32.5 - Advanced Therapy Programs in Occupational Health

Course Description

This is the 2nd in a series of 3 courses included in the Occupational Health Practitioner certificate program that is managed by the Occupational Health Special Interest Group (OHSIG) of the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, APTA. It expands on essential content provided in the 1st course, Bridging the Gap Between the Workplace and Clinic, to address best practices in advanced therapy programs in occupational health.

The first monograph emphasizes the elements of a comprehensive ergonomics program and best practices for implementing job interventions to support injury prevention or worker accommodation. Ergonomics interventions are applied to 3 common areas of ergonomic practice: industrial ergonomics/manual material handling, healthcare ergonomics, and computer/office ergonomics. The second monograph emphasizes evidence-based, worker-centered, and clinically relevant strategies to implement advanced work rehabilitation programs for individuals experiencing prolonged episodes of care precluding return to work.

Finally, the third monograph provides in-depth instruction on how to administer a functional capacity evaluation to establish cause and nature of an individual’s injuries, symptoms, biopsychosocial factors, impairments, activity limitations, participation restrictions, return to work barriers, and facilitators. This includes recommendations for selection of functional performance tests, assessment of performance validity, and interpretation/reporting of information to promote greater fairness and objectivity in disability determination. Finally, each monograph concludes with 3 or 4 applied case scenarios to demonstrate delivery of advanced occupational health programs to prevent needless work disability or expedite functional recovery of injured workers.

Total Worker Health^® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Use of this mark by the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, APTA, Inc. does not imply endorsement by HHS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

Course Overview

Course Format: Online with an option to purchase the print version

Contact Hours: 15 contact hours

State Approval: AOPT courses are accepted in all states plus the District of Columbia, as allowed by the type of course requirements in state regulations. A small number of states require APTA to seek pre-approval of courses. The approval codes for these states can be found here. Always check with your State Licensing Board to confirm contact hours offered.

Pricing

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