This bundle will offer many modules based on the COVID19 pandemic specific to the in-hospital perspective.

HPA The Catalyst (The Section on Health Policy and Administration) and AACPT (The Academy of Acute Care Physical Therapy) have collaborated on 5 webinars so far (as of April 22, 2020) and have been joined by other sections for certain webinars. Within the recording documents you can see who collaborated by looking at the logos at the top.

This entire bundle is free for the profession. Each module will allow for some CEUs, but NO CEUs are offered for the bundle overall.

Please check back often as we will add modules as we build and launch new relevant topics

The sheer number of cases and novelty of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, causing the coronavirus disease known as COVID-19 (WHO, 2020), presents a challenge to physical therapy practitioners. Physical therapy practitioners will be presented with a volume of clients with significant cardiovascular and pulmonary impairments with which they might not be proficient. 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. Additionally, the clients with COVID-19 most likely to need physical therapy management are those who are elderly and/or possess chronic health issues, such as diabetes, COPD, hypertension, and coronary heart disease. These educational courses are intended to educate physical therapy and other rehabilitation clinicians. This education is not to take place of individual institutional competency training. The PACER Project coordinators urge institutions who lack the needed internal CVP competencies to consider seeking consultation by an ABPTS certified CCS, experienced acute/critical care PT, or similarly trained practitioner (live or virtual) Find a Specialist

CCS = American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties Board Certified Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Clinical Specialist

GCS = American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist

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 series is free to the profession. Please check back often as we create and add modules.

This webinar was recorded on March 21, 2020

As a novel strain, COVID-19 has been a challenge to determine best clinical practices across the health professions, including physical therapy. This webinar will highlight current insights into its pathophysiology and medical management, including its widespread acute inflammatory microvascular changes resulting in multi-system effects, including myocarditis, arrhythmias, and pneumonitis to full-blown ARDS (including updates from Society for Critical Care Medicine and American College of Cardiology).

This webinar will present clinical practice considerations such as assessing lab values and imaging results, differentiating ventilator versus non-ventilator patients, considerations for ECMO, positioning to optimize ventilation/perfusion patterns, and determining if there are any airway clearance needs (hint: most commonly not). Presenters will also discuss trends in the role of PT with these clients across the country and highlight potential best practices. Attendees will be able to submit questions and offer comments.

Meet our Presenters

Hosts:

Kyle Ridgeway, PT, DPT, CCS; University of Colorado Hospital and University of Colorado Denver: Anschutz Medical Campus: PT Program.

Brian Hull, PT, DPT, MBA; Director of Rehabilitation; Baylor University Medical Center; Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation

Special Guests:

Jim Smith, PT, DPT; Professor of Physical Therapy; Utica College

Patricia J Ohtake, PT, PhD; Assistant Vice President for Interprofessional Education; Office of the Vice President for Health Sciences and Associate Professor, Physical Therapy Program Department of Rehabilitation ScienceUniversity at Buffalo

Sujoy Bose. PT, DPT, MHS, BSPT; Diplomate, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties: Cardiovascular and PulmonaryAssociate Professor, Marshall University School of Physical Therapy

Megan Mitchell, PT, DPT; HERT Team Lead; Denver Health

L. Maurine Coco, PT, MSPT, Director of Rehabilitation Services; University of California, San Francisco

John R. Corcoran, PT, DPT, MS; Site Director for Rehabilitation Therapy Services; Clinical Assistant ProfessorNYU Langone Health; Rusk Rehabilitation

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 series is free to the profession. Please check back often as we create and add modules.

This webinar was recorded on April 11, 2020

This webinar will present clinical practice considerations such as assessing lab values and imaging results, differentiating ventilator versus non-ventilator patients, considerations for ECMO, positioning to optimize ventilation/perfusion patterns, and determining if there are any airway clearance needs (hint: most commonly not). Presenters will also discuss trends in the role of PT with these clients across the country and highlight potential best practices. Attendees will be able to submit questions and offer comments.

The follow-up webinar to the March 21, 2020 webinar: Acute Care Physical Therapy and COVID-19: How Can We Add the Greatest Value? While only 3 weeks have gone by since that discussion, as a profession, we have quickly learned even more how we can add the greatest value during the COVID-19 pandemic. For this second webinar, we will dive deeper into the concept of thoughtful triaging and targeting of PT resources to add the greatest value during the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics include: managing and triaging physical therapy resources during the pandemic, leveraging real-time audiovisual technology for acute care therapy during COVID isolation, caring for the critically ill, and lessons learned from national health leaders.

Meet our Presenters

Hosts:

Kyle Ridgeway, PT, DPT, CCS; University of Colorado Hospital and University of Colorado Denver: Anschutz Medical Campus: PT Program.

Brian Hull, PT, DPT, MBA; Director of Rehabilitation; Baylor University Medical Center; Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation

Special Guests:

L. Maurine Coco, PT, MSPT, Director of Rehabilitation Services; University of California, San Francisco

John R. Corcoran, PT, DPT, MS; Site Director for Rehabilitation Therapy Services; Clinical Assistant ProfessorNYU Langone Health; Rusk Rehabilitation

Overview: Utilizing the AACPT Lab Values Interpretation Resource, the speakers will present the clinical implications of blood gasses and how to make modifications to the plan of care.

Description: Acute Care physical therapists encounter blood gas results, which they are required to interpret. The result from a blood gas sample can provide reliable data on the state of a patient’s acid-base balance and oxygen levels. This information can be critical in determining appropriateness of physical therapy and exercise dosage. The purpose of this course will provide an overview of blood gas interpretation and how they influence the physical therapy plan of care. Key Words: acute care, blood gas, interpretation

This course is presented by the Academy of Acute Care Management and the APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy. It is free to the profession. It does NOT offer CEUs.

This session was recorded on July 11, 2020

The global pandemic related to COVID-19 has had a major impact on healthcare systems. Although the rate of infection is much less in children, there are still major impacts on pediatric patients and their families. This webinar discusses the response of three major pediatric institutions (Boston Children’s Hospital, Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta) within the United States. It explores the impacts on policies and process changes, staffing models and psychosocial factors within the acute care setting. Through the use of case studies, it will also discuss challenges faced with discharge planning or transition to post-acute setting as well as clinical implications related to Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).

The prospect of students returning to the clinic while the COVID-19 pandemic continues may seem overwhelming to students and CIs alike. Collaborative clinical education (a model with more than 1 student per CI) has emerged as one strategy to create a supportive environment for students and CIs through peer learning and guided academic support. This interactive session outlines the evidence supporting benefits of collaborative education for all parties and offers specific tools and resources to structure the 2:1 experience.

Meet our Presenters

Catherine Bilyeu PT, DPT, OCS Catherine Bilyeu PT, DPT received a Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation in Physical Therapy from the University of Manitoba, Canada and completed a transitional DPT at the University of South Dakota in 2013. Dr. Bilyeu is a Senior Instructor and Clinical Education Team member in the Physical Therapy Program at the University of Colorado. She is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and earned her Orthopedic Manual Therapy Certification from the International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine. Research interests are focused on excellence in physical therapist education including faculty development programs, assessment of teaching behaviors and exploration of alternative clinical education models.

