Rehabilitation of Common Medical Pathologies

GREAT Seminars and Books

Format(s):   Live Seminars
Discipline(s):   Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy
Contact Hours:   20
Registration Fee:   $545.00

Objectives

Upon Completion of this Seminar, Participants will be able to:
• Explain in lay terms and to other health professionals the common medical pathologies of myocardial in farction, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes/renal failure, obesity, peripheral arterial disease and deep venous thrombosis.
• Perform clinical examination to assess level of impairment in patients with these medical disorders. Included in this assess ment will be signs/symptoms of cardiac compromise, heart rate and blood pressure alteration, basic pulmonary function testing, O2 saturation, body mass index for determination of level of obe si ty, ankle brachial index and utilization of clinical scales for as sess ment of probability of deep venous thrombosis.
• Based on examination/evaluation and literature evidence give possible treatment options for the cases given.
• Recognize the significance of contraindications for activity/exercise and signs/symptoms of activity/exercise intolerance. Determine when referral to another health professional is warranted.

Target Audience

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants, and other Rehab Professionals

Confirmation Notes

A confirmation letter will be sent at least 1 month prior to the course with local hotels and information upon receipt of your registration form and fee. If you do not receive confirmation 2 weeks prior to class, please call to verify your registration.
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY: Cancellations must be received in writing at least two weeks prior to the seminar date for tuition refund less a $75 administration fee. NO refunds will be made after this date.
COURSE CANCELLATION: GREAT Seminars and Books, Inc. reserves the right to cancel a course up to 2 weeks prior to the seminar date. In the event of cancellation of a course only the tuition fee will be refunded in full. GREAT Seminars and Books, Inc. is not responsible for reimbursement of non-refundable airline tickets, lodging, or other related costs.
EDUCATIONAL CREDIT: All courses are approved for 20 CEUs. A certificate of attendance for 20 contact hours of educational activity (2.0 or 20 CEUs depending on how your Practice Act determines CEUs in your state) will be awarded to registrants upon completion of the seminar.
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Your tuition is tax deductible. All expenses of Continuing Education (including registration fees, travel, meals, and lodging) taken to maintain or improve professional skills are tax deductible according to Treasury Regulation 1.162-5 Couglin vs. Commissioner, 203 F2d 307.

Agenda

DAY 1
Pathologies Examination and Interventions
7:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 Introduction and Basic Underpinnings of Course
9:00 Examinations and Interventions for Myocardial Infarction
10:00 Break
10:15 Examinations and Interventions for Congestive Heart Failure and Chronic Pulmonary Disease
12:30 Lunch (working lunch - on your own) Case Studies, Group Discussion
1:30 Examinations and Interventions for Diabetes and Renal Failure
3:15 Break
3:30 Examinations and Interventions for Obesity and Peripheral arterial disease and Deep Vein Thrombosis
6:00 Questions and Answers
6:30 Adjourn

DAY 2
Monitoring and Progressing Rehabilitation Programs
7:30 Continental Breakfast
8:00 Contraindications to activity and exercise; Signs/symptoms of activity and exercise intolerance
10:00 Break
10:15 Common endurance tests
12:30 Lunch (working lunch - on your own) Case Studies, Group Discussion
1:30 Case Studies
3:15 Break
3:30 Case Studies continued
5:30 Questions, Concerns, conclusions
6:30 Adjourn

Description

This evidenced based course will describe the medical disorders, cover reliable and valid examination tools for understanding the level of impairment/functional limitation and give currently accepted treat ment options. A combination of lecture, continual participant interaction, laboratory of clinical examination and case study approach will be utilized. Utilizing clinical signs/symptoms for progressive rehabilitation interventions and their potential outcomes will be covered. Prevention of these common pathologies will be covered as well.