Course Code: REL-RTS-0-ILRTPC
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Interpret lab values and the effects on clinical presentation.
Identify lab values that indicate how and why therapy should be modified or held, and when to report critical findings.
Outline:
Section 1: Complete Blood Count
Lab Value Interpretation
Complete Blood Count
Platelets
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Basic Metabolic Panel
Indications
Electrolytes
Electrolyte Imbalance and Therapy Treatment
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
Creatinine
Review
Glucose
Hepatic Panel
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Cardiovascular Labs
Blood Coagulation Tests
Cardiac Indicators
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
ReferencesSubject Matter Expert: Nicole Fogarty, PT, DPT
Nicole Fogarty holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northeastern University. She has experience treating patients with cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, and neurological impairments in the inpatient setting. She also has experience in outpatient orthopedics. She has additional training in medical screening, lumbopelvic examination and treatment, and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. Nicole enjoys using her clinical experience and interest in current rehabilitation research as a Physical Therapy writer for Relias.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Intermediate level Physical Therapist; Intermediate level Speech-Language Pathologists; Occupational Therapist; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.