Shelene Thomas PT, DPT, EdD, GCS, F-NAP Dr. Thomas completed her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Creighton University and returned over a decade later to complete a Doctorate of Education with an emphasis in Interdisciplinary Leadership. Since then, her interest in interprofessional (IP) education has been heightened. This interest has led to positions on a National IP Education Committee, a mentor in the American IP Healthcare Collaborative, and as IP Coordinator at Regis University. Research interest lie in areas of IP practice and clinical education. Shelene holds a Geriatric Certified Specialist by APTA and is a Team Lead reviewer for the Commission on Accreditation In Physical Therapy Education.

Alice Davis PT, DPT, OCS Alice M. Davis, PT, DPT, OCS is an Associate Professor at Regis University. Dr. Davis has been a part of an innovative clinical education team for twelve years that cultivates and implements programs to support education development of clinical partners as well as design planning to respond to the ever-changing nature of clinical education including site development and selection processes for students. Dr. Davis’s research focuses in two areas: leadership development and collaborative clinical education models. Her current work in leadership examines the change in leadership profiles and self-perceptions post intentional training in several groups including DPT students, fellows in training in an orthopaedic manual physical therapy program and clinical instructors. Her work in the 2:1 model emphasizes the importance of creating innovative partnerships between academic and clinical practice for the purpose of fostering high quality clinical experiences for students and clinical faculty. She has presented her research and scholarship at peer-reviewed national and regional conferences. Dr. Davis currently serves on the Northwest Intermountain Consortium for Physical Therapist Clinical Education Executive Committee. She is an established Trainer for the APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program and is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy. Dr. Davis has held several chair and board positions for the CO APTA spanning over two decades and has been recognized by the Colorado Chapter via the Outstanding Physical Therapist Award.

Katherine Myers PT, DPT Katie Myers PT, DPT is Director of Clinical Education and Assistant Professor at Duke University in Durham, NC. Dr. Myers graduated from Ithaca College in 2002 with a Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy and earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of South Alabama in 2008. Research interests include best practices in clinical education and the development of teaching excellence of clinical instructors. Dr. Myers is an active member of the Education Section of the APTA, serves as the secretary to the Carolina Clinical Education Consortium, and is an Academic Director-at-Large with ACAPT’s National Consortium of Clinical Educators

This bundle will offer many modules based on the COVID19 pandemic specific to the in-hospital perspective.

HPA The Catalyst (The Section on Health Policy and Administration) and AACPT (The Academy of Acute Care Physical Therapy) have collaborated on 5 webinars so far (as of April 22, 2020) and have been joined by other sections for certain webinars. Within the recording documents you can see who collaborated by looking at the logos at the top.

This entire bundle is free for the profession. Each module will allow for some CEUs, but NO CEUs are offered for the bundle overall.

Please check back often as we will add modules as we build and launch new relevant topics

This is one module in a series of modules presented by the a group of APTA sections and academies on May 23, 2020. This series is free to the profession. Please check back often as we create and add modules. There are NO CEUs offered for this session

COVID-19 has changed many things in our day-to-day lives, including how we interact with patients. Different practice settings face unique challenges in meeting the needs of this patient population and the COVID-19 disease process itself continues to evolve. Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants must continue to change as well. Join our group of content experts for a Q&A session to discuss solutions and lessons learned during this pandemic.

Meet our Panel

Brian Hull, PT, DPT, MBA; Director of Rehabilitation BUMC - Sammons Specialty Clinic; BSWMC - Waxahachie; BSWMC All Saints - Fort Worth Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Hospital Division

Kyle Ridgeway, PT, DPT, CCS; Clinical Instructor, PT Program University of Colorado Hospital University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus

Stephanie Woelfel, PT, DPT, CWS, FACCWS; Director of Clinical Physical Therapy, Hospital Outpatient Assistant Professor of Clinical Physical Therapy & Surgery University of Southern California -- Division of Biokinesiology & Physical Therapy

Giuliana DeMaio, PT; Physiotherapist Spinal Unit of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation "Gervasutta"

Meghan Gushurst, PT, DPT, CCS; Advocate Christ Medical Center

Todd E. Davenport, PT, DPT, MPH, OCS; Professor & Program Director, University of the Pacific Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Dept of Physical Therapy

Ellen R. Strunk, PT, MS, GCS, CEEAA; Certified in Healthcare Compliance Rehab Resources and Consulting, Inc.

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 series is free to the profession. Please check back often as we create and add modules.

This webinar will present clinical practice considerations such as assessing lab values and imaging results, differentiating ventilator versus non-ventilator patients, considerations for ECMO, positioning to optimize ventilation/perfusion patterns, and determining if there are any airway clearance needs (hint: most commonly not). Presenters will also discuss trends in the role of PT with these clients across the country and highlight potential best practices. Attendees will be able to submit questions and offer comments.

Meet our Presenters

Angela Campbell, PT, DPT Angela Campbell received ABPTS Board Certification as a Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Clinical Specialist in 2001 (re-credentialled, 2011). Dr. Campbell, APTA member since 1993, is the current President of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary (CVP) Section. She is an ABPTS Clinical Content Expert, mentoring/writing for the specialist exam and contributor to the recently revised CVP Description of Specialty Practice. Dr. Campbell is a manuscript reviewer for Physiotherapy Theory and Practice and the Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal. Dr. Campbell has been the Advocacy/Legislative Chair, Federal Affairs Liaison, and Nominating Committee Chair for the CVP Section. She has been a member of the APTA Credentialing Committee of the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency & Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE). She has presented nationally at various conferences. Clinically, Dr. Campbell has worked at multiple academic medical centers, in both inpatient and outpatient capacities. She coordinated an outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation program and served on cystic fibrosis and lung transplant care teams.

Heidi Joyce Engel, PT, DPT University of California San Francisco clinical specialist and instructor Heidi Engel has been a physical therapist for 33 years, and works at University of California San Francisco Medical Center. She earned her DPT from Boston University in 2007, and currently teaches at UCSF, conducts research in ICU Rehabilitation, has given over 75 presentations outside of UCSF, and is an author on 11 peer reviewed publications. Dr Engel has worked in the ICU at UCSF since October 2008, and in her career has worked in every Acute care PT service, as well as outpatients and home health settings. She received the UCSF Outstanding Colleague of Nursing Award in 2012, a Presidential Citation from the Society of Critical Care Medicine in 2013, and the American Physical Therapy Association Jack Walker Award for Research Excellence in 2014. Current projects include being a core member for an APTA sponsored clinical practice guideline for Physical Therapy in the ICU, working on the planning committee for the American Delirium Society, and serving as an appointed Committee member for the Society of Critical Care Medicine ICU Liberation Campaign.

