Course Code: REL-RTS-0-23POD9
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Identify the value of tracking the plan of care as a performance metric for patients, clinicians, and organizations.
Determine at least two strategies to improve completion rates.
Outline:
Introduction
Are Patients Completing Their Plans of Care? (2:38)
The Gap Between School and Practice: Collaboration (11:03)
Negotiation and Partnership (15:40)
Managing Real Life Situations (22:39)
Become an Expert in Prioritization (26:19)
Become an Expert in Communication (29:33)
Are You an Excellent Communicator? (32:14)
How Practice Owners Can Become Better Coaches (35:08)
Managing the Players Not the Metrics (43:14)
Ask Managers for Clarity (50:00)
Tips for Engaging Challenging Patients (54:54)
Conclusion (58:19)
Subject Matter Expert: Sturdy McKee,MPT, CEO, Author, Entrepreneur, Coach
Sturdy spent over 20 years as a physical therapist and private practice owner, growing San Francisco Sport and Spine Physical Therapy to 6 locations and over 45 employees. He has been coaching business owners full-time since 2016, leveraging his experiences and learning to help others grow their businesses. He is a co-author of The Best Small Business In the World and author of Nobody’s a Mind-Reader. He loves helping entrepreneurs, owners, and founders achieve their personal and business goals.
Writer: Tiffany Shubert, PT, PhD
Dr. Shubert has a Master’s in Physical Therapy from UC San Francisco/San Francisco State University and a PhD in Human Movement Science from UNC Chapel Hill. She is a licensed physical therapist with over 20 years of clinical experience. She has taught in pre and post-professional DPT programs and is a funded researcher with 35 peer-reviewed publications. The majority of her research has focused on evidence-based fall risk management and the dissemination and implementation of the Otago Exercise Program.
Writer: Wendy Phillips, PT, BSPT
Wendy holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University in Biology, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Florida A&M University. She has more than 25 years of experience working as a Physical Therapist in multiple care settings, including acute care, inpatient rehab, independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and outpatient orthopedics. Wendy has a strong manual therapy background and has completed additional training in McConnell taping, geriatric care, McKenzie MDT, Maitland Mobilizations for the joints and spine. She is most passionate about using her manual skills to improve mobility and reduce pain in individuals of all ages. As a Lead Physical Therapy writer for Relias, Wendy enjoys being able to combine her clinical knowledge with her interest in research and staying up-to-date with changes and advances in the field of rehabilitation.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Introductory level Speech and Language Pathologists; Occupational Therapists; Physical Therapists; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.