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Instructional Level: Intermediate

Accreditation Information:

Course Outline:

Course Outline

Hour 1

  • Review of cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology
  • Review of cardiopulmonary normal aging process
  • Cardiopulmonary Comorbidities: COPD

Hour 2

  • Cardiopulmonary Comorbidities: Pneumonia, CHF

Hour 3

  • Cardiopulmonary Comorbidities: CAD, arrhythmias, valvular disease

Hour 4

  • Cardiopulmonary Comorbidities: HTN
  • Assessment: medication review, vital signs, auscultation

Hour 5

  • Assessment: functional assessments
  • Cardiopulmonary response to exercise
  • Treatment planning utilizing current evidence-based practice

Author

Suzanne J. Greenwalt, PT, DPT, CCS, GCS

Cardiopulmonary Comorbidities in the Older Adult - Saturday, March 15th 2025, 10:00am-3:00pm ET

Cardiopulmonary Comorbidities in the Older Adult - Saturday, March 15th 2025, 10:00am-3:00pm ET

5 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate
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Description:

Course Overview

The cardiopulmonary comorbidities that are present in the geriatric population greatly impact how health care professionals should treat these patients, including assessment, interventions, and recommendations. In order to have an in-depth understanding of geriatric cardiopulmonary pathologies, the health care professional must also have an understanding of the cardiopulmonary anatomy, the normal aging process, and how to differentiate normal aging from pathology.  

This course reviews all of these areas and discusses the most common cardiopulmonary pathologies seen in the geriatric population. The proper techniques to monitor vital signs, the use of functional assessments and treatment interventions are all explored. In addition, cardiopulmonary medications are reviewed so that the rehab professional can gain an understanding of the specific classes of drugs used for the pathologies discussed, their side effects and potential impact on rehab. 

Full Course Description
Course OverviewThe cardiopulmonary comorbidities that are present in the geriatric population greatly impact how health care professionals should treat these patients, including assessment, interventions, and recommendations. In order to have an in-depth understanding of geriatric cardiopulmonary pathologies, the health care professional must also have an understanding of the cardiopulmonary anatomy, the normal aging process, and how to differentiate normal aging from pathology.  This course reviews all of these areas and discusses the most common cardiopulmonary pathologies...

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

This course is intended to instruct the professional on utilizing current evidence-based practice in the care of the older adult patient with cardiopulmonary comorbidities.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify normal anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary system including blood flow, properties of the lungs, and the process of gas exchange.
  • Identify the cardiopulmonary changes that accompany the aging process
  • Identify the signs and symptoms of COPD and identify 3 appropriate treatment interventions.
  • Identify the various types of pneumonia, risk factors for development of pneumonia, and treatment guidelines.
  • Identify common signs and symptoms of CHF and differentiate these between right and left side heart failure.
  • Identify the various types of CAD.
  • Identify the most common arrhythmias found in older adults.
  • Identify the two variations of heart valve disease.
  • Define HTN and describe the medical management of it.
  • Identify current evidence-based medications and common side effects of beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, and diuretics.
  • Recognize normal and abnormal heart sounds heard through auscultation.
  • Identify 3 functional assessments commonly utilized in older adults with cardiopulmonary comorbidities
  • Identify 3 benefits to exercise for older adults.
  • Recognize how to calculate target heart rates so that exercise can be properly prescribed.

 

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

This course is intended to instruct the professional on utilizing current evidence-based practice in the care of the older adult patient with cardiopulmonary comorbidities.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify normal anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary system including blood flow, properties of the lungs, and the process of gas exchange.
  • Identify the cardiopulmonary changes that accompany the aging process
  • Identify the signs and symptoms of COPD and identify 3 appropriate treatment interventions.
  • Identify the various types of pneumonia, risk factors for development of pneumonia, and treatment guidelines.
  • Identify common signs and symptoms of CHF and differentiate these between right and left side heart failure.
  • Identify the various types of CAD.
  • Identify the most common arrhythmias found in older adults.
  • Identify the two variations of heart valve disease.
  • Define HTN and describe the medical management of it.
  • Identify current evidence-based medications and common side effects of beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, and diuretics.
  • Recognize normal and abnormal heart sounds heard through auscultation.
  • Identify 3 functional assessments commonly utilized in older adults with cardiopulmonary comorbidities
  • Identify 3 benefits to exercise for older adults.
  • Recognize how to calculate target heart rates so that exercise can be properly prescribed.

 

Disclosures:

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology

Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Occupational Therapy: 5 Hours
Physical Therapy: 5 Hours
Speech-Language Pathology: 5 Hours

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us or by using the chat functionality.

ACHA CE Approved Provider

This course is offered for 0.50 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).


AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. AOTA Provider #9118. This distance learning-interactive course is offered at 0.5 CEUs/Contact Hours noted above to Occupational Therapists and OTAs. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology

Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Occupational Therapy: 5 Hours
Physical Therapy: 5 Hours
Speech-Language Pathology: 5 Hours

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us or by using the chat functionality.

ACHA CE Approved Provider

This course is offered for 0.50 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).


AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. AOTA Provider #9118. This distance learning-interactive course is offered at 0.5 CEUs/Contact Hours noted above to Occupational Therapists and OTAs. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

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