About this course

Ready to gain a better understanding of COVID-19 in the pediatric population?  We've got you covered with this 2-hour webinar geared toward PTs and OTs.

This course will discuss the prevalence of COVID-19 in the pediatric population, its severity, as well as the assessment and management of long term deficits in function. This course is applicable to those working with the pediatric population in long-term settings such as the school or outpatient clinic.

* Approved for 2 hours of continuing education for physical therapists and occupational therapists in the state of Ohio.  Therapists in other states can contact their state licensure board to inquire about applying for credit in their state.

Course Objectives

1. Identify the prevalence of COVID-19 in the pediatric population

2. Describe the problems in children affected with COVID-19 infections

3. Describe the problems in children with long-COVID

3. Determine the beneficial tests/measures

4. Select treatment interventions post COVID problems

5. Apply treatment progressions and regressions based on a case description

Participants must complete a post-test and must earn an 80% passing rate to receive the certificate of completion.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Part 1: Introduction and Epidemiology

    • Part A

    • Part B
  • 2

    2: Examination, Treatment, Red Flags

    • Part C

    • Part D
  • 3

    3: Case Studies

    • Part E

    • Part F
  • 4

    Course Evaluation

    • Copy of Course Evaluation
  • 5

    Post-Test

    • Post Covid-19 Pediatric Therapy Implications Post-Test
  • 6

    Resources

    • Slides

    • Reference List