Research. Practice. Education.
Our department is committed to providing high quality, evidence-based continuing education courses for physical therapists. We encourage practicing professionals to think of UIC as a resource for information about current research, physical therapy practice, and educational opportunities.

These courses are held on UIC's campus right in the heart of Chicago, an ideal and exciting setting in which to learn from and work with colleagues in the field of physical therapy.

To enroll and for more details, including instructor biographies and course locations, visit the UIC Office of Continuing Education website or call (312) 996-8025.

SPRING 2009

The following two courses are part of the curriculum of our Fellowship in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy, but can be taken individually as continuing education.

PT 581 - Advanced Clinical Reasoning in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy II: Spine
Carol Courtney, PT, PhD, ATC, FAAOMPT
Thursdays, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Starts January 14, 2010 
This course is designed to promote clinical reasoning and understanding of the research literature for enhancement of evidence-based clinical practice with an emphasis on spinal joint dysfunction. Students in this course will explore both theoretical and practical aspects of the diagnostic process, clinical reasoning and the transition from novice to expert in relation to orthopedic manual physical therapy.  Prerequisite: Must be a U.S. licensed physical therapist.
2 graduate credit hours/30 continuing education hours

PT 583 - Advanced Manipulation and Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy II: Spine|
Carol Courtney, PT, PhD, ATC, FAAOMPT and Michael O’Hearn, PT, MHS, OCS, FAAOMPT
Tuesdays, 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Starts January 12, 2010
This course is designed to provide an evidence based approach toward evaluation and management of spinal musculoskeletal disorders, including thrust and non-thrust manipulation. A strong emphasis will be placed on enhancing the student's basic and clinical science knowledge base, clinical reasoning skills and manipulation and mobilization technique. This course is targeted toward physical therapists wishing to advance their knowledge and skill base and to become current with the recently set guidelines outlined by the APTA's and AAOMPT's Manipulation Task Force.  Prerequisite: Must be a U.S. licensed physical therapist. 
3 graduate credit hours/45 continuing education hours

To learn more about the content of the coursework, please contact Carol Courtney at (312) 996-8381 or cacourt@uic.edu.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Credit Hours/CE Hours
The UIC Department of Physical Therapy has an accredited Physical Therapy program. Each graduate-level credit hour earned from UIC is equivalent to 15 continuing education hours for physical therapists.

Tuition and Fees
The tuition rate for nondegree extramural students is $370 per credit hour, plus a nonrefundable administrative fee of $15 per credit hour.

How to Enroll
To enroll and for more details, including instructor biographies and course locations, visit the UIC Office of Continuing Education website or call (312) 996-8025.