Course Code: REL-RTS-0-RAPFTA
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Recall the stages of RA and the associated clinical presentation for each.
Identify at least three appropriate treatment interventions and precautions or contraindications for individuals with RA.
Outline:
Section 1: RA Presentation and Management Overview
What Is RA?
Clinical Presentation
Review
Treating RA
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Evaluation
Treatment Profiles
Comprehensive History
Physical Exam
Tammy’s Case
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Intervention
Patient Education
Physical Activity
Non-Exercise Interventions
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Case Example
Meet Susan
Review
Therapy for Susan
Intervention and Recommendations
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
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; Beginner level Physical Therapy Assistant; in the following settings: Assisted Living Facility, Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (CORFs), Home Health Agencies, Rehabilitation Settings, Skilled Nursing Facility.
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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.