We are happy to present two webinars on Building Strength for Work & Independence, presented by Connie Johnson, PT, DScPT, ABPTS-Certified PCS.

• • • • Webinar 1: Fit4Work: Screening Work Skills To Support Employment

• • • • Webinar 2: 5 Steps for a Functional Strength Training Program:
        Supporting Community and Employment Participation of Youth with Disabilities

Connie Johnson, PT, DScPT, ABPTS-Certified PCS, is a school-based physical therapist, adjunct faculty member at Virginia Commonwealth University and the creator of Fit4Work. Her primary areas of expertise are on health, wellness and participation in school and work environments for youth with developmental disabilities. She is an active member of the APTA, Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy and serves as Co-Chair of the Practice Development Committee and members of Adults with Developmental Disabilities and School Special Interest Groups and has co-authored numerous fact sheets. She has published in the areas of developmental disability, physical activity and use of the Guide to PT Practice in peer reviewed journals. She is the author of Fit4Work: Fitness for Vocational Tasks for Youth with Disabilities.

Disclosures: Connie receives a speaking fee from Apply EBP, LLC. She has self-published her book, Fit4Work. She has no other relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

At the completion of the course, you are expected to:

1. 1. 1. Apply the ergonomic health risk pathway to promote future employment for a case study of an individual with developmental disabilities
      2. Interpret results of a Fit4Work Screen on a given case study
      3. Select 2 interventions to address work-related skill deficits identified in the Fit4Work Screen on a given case study
      4. Select 3 baseline measures to determine the strength training needs of youth with disabilities for work readiness
      5. Identify 3 potential missing components for the work readiness of youth with disabilities
      6. Apply 3 evidence-based functional/strength training strategies that can be implemented in school and community settings to support employment participation given a case scenario

Webinar 1: 1.5 hour of lecture

• • • Employment Landscape
    • Employment Terminology
    • Fit4Work Screen
    • Fit4Work Interventions
    • Application: Case Study

Webinar 2: 1.5 hour of lecture

• • • Meet Lydia: Why Strength?
    • Practice Models for Strength Training
    • Evidence on Strength Training
    • The 5 Steps to Designing a Program
    • Case Study Application: Lydia’s Program

Post-tests: 10-item multiple choice. 70% correct answers required to receive a certificate for each webinar.

A Total of 3 CE hours of training

• • • For each seminar, you will receive 1.5 hours of CE training after watching each video, passing the post-test (with a score of 70% or higher), and completing the course evaluation.

For PTs and PTAs

Special Bundle Price! Both courses for just $99
+ 1-year access to watch and re-watch

Payment Options

• • Pay via Credit Card or PayPal: You are registered instantly!
  • Pay via Purchase Order: Email vicki@applyebp.com

Cancellation Policy

There is no cancellation once webinar is purchased. You will have access to this course for 1 year. If the webinar becomes unavailable before the learner has had access, Apply EBP, LLC will refund the full amount to the learner. Please email or call us if you have any questions.

Accommodations Request

Please email or call us before registering for the course with any questions or requests for accommodations. We will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations.

Complaints Resolution

We welcome all feedback. Please email or call us if you have any complaints so that we may work with you towards a resolution.

Contact Info:

Carlo Vialu

carlo@applyebp.com

646-269-9039

You may also be interested in the “Tools and Strategies for Transitions to Adulthood” Bundle

4-Course Bundle Price: 4 Webinars for $195

Learn more about the bundle by clicking here.