Category: Patient Assessment
Athletic Mouth Guard: Protection from orofacial injury
In this e-module participants will be able to learn the protective benefits of mouth guards, types and features of mouth guards, fabrication techniques, and differentiation of mouth guards from other thermoplastic oral appliances recommended by dentists.
Apr 11, 2022
Adapted Healthcare Delivery for Patients with Hearing Impairments
This interactive module identifies barriers physical therapists are facing in service delivery for patients with hearing impairments and introduces ADA as well as Universal Design Principles for students on how to effectively involve patients with hearing impairments in their plan of care. It also presents students with recommendations on how to adapt physical therapy services […]
Apr 11, 2022
Stability During Mobility: How to Select a Safe Patient Transfer
This module serves as an introduction to the different types of patient transfers that are used by health care professions, such as nursing, physical/occupational therapy, and radiography. By comparing transfer types, students can practice professional reasoning by selecting the safest transfer technique for patient scenarios.
Apr 11, 2022
Physical Examination of the Knee
This interactive e-module describes the aspects of a musculoskeletal knee examination. We discuss inspection, palpation, range of motion, and specific ligament integrity tests. Updated 2026
Apr 11, 2022
Rancho Los Amigos Cognitive Scale
The Rancho Los Amigos (RLA) Cognitive Scale is a tool designed to aid clinicians in tracking recovery before and during the recovery and rehabilitation process. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, our role as physical therapists in understanding how patients are recovering from an injury to the brain is crucial. Recognizing how an individual is progressing […]
Apr 11, 2022
Oral Health Literacy
In this e-module, students will learn about oral health literacy and ways to support their patients who struggle with understanding medical information. They will also get experience working through scenarios that will better equip them for patient care.
Apr 11, 2022
