(LMS-EKG-Interpretation) This course is designed to acquaint the physical therapist and physical therapist assistant with basic knowledge regarding monitoring of heart rate, rhythm and common dysrhythmia’s utilizing an electrocardiogram (EKG).

(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.

(LMS-PACER-16-2) This is part 2 of a 2-part course. It is highly recommended that you review Part 1 before starting this one.

(LMS-PACER-16-1) This is part 1 of a 2-part session - be sure to continue to Part 2 when finished with this one

(LMS-PACER-LP) The PACER Project is an initiative of multiple APTA Sections & Academies to be a resource to increase practitioner proficiency in cardiovascular and pulmonary (CVP) physical therapy, including critical illness sequelae. The project explores physical therapy management of patients with COVID-19 in the post-acute phase of recovery, including consideration for patients in pelvic health, outpatient, home health, pediatric, geriatric, and pulmonary rehabilitation clinics.

(LMS-PACER-8) This course will discuss the post-COVID 19, post-acute, medically stable patient who is unable to return to pre-morbid health status and activity level from a multi-system perspective. Specifically, the relationship between the function of the respiratory diaphragm and other body systems post-COVID-19 will be explored.

(LMS-PACER-18) This is one module in a series of modules presented by the a group of APTA sections: Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Section, and the Academy of Acute Care Management.

(LMS-PACER-15) This is one module in a series of modules presented by the a group of APTA sections: Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Section, and the Academy of Acute Care Management.

(LMS-PACER-6) This course provides an overview of post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) and the impact that critical illness can have on a person’s physical function, mental health, and cognitive abilities. The examination approach for problems associated with PICS will be described, and recommended outcome measures and intervention strategies will be discussed.

(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.