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Live Webcast

Cardiopulmonary Therapy for the Rehab Professional


Faculty:
PATRICK O’CONNOR, MPT, CCS, MBA
Duration:
Full Day
Format:
Audio and Video
Product Code:
VLW020205
Brochure Code:
PLW20387
Media Type:
Live Webcast
Access:
Access for 90 day(s) after program date.

Dates


Description

Cardiopulmonary Assessment to Manage Your Patients Effectively 

Thousands of Americans suffer from cardiopulmonary related diseases which account for a majority of hospitalizations throughout the U.S. Managing those patients adequately can play a critical role in the course of their hospitalizations and can also impact future re-admissions for symptoms related to underlying cardiac and pulmonary illnesses. Even with the increased use of medications to control cholesterol and drug eluding stents, there is still an epidemic of cardiac disease in this country. In addition, while smoking is trending downward it is still the number one cause of COPD and lung cancer. Rehab and allied health professionals can play a pivotal role in the care of these patients to help reduce length of stay, improve functional mobility, and educate patients about the importance of staying active and managing their disease(s) to prevent frequent hospitalizations.

This comprehensive one-day seminar will provide valuable clinical information to effectively manage patients with cardiopulmonary issues. Participants will learn about up-to-date research in cardiac care and be able to identify gender differences in relation to cardiac symptoms. Anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, post-surgical care, and 12-lead EKG interpretation will be discussed and a practical lab component will review auscultation, heart sounds, and assessment techniques for cardiopulmonary patients. Questions related to exercise prescription and progression will also be addressed. 

 

Credits


Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants

is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education. This course is offered for 0.6 AOTA CEU(s). The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. AOTA Educational level Introductory, Category 1: Domain of OT, 2: Occupational Therapy Process., .


Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants - Florida

is an approved provider #50-466 with the Florida Department of Health Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. This course is approved for 6 contact hour(s) for Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistants.


Other Professions

This educational offering qualifies for 6 continuing education hour(s) as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements. 


Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Illinois

is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #:216.000309. This course qualifies for 6 CE Credit Hour(s).


Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Indiana

This meets the IN-PT approval under 844 IAC 6-8-5 Approved Organizations #9, please contact IN Board or Association if you have questions.


Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - New York

is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education. This seminar is awarded 7.2 contact hour(s).


Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - North Carolina

NCBPTE approval by virtue of approval by The New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Physical Therapy licensure board or state APTA chapter Approval good through 8/31/2021. This course qualifies for 6 continuing education hours. 



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Faculty

PATRICK O’CONNOR, MPT, CCS, MBA Related seminars and products


PATRICK O’CONNOR, MPT, CCS, MBA, is a Physical Therapist with 13 years of experience working in the acute care setting both as a clinician and as Director of Rehab Services. Much of his cardiac experience has been working with patients’ post-coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve repair, and valve replacement surgeries in the CVICU setting.  Mr. O’Connor received his master’s degree in Physical Therapy from Hahnemann University and has served as a Cardiopulmonary Clinical Specialist with the APTA since 2003. Mr. O’Connor lectured at the University of Delaware graduate physical therapy program and is an adjunct professor in cardiopulmonary physical therapy at Drexel University and the University of Sciences in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is also active in the community directing a Pro Bono Physical Therapy clinic in West Philadelphia and is a member of the stroke committee for Mercy Philadelphia Hospital, a member of the Mercy Health System of Southeastern Pennsylvania.


Additional Info

Program Information

Access Period for Live Webcast For live CE credit, you must watch the live webcast in its entirety at its scheduled time. You will have access for 90 days after the program for review.
Webcast Schedule Please note: There will be a lunch and two 15-minute breaks; one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Lunch and break times will be announced by the speaker and at their discretion.

Objectives

  1. Review cardiac and pulmonary anatomy and physiology
  2. Discuss the effect of cardiovascular disease on functional mobility
  3. Recognize gender differences and their relationship to cardiac symptoms
  4. Evaluate evidence-based literature related to cardiopulmonary therapy and its impact
  5. Examine surgical interventions and acute and post-operative care from a rehabilitation point of view
  6. Design a care plan based on cardiac and pulmonary diagnoses and specific needs to improve patient outcomes
  7. Study auscultation, heart sounds, and the most up-to-date assessment techniques for cardiopulmonary patients
  8. Assess cardiopulmonary pharmacology and the effects of certain medications
  9. Explore exercise prescription, progression, and D/C planning
  10. Educate patients about the importance of staying active and how to best manage their disease(s)

 

Target Audience

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, Respiratory Care Practitioners and Therapists, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Specialists, Physician Assistants, Exercise Physiologists, Nurse Practitioners, Cardiac Nurses, Rehabilitation Nurses, Athletic Trainers

Outline

SYNOPSIS OF CURRENT RESEARCH

  • Cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology
  • Fetal and adult cardiac anatomy

EPIDEMIOLOGY OF CARDIOPULMONARY DISEASE

  • Impact on community hospitals
  • Gender differences in cardiac disease
  • Shock states and role of therapy
  • Review of current research

CLINICAL ASSESSMENT

  • Impact of disease states on functional mobility
  • Acute care and post-surgical physical therapy
  • 12-Lead EKG
  • Cardiopulmonary pharmacology
    • What is the impact on rehabilitation?
    • Physiological changes and the effects of certain medications

POST-SURGICAL INTERVENTIONS

  • Phase II Cardiac Rehabilitation
  • Progressing exercise and D/C planning

CASE STUDIES

  • COPD

HANDS-ON LAB

  • Cardiopulmonary assessment

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Total Reviews: 164

Comments

John W - WATERFORD, Connecticut

"Presenter did a great job of presenting up to date data as well as personal experience."

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