Course Code: REL-RTS-0-AOSPTEM
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Identify common orthopedic surgeries, including their typical postoperative precautions, potential complications, and factors that influence rehabilitation prognosis and discharge planning.
Identify the components of postoperative evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning, including when adjustments are necessary.
Outline:
Section 1: Postoperative Basics
Medical Record Review and Vital Signs
Review
Recognizing Common Postop Complications
Discharge Planning and Patient Education
Key Takeaway
Section 2: Knee Arthroplasty
TKA: Overview of Procedure
Mobility
Potential Complications
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Total Hip Arthroplasty
THA: Overview of Procedure
Mobility
Potential Complications
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Spine Surgery
Spinal Surgeries
Vertebral Fusions
Review
Other Spinal Surgeries
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject 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: Basic level Physical Therapist; Basic level Physical Therapy Assistant; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.