Post-Acute COVID-19 Exercise and Rehabilitation (PACER) Project
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The Post-Acute COVID-19 Exercise and Rehabilitation (PACER) Project was created by multiple APTA Sections and Academies to support physical therapy clinicians caring for patients recovering from COVID-19 and critical illness.
This course package focuses on building cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation skills and provides practical education across care settings and populations, including outpatient, home health, pediatrics, geriatrics, pulmonary rehab, pelvic health, and post-intensive care recovery.
Key Features
- This package is available until 12/31/2026
- Cost:
- Free for members
- $99 for non-members
- Earn CEU: 1.4 (14 contact hours)
Course Topics Include:
- COVID-19-Specific Clinical Considerations
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Pediatric COVID-19 Rehabilitation
- Geriatric COVID-19 Care
- Home Health Considerations
- Outpatient Physical Therapy for COVID-19 (Part 1 and Part 2)
- Pelvic Health Considerations
- Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Anatomy and Physiology
- Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Examination
- Vital Signs, Oxygen Devices, and Exercise Prescription
- Rehabilitation for Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)
- Posture, Breathing, and Ventilation
- Inspiratory Muscle Training
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits
(LMS-PACER-9) This course teaches clinicians how to assess and apply respiratory muscle training across cardiopulmonary conditions and post-COVID care. Participants learn practical methods for testing, training, and safely implementing RMT in clinical practice. This course is available until 12/31/2026. (0.1 CEU / 1 contact hour)
This course is included in the Post-Acute COVID-19 Exercise and Rehabilitation (PACER) Project, which brings together multiple courses focused on rehabilitation strategies for patients recovering from COVID-19. If you’re interested in the full collection of courses in this package, click here.
This focuses on respiratory muscle training (RMT), including how to assess and train respiratory muscles, apply RMT in patients with heart failure, COPD, and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and evaluate potential benefits and concerns when using RMT with patients recovering from COVID-19.
Key Features
- This course is available until 12/31/2026
- Cost:
- Free for Members
- $99 for Non-Members
- Earn CEU: 0.1 (1 contact hour)
$i++ ?>Larry Cahalin
PT
$i++ ?>Magno Formiga
PT
Course Instructions
- Click on the Contents tab to watch the course recording.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Need Assistance?
For assistance logging in, accessing activities, claiming credit, or for other questions or concerns, please e-mail learningcenter@apta.org.
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits
(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)
This course is included in the Post-Acute COVID-19 Exercise and Rehabilitation (PACER) Project, which brings together multiple courses focused on rehabilitation strategies for patients recovering from COVID-19. If you’re interested in the full collection of courses in this package, click here.
This course focuses on post-COVID-19 patients who remain medically stable but experience ongoing functional limitations and reduced activity tolerance. Participants will examine how the respiratory diaphragm interacts with multiple body systems after COVID-19 and learn rehabilitation strategies that integrate breathing and movement to support recovery across cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, integumentary, and internal organ systems.
Key Features
- This course is available until 12/31/2026
- Cost:
- Free for Members
- $99 for Non-Members
- Earn CEU: 0.1 (1 contact hour)
$i++ ?>Mary Massery
PT, DPT, DSc
Course Instructions
- Click on the Contents tab to watch the course recording.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Need Assistance?
For assistance logging in, accessing activities, claiming credit, or for other questions or concerns, please e-mail learningcenter@apta.org.
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits
(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)
This course is included in the Post-Acute COVID-19 Exercise and Rehabilitation (PACER) Project, which brings together multiple courses focused on rehabilitation strategies for patients recovering from COVID-19. If you’re interested in the full collection of courses in this package, click here.
This course introduces post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) and explains how critical illness can affect physical function, mental health, and cognitive performance. Participants will learn how to evaluate patients with PICS, select appropriate outcome measures, apply evidence-based rehabilitation strategies, and coordinate care with an interprofessional healthcare team.
Key Features
- This course is available until 12/31/2026
- Cost:
- Free for Members
- $99 for Non-Members
- Earn CEU: 0.1 (1 contact hour)
$i++ ?>James Smith
PT, DPT
James is professor of physical therapy at Utica College in New York. He is a former president of the Academy of Acute Care Physical Therapy, a member of the Society of Critical Care Medicine, and he served on the National Quality Forum’s Patient Safety - Complications Steering Committee. He is principal investigator of a team developing the clinical practice guideline for the Identification and Evaluation of Post-Intensive Care Syndrome, with support from APTA and the Academy of Acute Care Physical Therapy.
