Fundamentals of Blood Flow Restriction Training

This live, 8-hour certification program covers the skills necessary to safely and effectively implement Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training. The course is set up in a “learn by doing” format in which participants will receive hands-on instruction in the proper use of BFR Equipment and Training. After understanding the history, research, physiology, and implications for use, attendees will put this into practice in supervised lab sessions. They will be exposed to exercise protocols and provided with resources to ensure safe training.

In order to be certified, attendees will be required to pass a 20-question certification exam at the conclusion of the course, with a passing score of 70%.

Course Objectives:

At the completion of this program the participant will be able to:

• Describe how the design of B Strong BFR bands doesn’t cause arterial occlusion.
• Explain the benefits of Blood Flow Restriction Training.
• Explain the mechanisms of Blood Flow Restriction Training.
• Correctly list at least 4 of the precautions and contraindications to B Strong BFR as presented in the course.
• Compare the 5 differences between utilizing a wide rigid cuff versus a narrow elastic cuff as presented in the course.
• Plan an upper extremity, lower extremity, and total body exercise program for a client using BFR training.

CE Credits

8 contact hours

BOC Skill Level: Essential

This course is accepted by many professional credentialing organizations and state professional regulatory boards. Rules and regulations change frequently without notification, and apply differently to live and online courses. Please check with your state board to confirm accuracy of this list and acceptance of contact hours. Certificate of Attendance will be issued to all participants upon completion of the course and may be used for CEU verification of credits. CE credits vary by state. Please check with your state board/certifying agency to confirm conversion of contact hours to CE. See links below.

Physical Therapy Board of California: The Physical Therapy Board of California recognizes Rehab Education, LLC as an approval agency to approve providers offering continuing competency courses for CA licensed PTs and PTAs. This course is approved for 8 contact hours.

New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners: This course has been approved by the New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 8 continuing education credits, Approval #2001-74. (Course must be taken between 03-24-2020 and 01-31-2022).

NY State Physical Therapy Board: Rehab Education, LLC is recognized as an approved provider of PT and PTA continuing education by the NY State Education Department Board of Physical Therapy. (Course must be taken between 07-18-2014 and 05-10-2022)

Board of Certification, Inc (BOC) Approved Provider #P8271: Rehab Education, LLC is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Certified Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 7 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.

American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Approved Provider #6177: See states that currently recognize AOTA Approved Providers for OT

• AOTA Approval States

  The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. At the time of listing, these states currently recognize AOTA Approved Providers for OT continuing education either in regulatory language or by formal written communication to AOTA:

  Alaska Arkansas Delaware District of Columbia Florida **(self-report to CE Broker) Illinois Indiana

  Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri

  Montana Nevada New Hampshire New Mexico New York North Carolina

  North Dakota Ohio Oregon Oklahoma Pennsylvania Rhode Island

  South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Vermont Virginia Wisconsin (self study courses only)

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  *Disclaimer: Rehab Education LLC provides this list for your convenience. At the time of listing, the following state boards accept courses by virtue of approval by other organizations. It is the responsibility of the participant registering for a course to check with their state board to confirm rules and regulations regarding acceptance of contact hours for live and online courses.

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  The following PT Boards accept courses approved by other PT State boards*:

  Alaska Delaware District of Columbia Hawaii Illinois

  Indiana Kansas Kentucky Michigan Montana

  North Carolina North Dakota Oregon Pennsylvania Tennessee

  Utah Vermont Virginia Wyoming

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  The following PT Boards accept courses approved by other APTA state associations*:

  Alaska Arizona Delaware District of Columbia Florida **(self-report to CE Broker) Georgia

  Kansas Kentucky Mississippi Missouri North Carolina North Dakota

  Rhode Island South Dakota Utah Vermont Virginia Wyoming

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  The following PT Boards do not require pre-approval for continuing education activities as long as they are “directly related to the licensee’s practice of physical therapy” and/or meet the guidelines established by the board.

  Alabama Colorado Connecticut Iowa New Hampshire Washington Wisconsin

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  **FL licensees may need to self-submit courses in CE Broker
  HELPFUL LINKS:
  *NBCOT…National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (view PDU requirements)

  +HTCC… Hand Therapy Certification Commission (view recertification requirements)
  Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC): This course is accepted by HTCC towards re-certification.

  State PT Boards
  State OT Boards