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

This course will discuss respiratory muscle training (RMT), methods to train and test respiratory muscled and the potential concerns/methods of RMT in patients with COVID-19.

Course Instructions

1. Click on the Contents tab to watch the course recording.
2. Click the Take Quiz button to complete the assessment. Learners will have 3 attempts to pass and must answer at least 70% of questions correctly.
3. Click Fill Out Survey under the Evaluation listing to provide valuable course feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window.
4. Click the View/Print Your Certificate button under the Certificate listing. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the APTA Learning Center and clicking the CEU Certificate/Transcript link on the left-hand side of the page. 

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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. 

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.

Learning Objectives:

1. Present a brief overview of COVID-19 and indicate how the disease might adversely affect physical function in the post-acute phase.
2. Demonstrate how breathing and moving can be intentionally used together to improve breathing efficiency especially for COVID-19 survivors who likely have residual pulmonary problems and fatigue.
3. Suggest early and late PT rehabilitation ideas looking at possible multi-system reactions to the disease: cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, integumentary, internal organs.

Course Instructions

1. Click on the Contents tab to watch the course recording.
2. Click the Take Quiz button to complete the assessment. Learners will have 3 attempts to pass and must answer at least 70% of questions correctly.
3. Click Fill Out Survey under the Evaluation listing to provide valuable course feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window.
4. Click the View/Print Your Certificate button under the Certificate listing. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the APTA Learning Center and clicking the CEU Certificate/Transcript link on the left-hand side of the page. 

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

This course provides the participant with 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. Following an introduction to PICS, the examination approach for the problems associated with PICS will be described and recommended valid and reliable outcome measures will be discussed. Intervention strategies will be presented including prevention, patient and family education, compensatory interventions, restorative interventions, and the importance of coordination of the person’s care with an interprofessional team.

Learning Objectives:

1. Define post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) and the triad of problems people recovering from critical illness may experience
2. Describe strategies for the physical examination and evaluation for people with PICS
3. Describe the mental health and cognitive impairments associated with PICS
4. Describe an evidence-based rehabilitation intervention framework for the physical problems associated with PICS
5. Describe the importance of coordination with an interprofessional health care team for people with PICS

Course Instructions

1. Click on the Contents tab to watch the course recording.
2. Click the Take Quiz button to complete the assessment. Learners will have 3 attempts to pass and must answer at least 70% of questions correctly.
3. Click Fill Out Survey under the Evaluation listing to provide valuable course feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window.
4. Click the View/Print Your Certificate button under the Certificate listing. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the APTA Learning Center and clicking the CEU Certificate/Transcript link on the left-hand side of the page. 

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

Dr. Hillegass will discuss normal and abnormal vital sign response to exercise, how to interpret these changes in order to progress activity and exercise and oxygen delivery methods/devices. All principles will be applied via case study discussion.

Course Instructions

1. Click on the Contents tab to watch the course recording.
2. Click the Take Quiz button to complete the assessment. Learners will have 3 attempts to pass and must answer at least 70% of questions correctly.
3. Click Fill Out Survey under the Evaluation listing to provide valuable course feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window.
4. Click the View/Print Your Certificate button under the Certificate listing. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the APTA Learning Center and clicking the CEU Certificate/Transcript link on the left-hand side of the page. 

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

In this course, participants will learn how to conduct a thorough examination of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. The four components of a chest examination, including inspection, palpation, auscultation of the lungs and heart and mediate percussion will be discussed. Implications of how the SARS-CoV-2 might impact your examination will be highlighted.

Learning Objectives:

1. Inspect the chest wall to evaluate patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases,
2. Palpate the chest wall to assess chest wall abnormalities in patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases,
3. Auscultate the heart and lungs to analyze breath and heart sounds in patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, and
4. Perform mediate percussion of the chest wall to investigate the lung volumes in patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases.

Course Instructions

1. Click on the Contents tab to watch the course recording.
2. Click the Take Quiz button to complete the assessment. Learners will have 3 attempts to pass and must answer at least 70% of questions correctly.
3. Click Fill Out Survey under the Evaluation listing to provide valuable course feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window.
4. Click the View/Print Your Certificate button under the Certificate listing. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the APTA Learning Center and clicking the CEU Certificate/Transcript link on the left-hand side of the page. 

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For assistance logging in, accessing activities, claiming credit, or for other questions or concerns, please e-mail learningcenter@apta.org. 

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

Course Instructions

1. Click on the Contents tab to watch the course recording.
2. Click the Take Quiz button to complete the assessment. Learners will have 3 attempts to pass and must answer at least 70% of questions correctly.
3. Click Fill Out Survey under the Evaluation listing to provide valuable course feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window.
4. Click the View/Print Your Certificate button under the Certificate listing. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the APTA Learning Center and clicking the CEU Certificate/Transcript link on the left-hand side of the page. 

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For assistance logging in, accessing activities, claiming credit, or for other questions or concerns, please e-mail learningcenter@apta.org. 

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. 

