OVERVIEW

Level 1: Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training Course is organized by Smart Tools Plus and will be held on May 03, 2025 at Mercy Therapy Services - Edmond I-35, Edmond, Oklahoma, United States of America.

Course Description:
Blood Flow Restriction Rehabilitation (BFR) is a Powerful Tool for the Rehabilitation and Fitness Professional. With Over 160 Peer-reviewed Articles in The Scientific Literature the Efficacy Can Not Be Denied. By Applying a Tourniquet To Exercising Limbs You Can Improve Strength, Hypertrophy and Endurance Changes While Using a Very Light Load Within a Small Space Like an Athletic Training Room  Or Small Treatment Room.

Course Objectives:
By the end of the course, attendees will be able to:

  • Discuss the benefits of blood flow restriction (BFR) training
  • Discuss Indications and Contraindications of BFR Training
  • Demonstrate safe and effective placement of BFR cuffs
  • Compare and contrast different uses of BFR from bed ridden to athletic performance training
  • Critically Analyze the utility of BFR in the rehabilitation setting
  • Develop and devise a training program for a potential patient or client.

This course will cover:

  • The wide range of benefits of BFR training
  • Contraindications to BFR and when and where it should be applied
  • How to safely screen and assess your patient/client prior to BFR
  • How to safely apply BFR cuffs for the upper and lower extremity
  • Compare and contrast different uses of BFR from bed ridden to athletic performance training
  • Develop and devise a rehab program for your patients and clients.

KEY DATES

Event Start Date
03 May, 2025
Event Start Date
Event End Date
03 May, 2025
Event End Date
Credits

Accreditation:
Physical Therapists:
This course has been approved for 9.0 CE hours by APTA Chapters in the following states: CA, FL, IL, LA, MD, MN, NJ, NV, NY, OH, TX

The following states accept courses approved by other APTA Chapters: AL, AK, AR, AZ (Cat.A), DC, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, KS, KY, MI, MO, MS, MT (Cat.A), NC, ND, NM, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN (Class 1), UT, VA, VT, WI, WY

The following states do not pre-approve courses:
• CO: This course qualifies for 9.0 PDAs, Category 1. This course abides by regulatory guidelines for continuing education in Colorado for PTs and PTAs.
• CT: This course abides by regulatory guidelines for continuing education for PTs and PTAs in Connecticut and qualifies for 9.0 CE hours.
• IA: The Bureau of Professional Licensure does not pre-approve continuing education providers, sponsors or individual programs. It is the licensees’ responsibility to determine if the continuing education programs they attend meet the requirements of their professional licensure board. This course qualifies for 9.0 CE hours.
• MA: This course abides by regulatory guidelines for continuing education for PTs and PTAs in Massachusetts and qualifies for 9.0 CE hours.
• ME: This course abides by regulatory guidelines for continuing education for PTs and PTAs in Maine and qualifies for 9.0 CE hours.
• NE: This course abides by regulatory guidelines for continuing education for PTs and PTAs in Nebraska and qualifies for 9.0 CE hours.
• NH: This course abides by regulatory guidelines for continuing education for PTs and PTAs in New Hampshire (RSA 328-A) and qualifies for 9.0 CE hours.
• WA: This course abides by regulatory guidelines for continuing education for PTs and PTAs in Washington and qualifies for 9.0 CE hours.

Athletic Trainers:
Smart Tools (Approved Provider#: P10179) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 9 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.

  • 9 CE Hours

    • TARGET AUDIENCE

    Physical TherapistPhysical Therapy AssistantsAthletic Trainers

    SPECIALITIES

    Physical TherapySports Medicine

    SUGGESTED HOTELS

    CONFERENCE VENUE

    Location Mercy Therapy Services - Edmond I-35
    2017 W I- 35 Frontage Rd Suite 220, Edmond, OK 73013, United States

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