Clinical Reasoning for Surgical Decisions
Develop a clear way to determine when surgery is appropriate and how to guide patients through that decision.
Structured Postoperative Progression
Learn how to plan, progress, and adapt rehabilitation across postoperative phases with confidence.
Practical & Immediately Usable
Straightforward strategies designed for real clinic settings—not idealized protocols or theory-heavy models.
About the course
Surgical cases require clear decision-making—both before and after the procedure. This course is designed to help clinicians navigate surgical considerations with confidence and guide patients through postoperative rehabilitation with confidence and clarity, avoiding uncertainty and complications. You’ll learn how to think through surgical indications, communicate effectively with patients, and apply structured, evidence-based rehabilitation strategies across each phase of recovery. The focus is on clinical reasoning, progression, and adaptability rather than rigid protocols. This course walks through the full surgical care continuum, from preoperative decision-making to postoperative planning, progression, and return to function. Everything is designed to be practical, flexible, and immediately applicable in real clinical settings.
Meet Your Instructor: Dr. Nick Rainey
I’m a physical therapist, clinic owner, and educator who regularly works with both pre- and post-surgical patients in real clinical practice. Surgical decision-making can feel high-stakes for clinicians and patients alike. Early in my career, the challenge wasn’t a lack of protocols, but knowing how to think through when surgery is appropriate, how to guide patients through that decision, and how to progress rehabilitation with confidence afterward. Through years of clinical experience, mentoring clinicians, and teaching residents, I’ve learned that clear clinical reasoning and structured progression matter far more than rigid timelines or one-size-fits-all protocols. My goal with this course is to help you feel confident navigating surgical conversations, planning postoperative care, and guiding patients safely and effectively back to function.
What Clinicians Are Saying
“Clear, engaging teaching that blends evidence-based knowledge with practical, real-world application.”
"I have had the privilege of learning from Dr. Rainey in both academic and clinical settings, and his ability to blend evidence-based knowledge with practical application is unparalleled. He presents complex concepts in a way that is both engaging and easy to understand, making the material accessible to learners at all levels. As a mentor, Dr Rainey demonstrates patience, expertise, and a genuine passion for teaching. He goes above and beyond to ensure his students not only grasp the material but also feel confident in applying it in real-world scenarios. His upcoming online courses and live workshops are sure to be an invaluable resource for any clinician or student looking to deepen their understanding and enhance their practice. I highly recommend his teaching to anyone seeking high-quality, impactful education."
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Enroll now and build confidence in surgical decision-making and postoperative care
Surgical cases leave little room for uncertainty. This course gives you a clear, evidence-based framework to guide surgical conversations, make confident clinical decisions, and progress postoperative patients without relying on rigid timelines or guesswork. You’ll leave with practical tools, sharper reasoning, and an approach you can apply immediately across surgical populations.
$297.00