Ellen A. Hillegass, PT, PhD, FAPTA Dr. Ellen Hillegass is a physical therapist with APTA board certification in cardiovascular and pulmonary clinical specialty. She currently holds position of Adjunct Professor at Mercer University in Atlanta in the Department of Physical Therapy, and at Western Carolina, NC. Ellen is also the President and CEO of Cardiopulmonary Specialists, a private consulting firm that provides consulting and education on cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation. She also presents courses across the country on Early mobility. She has been active in the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Section for many years and is the former Payment and Policy Chair for the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Section. She has represented the cardiovascular and pulmonary issues of physical therapists at the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services along with the APTA on several occasions. She is a member of the NQF Cardiovascular Measures Standing Committee which votes on Quality Measures in Cardiovascular Disease. She also started a Clinical Residency in Cardiopulmonary through Mercer University in conjunction with Piedmont Hospital and works with the residents in the ICUs weekly. Her first resident was recently awarded CCS this past February at APTA CSM meeting in San Antonio, where 2 former residents presented their research as well (one on walking IABP and one with a poster on early mobility.

Christiane Perme, PT Christiane Perme, PT CCS FCCM is the owner of Perme ICU Rehab Seminars and a Rehab Education Specialist at Houston Methodist Hospital, where she has practiced for the past 33 years. She is Fellow of the American College of Critical Care Medicine, the first physical therapist in the world to receive such recognition. In addition, she is a Board Certified Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Clinical Specialist. Mrs. Perme has extensive experience in early mobility in ICU, with special interest in patients on mechanical ventilation. She has published 19 articles and is co-author in 9 book chapters. Mrs. Perme is a world-renowned speaker with and has presented hundreds of courses and lectures including the United States, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Germany, Denmark, Russia, Brazil, Nigeria, Netherlands, Canada, and Spain.

Stephen Cameron Ramsey, PT, DPT Stephen Ramsey is a Physical therapist who graduated from Augusta University in 2014. He then completed the Cardiovascular and pulmonary Residency program through Mercer University in July 2016 and achieved board certification in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical therapy in 2017. He is a mentor and research advisor for current CVP residents. His personal research focus involves clinical trials ambulating critically ill cardiac patients with femoral IABPs and ECMO as well as the use of diagnostic ultrasound in physical therapy clinical practice. He currently practices full time in the cardiac ICUs at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. Stephen also acts as adjunct faculty in the DPT programs at Mercer University and Western Carolina University and assists in teaching diagnostic ultrasound in the Department of Physician Assistant studies at Mercer University. He is the current Advocacy Chair for the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary section.

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 Home Health Section. This series is free to the profession. Please check back often as we create and add modules.

This webinar was recorded on May 16, 2020

Patients suffering through the prolonged hospital course COVID-19 requires will experience a range of challenges physically, psychologically, and socioeconomically. The physical therapist has an important role assisting patients and family members as they navigate and progress through transitions extending from an ICU admission to returning home. Effective planning and management of these transitions will restore the lives of our patients, optimize resource utilization and reduce hospital readmissions. Transitions should begin at the physical therapist’s initial examination and be actively managed across all encounters with the patient. This presentation will empower participants with strategies for managing the transitions involving the hospital, inpatient rehabilitation program, home with home health care or outpatient services. Strategies for interprofessional collaboration, enhanced communication, and advocacy within the interprofessional team will be presented.

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Meet our Presenters

Kirby Mayer, DPT, PhD; Assistant Professor, University of Kentucky

Heidi Engel, PT, DPT

Jason Falvey, DPT, GCS, PhD

Paul Ricard, PT, DPT, CCS; Rehabilitation Service Team Coordinator, The Johns Hopkins Hospital

This is one module in a series of modules presented by the a group of APTA sections on May 23, 2020. This series is free to the profession. Please check back often as we create and add modules. There are NO CEUs offered for this session

There has been emerging evidence about COVID-19 but no definitive resources on how to translate this evidence into clinical practice. This course will highlight the steps that one institution took to create an inpatient Clinical Standards of Care, for physical therapy and occupational therapy related to this new condition. During this course, presenters will share emerging evidence from this updated resource which includes pathophysiology, cardiac and neurological considerations, common lab values, common images, and medical management of the patient with COVID-19. This information provides the foundation to their approach to evaluate and treat patients with COVID-19 and was incorporated in a clinical decision tree to assist with clinical reasoning in that facility for ICU and floor level patient care. Examples of workflows and interventions related to therapeutic intervention and education for patients and other bedside team members will be shared.

Meet our Presenters

Ashley Bella-Klepps, PT, DPT; Physical Therapist Mayo Clinic Hospital, Arizona

Whitney Kortuem, OTR/L; Occupational Therapist Mayo Clinic Hospital, Arizona

Jenna Schmid, PT, DPT Physical Therapist Mayo Clinic Hospital, Arizona

This webinar will be looking at minimizing the impact of social distancing and is aimed primarily at our older adults, their caregivers and therapists looking for ideas to help the older adult in these challenging times. Representatives from home health, acute care, geriatrics and the cognitive and mental health SIG will be speaking on ways individuals, their families, caregivers and therapists can help minimize the impact of the isolation being experienced by many of our older adults.

Meet our Presenters

Emily Fleischman PT, DPT, GCS; Stanford Hospital, Palo Alto, CA

Chris Childers PT, BSc (Hons), MS, PhD; Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist; (GCS)Certified in Advanced Competency in Home Health

Carolina Zubiri, DPT, GCS; Stanford Hospital, Intermediate ICU, Critical Care Team

Diana Kornetti, PT, MA, HCS-D, HCS-C; Partner, Kornetti & Krafft Health Care Solutions; President, Home Health Section

NOTE: We do NOT apply for CEU approval for Geriatrics webinars, however your state licensure may allow credits for this education activity. We do provide a certificate of attendance, which can be downloaded below. You will need to contact the agency or organization in your state, which handles your professional licensure, in order to determine whether credit is available for webinars, and without applications for approval. There is no survey to be completed for this webinar.

Fully recorded content now available.

Topics include the status of PT telehealth coverage during COVID-19, as well as an update on coverage generally and where things stand on PTs’ ability to practice telehealth according to scope of practice acts. Further topics will include APTA’s advocacy efforts and call to action, best practices implementing telehealth in a smaller organization, and other considerations for telehealth implementation. Ethical and HIPAA considerations will also be discussed.

Mark your calendar for April 7th - 2-3 p.m. for the live Q and A

Meet our Presenters

Steve Postal, JD is a senior regulatory affairs specialist at APTA. His areas of expertise include telehealth, administrative burden, LCDs/NCDs, and post-acute care. Before joining the association in 2019, he was a senior director of state policy for the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, focusing on legislative and regulatory policy development. Prior to that, he was the director of health policy at law firm Powers Pyles Sutter and Verville. Previous positions also include director of the Medicaid Resource Center at the National Association for Home Care and Hospice, contracts and grants specialist in clinical research administration for the MedStar Health hospital system, and associate at the Maryland Office of the Attorney General. He received his bachelor’s degree in history , with a minor in government, from Bowdoin College and his law degree with a concentration in health law from Case Western Reserve University School of Law. He is a member of the Maryland and District of Columbia bars.

