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The Intrapartum Topics of Obstetric Physical Therapy (Acronym: OBI) is a 2-part hybrid course composed of a 2-day webinar (16 Contact Hours) and a 1-day in-person lab (7 Contact Hours). This product is Part 1 of OBI (2-day webinar only). If you wish to complete the full OBI series, you must also purchase separately, the 1-day in-person lab. Due to COVID-19 and the travel bans/executive orders imposed, we are working on scheduling the 1-day in-person labs in various locations around the country for later this fall so that you can mix and match with a lab that is closest to you. To view more details, please visit: https://aptapelvichealth.org/course/obi-webinar-august-2021/If you are taking this course as part of your CAPP-OB credit and eligibility requirements, please note that you must complete BOTH Part 1(Webinar) and Part 2 (Lab) in order to complete your OBI requirement. Learn more about CAPP-OB here: https://aptapelvichealth.org/education/capp/
This 2-DAY WEBINAR provides physical therapist with an in-depth understanding of how specific PT interventions during the antepartum and intrapartum periods may affect birth outcomes and postpartum maternal health. Practical, evidence-based knowledge and advanced skills in providing therapeutic and educational support are included. Didactic instruction includes: maternal pelvis anatomic characteristics and biomechanical considerations for childbirth, orthopedic diagnosis considerations, causes and management of dysfunctional labor, psychosocial considerations in childbirth, labor and vaginal delivery, cesarean delivery, and early postpartum interventions. All participants will participate in comprehensive standardized patient lab scenarios to demonstrate skills integration competency. Upon completion of this course, participants will have expanded therapeutic and educational strategies to support the pregnant client in optimizing labor, delivery, and acute postpartum recovery.
Contact Hours: 16
Includes: Virtual live lectures, online lecture manual, group activities, post-webinar multiple-choice question exam, survey, certificate of attendance for 16 contact hours. The cost of the 1-day lab is NOT included in this product price, you must purchase the Lab separately in the online store (View Upcoming Labs)
Eligibility
Licensed Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, 2nd Year and 3rd Year Student Physical Therapists. We recommend students have some orthopedic/musculoskeletal coursework in their curriculum prior to attending the course.
Prereadings
Pre-readings will be provided electronically to course participants for completion prior to the course. An electronic lecture manual will be provided in the online Learning Center along with the post-course final exam, survey and a Course Completion. A printed lab manual will be provided on-site.
Prerequisites and Advancement Requirement
You must take this course prior to taking the Part 2 OBI (1-day In-Person Lab) course. You can take the three obstetric physical therapy courses in ANY order: Fundamental Topics of Pregnancy & Postpartum Physical Therapy, Advanced Topics of Pregnancy & Postpartum Physical Therapy and Intrapartum Topics of Obstetric Physical Therapy.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Zoom Conferencing, Washington, United States
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