Let Me Really Show You the AFIT

February 8, 2025 – 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Physical and Occupational Therapists can help to improve the health care in this country by conducting annual visits that will show adults any physical deficits that can be worked on to keep them healthy. The Adult Functional Independence Test (AFIT) is a head-to-toe evaluation of posture, strength, flexibility, balance and endurance that can be completed in 30 minutes. All the tests are evidence based and are centered on deficits that can be fixed with targeted exercises. Who is better to do this than PT or OTs?

This course will go step by step through each test. You will see Dr. Carole Lewis, the test developer, show you how to do the test at least once and then you will try it. (we suggest you take this class with a friend or peer or borrow an unassuming family member who we are sure would love to know how they fare on these tests). After the tests are completed, we will all come back and debrief. After that Dr. Lewis will go over some evidence-based exercises to improve the deficits. And then on to the next test until all 15 tests are done. Then we will see Dr. Lewis in action with a case study and then we will leave it up to you to ask whatever questions you may have on using this AFIT.

Don’t miss this extremely fun and interactive webinar.

  • Introduction (10 minutes)

  • Posture-Assessment and Treatment (25 minutes)

  • Flex- Assessment and Treatment (20 minutes)

  • Strength Assessment and Treatment (40 minutes)

  • Balance – Assessment and Treatment (40 minutes)

  • Endurance Assessment and Treatment (15 minutes)

  • Case Study (30 minutes)

Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:

  1. List the 15 assessments that comprise the AFIT.
  2. Determine where patients/clients fit within the norms and cutoffs for these 15 assessments.
  3. Demonstrate competence in administering these tools.
  4. Describe 15 exercises for the remediation of the problems found in the AFIT.
  5. Identify the evidence for using each exercise above to address the specific deficits found in the AFIT.

EDUCATIONAL CREDIT: A certificate of attendance for 3 contact hours of educational activity (20 CEUs or 2.0 CEUs depending on how your Practice Act determines CEUs in your state) will be awarded to registrants upon completion of the Live Webinar.

Great Seminars and Books is an Approved CE Provider for PTs and PTAs in OK, NY, IL, CA, TX, NM, and KY and this Live Webinar provides 3 contact hours of continuing education. Have applied for CEU Approval for PTs/PTAs in FL, NJ, LA, MD, OK, and OH. This course meets the guidelines for approval in NC, TN, CT, ID, IO, KS, ME, MA, NH, NE, SC, SD. This course is accepted for CEUs in: AK, AL, AR, DE, GA, HA, IN, MI, MT, ND, OR, PA, RI, UT, VT, VA, WI, WY, WA.

Have applied for approval with AOTA. This course is not approved by ASHA or Board of Certification.

Any reference to or mention of state rules or regulations concerning continuing education requirements are true and accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of print. If you have questions, please contact your board or regulating body.

If you do not see your state listed, please give our office a call at 877 794 7328.

WEBINAR 

A webinar is live, interactive video course delivered over the Internet to your computer. You will be able to see, hear and interact with the course presenter.  This live, webinar will utilize live instruction, demonstrative videos, power point slides and more. You will have an opportunity to ask questions during the seminar. A comprehensive handout will be made available to you after you register for the webinar. In many courses, demonstrative video will be used to further enhance your learning experience. All written content used in the presentation will also be made available to you for your personal use (Power Point Slides, Reference Materials etc.).

Financial Disclosure:  Carole B. Lewis, PT, DPT, GCS, GTCCS, CCOEE, MSG, MPT, PhD, FSOAE, FAPTA is a lecturer for GREAT Seminars. She receives payment from GREAT Seminars for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial Disclosure: No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service.

Platform for Webinar: We will use a ZOOM platform for conducting this webinar.

Your Instructor

Dr. Carole B. Lewis, , PT, DPT, GCS, GTCCS, CCOEE, MSG, MPT, PhD, FSOAE, FAPTA

February 8, 2025 - 12:00pm-3:00pm EST - $99.00

Accessing the Live Webinar:
You will receive a separate email closer to December 9 which will contain the link to the Live Zoom Webinar. You will also be able to find the link on the course page. You will be asked to provide a username and password to access this page when you register. In order to verify that your device works with Zoom you may click here to test your device.
Accessing Course Materials/Handouts:
When registering you will be asked to provide a username and password and then you will receive an email with the information to access the online course page where you will receive these materials as well as take your tests and receive your certificate.
Course Format: Live Webinar
Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant.
Instructional Level:Intermediate
Refund Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing at least two weeks prior to the seminar date for tuition refund less a $25 administration fee. NO refunds will be made after this date or if any of the course materials are downloaded.
Criteria for Completion:

A post-test will be given at the end of the Webinar. A post-test score of 70% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved. You will receive a certificate of completion for 3 contact hours.