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Pharmacology for Heart Failure and COPD: Implications for Physical Therapy
Presented by Melissa Bednarek, PT, DPT, PhD, CCS
Live WebinarFri, Feb 28, 2025 at 12:00 pm EST
Course: #5175Level: Intermediate2 Hours
Heart failure (HF) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are two chronic conditions for which medications and physical therapy are important parts of treatment. Thus, therapists across the healthcare continuum need to appreciate the indications, mechanism of action, side effects, and implications for physical therapy for the various medication classes for HF and COPD.

Re-Imagining PT and OT Assessments as Targeted Treatment Tools: Adult Applications: Part 2
Presented by Andrea Salzman, MS, PT
Recorded Webinar
Course: #5115Level: Advanced2 Hours
This is Part 2 of a two-part series for therapists who work with adults. This presentation will explore innovative ways to transform common assessment tools into structured and progressive treatment programs for physical and occupational therapy providers. Attendees will learn how to utilize various standardized tests to design effective and individualized exercise programs, enhancing patient outcomes. The session will cover practical applications of these tools, focusing on integrating assessment results into treatment planning and execution.

Re-Imagining PT and OT Assessments as Targeted Treatment Tools: Adult Applications, Part 1
Presented by Andrea Salzman, MS, PT
Recorded Webinar
Course: #5090Level: Advanced2 Hours
This presentation explores innovative ways to transform common assessment tools into structured and progressive treatment programs for physical and occupational therapy providers. Attendees learn how to utilize various standardized tests to design effective and individualized exercise programs, enhancing patient outcomes. The session covers practical applications of these tools, focusing on integrating assessment results into treatment planning and execution.

Reducing Rehospitalization in Congestive Heart Failure Patients: PT and OT Applications
Presented by Andrea Salzman, MS, PT
Recorded Webinar
Course: #5089Level: Advanced2 Hours
This presentation examines strategies used by occupational and physical therapists to decrease readmission rates in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF). The session covers evidence-based interventions, survey findings from practicing therapists, and the collaborative roles of OT and PT in managing CHF. Attendees gain insights into effective practices, patient education techniques, and multidisciplinary approaches to improve patient outcomes and reduce rehospitalization.

Exertional Rhabdomyolysis: Management Strategies for the Physical Therapist
Presented by Scott Cheatham, PhD, DPT, OCS, ATC, CSCS
Live WebinarWed, Jul 2, 2025 at 6:00 pm EDT
Course: #5168Level: Intermediate2 Hours
Exertional Rhabdomyolysis (ER) is a serious medical condition resulting from the damage and breakdown of skeletal muscle fibers with leakage of muscle contents into the blood stream. ER can be caused by various conditions such as exercise overtraining and injury. The healthcare professional must be able to understand the medical condition, the clinical presentation, potential risk factors, and management strategies for patients who may be suffering with ER. This presentation is for the healthcare professional who desires an evidence-based update on this topic.

Acute Care Recognition, Prevention, Management of Burnout
Presented by Kristin Parlman, PT, DPT, NCS
Recorded Webinar
Course: #5034Level: Intermediate2 Hours
This webinar is designed to provide acute care physical therapists with the knowledge and tools to begin effectively preventing, identifying, and managing burnout. It will discuss multi-level causes of burnout, ranging from the individual perspective to the institutional level.

Inspiratory Muscle Training for Rehabilitation Professionals
Presented by Scott Peirce, BHSc (Physiotherapy), PGCert (Acupuncture), MHSc (Physio)
Recorded Webinar
Course: #5016Level: Introductory1 Hour
Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) is gaining in popularity worldwide. It has good evidence in many pathological conditions and also for sporting populations. In this one-hour course, you will learn the basics and understand the nuances of IMT.

How to Identify and Support Overwhelmed Caregivers For Improved Patient Outcomes and Rehospitalization Rates
Presented by Julie Crenshaw, PT, DPT, GCS
Recorded WebinarAudio
Course: #5017Level: Introductory2 Hours
Review of the impact of the caregiver role on quality of life measures for both the caregiver and patient. Examine the impact of improved caregiver support and education on patient care and outcomes, including rehospitalization rates and wider monetary implications for healthcare organizations. Discover resources that can help to identify caregivers who may have an increased need for education or support. Discuss several ways therapists can incorporate caregiver support in a comprehensive model of care, and we will wrap the session with an open discussion of practical and ethical considerations for physical therapists.

Using the Bed as a Progressive Resistive Exercise Environment: An OT and PT Primer
Presented by Andrea Salzman, MS, PT
Recorded Webinar
Course: #4946Level: Introductory2 Hours
A patient who spends a lot of time in their bed can now be challenged with bed-based exercises and activities that are as challenging as in the gym. PT and OT providers will learn 20+ novel ways to use the bed as a progressive resistive exercise tool.

Current Trends in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Rehabilitation
Presented by Liz Brown, OTR/L, BCP, CYMHS, Cristina Lopez-Trigo, MS, CCC-SLP, Jill M. Cannoy, PT, DPT, PCS
Recorded Webinar
Course: #4931Level: Advanced3 Hours
Master skills to implement in your practice immediately with Continued Master Class. A comprehensive overview of current trends in pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) acute care rehab will be reviewed in this course with real-time application for current modifications to practice.

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