Baruch Humble joined our team at APTA in May of 2019 as a senior congressional affairs specialist. Before joining APTA, he was a senior legislative assistant in the House of Representatives, where he primarily focused on health care among other policy issues. His duties included collaborating with senior staff to identify, develop and execute the federal policy agenda for a Member of the Ways and Means Health Subcommittee. Baruch was successful in getting several key healthcare initiatives into public law that increased access to care and provided relief from burdensome regulations in the healthcare system. Previously, he advocated at the local policy level with a non-profit group called Justice Matters. There he worked to influence public policy that improved access to mental health services and diverted individuals suffering with mental illness out of jail and into treatment. He received his bachelor's degree in political science and minor in communications from the University of Kansas. Baruch is from northern California.

Sarah Gallagher PT, DPT is the founder of The Dizzy Clinic. She has been treating clients with dizziness and vertigo in various settings for over ten years. Sarah has worked as a physical therapist and is co-owner of South Valley Physical Therapy in Denver, Colorado, a clinic specializing in vestibular and neurologic conditions. At South Valley PT she began to identify that many clients did not have access to expert care. Sarah began to consult clients using videoconferencing with great success and thus was born the idea of The Dizzy Clinic. Sarah graduated with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from MGH Institute of Health Professions (a Massachusetts General Hospital affiliate). She is a certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist (NCS). Sarah mentors doctoral students in vestibular therapy and assists teaching vestibular therapy at the University of Colorado. Sarah teaches balance classes in the community; volunteers for the vestibular special interest group of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), and founded Colorado's vestibular support group. She is a member of the APTA, neurology section and vestibular special interest group, and Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA).

Kara Gainer, JD is the director of regulatory affairs at APTA. She joined APTA in 2017 and provider leadership and strategic direction to the regulatory affairs team on key programs, initiatives, and policy development in the federal regulatory space. She has extensive knowledge and experience working on policies related to Medicare, Medicaid, health care reform, and provider billing and reimbursement. Prior to joining APTA, she was a health care consultant with Drinker Biddle and Reath, where she developed and executed comprehensive public policy strategies for her clients that integrated legislative, regulatory, and communications efforts. She also served as an attorney advisor for the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals, and she clerked with the US Senate Sergeant at Arms. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Montana and law degree from the University of Montana School of Law, and is a member of the District of Columbia Bar.

Alan Lee, PT, DPT, PhD is a professor at Mount Saint Mary's University in Los Angeles. Dr. Lee maintains clinical practice at Scripps Mercy Hospital, a level I trauma center, in San Diego with dual board certifications in geriatrics and wound management. He was the recipient of the APTA Minority Faculty Award in 2008 and Adopt-A-Doc Award in 2011. Dr. Lee graduated from Duke University, completed his transitional DPT from Creighton University, and his PhD from Nova Southeastern University. He is passionate about innovative practice in physical therapy and serves as the vice president of technology SIG and the APTA’s FiRST council telehealth workgroup.

Robert “Bob” Latz, PT, DPT is the only Physical Therapist with the HealthCare CIO certification from CHIME (College of Health Information Management Executives). Dr. Latz is a Board Member of the APTA Health Policy and Administration Section and the President of the Technology Special Interest Group. He is a member of the APTA Orthopedic; Home Health; and Geriatric Sections. Dr. Latz is a Board Member of the National Association for the Support of Long Term Care (NASL) and a Co-Chair of the NASL IMPACT Act Implementation Workgroup. He is an active member of the HIMSS LTPAC Committee and a member of the LTPAC CIO Collaborative. Dr. Latz is the Chief Information Officer for Trinity Rehabilitation Services, which improves human function by providing contracted therapy services in Post-Acute Care settings.

COVID-19 has altered our usual approaches to teaching physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students both academically and clinically. This webinar is designed to explore the challenges faced in developing student competence in acute care physical therapy through both academic teaching and clinical education. The panel will discuss strategies for academic faculty to facilitate knowledge and skill for practice in acute care settings given the extensive transition to virtual teaching and limited or absent integrated clinical experiences. Collaboration between academic and clinical partners in creating virtual clinical learning experiences will be highlighted. Challenges in acute care clinical education experiences will be discussed from the perspective of the DCE, SCCE and hospital administration including the ability of sites to accept students during COVID, implications of social distancing and PPE requirements, and best practices to foster students’ achievement of safety and competence.

Course Description

A rising trend in the practice of physical therapy is the use of telehealth and mobile health technology. However, maintaining patient privacy is an important consideration that must not be overlooked. Physical therapists need to know how to comply with regulations established by HIPAA as well as the APTA Code of Ethics.

The recording links for both the content and the live Q and A are now available in the resources area.

Meet our presenters

Kara Gainer joined APTA in 2017 and provides leadership and strategic direction to the regulatory affairs team on key programs, initiatives, and policy development in the federal regulatory space. She has extensive knowledge and experience working on policies related to Medicare, Medicaid, health care reform, and provider billing and reimbursement. Prior to joining APTA, Kara was a health care consultant with Drinker Biddle & Reath, where she developed and executed comprehensive public policy strategies for her clients that integrated legislative, regulatory, and communications efforts. She also served as attorney advisor for the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals, and clerked with the US Senate Sergeant at Arms. Kara received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Montana and law degree from the University of Montana, School of Law, and is a member of the District of Columbia Bar.

Matt Elrod, PT, DPT, MEd, is lead specialist in APTA’s Practice Department. He is liaison to various external organizations, contributes to policy development in the advancement of the profession, develops member resources in evidence-based practice, ICD-10 transition, telehealth, adoption of electronic health records, and integration of the Physical Therapy Outcomes Registry. He has more than 20 years of experience in the physical therapy profession, and earned a physical therapy degree from the Medical University of South Carolina, a doctor of physical therapy degree from Marymount University, and a master of education degree from the Citadel in exercise physiology. He is a board-certified clinical specialist in neurologic physical therapy.

The original recording is now available; AND the recorded "live virtual" session from June 4th at NEXT 2020 is in the resources area.

Telehealth and telePT are increasing in scope and availability to providers and patients. As adoption and uptake of these delivery innovations has expanded, physical therapy research and education has been slow to address the nuances of clinical reasoning and patient management in a setting in which the patient is not in the same location as the clinician. In this panel, providers across specialties will discuss how they are implementing telehealth in their clinical practices. Providers will discuss how they manage patients and deliver effective care from a distance in pediatric, neurological, women’s health, orthopedic settings. The presenters will provide insights into current practice models and the research surrounding digital care delivery. Additionally, they will explain clinical decision making in digital care delivery and traditional clinical settings to optimize outcomes.

