Course Code: REL-RTS-0-MHROTG
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Recognize the physiology of normal oxygen flow and indications for supplemental oxygen therapy.
Identify oxygen delivery methods and their appropriate use in long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT).
Recall best practices for rehabilitation therapy providers in managing patients on long-term oxygen therapy.
Outline:
Section 1: Oxygenation and Hypoxemia
Flow of Oxygen
Hypoxemia Versus Hypoxia
Indications for Oxygen Therapy
Oxygen Prescription
Long-Term Oxygen Therapy (LTOT)
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Oxygen Delivery Methods
Cannulas
Oxygen Masks
Oxygen Equipment
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Management of Oxygen Use in Therapy
The Therapy Team’s Role
Management During Therapy Sessions
Monitoring Oxygenation
Oxygen Titration
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Discipline-Specific Roles and Examples
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech-Language Pathology
Clinical Scenario: Jordy
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
ReferencesSubject Matter Expert: Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP
Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with over 40 years of experience. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Jacksonville State University and her Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology from The University of Alabama. She has provided care to clients across the lifespan with diverse diagnostic conditions in settings including school, hospital, skilled nursing facility, outpatient clinic, and home health settings. In her previous role as a national clinical director for a contract therapy company, she developed training programs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology focusing on clinical rehabilitation needs of older adults in post-acute care. Currently, she serves as the Lead Subject Matter Expert Writer for Speech-Language Pathology at Relias, where she leverages her clinical expertise and analysis of published research. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Entry level Physical Therapist; Entry level Physical Therapist Assistant; Introductory level Occupational Therapist; Introductory level Occupational Therapy Assistant; Introductory level Speech-Language Pathologists; Introductory level Speech-Language Pathology 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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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.