This course provides rehabilitation clinicians with a foundational understanding of mechanical ventilation to optimize clinical decision-making and patient mobility. Participants will explore the principles of oxygenation versus ventilation, types of respiratory failure, indications for mechanical ventilation, and common artificial airways. It covers core ventilator settings, primary modes of ventilation, ventilator-induced lung injuries, and key safety considerations for mobilizing ventilated patients. Emphasis is placed on interprofessional decision-making, clinical reasoning, and collaborative care coordination during interdisciplinary rounds. This course was designed for an interprofessional rehabilitation clinician audience.
Live Webinar
Wed, Oct 14, 2026 at 3:00 pm EDTCEUs/Hours Offered: AK/2.0; AL/2.0; AR/2.0; AZ/2.0; CA/2.0; CO/2.0; CT/2.0; DC/2.0; DE/2.0; FL/2.0; GA/2.0; HI/2.0; IA/2.0; IACET/0.2; ID/2.0; IL/2.0; IN/2.0; KS/2.0; KY/2.0; MA/2.0; MD/2.0; ME/2.0; MI/2.0; MO/2.0; MS/2.0; MT/2.0; NC/2.0; ND/2.0; NE/2.0; NH/2.0; NM/2.0; NY/2.4; OK/2.0; OR/2.0; PA/2.0; RI/2.0; SC/2.0; SD/2.0; TX/2.0; UT/2.0; VA/2.0; VT/2.0; WA/2.0; WI/2.0; WY/2.0
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify the physiological differences between oxygenation and ventilation impairments that can lead to respiratory failure.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe key mechanical ventilator settings and primary modes of ventilation commonly seen in intensive care settings.
- After this course, participants will be able to recognize clinical precautions, safety thresholds, and contraindications for initiating mobility in patients on mechanical ventilation.
- After this course, participants will be able to explain opportunities for interprofessional communication and collaborative decision-making for patients on mechanical ventilation.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction and review of learning outcomes |
| 5-15 Minutes | Oxygenation vs Ventilation and Types of Respiratory Failure |
| 15-25 Minutes | Indications for Mechanical Ventilation (MV) and Introduction to Devices |
| 25-60 Minutes | Vent Settings & Modes |
| 60-70 Minutes | Complications from MV |
| 70-90 Minutes | Clinical Application of MV Settings |
| 90-105 Minutes | Interprofessional Patient Care |
| 105-110 Minutes | Interprofessional Reflection & Overcoming Barriers |
| 110-120 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
Presented By
Andrea Attorri
PT, DPT, GCS, CCS
Dr. Andrea Attorri is an Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy at Lincoln Memorial University in Knoxville, TN, where she teaches cardiopulmonary, pharmacology, wound care, and geriatrics content. Dr. Attorri earned both her Doctor of Physical Therapy and Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science from Elon University.
Prior to entering full-time academia, Dr. Attorri’s clinical practice was entirely dedicated to acute care and critical care physical therapy within large hospital systems across North Carolina and Texas. She is a dual Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in both Geriatric and Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physical Therapy, and she graduated from the Critical Care Physical Therapy Fellowship at Houston Methodist Hospital in 2019.
An active contributor to the profession, Dr. Attorri volunteers with the FSBPT as an NPTE item writer and member of the 2023 Standard Setting Committee. Within the Academy of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physical Therapy of the APTA, she serves as a CCS exam item writer and application reviewer. Her current research interests focus on critical care mobility, NPTE student success strategies, and the teaching and learning of cardiopulmonary DPT content.
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