Many of the patients who survive COVID-19 will demonstrate deficits in all major body systems. One system commonly overlooked is the genitourinary (GU) system. One component of the GU system is the pelvic floor diaphragm. The pelvic floor diaphragm, in conjunction with the respiratory diaphragm, act as a pressure regulator of the trunk. By regulating pressures, this group of muscles assists patients with breathing, posture, and movement. Because these are interventions that will be commonly implemented in therapy sessions for patients who survive COVID-19, it is imperative that physical therapists screen the GU system and integrity of the pelvic floor diaphragm. The purpose of this webinar is to provide a further understanding of the relationship between the respiratory and pelvic diaphragms and how to incorporate the pelvic floor into post-COVID-19 physical therapy sessions.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the influence of how medical management of COVID-19 can impart changes on the thoracic cavity and abdominopelvic cavity, including pelvic floor.
2. Identify appropriate screening tools for incontinence and pelvic floor dysfunction.
3. Implement appropriate interventions, including management of intra-abdominal pressures, to reduce bladder and bowel leakage and pelvic floor dysfunction.
4. Identify when to refer to a pelvic health physical therapist.

Course Instructions

1. Click on the Contents tab to watch the course recording.
2. Click the Take Quiz button to complete the assessment. Learners will have 3 attempts to pass and must answer at least 70% of questions correctly.
3. Click Fill Out Survey under the Evaluation listing to provide valuable course feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window.
4. Click the View/Print Your Certificate button under the Certificate listing. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the APTA Learning Center and clicking the CEU Certificate/Transcript link on the left-hand side of the page. 

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

COVID-19 infection has a wide range of presentations from being asymptomatic, to mild flu-like symptoms, to causing Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) requiring prolonged ICU stay. Consequences of moderate to severe COVID-19 infection may include chronic musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, and pulmonary impairments in addition to other systemic effects that prevent patients from regaining their pre-COVID physical and functional status. As a result, they will likely be referred to outpatient physical therapy to address their ongoing impairments. This 7-part course provides an overview for the outpatient physical therapist that includes COVID-19 pathophysiology, acute and post-acute course, outpatient clinic preparation for patients recovering from COVID-19, important components of an outpatient PT evaluation, outcomes measures and interventions, a snapshot of physical therapy at Boston Hope Medical Center (COVID-19 field hospital), and strength training considerations.

Course Instructions

1. Click on the Contents tab to watch the course recording.
2. Click the Take Quiz button to complete the assessment. Learners will have 3 attempts to pass and must answer at least 70% of questions correctly.
3. Click Fill Out Survey under the Evaluation listing to provide valuable course feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window.
4. Click the View/Print Your Certificate button under the Certificate listing. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the APTA Learning Center and clicking the CEU Certificate/Transcript link on the left-hand side of the page. 

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This is part 1 of a 2-part session - be sure to continue to Part 2 when finished with this one.

COVID-19 infection has a wide range of presentations from being asymptomatic, to mild flu-like symptoms, to causing Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) requiring prolonged ICU stay. Consequences of moderate to severe COVID-19 infection may include chronic musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, and pulmonary impairments in addition to other systemic effects that prevent patients from regaining their pre-COVID physical and functional status. As a result, they will likely be referred to outpatient physical therapy to address their ongoing impairments. This 7-part course provides an overview for the outpatient physical therapist that includes COVID-19 pathophysiology, acute and post-acute course, outpatient clinic preparation for patients recovering from COVID-19, important components of an outpatient PT evaluation, outcomes measures and interventions, a snapshot of physical therapy at Boston Hope Medical Center (COVID-19 field hospital), and strength training considerations.

Course Instructions

1. Click on the Contents tab to watch the course recording.
2. Click the Take Quiz button to complete the assessment. Learners will have 3 attempts to pass and must answer at least 70% of questions correctly.
3. Click Fill Out Survey under the Evaluation listing to provide valuable course feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window.
4. Click the View/Print Your Certificate button under the Certificate listing. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the APTA Learning Center and clicking the CEU Certificate/Transcript link on the left-hand side of the page. 

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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. 

This course will provide a brief overview of home health considerations in the COVID-19 era. While best practice is yet to be determined, the focus of this PACER session will be application of the most recent World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines for therapists working in home health. Discussion of clinician self-monitoring as well as monitoring of others living with/visiting with the patient are key to appropriate scheduling to interrupt the transmission of COVID-19. Infection control and patient education on self-isolation, quarantine and isolation will be discussed. A brief overview of the pathophysiology of COVID-19 along with signs and symptoms will be used as a backdrop for use of proning in the home health setting.

Learning Objectives:

1. Define self-monitoring, quarantine and self-isolation
2. Differentiate between asynchronous and synchronous telehealth visit types
3. List the 4 types of COVID-19 presentation
4. Describe indications for prone positioning with acute respiratory distress syndrome

Course Instructions

1. Click on the Contents tab to watch the course recording.
2. Click the Take Quiz button to complete the assessment. Learners will have 3 attempts to pass and must answer at least 70% of questions correctly.
3. Click Fill Out Survey under the Evaluation listing to provide valuable course feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window.
4. Click the View/Print Your Certificate button under the Certificate listing. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the APTA Learning Center and clicking the CEU Certificate/Transcript link on the left-hand side of the page. 

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