Physical Therapy Management of Patients with Heart Failure Use Coupon Code AHE10 for 10% off

Allied Health Education

Format(s):   Live Webinar
Discipline(s):   Physical Therapy
Contact Hours:   2
Registration Fee:   $55.00

Objectives

At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
Understand the pathophysiology of heart failure
Understand the difference between diastolic and systolic heart failure
Describe the clinical decision-making involved in the physical therapist examination
Create evidence-based exercise prescriptions for patients with heart failure throughout the stages of the disease
Recognize indications for termination of exercise

Target Audience

Confirmation Notes

Meets Requirements of:
AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WY

Agenda

Description

The care of patients with heart failure costs the United States $32 billion annually. The body of evidence supporting exercise therapy for this patient population is growing. This course will provide a broad overview of heart failure pathophysiology including an explanation of the difference between diastolic and systolic heart failure. A primary focus of the course will be to highlight the common findings on a physical therapy examination seen in patients with heart failure. The course will conclude with the application of the literature to prescribing exercise in this patient population that can be applied across the continuum of care. Attendees will learn practical applications of the patient examination and current evidence that can be applied immediately to their clinical setting.
Prerequisites - None
Educational Level - Intermediate