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Share A Course: Physical Therapy for Children, 4th Ed: Module 2 SKU: 736S Do you already have access to the reading materials and only need the testing materials? Are you planning to Share A Course with someone else who already has the reading materials? This course is offered in cooperation with Elsevier Science and utilizes the textbook, “Physical Therapy for Children, 4th edition” c2012 by Suzann K. Campbell, PT, PhD, FAPTA. From the basics of pediatrics to clinical applications, this book presents evidence-based coverage of treatment information in a convenient and concise format. The textbook follows the practice pattern categories of the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice and focuses on the additional information you need to know when treating children. Module 1 covers the management of musculoskeletal impairments in pediatrics including juvenile idiopathic arthritis, spinal conditions, congenital muscular torticollis, osteogenesis imperfecta, muscular dystrophy, limb deficiencies and amputations, sports injuries in children and more! Module 2 covers the management of neurologic impairment in pediatrics including developmental coordination disorder, motor and intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, brachial plexus injuries, spinal cord injuries, myelodysplasia, traumatic brain injuries, brain tumors and more! Module 3 covers the management of cardiopulmonary conditions including cystic fibrosis, asthma, thoracic surgery and children requiring long-term mechanical ventilation, the educational environment, the burn unit, the special care nursery and the transition to adulthood for youth with disabilities. Course Length: 15.0 contact hours Instructional Level: Intermediate This package includes only the testing materials for Module 2 and not the required reading materials. Learn More

Share a Course: Physical Therapy for Children, 4th Ed: Module 2 (Electronic Download) SKU: 736SE Do you already have access to the reading materials and only need the testing materials? Are you planning to Share A Course with someone else who already has the reading materials? This course is offered in cooperation with Elsevier Science and utilizes the textbook, “Physical Therapy for Children, 4th edition” c2012 by Suzann K. Campbell, PT, PhD, FAPTA. From the basics of pediatrics to clinical applications, this book presents evidence-based coverage of treatment information in a convenient and concise format. The textbook follows the practice pattern categories of the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice and focuses on the additional information you need to know when treating children. Module 1 covers the management of musculoskeletal impairments in pediatrics including juvenile idiopathic arthritis, spinal conditions, congenital muscular torticollis, osteogenesis imperfecta, muscular dystrophy, limb deficiencies and amputations, sports injuries in children and more! Module 2 covers the management of neurologic impairment in pediatrics including developmental coordination disorder, motor and intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, brachial plexus injuries, spinal cord injuries, myelodysplasia, traumatic brain injuries, brain tumors and more! Module 3 covers the management of cardiopulmonary conditions including cystic fibrosis, asthma, thoracic surgery and children requiring long-term mechanical ventilation, the educational environment, the burn unit, the special care nursery and the transition to adulthood for youth with disabilities. Order this product and it will be available to you immediately after purchase for electronic download in the “My Downloads” section of your account after you have logged in. The download files will require Adobe Acrobat Reader to open. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat installed, you may download it at no charge from Adobe.com. Course Length: 15.0 contact hours Instructional Level: Intermediate This package includes only the testing materials for Module 2 and not the required reading materials. Learn More

Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment (Electronic Download) SKU: 510E By Nancy Gustafson, MS, RD, FADA Up to one-third of women will be diagnosed with osteoporosis, with complications that are painful, disfiguring and debilitating. Surprisingly, men and younger women, particularly vegetarians, athletes and chronic dieters, are also at risk. This course focuses on diagnostics, preventive and treatment modalities, as well as promising research developments. Includes case studies and appendices suitable for use as handouts. Topics include: bone physiology; risk factors; preventive exercise, diet and supplementation regimes; diagnostic tests and techniques; hormone replacement therapy and much more. Order this product and it will be available to you immediately after purchase for electronic download in the “My Downloads” section of your account after you have logged in. The download files will require Adobe Acrobat Reader to open. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat installed, you may download it at no charge from Adobe.com. Course Length: 10.0 contact hours Instructional Level: Intermediate/Advanced Learn More

Cardiovascular Nutrition and Fitness, 7th Ed SKU: 501 By Ellen Coleman, MA, MPH, RD, CSSD Significant updates in every chapter make the new 7th edition of this comprehensive course on detecting, diagnosing and preventing cardiovascular disease even more essential to fitness professionals. Revised in October, 2013, topics include: etiology of atherosclerosis and hypertension; dietary risk factors: fat, fiber, sodium; cholesterol-lowering drugs; diet and exercise programs for risk reduction; and cholesterol in children. This course is essential for therapists working in cardiac rehabilitation, fitness or conditioning programs! Course Length: 10.0 contact hours Instructional Level: Intermediate/Advanced Learn More

Diet, Exercise and Fitness, 8th Ed SKU: 502 By Ellen Coleman, MA, MPH, RD, CSSD Revised in August 2012, this 8th edition of one of our most popular courses focuses on new International Olympic Committee recommendations for carbohydrate and protein intake and timing and explains the 2010 Dietary Guideline and new MyPlate food guidance system. New additions throughout the course include new research on caffeine as a performance enhancer; new cautions about antioxidant supplements and much more! Course Length: 10.0 contact hours Instructional Level: Intermediate/Advanced Learn More

Practical Nutrition for Fitness Professionals, 5th Edition SKU: 505 By Dale Ames Kline, MS, RD, CNSD Nutrition, for many people, is a realm of confusion, quackery and pseudo-science. The 5th edition of this course, will help you recognize misinformation when you see it. How’s your basic nutrition knowledge? Do you really know what vita­mins, minerals, fats, proteins and carbohydrates are and do? This entry-level or refresher course helps fitness professionals understand all key nutrition concepts and terminology, and presents current research and standards of practice on exercise, weight control and osteoporosis. Course Length: 7.0 contact hours Instructional Level: Beginner/Intermediate. Learn More

Nutrition for the Elderly, 7th Ed SKU: 508 By Liz Friedrich, RD, LDN Research updates and new studies highlight this course’s new 7th edition focusing on nutrition for older people. This course covers all aspects of nutrition care, including sociopsychological factors, risk of malnutrition, and government nutrition program guidelines. Includes handouts. Topics: assessing nutrition needs; macro-and micro-nutrients; consequences of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, cancer, osteoporosis, pulmonary disease; nutrient-drug interactions and more. Course Length: 10.0 contact hours Instructional Level: Advanced Learn More

Nutrition for Young Athletes, 6th Ed SKU: 509 By Suzanne Steen, DSC, RD Essential for working with schools, parents, and competitive athletes! This new 6th edition revised provides guidelines for boosting performance, limiting risk and promoting healthy development in young exercisers and competitors. Topics include: the relationship of motor development to sports activities; assessing nutrient needs; energy production; fluid and electrolytes; weight control, dieting and much more An excellent course for fitness professionals dealing with children and adolescents! Course Length: 10.0 contact hours Instructional Level: Advanced Learn More

Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment, 4th Ed SKU: 510 By Nancy Gustafson, MS, RD, FADA Up to one-third of women will be diagnosed with osteoporosis, with complications that are painful, disfiguring and debilitating. Surprisingly, men and younger women, particularly vegetarians, athletes and chronic dieters, are also at risk. This course focuses on diagnostics, preventive and treatment modalities, as well as promising research developments. Includes case studies and appendices suitable for use as handouts. Topics include: bone physiology; risk factors; preventive exercise, diet and supplementation regimes; diagnostic tests and techniques; hormone replacement therapy and much more. Course Length: 10.0 contact hours Instructional Level: Intermediate/Advanced Learn More