Physical and Occupational Therapy Courses by LTC
The Learning and Training Center (LTC) is a therapist owned company and a provider of continuing education (CE) courses for Physical Therapists (PT), Occupational Therapists (OT), Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA), Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA) across the United States of America.
Our distinguished and nationally reputed faculty are committed to assuring that class participants learn effective and relevant techniques on related subjects, and empower their critical problem solving skills.
We believe that updating knowledge through taking continuing education courses, especially for health care professionals, are crucial and essential to the health of all individuals.
Therefore, we are committed to:
- Provide high quality evidence-based CE courses in Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy fields
- Update the clinician's existing knowledge on their related field, and help improve their own practice
- Offer a variety of teaching methods, including case studies, group discussion to accentuate the learning, memory and problem solving skills
The Learning and Training Center was established in 2004, and is currently based in St. Louis, MO.
Current Course Offerings
We offer a full range of Continuing Education Courses for Physical and Occupational Therapists.
Our courses include topics that specialize in the field of Neurology, Orthopedics, Geriatrics and Pharmacology.
Listed below are our current courses that we offer:
MODULE 2 of this 3-module course is designed for 6 hours sand will focus on sensory training, spasticity management, movement training using NDT, PNF, laser light, theraband with rationale. Different strategies for improving balance and gai will be addressed with rationale and scientific evidence. This module will be presented through live lecture, case study and videotape presentation of different activities and exercises.
Module 3 of this 3-module course is designed for 3 hours and will focus on sensory awareness and perceptual improvement, movement training of UE using NDT, PNF, laser light, theraband and constrain-induced movement therapy, and taping strategies to improve movement with rationale. This module will be presented through live lecture, case study and videotape presentation of different activities and exercises.
MODULE 1 of 2 module courses will review and discuss recent advances related to management of
individuals with PD. MODULE 1 will provide a comprehensive overview on pathophysiology, differential
diagnosis, evaluation, medical management, Interaction between medication and therapeutic exercises,
exercise training for functional improvements, balance training for patients with PD. Emperical evidences
will be discussed to support different intervention strategies.
MODULE 2 of this course will review and discuss movement deficits for ambulation and for UE functions,
therapeutic interventions for ambulation, fall prevention strategies, UE movements and ADL, cognition.
Emperical evidences will be discussed to support different intervention strategies.
Module 1 of this 2-module courses is designed for 3 hours and will focus on pain physiology,
pharmacological management of pain, side effects of drugs and their influence on falls and
outcome of therapeutic exercises, influence of pain on movement and movement system
analysis. This module will be presented through live lecture and videotape presentation of
different activities.
Module 2 of this 2-module courses is designed for 3 hours and will focus on pain management
through exercise, physical activities, manual therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, client
education and their influence in reducing the risk of falls. This module will be presented through
live lecture and videotape presentation of different activities and case analysis.
This two-day course will provide a comprehensive overview on recent advances in the management of individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD), Alzheimer's disease (AD), multiple sclerosis (MS), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
This course will review and discuss recent advances related to management of individuals who have PD, AD, MS, and ALS and will analyze the implications of current advances of management of these individuals in physical and occupational therapy.
This two-day course will focus on therapeutic management of stroke survivors and address the latest research and clinical advances that have impacted the functional improvement following rehabilitation of individual with stroke. The concepts and principles of this intermediate to advance-level course will enhance the clinician’s knowledge base and hands-on skills through lecture, case studies, videotape presentations and lab sessions.
This two-day course will provide a comprehensive overview of the therapeutic management of patients with cardiovascular disease that are especially applicable in the field of both physical therapy and occupational therapy.
This course will review the physiology as well as pathophysiology of the cardiovascular system and exercise physiology concepts. Instruction will focus on the management of patients with coronary artery disease, hypertension, congestive heart failure, valvular heart disease, pacemakers, peripheral arterial disease, venous disease, and pulmonary embolism.
The concepts and principles of this course will enhance the participant's knowledge and clinical skills through lecture, case studies, videotape presentations, and demonstration/practice. Emphasis will be placed on practical methods for evaluation, clinical decision making process and effective treatment strategies using appropriate exercise. Evidence based information on a variety of therapeutic approaches will be discussed that will provide a foundation from which appropriate decision can be made with regard to patient needs.
COURSE # 10 (ON GROUND): Therapeutic Management of Patients with Pulmonary Disease - DR. ETHEL FRESE
This two-day course will provide a comprehensive overview of the therapeutic management of patients with obstructive and/or restrictive pulmonary disease that are especially applicable to physical and occupational therapists. This course will review normal pulmonary anatomy and physiology as well as pulmonary pathophysiology. Instruction will focus on management of patients with chronic bronchitis, emphysema, asthma, exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, bronchiectasis, atelectasis, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, pneumothorax and respiratory failure. The concepts and principles included in this course will enhance the participant’s knowledge and clinical skills through lecture, case discussions, and demonstration/practice. Emphasis will be placed on practical methods for examination, clinical decision making, and effective treatment strategies including exercise prescription. Evidence-based information a variety of therapeutic approaches will be discussed that will provide a foundation from which appropriate decisions can be made regarding patient needs.
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For a limited time, you can avail of our discounted rates!
Currently we offer "Combo" and "Group" rates which receive great discounts on our current rate.
To avail of the Combo rate, you must register for at least two of our classes within the same day.
To avail of the Group rate, you must belong to a group (minimum of three) that will register for the same class. You must provide us with your group name, or two of your group members to avail of this discount.
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COURSE #1 MODULE 1 (Via Zoom Interactive Class): Stroke Survivor: Effective Management Through Physical and Occupational Therapy BY DR. PRADIP GHOSH
Module 1 of this 3-module course is designed for 6 hours sand will focus on pathophysiology, vascular syndromes, impairments, diagnosis, neuroplasticity, PNF, NDT, facilitation and inhibition and positioning with rationale. This module will be presented through live lecture, case study and videotape presentation of different activities.