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Pediatric Kinesiology Taping Certification
CE Test
$9.99 USD
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Product Details
Format:
Additional Participant CE Test
Author:
JOHN KONIUTO, PT, MSPT, DPT, FMT-C
Publisher:
PESI Inc.
Copyright:
10/6/2017
CE Available:
Yes, See CE credit tab for complete continuing education details
Product Code:
RNT020652
Objectives
  1. Identify and explain the specific physiological effects of kinesiology taping
  2. Describe the unique needs of the pediatric population and identifying taping considerations
  3. Formulate a list of contraindications for kinesiology taping in the pediatric population
  4. Discuss concepts of longitudinal myofascial chains as an approach to treatment in the pediatric population
  5. Apply functional taping techniques designed for pediatric patients, integrating clinical knowledge of specific conditions
  6. Demonstrate taping interventions for pediatric conditions related to pain, postural, neurologic, orthopedic, and sports conditions
Outline
IMPROVING MOVEMENT, MOBILITY, AND MOTOR CONTROL WITH TAPING TECHNIQUES
  • The art and science of taping
  • Case study:  Features and characteristics of kinesiology tapes
  • Tape applications/care tips
  • Case study: Reducing risks involved in kinesiology taping
  • Functional movement taping
THE SKIN-BRAIN CONNECTION 
  • Peripheral nerves 
  • Sensory system/receptors
PEDIATRIC TAPING APPLICATIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS
  • Pain 
  • Posture 
  • Neuro 
  • Ortho 
  • Sports-related conditions and performance
TAPING INTERVENTIONS FOR PAIN
  • Upper extremity
  • Lower extremity
  • Spine 
TAPING INTERVENTIONS FOR POSTURE
  • Scoliosis 
  • Torticollis 
  • Postural stress 
  • Hip dysplasia 
  • Foot over pronation 
TAPING INTERVENTIONS FOR NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS
  • Toe walking 
  • Low tone
  • Hemiplegia
  • Motor and movement disorders
  • Central nervous system dysfunction
TAPING INTERVENTIONS FOR ORTHOPEDIC CONDITIONS
  • Orthopedic conditions
  • Joint hypermobility
  • Growth-related disorders 
  • Sever’s disease 
  • Osgood-Schlatter disease 
  • General growing pains  
TAPING INTERVENTIONS FOR SPORTS-RELATED CONDITIONS
  • Sports-related trauma/injury 
  • Acute conditions
  • Chronic conditions 
    • Instability
    • Endurance 
    • Tightness 
  • Performance
GETTING PEDIATRIC POPULATIONS TO WEAR THE TAPE AND KEEP IT ON

TIPS AND TRICKS FOR GETTING PARENTS TO BUY IN AND CARRY OVER
Author

JOHN KONIUTO, PT, MSPT, DPT, FMT-C

John K. Koniuto, PT, MSPT, DPT, FMT-C, has over 15 years of experience with a primary clinical specialty of sports and orthopedic rehab, focusing on strength, balance, posture, and functional assessment while also incorporating the positive impact of fitness strategies on the aging process. Dr. Koniuto is the owner of Oakdale Physical Therapy & Fitness based in Johnson City, NY, and as a Certified Strength Training Specialist, Certified EMT and FMT Certified Level 1 & 2 RockDoc, he also has a special interest in injury prevention, wellness, and rehab using individualized kinesiology taping techniques and movement correction strategies. Dr. Koniuto earned his Bachelor of Science and Master’s of Physical Therapy at Springfield College in Massachusetts and his Doctorate from Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY. He has worked with professional level athletes and sports teams and has extensive experience in various clinical settings, including private practice, hospitals, home health agencies, nursing homes, scholastic, and industrial companies. Outside of the clinic, Dr. Koniuto instructs nationwide continuing education courses and has been published in Physical Therapy Magazine.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: John Koniuto is the CEO of Physical Therapy @ Oakdale, PLLC. He receives a speaking honorarium from RockTape. Dr. Koniuto receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.

Non-financial: John Koniuto has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.
Continuing Education Credits
Save time and $10 off the price of other submission methods – purchase & take the CE test online for $9.99 USD per participant. Additional processing fees apply for other submission methods (i.e. mail, fax, etc.). Please contact our Customer Service at 1-800-844-8260 for more details.

Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this non-interactive self-study package. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether self study is an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations.

Certificates of Successful Completion are available for email, download and/or printing from your online account immediately following the successful completion of the post-test/evaluation.

**Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of mental health professionals. 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 professions standards.

All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.


Massage Therapists
PESI, Inc. is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider. Provider #1808. This self-study course is offered for 6.0 CE hours. 100% attendance is required for a Certificate of Completion to be issued, no variable credit is given.


Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Clinical Nurse Specialists
This self-study activity consists of 6.25 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from this self-study activity and contact your state board or organization to determine specific filing requirements.

California Nurses: PESI, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #:17118 for 6.0 self-study contact hours.

You will need to provide your license number to PESI. PESI must have this number on file in order for your hours to be valid.

Florida Nurses:
Florida
PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Florida Board of Nursing. Provider #: FBN2858. These materials qualify for 6.0 self-study contact hours.

Iowa Nurses: PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Iowa Board of Nursing. Provider #: 346. Nurses successfully completing these self-study materials will earn 6.4 self-study contact hours.

Copies of the evaluation may be sent to the IBON. You will need to provide your license number to PESI. PESI must have this number on file in order for your hours to be valid.

Florida Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants:
Florida
PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy. Provider Number 50-399. This self-study course qualifies for 6.0 continuing education credits.


Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants
This self-study course consists of 6.25 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.

California Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants:
CA PT
PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers. This self-study lecture qualifies for 6.25 continuing competency hours.

Illinois Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: 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 6.0 CE credit hours.

Kentucky Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 6.25 continuing education credit hours for Kentucky Physical Therapists. The rule under 201 KAR 22:045, Section 2, (2)(a) states that category 1 continued competency credits can be earned from providers approved by another physical therapy licensing agency. 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.

Minnesota Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: This self-study educational offering has been approved by the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy for 6.25 hours of continuing education hours, (Approval #3410) for Physical Therapists.

New York Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: 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 7.7 contact hours.

North Carolina Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants: 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 6.0 continuing education hours.

Pennsylvania Physical Therapists and Assistants: The Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy recognizes approval by all other state boards. This self-study activity consists of 6.25 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists.

Utah Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants: 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 6.25 clock hours of continuing education instruction.

Virginia Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants: CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 hours of type 2 continued competency credit for Virginia Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants. Regulation 18VAC112-20-131, Section B, (2) states that up to ten type 2 continued competency credits can be earned by completing independent study activities related to the clinical practice of physical therapy.

Texas Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: This self-study 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 6.25 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.


Other Professions
This self-study activity qualifies for 6.25 clock hours of instructional content as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Retain your certificate of completion and contact your board or organization for specific filing requirements.

Disclaimer: **Information obtained in this course should be used within your scope of practice.
**It is your ethical responsibility to report accurate hours to your licensing board.
**All self-study participants must complete and pass (80% or better) a post-test and evaluation prior to receiving a certificate of completion. If you require a copy of the test/evaluation for CE purposes, please print at the time you take the test. Or you may call our customer service department and a copy of your test/evaluation will be emailed to you. Please allow 30-45 days.


Audience
  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapist Assistants
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Massage Therapists
  • Chiropractors
  • Athletic Trainers
  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Clinic Directors
  • Clinic Managers