The population is aging, chronic illness is on the rise, and patients with chronic diseases or “geriatric conditions” are more expensive and harder to manage than ever before.
But fear not, these chronic conditions are easily preventable, and the key to success lies in one powerful concept: Early Intervention.
This masterclass demonstrates how you can implement this straightforward framework without the need for additional training, specializations, or even extending treatment times. It’s a practical, seamlessly integrative approach that puts patient function first.
Revolutionize how you tackle functional decline today! Join Ron Blehm, PT, and discover how YOU can …
Spot Functional Decline Earlier With:
Prevent Deterioration & Early Mortality Using:
Connect Short Goals to Long Term Function By:
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Earn up to 7.0 CE hours. Please see below, for more details, as credit amounts vary by state and profession.
Сòòò½ÊÓƵ. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Nurses completing these self-study materials will earn 7.0 contact hours. Expires: 01/20/2028.
Сòòò½ÊÓƵ. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #: 17118 for 7.0 self-study contact hours.
** You will need to provide your license number to Сòòò½ÊÓƵ. Сòòò½ÊÓƵ must have this number on file in order for your hours to be valid.
Сòòò½ÊÓƵ. is an approved provider by the Florida Board of Nursing. Provider #: FBN2858. These materials qualify for 7.0 self-study contact hours.
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Сòòò½ÊÓƵ. is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 011704. This Distance Learning-Independent is offered at .7 CEUs Intermediate, OT Service Delivery Foundational Knowledge . The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. Full attendance at this Distance Learning-Independent activity qualifies for 7.0 contact hours. |
CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 7.0​ continuing education clock hours for Arizona OTs and OTAs. The Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners (R4-43-203) confirms acceptance of continuing education programs relevant to occupational therapy that are approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
Сòòò½ÊÓƵ. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy. Provider Number #50-399. This course qualifies for 7.0 self-study continuing education credits.
CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 7.0 continuing education credit hours for Alaska Physical Therapists. The Board Rule 12 AAC 54.420 confirms acceptance of continuing education programs that are recognized by other state physical therapy licensing boards. Сòòò½ÊÓƵ. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers.
CE credit is available. The Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy recognizes continuing competence activities that have been approved by any state PT association or national medical/health care association (e.g., AOTA, ASHA). This self-study activity consists of 7.0 clock hours of instruction applicable for physical therapists.
Сòòò½ÊÓƵ. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers. This self-study lecture qualifies for 7.0 continuing competency hours.
This self-study course consists of 7.0 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.
Сòòò½ÊÓƵ. 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 7.0 CE credit hours.
CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 7.0 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. Сòòò½ÊÓƵ. 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.
Сòòò½ÊÓƵ. 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 8.4 contact hours.
Сòòò½ÊÓƵ. 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 Сòòò½ÊÓƵ Inc. approved provider status with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation. This course qualifies for 7.0 continuing education hours.
CE credit is available. This asynchronous activity consists of 7.0 continuing education credit hours for Oklahoma Physical Therapists. Oklahoma Administrative Code 435:20-9-3.1 confirms acceptance of continuing education programs offered by providers approved by other state physical therapy licensing boards. Сòòò½ÊÓƵ. 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.
The Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy recognizes approval by all other state boards. This self-study activity consists of 7.0 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists.
This self-study activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #2706032TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas. Instructional Level: Intermediate. This activity will provide 7.0 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.
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 7.0 clock hours of continuing education instruction.
CE credit is available. This course consists of 7.0 continuing education credit hours for Vermont Physical Therapists. The Board confirms acceptance of continuing education programs that are recognized by other state physical therapy licensing boards. Сòòò½ÊÓƵ. 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.
CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 7.0 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.
This self-study activity qualifies for 7.0 continuing education clock hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your activity advertisement and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements.
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Functionally Focused Rehab Masterclass (4.64 MB) | 149 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Ron Blehm, PT, CEEAA, CSFI, CFPS
For over 30 years, Ron’s career has focused on preserving and restoring what matters most to his patients, function. Whether working in pediatrics, sports medicine, orthopedics, or work hardening, he has focused on creating patient-centered programs that maximize recovery and quality of life. Ron has served as a clinical instructor for physical therapy interns, an adjunct instructor for the Department of Geriatrics at OHSU Medical School, clinical instructor for Geriatric Fellow MDs and a community instructor for Parkinson’s Resource Center of Oregon. Additionally, he is involved in research studies including rehab for knee OA, non-pharmacologic management of fibromyalgia, high-intensity rehab for Parkinson’s agility, CBT and exercise for chronic pain, and fall-prevention. He has authored or co-authored articles in Current Headache Reports, Journal of Neurological Physical Therapy, Current Opinions in Rheumatology among others. Mr. Blehm holds multiple certifications, including, the American Physical Therapy Association "Exercise Expert for the Aging Adult", Senior Fitness Instructor, Fall-Prevention Specialist, and Tai Chi Instructor.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Ron Blehm is the owner of EEI Physio and has an employment relationship with Minneapolis VA Health Care Systems. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from Сòòò½ÊÓƵ. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Ron Blehm has no relevant non-financial relationships.
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