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Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Course Catalog

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    (LMS-VVS) Presenters will share a clinical guide for vital sign considerations in acute and post-acute care physical therapy practice, as developed by APTA Acute Care and the APTA Academy of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physical Therapy.

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      • Non-Member - $70
      • PT Member - $50
      • PTA Member - $50
      • Student - Free!
      • Post-Professional Student - $50
      • APTA Staff - Free!
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    (LMS-PACER-16-2) In part 2, the course focuses on outpatient physical therapy strategies for patients recovering from COVID-19 with ongoing musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and functional impairments. Participants learn practical evaluation, intervention, and strength training approaches to support long-term recovery. This course is available until 12/31/2026. (0.1 CEU / 1 contact hour)

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    (LMS-PACER-16-1) This course introduces outpatient physical therapy considerations for patients recovering from COVID-19. Participants learn how to prepare clinics, perform evaluations, select outcome measures, and apply rehabilitation strategies for post-COVID impairments. This course is available until 12/31/2026. (0.1 CEU / 1 contact hour)

  • (LMS-PACER-LP) The PACER Project provides targeted training to help physical therapy clinicians deliver safe, effective rehabilitation care for patients recovering from COVID-19 and critical illness. This course package builds cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation skills across multiple practice settings and patient populations. This package is available until 12/31/2026. (1.4 CEU / 14 contact hours)

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    (LMS-PACER-8) This course teaches clinicians how to address ongoing functional limitations in post-COVID patients using a multi-system rehabilitation approach. Participants learn how to combine breathing and movement strategies to improve recovery and activity tolerance. This course is available until 12/31/2026. (0.1 CEU / 1 contact hour)

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      • Non-Member - $99
      • PT Member - Free!
      • PTA Member - Free!
      • Student - Free!
      • Post-Professional Student - Free!
      • APTA Staff - Free!
      • *Further discounts may apply once you log in.
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    (LMS-PACER-18) This course teaches clinicians how to assess and address pelvic floor and genitourinary involvement in post-COVID rehabilitation. Participants learn screening tools, pressure management strategies, and when to refer patients for specialized pelvic health care. This course is available until 12/31/2026. (0.1 CEU / 1 contact hour)

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    (LMS-PACER-15) This course teaches clinicians how to safely manage home health visits for patients with COVID-19 using current public health guidance. Participants learn infection control practices, patient monitoring strategies, and clinical interventions such as prone positioning. this course is available until 12/31/2026. (0.1 CEU / 1 contact hour)

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    (LMS-PACER-6) This course teaches clinicians how to assess and treat patients recovering from critical illness who experience post-intensive care syndrome. Participants learn practical evaluation methods, rehabilitation strategies, and care coordination approaches to support recovery. This course is available until 12/31/2026. (0.1 CEU / 1 contact hour)

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    (LMS-PACER-17) This course will review infection control precautions and discuss when each should be used, key components of a chart review, normal and abnormal lab values in the acute care setting, levels of resuscitation available in the acute care setting, and highlight the key components of an acute care physical therapy examination.

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    (LMS-PACER-11) This course teaches clinicians how to design and progress pulmonary rehabilitation programs for patients recovering from COVID-19. Participants learn exercise prescription, monitoring strategies, and breathing techniques to support safe recovery. This course is available until 12/31/2026. (0.1 CEU / 1 contact hour)