Course Code: REL-RTS-0-EPMCPG
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Identify appropriate outcome measures, exercise modifications, and monitoring techniques for patients with multiple comorbidities.
Determine safe and effective exercise prescriptions that support occupational performance and daily participation, considering comorbidity-related limitations, medications, and clinical presentation.
Outline:
Section 1: Overview of Comorbidities
Comorbidities and Plan of Care
Why This Matters
Effects of Comorbidities
Putting It All Together
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Case Study 1 – Meet Mark
Meet Mark
Diabetes
Medications
Monitoring Considerations
Treatment Considerations: Intensity
Treatment Considerations: Mode
Cardiovascular Conditions
Hypertension
Treatment Considerations
Back to Mark
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Case Study 2 – Meet Jane
Meet Jane
COPD
Medications
Treatment Considerations
Post-Viral Fatigue Syndrome
Symptoms
Treatment Considerations
Osteoarthritis
Symptoms
Medications
Treatment Considerations
Obesity
Symptoms
Treatment Considerations
Back to Jane
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Case Study 3 – Meet Gretta
Meet Gretta
Cognitive Impairment
Symptoms and Screening
Treatment Considerations
Atrial Fibrillation
Symptoms
Medications
Treatment Considerations
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Symptoms
Treatment Considerations
Back to Gretta
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
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: Entry level Physical Therapist; Entry level Physical Therapist Assistant; Introductory level Occupational Therapist; Introductory level Occupational 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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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.