OVERVIEW

#7433 Diaphragm Rehabilitation for Cardiopulmonary Patients is organized by MotivationsCEU.

Description:
This course is designed as handy reference towards learning and refreshing the anatomy of diaphragm. It will also highlight the clinical relevance of strength and function of the diaphragm as a core stabilizer and its role as a thoracoabdominal pump. This course will walk through the positive effects of diaphragmatic breathing which is integral for both mental and physical recovery of a patient after mechanical ventilation. Mechanical ventilation is responsible for VIDD ( ventilator induced diaphragmatic dysfunction) thus we will learn about the physical and physiological negative effects of mechanical ventilation and how as PT, OT and nursing professionals we can help minimize those effects enhancing quicker positive patient recovery. We will talk briefly about systemic causes of diaphragm weakness with enhanced understanding using case studies. PT’s and OT’s will demonstrate improved understanding of the importance of posture, role of diaphragm in gait and balance and its key role as a role stabilizer. The course will round off with exercises for strengthening and stretching of the diaphragm in laying, sitting , standing and ambulation through gradual stages of rehabilitation post mechanical ventilation.

Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

Identify Anatomy and physiology of diaphragm.
List the physical and physiological effects of mechanical ventilation.
Determine best practice case studies and differential diagnoses of diaphragm disorder for evaluation and applications.
Find 3 strengthening and stretching ex’s for diaphragm in various positions of supine, sitting, standing and ambulation through different stages of rehabilitation

ACCREDITATION & CREDITS

FORMAT: This is a 3 contact hour course equivalent to 3 CEU’s or 0.3 CEUs offered as a self-study. Instructors present the live course content via an internet website displaying real time power points. Learners will receive a course instruction link. Instructors lecture through livestreaming internet on your computer. Questions may be asked during the webinar using the chat feature or the “raise hand” feature for live discussion.

PT CEU’s: Motivations Inc is an approved provider of Physical Therapy continuing education by these professional bodies: Texas Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, ILDPR- Illinois Department of Professional Regulation Approved PT CE Sponsor, NY- New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions. Physical Therapy Board of California. Many state boards recognize these for pre-approval purposes. Contact us if you would like verification a state.

Motivations Inc. is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 01022. This Distance Learning—Interactive or Distance Learning—Independent activity is offered at 0.3 CEUs, Intermediate Level, Occupational Therapy Service Delivery/Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEU's does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures.

3 Hours

3 CEU’s

TARGET AUDIENCE

Physical TherapistsOccupational TherapistsOccupational Therapy AssistantsPhysical Therapist Assistants

SPECIALITIES

Physical Medicine and RehabilitationCardiology

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

Cancellation Policy: Motivations, Inc. reserves the right to discontinue or reschedule a course from our listing of options. Should you have already registered, you will receive a full refund. Participants may receive a full refund when requesting cancellation 24 hours prior to the the webinar. After that time, a credit for a future Motivations event may be awarded.

Course Transfers:
Registrants may transfer to another course at any time without penalty.