PT Course Details

Course # 1270
Cardiovascular Physical Therapy: Assessment and Treatment Part 1

Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 11:00 am CDT

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CEUs/Hours Offered: See All State Associations

CA/2.0; IL/2.0; KY/2.0; NY/2.0; AK/1.0; AR/1.0; CO/1.0; CT/1.0; DE/1.0; GA/1.0; HI/1.0; ID/1.0; IN/1.0; IA/1.0; ME/1.0; MA/1.0; MI/1.0; MO/1.0; MT/1.0; NE/1.0; NH/1.0; NC/1.0; ND/1.0; OR/1.0; RI/1.0; SD/1.0; TN/1.0; UT/1.0; VT/1.0; VA/1.0; WA/1.0; WI/1.0; WY/1.0

Course Abstract

This course presents the basic principles of physical therapy assessment and treatment of patients with cardiovascular pathology. The presentation will utilize the clinical decision making model to serve as a framework for developing an effective plan of care for patients who may have primary or secondary cardiovascular problems. Assessment and treatment parameters will apply across the lifespan and within various PT settings. This is part 1 of a 2-part series. Part 1 will be on assessment and Part 2 will be on techniques and treatment.
Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.

Course Learning Outcomes

Preview Exam
  • Apply the clinical decision making model to identify patients with limited activity tolerance who may benefit from physical therapy.
  • Discriminate between normal & abnormal responses to assessment and/or treatment in making informed decisions about continuance of a given activity eg ‘stay or go'.
  • Identify and apply appropriate assessment and outcome measures to determine an effective plan of care for a patient with cardiovascular pathology.

Time-ordered Agenda

0-15 Minutes Overview
15-100 Minutes Assessment
100-115 Minutes Case Study
115-120 Minutes Q and A

Average Rating (3 Reviews)

Most Recent Comments
Review by: Member on October 2, 2012
Clear, concise content.
Review by: Member on October 2, 2012
Knowledge and organizational skills of the presenter. But should have given emphasis answers to test questions. Taking test stressful.

Course Information

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Course Presenter

bini litwin

Bini Litwin, PT, DPT, PhD, MBA

Dr. Litwin PT DPT PhD MBA has been a physical therapist for over 35 years, having worked in various clinical settings throughout her professional career. She has been on faculty at Nova Southeastern University in Ft Lauderdale, Fl for the past 14 years, where she is Associate Professor in the Physical Therapy Department.  Her teaching responsibilities include Cardiovascular and Pulmonary PT, Applied Clinical Decision Making and Critical Inquiry. She has numerous peer reviewed publications and presentations at national and international conferences.

 



Disclosure: I have no relationship with any organization or entity that is related to the material covered in this presentation.

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