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• On-Demand Webinar: Direct Access in Mississippi, part 1

  • Start
    Friday, December 13, 2024
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    Thursday, December 31, 2026
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    11:59 PM
  • Location
    Virtual / On-Demand

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  The purpose of this presentation is to provide the therapist or student with a greater understanding of the provisions of Direct Access in Mississippi, as well as the process of achieving these provisions. However, therapists/students are encouraged to understand and read the MS practice act and the updated statute.  The webinar is one hour in length.

  Continuing Education
  1.0 CE credits (1.0 ethics)

  Fund Contribution
  Funds raised from this webinar will go to support the APTA-MS Legislative Fund.

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• On-Demand Webinar: Central District CEU

  • Start
    Friday, May 02, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    Wednesday, May 20, 2026
  •  
    11:59 PM
  • Location
    Virtual / On-Demand

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  Continuing Education
  3.0 CE credits

  Course Objectives:

  • Review the prevalence, subtypes, and disease severity rating scales for Parkinson’s Disease.

  • Apply Clinical Practice Guidelines in both newly diagnosed and advanced cases.

  • Integrate emerging evidence on gait analysis and training strategies in rehabilitation.

  • Evaluate the role of exercise prescription in slowing disease progression.

  • Explore the scope of occupational therapy within an interdisciplinary team, emphasizing functional performance and daily participation.

  • Differentiate OT and PT interventions while highlighting complementary strategies for mobility, motor control, and self-care.

  • Apply shared clinical frameworks—such as task-specific training, cueing techniques, and environmental modifications—to support collaborative care planning.

  • Strengthen OT/PT collaboration to enhance client-centered outcomes across all stages of Parkinson’s Disease.

  • Provide an overview of emerging technologies in Parkinson’s care, including:

  • • Vibration gloves

    • Adaptive deep brain stimulation

    • Remote monitoring tools for PD symptoms

  • Review recent adjunct treatments for gait and balance, including:

  • • High-intensity exercise

    • Gum chewing

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• On-Demand Webinar: Direct Access in Mississippi, part 2

  • Start
    Thursday, July 03, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    Sunday, February 28, 2027
  •  
    11:59 PM
  • Location
    Virtual / On-Demand

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  Join us for Direct Access: A Primer for Patient Assessment, Screening, Management and Referral, a comprehensive webinar led by David McIntosh, PT, OCS, FAAOMPT, Cert IMDN. This session will explore the clinical responsibilities and legal considerations of practicing under direct access, providing practical tools for screening, referral, and medical red flag identification. Through case-based learning and evidence-based strategies, attendees will gain confidence in evaluating systemic versus musculoskeletal conditions. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your diagnostic decision-making and clinical safety in a direct access environment.

  Continuing Education
  4.0 CE credits (4.0 ethics)

  Fund Contribution
  Funds raised from this webinar will go to support the APTA-MS Legislative Fund.

  Fund Contribution
  Funds raised from this webinar will go to support the APTA-MS Legislative Fund.

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• 2026 Southern District CEU Event

  • When
    Friday, April 10, 2026
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    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    William Carey University

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  CEU Conference - Southern District
  April 10, 2026  |  WCU, College of Health Sciences

  
  

  Topics: Poster Presentations and Ethics (4 CEUs, including 3 Ethics)

  This conference will feature 4.0 hours of CEUs, including 3.0 hours of Ethics taught by Josh Farley and Dr. Jennifer Kennedy.

  Dr. Josh Farley will present "Shifting Ground: How the Last Two Years are Reshaping the Future of Physical Therapy." 

  Dr. Jennifer Kennedy will provide insight and facilitate discussion on how ethical decision making is taught and incorporated into the DPT curriculum. 

  
  

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• 2026 APTA-MS Fall Conference - Vendor Registration

  • Start
    Friday, September 11, 2026
  • End
    Saturday, September 12, 2026
  • Location
    MS Gulf Coast Community College, Gulfport

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  Join us as an exhibitor at the APTA-Mississippi 2026 Fall Conference, taking place September 11–12, 2026, at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Hospitality and Resort Management Center in Gulfport. This premier event brings together physical therapists, clinicians, educators, and healthcare leaders from across Mississippi, offering vendors a unique opportunity to showcase products and services directly to engaged professionals who influence purchasing decisions and clinical practice. Exhibitors receive dedicated table space, attendee access, and year-round brand visibility through conference signage, the APTA-MS website, and communications—along with the opportunity to connect with attendees before and after the event through the conference participant list. With multiple sponsorship levels available, vendors can maximize visibility, build meaningful relationships, and position their organization as a partner in advancing physical therapy across Mississippi.

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