Meet our Presenters

Todd Norwood Todd Norwood, PT, DPT is currently Director of Clinical Services at Physera where he leads a nationwide team of exclusively telehealth physical therapists. He first became involved in telehealth in 2016 and has practiced almost exclusively telehealth-based PT since 2017. He completed an orthopaedic physical therapy residency in 2012 and has been a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy since 2013. He became a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy in 2015. His outpatient practice focused on orthopedics and sports including sports specific injury prevention programs and bike fitting in addition to traditional clinic-based practice and sideline sports coverage. Todd received his B.A. in Human Biology from Stanford University where he was twice the captain of the cycling team and received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from University of Southern California in 2011. He has been invited to present on telehealth by the North American Spine Society, American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine and American Physical Therapy Association.

Ellen Morello: Ellen is Physera’s Senior Clinical Program Manager where she manages clinical operations of a nationwide Telehealth Physical Therapy network. She has been practicing telehealth as a physical therapist since 2017. Ellen’s treatment approach is focused on Psychologically Informed PT Practice and she believes Telehealth is the ideal environment for treating patients who would otherwise have difficulty accessing care. She holds a B.S. in Physiology and Neurobiology from the University of Connecticut and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from New York Medical College, where she received a full scholarship through the New York City Department of Education. She has been an adjunct professor in the DPT programs at New York Medical College and at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. She has been invited to present on telehealth Physical Therapy practice by the American Physical Therapy Association, American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, American Telemedicine Association, New England Telehealth Resource Center, and the Personal Connected Health Alliance.

Sarah Gallagher: Dr. Sarah Gallagher PT, DPT graduated with her doctorate from MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston, MA and completed an internship at Massachusetts General Hospital in acute care. After working several years in hospital settings, focusing on trauma, she transitioned to an outpatient setting. She is the owner of South Valley Physical Therapy which specializes in neurologic and vestibular rehabilitation. She collaborates with regional and national experts to ensure the evidence based and cutting-edge treatment. Dr. Gallagher identified that access to expert vestibular rehab is limited due to limited expertise in the state of Colorado, long travel distances, and dizziness impeding commuting to the clinic. This problem led her to found The Dizzy Clinic which provides vestibular rehab via videoconferencing in 2017 as well as implemented telerehab at South Valley PT for insurance reimbursement. She lectures at the University of Colorado PT school on vestibular rehabilitation and telehealth. She co-presented on implementing telerehab with Dr. Alan Lee at the annual APTA Colorado conference in October 2018, and on Telerehab at CSM 2019 and 2020, and was the keynote speaker on Telehealth the Utah 2020 PT Spring Conference. She also is the founder of the Colorado Vestibular Support Group, member of: APTA, Academy of Neurology and Vestibular SIG, and Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA). She participates in the APTA FiRST Council, Telehealth track, and is founder and chair of the Vestibular SIG Telehealth Task Force. She authored an article for VeDA on telerehab with vestibular patients, published in January 2018.

Christin Tate, PT, DPT: Christin received her undergraduate degree in kinesiology and psychology from Gordon College and Doctor of Physical Therapy from Springfield College, MA. As a graduate assistant, Christin aided in research regarding stroke rehabilitation, anticipatory responses during cycling, and teaching undergraduate courses. Following completion of her orthopedic board certification, she completed a year long pelvic health residency and lymphedema certification training program. She became board certified in Women’s Health Physical Therapy in 2017. Her experience includes serving in outpatient orthopedic clinics and completing certifications in Functional Movement Screen (FMS) and Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA). She is currently completing her masters in Project Management from Georgetown University as an adjunct to her current role of Director of Enterprise Operations for Agile Physical Therapy. Christin is passionate about positively influencing her patient's movement and reducing pain as well as empowering them to be advocates for their own health and wellness. In her spare time she enjoys running, reading, spinning, yoga, watching New England sports, and soccer.

Samantha Dutrow Norwood, PT, DPT, CSCS: Samantha is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy and has been practicing in various pediatric settings since graduating from the University of Southern California in 2011. She helped start and grow the post-concussion program during her 6.5 years at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. She is currently a Senior Outpatient Pediatric Physical Therapist at Kaiser Permanente in Santa Clara and sees patients from birth to teenagers with a wide range of conditions from torticollis and developmental delays to oncology and post concussion. She uses video visits as a follow up treatment option for her patients and enjoys being able to make access to care easier for her patients and their families.

APTA and the Veteran's Administration have partnered and this is one of the topics provided by the Veteran's Administration to our Members free of charge.

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This e-learning course was recorded on 3/25/20 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The presenter references the pandemic throughout the course.

Tele-rehabilitation (TR) is a means of delivering physical rehabilitation services at a distance from patients, thereby improving patient access to care. While patients tend to view TR favorably, clinicians are often more reluctant to use this approach. This course will provide organizations and clinicians a model to improve adoption of TR within the field of physical therapy.

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Donald Hayes, PT, DPT Donald is a Board-Certificate Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy and graduated from A.T. Still University with his DPT. He is currently at the VA Hospital in Des Moines, IA since 2014.

Many PT owners/leaders/managers continue to try to respond as best as possible to the evolving status of the COVID-19 pandemic and make decisions relative to finance, staffing, and how to manage their practices through this pandemic in order to take care of their businesses, their employees, and their patients. This panel discussion will present how five practices from small to large and with varying situations are each managing to keep their practices going through this crisis, responding to the evolving federal rules and regulations (CARES updates, PPP, etc.), optimizing staffing and operations as our new normal unfolds, and trying to lead with a vision to come out stronger on the other side.

Presenters: Michelle Collie, PT, DPT, MS; Mike Horsefield, PT, MBA; Mark Reitz, PT; Dan Rootenberg, PT, DPT; Paul Welk, PT, JD; Kristen Wilson, PT, DPT; Rob Worth, PT, DPT, ATC/L, MS

Update on Telehealth Medicare during COVID-19 Pandemic

This course is presented by the Academy of Acute Care Management and the APTA Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology and Wound Management. It is free to the profession.

This session was recorded on May 9, 2020

COVID-19 presents through fever, dyspnea, and acute respiratory symptoms. In some patients, COVID-19 causes pulmonary edema, sepsis, multi-organ failure, and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Due to the ARDS clinical presentation, prone positioning may be used for improving ventilation and survivorship. Prone positioning requires a team approach. Physical therapists play an integral role from positioning to minimizing pressure injuries and neuromusculoskeletal impairments, educating the team regarding body mechanics with transfers and educating patients/family members regarding the pathophysiology. This webinar provides an overview of the evidence and why prone positioning is effective; successful implementation of proning protocols for patients intubated or awake; and lessons learned.

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Katie Brito PT, DPT Dr. Brito has been practicing for 2 years at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital after graduating from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in April 2018. She is currently the cardiovascular and pulmonary lead, and her primary areas of focus and practice include ICU rehab, care of the complex and multi-admission cardiovascular/pulmonary patient, and acute vestibular evaluation and differential diagnosis. She is active is advocacy and since 2019 has served as a district representative for the Northern District to the Illinois Physical Therapy Association State Assembly. Dr. Brito is an active member in the Academy of Acute Care of Physical Therapy (ACCPT) on the Practice Committee and is currently assisting in several upcoming projects including the collaborative compilation of resources, webinars, research for the AACPT weekly PT/PTA COVID19 Resource Guide. Katie is also a member of the Cardiovascular & Pulmonary section and has assisted in reviewing/appraising journal articles for the future updates to the VTE CPG.

