The Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Program is an online curriculum of post-professional didactic education for physical therapists. Enroll in a single course or complete the full five-course program to earn your certificate. Enhance your knowledge, clinical reasoning and psychomotor skills. Learn from board-certified faculty instructors with a combined 70 years of experience. Healthcare professionals experienced in rehabilitation of musculoskeletal diagnoses are encouraged to apply.
Program Features
- Combination of didactic lectures, guided independent study and skill demonstration videos
- Asynchronous lectures that can be completed at your own pace
- Online assessments for each course
- Integration of the APTA’s Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy’s Clinical Practice Guidelines
Program Goals
- Establish evidence-informed practice principles
- Develop the content knowledge, clinical reasoning and psychomotor skills to confidently provide care for orthopedic medical conditions
- Promote life-long learning
CEUs
This course has been approved by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 30 Continuing Education Hours.
This Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Certificate Program has been approved for 34.75 hours of World Physiotherapy CEUs. World Physiotherapy CEUs will be award to participants who successfully complete the event.
Instructors
Courses are taught by the Johns Hopkins Hospital Orthopeadic Physical Therapy Residency faculty who have been recognized for their contributions to education, research and practice management. The faculty offer the highest caliber of training and an opportunity for students to become distinguished leaders in evidence-based orthopaedic and manual physical therapy practice.
- Julia Finocchiaro, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
- Ryan Cummings, PT, DPT, OCS
- Kevin McLaughlin, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
- Terrence McGee, PT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT
All instructors are either Fellows of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapist (FAAOMPT), Board-Certified Clinical Specialists in either Orthopaedic (OCS) or Sports Physical Therapy (SCS) or Certified Hand Therapists (CHT) by the Hand Therapy Certification Commission.
Microcredential
After successfully completing the course, learners will receive a Hopkins Edge Microcredential of Completion from Johns Hopkins University.
Course Lifecycle and Access
After registering, you will receive an email confirming your registration. You will be granted access to the course, which includes complete course information. Please check the course listing for additional information on course access dates. For asynchronous courses, learners will have active access for 180 days after registration.
Tuition Remission
Johns Hopkins University employees may qualify for tuition remission. Please check the JHU policy page (https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/tuition-assistance/tuition-reimbursement/noncredit-courses-at-jhu/) for guidelines.
Learning Prerequisites
There are no specific course prerequisites. You will need to have English language fluency.
Technical Prerequisites
The course will take place on the Canvas LMS (Canvas.jhu.edu). You will need the ability to log on to the platform, preferably using Google Chrome, to complete the content, which will include videos, readings, and assignments. You may also need to take part in other activities on Canvas.jhu.edu.
- Hardware requirements: computer; webcam; microphone and speakers or headset.
- Software requirements: Google Chrome web browser; access to Canvas.jhu.edu; Zoom web conferencing; Microsoft Office or similar; email
Refund Policy and Timeline
On-Demand (Self-Paced) Programs
No refunds are available for Online On-Demand/Self-Paced programs after purchase, even if the course content has not been accessed. Because access is granted immediately upon registration, all sales are final.
Technical Support Statement
Please visit our Hopkins Edge support page (https://t.jh.edu/hopkinsedgehelp) for more information on policies and how to submit a technical support request. A Hopkins Edge representative will respond to requests within 1-2 business days.
Accessibility Statement
Johns Hopkins University is committed to providing all participants with the opportunity to pursue excellence in their learning endeavors. This includes providing disability related accommodations and services in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and our goal of delivering accessible, inclusive experiences. If you require accommodations to complete this course, please reach out to Hopkins Edge Support. Additional information can be found at https://accessibility.jhu.edu/. Please do not include any personal identifiable information such as social security number in any messages.
Accreditation
JHU is not approved by Middle States for direct assessment credentials for academic credit. This course results in a completion microcredential. It will not show on any JHU transcripts and does not count toward an academic record.