2-Day Medical Screening and Differential Diagnosis Intensive Training Course
- Speaker:
- Shaun Goulbourne, DHSc, PT, MTC, OCS, SCS, STC, CSCS, NSCA-PT, Osteopractic Diploma
- Duration:
- 10 Hours 20 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
-
Dec 09, 2019
- Product Code:
- POS063865
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
Your caseload is rapidly expanding as more patients skip the physician and go to the direct access route.
But so is your liability, and the risk for your patients – unless you’re up to speed on medical screening and differential diagnosis.
From meningitis to cardiovascular disease, many medical pathologies mimic musculoskeletal conditions, and in a busy clinical setting they’re easy to miss without consistent, accurate screening and sound clinical reasoning.
Watch this recording and learn a step-by-step medical screening model that helps you protect your patients and your practice.
Upgrade your diagnostic accuracy and clinical reasoning skills as you review a series of interactive case studies, paying special attention to past medical history, risk factor assessment, clinical presentation, and associated signs and symptoms.
By the end of the recording, you’ll be able to easily identify the signs of sinister medical pathologies and confidently determine when to refer patients for medical care.
Become the go-to resource in your facility for medical screening, and build referrals as the therapist physicians trust!
Credit
NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate (participant will be able to print the certificate of completion after completing the on-line post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation).
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Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession's standards.
PESI, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #: 17118 for 11.0 self-study contact hours.
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PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers. This self-study lecture qualifies for 11.0 continuing competency hours.
This activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #2106032TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas. This activity will provide 11.0 CCUs. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.
This self-study course consists of 11.0 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists. CE requirements for physical therapists vary by state/jurisdiction. Please retain the certificate of completion that you receive and use as proof of completion when required.
PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270. This self-study course qualifies for 11.0 CE credit hours.
PESI, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department, State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant continuing education. This self-study course qualifies for 13.5 contact hours.
PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation, Provider Number: 216.000270. This intermediate course is approved by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners by virtue of PESI Inc. approved provider status with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation. This course qualifies for 11.0 continuing education hours.
The Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy recognizes approval by all other state boards. This self-study activity consists of 11.0 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists.
This course is designed to meet the Utah DOPL Rule R156-24b-303b.2.c.iv - A commercial continuing education provider providing a course related to the practice of physical therapy. Please retain a copy of the advertising brochure and your certificate of completion to provide to your board should this be requested of you. This self-study activity consists of 11.0 clock hours of continuing education instruction.
This self-study activity qualifies for 11.0 continuing education clock hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your activity advertisement and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements.
Handouts/Brochure
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Medical Screening and Differential Diagnosis (4 MB) | 227 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Speaker
Shaun Goulbourne, DHSc, PT, MTC, OCS, SCS, STC, CSCS, NSCA-PT, Osteopractic Diploma Related seminars and products
Hart County Physical Therapy
Shaun Goulbourne, DHSc, PT, MTC, OCS, SCS, STC, CSCS, NSCA-PT, Osteopractic Diploma, is an expert in sports rehabilitation with over 20 years of experience guiding athletes to peak performance. His practice includes on- and off-site treatment of athletes, and he has extensive history playing and coaching competitive sports. Formerly an international basketball player, he serves as a coach with the Olympic Development Program for the United States Soccer Federation. In his spare time, he competes in marathons and full ironman events.
Dr. Goulbourne earned his Doctorate in health science with emphasis in orthopedics and sports medicine from the University of St. Augustine, and he holds numerous certifications in manual and sports therapy. He is a Sports Certified Specialist and Orthopedic Certified Specialist through the American Board of Physical Therapy, is an osteopractor through the American Spinal Manipulation Institute, and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach and Personal Trainer with the NSCA.
Financial: Shaun Goulbourne has employment relationships with Caverna Medical Center, Intrepid USA, Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team, Taylor County Hight School, Campbellsville High School, and Caverna Schools. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Shaun Goulbourne is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the APTA.
Additional Info
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Objectives
- Identify critical anatomy as it relates to pathology.
- Review best practices for medical screening.
- Discuss interview questions every clinician should ask.
- Recognize and synthesize symptoms that are concerning for medical pathology.
- Become familiar with various symptom clusters that could warrant referral.
- Utilize medical screening and differential diagnosis to guide a review of systems for your patients.
- Identify sinister medical pathology that oftentimes mimic neurological and musculoskeletal conditions.
- Identify hidden yellow flags to screen for depression.
- Develop and demonstrate clinical-decision making skills to guide hands-on assessment and intervention.
- Understand the difference between inductive and deductive reasoning while incorporating a bottom-up or top-down approach to patient care.
- Discuss strategies to assimilate information contained within clinical practice guidelines (CPG’s) and clinical prediction rules (CPR’s) and incorporate into your clinical decision-making and problem-solving.
- Apply the medical screening model discussed in this seminar to a series of interactive case scenarios.
Outline
Identify Common Pathologies by System
- Musculoskeletal
- Integumentary
- Neurological
- Behavioral
- Cardiopulmonary
- Gastrointestinal
- Urogenital
- Hepatic/biliary
- Hematologic
Discover an Efficient Framework for Consistent, Accurate Medical Screening
- Medical history
- Risk factors
- Interview questions
- Clinical presentation and associated symptoms
- Physical exam findings
- Understanding physician-ordered labs and imaging
Signs and Symptoms of Serious Medical Pathologies
- Red flags
- Cardiac
- Vascular
- Neurologic
- Oncologic
- Yellow flags
- Depression
- Keys to spotting red and yellow flags early
How to Differentiate Medical Pathologies That Mimic Musculoskeletal Conditions
- Topics include (but aren’t limited to):
- Gallbladder disease
- Liver/kidney disease
- Lung disease
- Gynecological conditions
Confidently Determine When to Treat, Refer, Or Both
- Clear, consistent clinical reasoning – step by step
- What to do when systemic, orthopedic, and neurologic conditions overlap
- Situations that require an urgent medical referral
Case Studies: Put Knowledge to Practice
- Identify the root cause of impairment
- Migraine vs. headache
- Dizziness vs. vertigo
- Meningitis vs herniated disc
- Femur/tibia fracture vs. muscle strain/tendinitis
- Anxiety/panic attack vs cardiovascular/cardiopulmonary disease
- Peripheral vascular disease vs intermittent claudication
- Hip flexor strain vs. abdominal infection
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm vs. umbilical hernia
- Shoulder/cervical muscle strain vs. hepatitis/cholecystitis
- Bring your own cases to discuss! (please redact patient identifiers)
Target Audience
- Physical Therapists
- Physical Therapist Assistants
- Occupational Therapists
- Occupational Therapy Assistants
- Athletic Trainers
- Strength and Conditioning Specialists
- Exercise Physiologists
- Nurses
- Nurse Practitioners
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