$i++ ?>Patricia J Ohtake
PT, PhD, FNAP
Dr. Ohtake is assistant vice president for Interprofessional Education and associate professor in the Physical Therapy Program at the University at Buffalo. She conducts research focusing on the use of simulation for physical therapist student education and interprofessional education. She is a past senior editorial board member for Physical Therapy (PTJ). In 2000, she received APTA’s Margaret L. Moore Award for Outstanding New Faculty Member. She has authored more than 60 peer-reviewed publications, 2 book chapters, and is a consistent presenter at chapter, national, and international conferences. She is a member of a team developing the clinical practice guideline for the Identification and Evaluation of Post-Intensive Care Syndrome, with support from APTA and the Academy of Acute Care Physical Therapy.
$i++ ?>Hallie Zeleznik
PT, DPT
UPMC
Hallie Zeleznik, PT, DPT is the Director of Strategic Initiatives and Professional Development for UPMC Rehabilitation Institute in Pittsburgh, PA. She is a Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist with over 20 years of clinical experience and specific expertise in the areas of brain injury, stroke, vestibular disorders, concussion, and post-intensive care syndrome. Her professional roles involve clinical practice, program development, implementation, knowledge translation, leadership, and clinical mentoring. She serves as a faculty member for UPMC Rehabilitation Institute’s Neurologic & Geriatric Residency Programs and is an Adjunct Professor in the University of Pittsburgh Department of Physical Therapy. Hallie has served the profession in a variety of roles for the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy, APTA Acute Care and for ABPTS. She currently is the Co-Chair of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy’s Moving Forward Knowledge Translation Taskforce and the Co-Chair of APTA- Acute Care’s Core Measures Clinical Practice Guideline Knowledge Translation committee.
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Course Instructions
- Click on the Contents tab to watch the course recording.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Need Assistance?
For assistance logging in, accessing activities, claiming credit, or for other questions or concerns, please e-mail learningcenter@apta.org.
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 04/13/2020
(LMS-PACER-5) This course teaches clinicians how to interpret vital signs and manage oxygen use during exercise. Participants learn how to adjust activity and oxygen delivery safely using real-world clinical scenarios. This course is available until 12/31/2026. (0.1 CEU / 1 contact hour)
This course is included in the Post-Acute COVID-19 Exercise and Rehabilitation (PACER) Project, which brings together multiple courses focused on rehabilitation strategies for patients recovering from COVID-19. If you’re interested in the full collection of courses in this package, click here.
This course focuses on interpreting vital sign responses and oxygen needs during exercise to support safe and effective clinical decision-making. Participants will learn how to identify normal and abnormal heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation responses, understand oxygen delivery devices and dosing, apply findings from long-term oxygen trials, and use case-based scenarios to adjust exercise intensity and oxygen levels appropriately.
Key Features
- This course is available until 12/31/2026
- Cost:
- Free for Members
- $99 for Non-Members
- Earn CEU: 0.1 (1 contact hour)
$i++ ?>Ellen Hillegass
PT, EdD, CCS, FAPTA
Course Instructions
- Click on the Contents tab to watch the course recording.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Need Assistance?
For assistance logging in, accessing activities, claiming credit, or for other questions or concerns, please e-mail learningcenter@apta.org.
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits
(LMS-PACER-3) This course teaches clinicians how to perform a structured cardiovascular and pulmonary chest exam using inspection, palpation, auscultation, and percussion techniques. Participants learn how to assess heart and lung findings and recognize exam considerations related to COVID-19 and cardiopulmonary disease. This course is available until 12/31/2026. (0.1 CEU / 1 contact hour)
This course is included in the Post-Acute COVID-19 Exercise and Rehabilitation (PACER) Project, which brings together multiple courses focused on rehabilitation strategies for patients recovering from COVID-19. If you’re interested in the full collection of courses in this package, click here.
This course teaches clinicians how to perform a comprehensive cardiovascular and pulmonary examination using standard chest assessment techniques. Participants will learn how to inspect, palpate, auscultate, and percuss the chest wall, interpret findings related to heart and lung function, and understand how SARS-CoV-2 may influence examination results.
Key Features
- This course is available until 12/31/2026
- Cost:
- Free for Members
- $99 for Non-Members
- Earn CEU: 0.1 (1 contact hour)
$i++ ?>Morgan Johanson
PT, MSPT, Board Certified Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Clinical Specialist
Morgan is the president of Good Heart Education, a continuing education company that provides live and online continuing education courses to rehabilitation professionals on cardiovascular and pulmonary topics across the lifespan and all settings and provides mentoring services to physical therapists who are studying for the ABPTS Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Specialty Examination. She is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Toledo in Ohio. She worked extensively in acute care at the California Pacific Medical Center where she treated patients in the ICU, telemetry, heart transplant and adult CF wards. She was the program director for the Ann Arbor VA Healthcare System’s outpatient Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs and the Co-Director of the Ann Arbor VA Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy Residency Program where she continues to as an adjunct faculty member. Currently she is working at the Grand Traverse Pavilions SNF in Traverse City, Michigan. She is the Professional Development Chair for the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Section of the APTA.