Meghan Lahart Gushurst PT, DPT is a level 3 Physical Therapist at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, IL. Dr. Gushurst has been a physical therapist for 10 years and primarily has worked in the ICU with cardiovascular and pulmonary patients. She earned her Board certification in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy in 2014 and has presented numerous times at CSM. Dr. Gushurst is an active member in the APTA and Cardiopulmonary Section and also is adjunct faculty for cardiopulmonary courses at Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences.

Tricia Healy PT, DPT A graduate of Simmons University’s physical therapy clinical doctorate program, Dr. Tricia Healy began her acute care practice at Massachusetts General Hospital in 2000. She currently works at University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester, MA, a level 1 Trauma center. She has been involved in APTA of Massachusetts (APTAMA) since 2003 as a Central district assembly representative. Dr. Healy has served on the chapter’s board of directors and organized PT Advocacy Day at the Massachusetts State House. She is currently the Chairperson of the APTAMA Nominating Committee. Tricia is also an active member of the Academy of Acute Care Practice Committee.

Dr. Stephanie Woelfel PT, DPT, CWS is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Physical Therapy in the Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy and holds a dual faculty appointment in the Department of Surgery at the University of Southern California (USC). She is the Director of Physical Therapy -- Hospital Outpatient Services at Keck Medical Center of USC. She is also the primary physical therapist in the Southwestern Academic Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA) clinic of USC.Her wound care career has spanned over 20 years in both short and long-term acute care, skilled nursing facilities, outpatient, home care and consulting. Stephanie is active in the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and serves as the current Vice President of the Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology & Wound Management. She also represents the APTA on the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP).

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 series is free to the profession. Please check back often as we create and add modules.

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 series is free to the profession. Please check back often as we create and add modules.

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.

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Morgan Johanson, PT, MSPT, Board Certified Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Clinical Specialist 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.

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 series is free to the profession. Please check back often as we create and add modules.

COVID-19 is a novel viral disease creating a global pandemic and a new way of living. Physical Therapists (PTs) are integral to recovery. This course offers evidence and experience based guidance to caring for patients, self, and community from prevention to restoration as the new COVID-19 environment demands.

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Heidi Engel, PT, DPT

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 series is free to the profession. Please check back often as we create and add modules.

This one-hour course will provide clinicians with an overview of how and why COVID-19 has had such a significant impact on older adults. It will examine the expected clinical presentation in older adult COVID-19 patients in the post-acute phase as well as discuss assessment and treatment interventions. This course will also examine the impact that social isolation has on older adults and how rehabilitation clinicians can make a positive impact on this.

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Suzanne Greenwalt, PT, DPT, CCS, GCS

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 series is free to the profession. Please check back often as we create and add modules.

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.

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Kenneth L Miller, PT, DPT, MA

Melissa Bednarek, PT, DPT, PhD

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 series is free to the profession. Please check back often as we create and add modules.

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.

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Larry Cahalin, PT; and Magno Formiga, PT

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.

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Lauren Mellett, PT, DPT, CCS 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.

Nicole Surdyka PT, DPT, CSCSOwner, Nicole Surdyka Physio: 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.

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.

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

Meet our Presenters

Lauren Mellett, PT, DPT, CCS 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.

Nicole Surdyka PT, DPT, CSCSOwner, Nicole Surdyka Physio: 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.

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.

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 series is free to the profession. Please check back often as we create and add modules.

With the rapid spread of COVID-19, more confirmed pediatric cases are being reported. Though symptoms have widely been reported as minimal in this population, research has shown that infants are at high risk to become critical cases. This webinar will explore statistics of pediatric COVID-19, sequela of the disease including heart and lung function, how lung development plays a role in COVID-19 disease course, as well as appropriate outcome measures and interventions in this population following the acute phase of the disease.

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Ashley Parish PT, DPT, CRT, CCS

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 series is free to the profession. Please check back often as we create and add modules.

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.

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Julie M Skrzat, PT, DPT, PhD, CCS

Karen Snowden, PT, DPT, WCS

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 series is free to the profession. Please check back often as we create and add modules.

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.

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Mary Massery, PT, DPT, DSc

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 series is free to the profession. Please check back often as we create and add modules.

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.

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Pamela Bartlo, PT, DPT, CCS – Pam is a Clinical Associate Professor at D’Youville College in Buffalo, NY and practices in Outpatient Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab at Mount St. Mary’s Hospital. She is also Vice President of the CVP Section of APTA.

Naomi Bauer, PT, DPT, CCS – Naomi is the Program Director of Outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Cardiopulmonary Therapy at WakeMed Health & Hospitals in Raleigh, NC and practices in this setting. She also a member of the Nominating Committee of the CVP Section of APTA.

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 series is free to the profession. Please check back often as we create and add modules.

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.

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James Smith, PT, DPT, 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.

Patricia J. Ohtake, PT, PhD, 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.

Hallie Zeleznik, PT, DPT is the Director of Strategic Initiatives and Professional Development for UPMC Centers for Rehab Services in Pittsburgh, PA. She is a Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist. She previously held the positions of Assistant Director of the Outpatient Neurologic/Vestibular Program for UPMC Centers for Rehab Services and Team Leader of the Inpatient Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program at UPMC Rehabilitation Institute. Hallie has 19 years of clinical experience with specific expertise in brain injury, stroke, vestibular disorders, concussion and post-intensive care syndrome rehabilitation. Her professional roles involve clinical practice, program development and implementation, quality improvement, leadership, and mentoring/teaching. She serves as a faculty member for UPMC Centers for Rehab Service’s Neurologic & Geriatric Residency Programs and is both a Clinical and an Adjunct Faculty member in the University of Pittsburgh Department of Physical Therapy. Hallie is a committee member of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy's Knowledge Translation Taskforce addressing the Clinical Practice Guideline: A Core Set of Outcome Measures for Adults with Neurologic Conditions Undergoing Physical Therapy. She is also currently serving a 4-year term on the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties' Neurologic Specialty Council.

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 series is free to the profession. Please check back often as we create and add modules.

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.

This course is presented by the Academy of Acute Care Management and the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy. It is free to the profession.

This session was recorded on May 16, 2020

Physical therapists play a vital role in throughput of patients with COVID-19 as patients progress through their recovery beyond acute care. This webinar will focus on the clinical physical therapy management of patients in the rehabilitation setting with debility and neurological conditions related to COVID-19. Physical therapists facing this pandemic in the heart of New York City will share current evidence and clinical pearls to evaluate and treat this patient population.

