Desert Palms - Physical Therapy and Movement Studio

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Your Continuing Education Providers

      * Eclectic Approaches
      * Evidence Based
      * Enhancing Clinical Skills for over 20 years

Desert Palms Institute is a mentoring facility sponsoring continuing education classes on a regular basis in Tucson, AZ.

Internationally renowned instructors provide on-site training classes. Additionally, several of our Therapists are Board Certified clinical specialists or have acquired advanced certification in sub-specialties.

RESIDENCY PROGRAM IN ORTHOPEDIC PHYSICAL THERAPY - 2012
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Desert Palms Physical Therapy will be sponsoring a residency in Tucson starting in 2012. All NAIOMT courses at our location will be applicable to this residency process. This residency is in association with Andrews University. You can be a part of Residency from any work location.
For more information contact Bruce Franke at desertpalms@att.net
or see the follwing links:

* see http://www.andrews.edu/cas/pt/postpro/admission_residency.html

* see http://www.naiomt.com/www.naiomt.com/pages2/programs_residency_faq.html#1

HISTORY

Bruce A. Franke Jr. started Desert Palms Institute on a national level in 1996 with a vision to provide the highest quality and exceptionally well delivered continued education to Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants through a series of weekend courses.

BENEFITS

Continuing Education Courses approved by the State of Arizona
National/International Instructors
Specialty Courses
Mentoring Facility

STUDY GROUPS

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2012 Saturday Free Study Groups at DPPT (NW Tucson):

·         Content: Time will be spent on orthopedic theory, clinical reasoning,
          and examination and treatment skills. Material may be new
for some and a review for others. Material to include review of
          theory and techniques from NAIOMT and Desert Palms Institute course
    work.

· Target Group: Open to PT’s, PTA’s, and OT and COTA’s are also
welcome to attend

· Participation: Consistent attendance is not mandatory and anyone
can join in at any time. All experience levels welcome

· Schedule: Planned times Saturdays 8:30 am-10:30 am monthly

· Updates: Watch Desert Palms webpage for updates on material to
be covered and date changes

January – Orthopedic PT Theory and Concepts (1/28/12)

February – Lumbar/Pelvic Scan (2/18/12)

March – Lumbar/Pelvic Treatment (3/17/12)

April – Hip Scan and Treatment (4/14/12)

May - Knee Scan and Treatment (5/12/12)

June – Ankle/Foot Scan and Treatment (6/9/12)

August – December UQ Review TBA

* material to be covered may change over time so watch website for updates

* If you are planning to attend for certain, please e-mail Bruce Franke
at desertpalms@att.net so printed material will be available at start
of meeting. Last minute attendance is welcome as well.

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DPI CANCELLATION POLICY

IF THE PARTICIPANT CANCELS: If written notification of cancellation is received 2 weeks prior to the course start date, the participant may substitute someone in their place, or transfer to another course at the same location without penalty. No monies will be refunded for cancellation. No money or credit will be issued for “no shows” to the course, or for cancellation after the course is in progress. IF THE INSTITUTE CANCELS PRIOR TO THE COURSE START DATE NAIOMT reserves the right to cancel the course. If cancelled, a full refund is given. Host will not be held responsible for any personal costs incurred

I have attended Desert Palms and NAIOMT courses at the institute and both have greatly advanced my physical therapy knowledge and treatment abilities. I would highly recommend the Desert Palms facility and courses to any PT who is looking to advance their knowledge and skills. end quote graphic

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