Course Instructions
- Click on the Contents tab to watch the course recording.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Need Assistance?
For assistance logging in, accessing activities, claiming credit, or for other questions or concerns, please e-mail learningcenter@apta.org.
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits
(LMS-PACER-2) This course covers the normal anatomy, physiology, and histology of the heart and lungs, and how these systems work together. It also explains COVID-19 pathophysiology with emphasis on ARDS, transmission routes, and common comorbidities linked to COVID-19 hospitalizations. This course is available until 12/31/2026. (0.1 CEU / 1 contact hour)
This course is included in the Post-Acute COVID-19 Exercise and Rehabilitation (PACER) Project, which brings together multiple courses focused on rehabilitation strategies for patients recovering from COVID-19. If you’re interested in the full collection of courses in this package, click here.
This course provides foundational knowledge of heart and lung anatomy, physiology, and histology, with a focus on how these systems interact in health and disease. Participants will learn key pathophysiology related to COVID-19, including acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), common transmission pathways, and comorbidities associated with COVID-19-related hospitalizations.
Key Features
- This course is available until 12/31/2026
- Cost:
- Free for Members
- $99 for Non-Members
- Earn CEU: 0.1 (1 contact hour)
Course Instructions
- Click on the Contents tab to watch the course recording.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Need Assistance?
For assistance logging in, accessing activities, claiming credit, or for other questions or concerns, please e-mail learningcenter@apta.org.
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits
(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)
This course is included in the Post-Acute COVID-19 Exercise and Rehabilitation (PACER) Project, which brings together multiple courses focused on rehabilitation strategies for patients recovering from COVID-19. If you’re interested in the full collection of courses in this package, click here.
This course focuses on the role of the pelvic floor and genitourinary system in post-COVID-19 rehabilitation. Participants will learn how the pelvic floor and respiratory diaphragm work together to regulate trunk pressure, support breathing and movement, screen for pelvic floor dysfunction, and apply appropriate interventions or referrals within physical therapy care.
Key Features
- This course is available until 12/31/2026
- Cost:
- Free for Members
- $99 for Non-Members
- Earn CEU: 0.1 (1 contact hour)
$i++ ?>Julie M Skrzat
PT, DPT, PhD, CCS
$i++ ?>Karen Snowden
PT, DPT, WCS
Course Instructions
- Click on the Contents tab to watch the course recording.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Need Assistance?
For assistance logging in, accessing activities, claiming credit, or for other questions or concerns, please e-mail learningcenter@apta.org.
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits
(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)
This course is included in the Post-Acute COVID-19 Exercise and Rehabilitation (PACER) Project, which brings together multiple courses focused on rehabilitation strategies for patients recovering from COVID-19. If you’re interested in the full collection of courses in this package, click here.
This course is Part 2 of a two-part series focused on outpatient physical therapy care for patients recovering from COVID-19 and builds on the foundational concepts introduced in Part 1. If you have not completed Part 1 yet, please do that before completing this course by clicking here.
In this course, participants will expand their understanding of post-COVID multisystem impairments and apply advanced outpatient evaluation strategies, outcome measures, intervention approaches, clinic readiness considerations, and strength training principles for patients with ongoing functional limitations.
Key Features
- This course is available until 12/31/2026
- Cost:
- Free for Members
- $99 for Non-Members
- Earn CEU: 0.1 (1 contact hour)
$i++ ?>Lauren Mellett
PT, DPT, CCS
Lauren received a BS in Health Science in 1998 and MS in Physical Therapy in 2000 from Boston University. She completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Northeastern University in 2012. She has been a board-certified Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Specialist since 2005. Lauren has served as Adjunct Faculty in the Physical Therapy Program at Northeastern University since 2003 and spent 5 years as Adjunct Faculty at UMass Lowell. She is an active member of the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Section of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and served as its Treasurer from 2014-2020. She is a member of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) and the Massachusetts Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (MACVPR). She is involved in clinical research and has given several professional and community presentations on the topic of exercise training in cardiovascular and pulmonary populations.
$i++ ?>Nicole Surdyka
PT, DPT, CSCS
Nicole is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Passionate about bridging the gap between rehabilitation and sports performance for youth, collegiate, and professional athletes. I believe in treating patients holistically, in conjunction with the entire healthcare and coaching team, in order to treat and reduce the risk of injuries and optimize performance. D-1 Soccer player; semi-professional soccer with NY Athletic Club and New Jersey Wildcats. NSC Association All-American award winner.