Meet our Presenters

Faye Bronstein, PT, DPT, Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurological Physical Therapy, Faculty of NYU Langone Health Rusk Rehabilitation Residency in Neurological Physical Therapy

Melissa Chung, PT, DPT, Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurological Physical Therapy, Faculty of NYU Langone Health Rusk Rehabilitation Residency in Neurological Physical Therapy

Stephanie Windler, PT, DPT, Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurological Physical Therapy,Faculty of NYU Langone Health Rusk Rehabilitation Residency in Neurological Physical Therapy

Cathryn Ledwick,PT, DPT, Neurological Physical Therapy resident at NYU Langone Health Rusk Rehabilitation

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 series is free to the profession. Please check back often a s we create and add modules. There are NO CEUs for this session.

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This webinar was recorded on April 18, 2020

This webinar will present clinical practice considerations such as assessing lab values and imaging results, differentiating ventilator versus non-ventilator patients, considerations for ECMO, positioning to optimize ventilation/perfusion patterns, and determining if there are any airway clearance needs (hint: most commonly not). Presenters will also discuss trends in the role of PT with these clients across the country and highlight potential best practices. Attendees will be able to submit questions and offer comments.

The follow-up webinar to the March 21, 2020 webinar: Acute Care Physical Therapy and COVID-19: How Can We Add the Greatest Value? While only 3 weeks have gone by since that discussion, as a profession, we have quickly learned even more how we can add the greatest value during the COVID-19 pandemic. For this second webinar, we will dive deeper into the concept of thoughtful triaging and targeting of PT resources to add the greatest value during the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics include: managing and triaging physical therapy resources during the pandemic, leveraging real-time audiovisual technology for acute care therapy during COVID isolation, caring for the critically ill, and lessons learned from national health leaders.

Meet our Presenters

Melissa Bednarek, PT, DPT, PhD, CCS Certified in Advanced Competency in Home Health; Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA

Kenneth L Miller, PT, DPT, MA Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist; Advanced Credentialed Exercise Expert for Aging Adults; University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX

Pamela Bartlo, PT, DPT, CCS Vice President, APTA Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Section; Clinical Associate Professor, D’Youville College, Buffalo, NY; Mount St Mary’s Hospital, Lewiston, NY

Morgan Johanson PT, MSPT, CCS President, Good Heart Education; Adjunct Faculty, University of Toledo; Physical Therapist, Grand Traverse Skilled Nursing Facility

Talia Pollok PT, DPT, CCS Education Chair, APTA Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Section; Acute/Critical Care Physical Therapist

Panelists:

Chris Chimenti, MSPT Senior Director of Clinical Innovation at HCR Home Care; Vice President of the Home Health Section of APTA

Rachel Botkin, PT, MPT, Advanced Competency in Home Health; Owner, Botkin Rehab Services; Adjunct Faculty, Clark State Community College; Home Health Practice Committee Member

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 series is free to the profession. Please check back often as we create and add modules.

This webinar was recorded on April 25, 2020

During this webinar presenters will discuss the emerging evidence of neurologic impairments found in patients with COVID-19. This will include physiology and anatomy, neurological vital sign considerations, impact of medications, and assessment and treatment considerations when evaluating this population.

Meet our Presenters

Kim Levenhagen PT, DPT, WCC, CLT, FNAP; Academy of Acute Care, Practice Committee and Nominating CommitteeAssociate Professor, Saint Louis University Program in Physical Therapy

Sharon L. Gorman, PT, DPTSc, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical TherapyFellow, National Academies of Practice; Professor, Samuel Merritt University, Department of Physical TherapyPresident of the Academy of Acute Care Physical Therapy

Akanshka Verma PT MA NCS; Supervisor of Physical Therapy on the Inpatient Rehabilitation and Acute Neurology Service, New York Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY

Sowmya Kumble PT, MPT, NCS; Clinical Resource Analyst, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD

Morgan Lopker PT, DPT; Senior Physical Therapist, Critical Care and Education Lead; Los Robles Regional Medical Center, Southern California; Vice-Chair of the Academy of Acute Care Physical Therapy Practice Committee

APTA is pleased to provide this course which is being shared by the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) and the NSW Ministry of Health and HETI who are partnering to provide much-needed training to hospital physios working to combat COVID-19 and save lives worldwide.

As the world ramps up its response to the current health crisis, physiotherapists will be deployed to provide specialised care to patients with COVID-19. The training is developed by the APA’s leading intensive care cardiorespiratory physiotherapists.

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The purpose of this course is to provide physiotherapy staff with an update in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy practice for intensive care, and planning for potential roles of physiotherapy in the management of COVID-19 patients in this environment.

This two day virtual training course provides a refresher and update for physiotherapy staff working in ICUs with increasing cases of COVID-19 and ventilated patients. This course combines key topics from the Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Level 2 – ICU course and incorporates COVID19 respiratory management based on The Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society (ANZICS) COVID-19 Guidelines and the latest ANZICS-COVID-19-Guidelines and COVID 19: Respiratory Physiotherapy On Call Information and Guidance from NHS. Leading experts in intensive care will provide this training.

Meet the Presenters

Dr Peter Thomas, PhD, FACP is a Specialist Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapist. Peter leads the Physiotherapy Intensive Care and Surgical team as a Consultant Physiotherapist at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. Peter has embraced the use of eLearning and simulation for cardiorespiratory physiotherapy and intensive care education and contributes widely to multi-professional education at state and national levels. Peter’s research interests include the fields of healthcare education, surgery, trauma and intensive care.

Michelle Paton MACP, Graduating from a Masters in Physiotherapy in 2001 from Griffith University, Michelle has specialised in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy and in particular Critical Care from graduation. After working in both QLD and the UK, Michelle returned to Melbourne in 2008 and completed her Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Masters in 2011. She is currently the Advanced ICU Physiotherapist and Critical Care and Surgical Services Stream Leader for Monash Health, and is completing her PhD investigating the effect of exercise dosage in ICU on functional outcomes.

Wendy Chaseling, APA Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapist. Wendy is the Senior ICU Physiotherapist at St George Hospital. Wendy was Chair of the NSW Health ACI ICNSW "Suctioning the Artificial Airway of the Adult ICU Patient Clinical Practice Guideline" and assisted updating the NSW Health ACI ICNSW "Physical Activity and Movement Clinical Practice Guideline". Wendy educates New graduates in simulation skills centre and is currently Site Principal Investigator for the TEAM Trial at St George Hospital.

NOTE: The APA does NOT apply for CEU approval in the United States, however your state licensure may allow credits for this education activity. We do provide a certificate of attendance, which can be downloaded. You will need to contact the agency or organization in your state, which handles your professional licensure, in order to determine whether credit is available for webinars, and without applications for approval.There is no survey to be completed for this course.

