This is one module in a series of modules presented by the a group of APTA sections: Academy of Acute Care Management, Cardiovascular Section and the HPA. 

This one-hour course will examine pulmonary rehabilitation for people with COVID-19 in the post-acute setting with a look towards outpatient pulmonary rehab as well. The focus of this course will be the primary goals of pulmonary rehab, importance of outcome measures, and the components and parameters of exercise with the patient with COVID-19. Discussion of exercise prescription for this population will include aerobic and resistance exercise, as well as breathing techniques.

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe appropriate endurance testing and progression in post-acute settings.
2. Explain parameters of a post-acute pulmonary exercise program for a patient with COVID-19
3. Differentiate normal and abnormal hemodynamic and symptom responses to exercise training
4. Describe impact of cardiovascular comorbidities for a patient with COVID-19
5. Compare & contrast the modes of exercise training and their goals

Course Instructions

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