Primary Care PT: A Philosophy of Care
Presented by John Heick and Seth Peterson

Description
As physical therapists’ role in primary care continues to grow, it is necessary to review and expand on the principles underlying that philosophy of care. This course will benefit physical therapists oriented toward primary care by discussing frameworks for their role in the healthcare system, diagnostic thinking, and referral decision-making.
Instructors

John Heick, PT, PhD, DPT, OCS, NCS, SCS
John Heick received his PhD in 2015 from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Orthopaedic and Sports Science. He received his Doctorate from Shenandoah University and undergraduate from Northern Arizona University. John is board certified by ABPTS in orthopaedics, neurology, and sports. John has practiced for 20…

Seth Peterson, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Seth Peterson is a graduate of A.T. Still University's Orthopedic Residency and Bellin College's Fellowship in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy. He is a board-certified orthopaedic clinical specialist and Fellow of AAOMPT. Seth is a full-time clinician at The Motive, the private practice he owns in Tucson, Arizona. He is an…
Learning Objectives
- Determine systems-based practice and its importance to practicing in a primary care role.
- Apply the international framework for potentially serious spinal pathology to determine appropriate action on a patient case.
- Consider the principles of referral decision-making as it applies to a patient case.
- Recommend a type of referral for a relevant patient case.
Agenda
All times in Eastern Time.
- 7:00pm–7:10pm
- Chapter 1: A Vision for Primary Care PT
- 7:10pm–7:20pm
- Chapter 2: Diagnostic Thinking
- 7:20pm–7:35pm
- Chapter 3: Referral Decision-Making
- 7:35pm–7:40pm
- Break
- 7:40pm–7:55pm
- Question and Answer Session
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Details
- March 11, 2025
- 7:00pm-8:00pm EDT
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- PTs/PTAs, Intermediate
- Register soon! Limited seats available.
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Disclaimer
The relevant relationships were reviewed by the Accreditation Team at Medbridge. Seth Peterson and John Heick, instructors for this educational event, receive compensation from Medbridge for this course. No one with the ability to control content has relevant relationship(s) to disclose.
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