The sheer number of cases and novelty of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, causing the coronavirus disease known as COVID-19 (WHO, 2020), presents a challenge to physical therapy practitioners. Physical therapy practitioners will be presented with a volume of clients with significant cardiovascular and pulmonary impairments with which they might not be proficient. 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. Additionally, the clients with COVID-19 most likely to need physical therapy management are those who are elderly and/or possess chronic health issues, such as diabetes, COPD, hypertension, and coronary heart disease. These educational courses are intended to educate physical therapy and other rehabilitation clinicians. This education is not to take place of individual institutional competency training. The PACER Project coordinators urge institutions who lack the needed internal CVP competencies to consider seeking consultation by an ABPTS certified CCS, experienced acute/critical care PT, or similarly trained practitioner (live or virtual) Find a Specialist

CCS = American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties Board Certified Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Clinical Specialist

GCS = American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist

This module is presented by the Academy of Acute Care Management. It is free to the profession.

Many physical therapists express frustration with identifying and interpreting key lab results. While interpreting lab values can be complex, it is important for physical therapists to utilize these findings for safe and effective exercise prescription. The Academy of Acute Care Physical Therapy Practice Committee updated its Lab Values Interpretation Resources, outlining the necessity for every PT and PTA to demonstrate competence with lab value interpretation in clinical decision making. It is expected that each physical therapist will integrate information from the chart review in order to anticipate medical conditions and recognize lab values that may affect intervention. PTs and PTAs need to recognize clinical implications of lab values and how to make modifications to the plan of care. The speakers will present this updated document with a succinct guide for the busy therapy provider. Through lecture, cases, and quizzes, attendees will recognize the importance of lab values and their implications to promote safe and effective care.

Meet our Presenters

Jamie Dyson, PT, DPT has been practicing acute care physical therapy for over 25 years. His primary area of practice has been in the intensive care units specializing in trauma and burn care. He is a certified instructor for Advanced Burn Life Support as well as both an APTA Basic and Advanced Credentialed Clinical Instructor. He practices at Central Florida Regional Hospital in Sanford Florida. He is a Courtesy Assistant Clinical Professor with the University of Central Florida Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program; teaching cardiopulmonary, integumentary, clinical integrations, pharmacology, and acute care physical therapy. Jamie received his BS in PT from Northeastern University, Boston, MA and completed his t-DPT through A.T. Still University. Dr. Dyson was awarded the Signe Brunnstrom Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching in 2013 and the FPTA Fred Rutan Award for Outstanding Service in 2017. He is a member of the Academy of Acute Care Physical Therapy Practice Committee. He is actively involved with the Florida Physical Therapy Association serving as Chapter President.

Dr. Kim Levenhagen PT, DPT, WCC, CLT, FNAP is an associate professor at Saint Louis University. She teaches the acute care curriculum, Communication Processes, and Interprofessional Team Seminar. Dr. Levenhagen is an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor and Credentialed Advanced Clinical Instructor. She is a member of the Academies of Acute Care and Clinical Electrophysiology and Wound Management, and Oncologic Physical Therapy. She is a member of the Academy of Acute Care Physical Therapy Practice Committee and the Nominating Committee. She has Wound Care Certification and is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist as well as extensive clinical experience in acute care. She has published in the areas of infection control, HIV, lymphedema, wound care and education. She serves on the clinical practice guideline for upper quadrant lymphedema. Dr. Levenhagen received Excellence in Classroom Teaching for the Doisy College of Health Sciences in 2013, the Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award in 2014, the Avis Meyer Excellence in Advising award in 2015, the James Korn Award for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in 2018 and the Phil Lyons Outstanding Staff Award in 2018.

Traci Norris, PT, DPT is an acute care physical therapist and Rehabilitation Clinical Specialist for evidence-based practice and clinical practice change at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri. She has been responsible for leading groups and initiatives around evidence-based practice and best practice initiatives at her facility. She is a board-certified geriatric clinical specialist and is chair of the Practice Committee for the Academy of Acute Care Physical Therapy (AACPT). She is an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor and Credentialed Advanced Clinical Instructor. She has presented locally and nationally on areas including acute care physical therapy, evidence-based practice, frailty, geriatrics, and early mobilization. She is a recipient of the Mary Sinnott award for Clinical Excellence in Acute Care from the Academy of Acute Care Physical Therapy and the Patty K Sheets Award for Excellence in Physical Therapy Education from Washington University Program in Physical Therapy.

Kathy Swanick PT DPT Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist has been a practicing Physical Therapist for over 30 years working in areas of outpatient orthopedics and for the past 12 years in acute care and ICU settings. She is an APTA certified clinical instructor, and is actively engaged with the Academy of Acute Care serving on the Practice Committee, Lab Values Task force and Vital signs task force. She is currently practicing at Health Park Medical Center with the Lee Health System in Fort Myers Florida and also serves as an Instructor in the DPT program at Florida Gulf Coast University teaching content in complex medical, acute care, wound care and orthopedics. She has also served in leadership roles with the Florida Physical Therapy Association including Regional Director, Chapter Secretary, 2 terms as Chapter President and is currently serving as Director of Advocacy.

This module is presented by the Academy of Acute Care Management, and is free to the profession.

Physical Therapy in the intensive care unit has become the standard of care for this fragile population of patients. As an essential member of the critical care team, Physical therapists should have an understanding of the common medications these patients will be receiving so that both desired and side effects can be properly integrated into the plan of care. This course will discuss the pharmacotherapeutics of common ICU drip medications as well as strategies to assist with clinical decision making in this complex care environment.

Meet our Presenters

Jamie Dyson, PT, DPT has been practicing acute care physical therapy for over 25 years. His primary area of practice has been in the intensive care units specializing in trauma and burn care. He is a certified instructor for Advanced Burn Life Support as well as both an APTA Basic and Advanced Credentialed Clinical Instructor. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor with the University of Central Florida Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program; teaching cardiopulmonary physical therapy, integumentary, clinical integrations, pharmacology, and acute care physical therapy. Jamie received his BS in PT from Northeastern University, Boston, MA and completed his t-DPT through A.T. Still University. Dr. Dyson was awarded the Signe Brunnstrom Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching in 2013 and the FPTA Fred Rutan Award for Outstanding Service in 2017. He was a member of the Academy of Acute Care Physical Therapy Practice Committee. He is actively involved with the Florida Physical Therapy Association serving as Chapter President.

Kathy Swanick, PT, DPT, OCS is on Faculty and Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers Florida and currently serves as an instructor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program and with the Le Health System at Health Park Hospital where she works in acute care and critical care. She is originally from upstate New York where she was actively engaged in orthopedic clinical practice while teaching in the Physical therapy program at the Sage Colleges in Troy, New York. She received her BS in Physical Therapy and Biology from Russell Sage College and her MS in Community Health Education. She completed her DPT in 2005. Her primary areas of clinical practice have included acute care, outpatient private practice, and home care. She received her Board certification as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist from the ABPTS in 2003 and renewed her OCS in 2013. She has been active in the APTA and FPTA and has served as a district officer, Representative to the APTA House of Delegates, Regional Director and Secretary of the Florida Physical therapy Association and 2 terms as FPTA President. She is currently serving as Director of Advocacy on the FPTA Board of Directors, and as a member of the APTA PPAC ( Public Policy and Advocacy Committee) She is a member of the APTA Academy of Acute Care Practice Committee and co author of the revised Lab values Manual and competency.