$i++ ?>Jessica Garton
PT, DPT, OCS, CLT
Jessica is a physical therapist at Mass General Hospital working primarily in oncology and pulmonary. Jessica believes in the benefits of exercise and works with patients in different stages of their disease to help them improve their endurance, overall function and quality of life. Jessica has worked at Mass General Hospital for over 12 years where she has been recognized as a Clinical Scholar, and became a certified lymphedema therapist in 2014. Jessica holds a BS in computer engineering from Brown University and a doctorate of physical therapy from MGH Institute of Health Professions. Jessica enjoys playing on a ultimate frisbee team and training for endurance charity events.
Course Instructions
- Click on the Contents tab to watch the course recording.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Need Assistance?
For assistance logging in, accessing activities, claiming credit, or for other questions or concerns, please e-mail learningcenter@apta.org.
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits
(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)
This course is included in the Post-Acute COVID-19 Exercise and Rehabilitation (PACER) Project, which brings together multiple courses focused on rehabilitation strategies for patients recovering from COVID-19. If you’re interested in the full collection of courses in this package, click here.
This course is Part 1 of a two-part series focused on outpatient physical therapy care for patients recovering from COVID-19. After completing this course, check out part two by clicking here.
In this course, participants will learn about COVID-19 pathophysiology, the acute and post-acute recovery process, outpatient clinic preparation, evaluation components, outcome measures, intervention strategies, and strength training considerations for patients with ongoing multisystem impairments.
Key Features
- This course is available until 12/31/2026
- Cost:
- Free for Members
- $99 for Non-Members
- Earn CEU: 0.1 (1 contact hour)
$i++ ?>Lauren Mellett
PT, DPT, CCS
Lauren received a BS in Health Science in 1998 and MS in Physical Therapy in 2000 from Boston University. She completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Northeastern University in 2012. She has been a board-certified Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Specialist since 2005. Lauren has served as Adjunct Faculty in the Physical Therapy Program at Northeastern University since 2003 and spent 5 years as Adjunct Faculty at UMass Lowell. She is an active member of the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Section of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and served as its Treasurer from 2014-2020. She is a member of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) and the Massachusetts Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (MACVPR). She is involved in clinical research and has given several professional and community presentations on the topic of exercise training in cardiovascular and pulmonary populations.
$i++ ?>Nicole Surdyka
PT, DPT, CSCS
Nicole is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Passionate about bridging the gap between rehabilitation and sports performance for youth, collegiate, and professional athletes. I believe in treating patients holistically, in conjunction with the entire healthcare and coaching team, in order to treat and reduce the risk of injuries and optimize performance. D-1 Soccer player; semi-professional soccer with NY Athletic Club and New Jersey Wildcats. NSC Association All-American award winner.
$i++ ?>Jessica Garton
PT, DPT, OCS, CLT
Jessica is a physical therapist at Mass General Hospital working primarily in oncology and pulmonary. Jessica believes in the benefits of exercise and works with patients in different stages of their disease to help them improve their endurance, overall function and quality of life. Jessica has worked at Mass General Hospital for over 12 years where she has been recognized as a Clinical Scholar, and became a certified lymphedema therapist in 2014. Jessica holds a BS in computer engineering from Brown University and a doctorate of physical therapy from MGH Institute of Health Professions. Jessica enjoys playing on a ultimate frisbee team and training for endurance charity events.
Course Instructions
- Click on the Contents tab to watch the course recording.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Need Assistance?
For assistance logging in, accessing activities, claiming credit, or for other questions or concerns, please e-mail learningcenter@apta.org.
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits
(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)
This course is included in the Post-Acute COVID-19 Exercise and Rehabilitation (PACER) Project, which brings together multiple courses focused on rehabilitation strategies for patients recovering from COVID-19. If you’re interested in the full collection of courses in this package, click here.
This course focuses on home health physical therapy considerations for patients affected by COVID-19. Participants will learn how to apply current public health guidelines, use appropriate infection control practices, monitor patients and household contacts, educate patients on isolation and quarantine, and incorporate clinical strategies such as proning in the home setting.
Key Features
- This course is available until 12/31/2026
- Cost:
- Free for Members
- $99 for Non-Members
- Earn CEU: 0.1 (1 contact hour)
$i++ ?>Kenneth L Miller
PT, DPT, MA
$i++ ?>Melissa Bednarek
PT, DPT, PhD
Course Instructions
- Click on the Contents tab to watch the course recording.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Need Assistance?
For assistance logging in, accessing activities, claiming credit, or for other questions or concerns, please e-mail learningcenter@apta.org.