signed Agreement of Participation, and copy of current license. This course has been approved for 13 contact hours in Category A. (1.3 CEUs)  The CI Course originally scheduled for October 17-18 has been canceled.  Unfortunately not enough people signed up prior the deadline that is set by APTA for getting materials ordered.  We hope to schedule the course again in the Spring 2010.  Please contact Micky Hail, MBS, PT, ACCE 580 371-2371 x 341 for information regarding clinical education training at MSC. 

For more information or to request a course flyer with learning objectives and more details, please contact Gary at grobinson@mscok.edu or (580) 371-2371 x340.

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