#1 - Pulmonary Rehabilitation and COPD

I. Pathophysiology of COPD, including patient symptoms and the impact of the disease on pulmonary and physical function

II. Selection criteria for a pulmonary rehab candidate with a diagnosis of COPD

III. Case example of the rehabilitation process for a patient with COPD

A. Assessment
B. Goal Setting
C. Interventions within the domains of education, exercise, nutrition, and psychosocial support
D. Reassessment/Discharge/Follow-up

IV. Outcomes specific to patients with COPD

V. Billing considerations for patients with COPD

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Provide a brief overview of the pathophysiology of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
2. Identify considerations for who might be an appropriate candidate for participation in pulmonary rehab.
3. Develop an individualized treatment plan utilizing the rehabilitation process for a patient with COPD.
4. Identify measurement tools for assessing outcomes of pulmonary rehab for a patient with COPD.

#2 - Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Asthma

I. Pathophysiology of asthma, including patient symptoms and the impact of the disease on pulmonary and physical function

II. Selection criteria for a pulmonary rehab candidate with a diagnosis of asthma

III. Case example of the rehabilitation process for a patient with asthma

A. Assessment
B. Goal Setting
C. Interventions within the domains of education, exercise, nutrition, and psychosocial support
D. Reassessment/Discharge/Follow-up

IV. Outcomes specific to patients with asthma

V. Billing considerations for patients with asthma

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Provide a brief overview of the pathophysiology of asthma.
2. Identify considerations for who might be an appropriate candidate for participation in pulmonary rehab.
3. Develop an individualized treatment plan utilizing the rehabilitation process for a patient with asthma.
4. Identify measurement tools for assessing outcomes of pulmonary rehab for a patient with asthma.

#3 - Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Cystic Fibrosis/Bronchiectasis

I. Pathophysiology of cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis, including patient symptoms and the impact of the disease on pulmonary and physical function

II. Selection criteria for a pulmonary rehab candidate with a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis

III. Case example of the rehabilitation process for a patient with cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis

A. Assessment
B. Goal Setting
C. Interventions within the domains of education, exercise, nutrition, and psychosocial support
D. Reassessment/Discharge/Follow-up

IV. Outcomes specific to patients with cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis

V. Billing considerations for patients with cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Provide a brief overview of the pathophysiology of cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis.
2. Identify considerations for who might be an appropriate candidate for participation in pulmonary rehab.
3. Develop an individualized treatment plan utilizing the rehabilitation process for a patient with cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis.
4. Identify measurement tools for assessing outcomes of pulmonary rehab for a patient with cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis.

#4 - Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Pulmonary Fibrosis

I. Pathophysiology of pulmonary fibrosis, including patient symptoms and the impact of the disease on pulmonary and physical function

II. Selection criteria for a pulmonary rehab candidate with a diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis

III. Case example of the rehabilitation process for a patient with pulmonary fibrosis

A. Assessment
B. Goal Setting
C. Interventions within the domains of education, exercise, nutrition, and psychosocial support
D. Reassessment/Discharge/Follow-up

IV. Outcomes specific to patients with pulmonary fibrosis

V. Billing considerations for the patient with pulmonary fibrosis

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Provide a brief overview of the pathophysiology of pulmonary fibrosis.
2. Identify appropriate candidates for participation in a pulmonary rehabilitation program.
3. Develop an individualized treatment plan utilizing the rehabilitation process for a patient with pulmonary fibrosis.
4. Identify measurement tools for assessing outcomes of pulmonary rehab for a patient with pulmonary fibrosis.

#5 - Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Obesity-Related Lung Disease

I. Pathophysiology of ORLD, including patient symptoms and the impact of the disease on pulmonary and physical function

II. Selection criteria for a pulmonary rehab candidate with a diagnosis of ORLD

III. Case example of the rehabilitation process for a patient with ORLD

A. Assessment
B. Goal Setting
C. Interventions within the domains of education, exercise, nutrition, and psychosocial support
D. Reassessment/Discharge/Follow-up

IV. Outcomes specific to patients with ORLD

V. Billing considerations for the patient with ORLD

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Provide a brief overview of the pathophysiology of obesity-related lung disease (ORLD).
2. Identify appropriate candidates for participation in a pulmonary rehabilitation program.
3. Develop an individualized treatment plan utilizing the rehabilitation process for a patient with ORLD.
4. Identify measurement tools for assessing outcomes of pulmonary rehab for a patient with ORLD.

#6 - Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Systemic Sclerosis with Pulmonary Hypertension

I. Pathophysiology of systemic sclerosis with pulmonary hypertension, including patient symptoms and the impact of the disease on pulmonary and physical function

II. Selection criteria for a pulmonary rehab candidate with a diagnosis of systemic sclerosis with pulmonary hypertension

III. Case example of the rehabilitation process for a patient with systemic sclerosis with pulmonary hypertension

A. Assessment
B. Goal Setting
C. Interventions within the domains of education, exercise, nutrition, and psychosocial support
D. Reassessment/Discharge/Follow-up

IV. Outcomes specific to patients with systemic sclerosis with pulmonary hypertension

V. Billing considerations for the patient with systemic sclerosis with pulmonary hypertension

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Provide a brief overview of the pathophysiology of systemic sclerosis with pulmonary hypertension.
2. Identify appropriate candidates for participation in a pulmonary rehabilitation program.
3. Develop an individualized treatment plan utilizing the rehabilitation process for a patient with systemic sclerosis with pulmonary hypertension.
4. Identify measurement tools for assessing outcomes of pulmonary rehab for a patient with systemic sclerosis with pulmonary hypertension.

Accreditation Information

Respiratory Therapists – This course meets the requirements for continuing education for Respiratory Care Professionals in AL, CA, CT, DE, FL, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MA, MN, MS, MT, NE, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, RI, SC, TN, TX, WA, WV, WY.

Because each state’s continuing education requirements for respiratory therapists is subject to change, please verify this information with your state board. Thank you.

Nurses – Academy Medical Systems is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s COA.

Academy Medical Systems (AMS) is also a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider #CEP14413.

AMS is also a provider approved by the Florida Board of Nursing, provider #50-19.

Iowa Nurses – The Iowa Board of Nurses will recognize the recorded webinars as a home study program. They recognize our ANCC approved provider status as well as our CA and Fl Board of Nursing provider approval for home study products for nurses in Iowa.

All other states recognize our approved provider status listed in the above text for continuing education credit for nurses.

9.0 contact hours will be rewarded to nursing professionals at the completion of this workshop.

Dietitians - Academy Medical Systems is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR.) Registered dietitians (RDs) and dietetic technicians, registered (DTRs) will receive 9.0 continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for completion of this program/material.

Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapist will receive 9, continuing education hours for completion this program and a test score of 70% or better. AMS is an approved provider for the AOTA , provider # 5470. This course is an intermediate education level.

Exercise Physiologist – ACSM recognizes AMS’s approved provider status with the ANCC and will honor our continuing education for Certified Exercise Physiologist recertification purposes.

Certified Cardiovascular Techs – Cardiovascular Credentialing International recognizes our approved provider status with the ANCC for continuing education courses for CCTs.

Certified Athletic Trainers – Academy Medical Systems is recognized by the Board of Certification (BOC) to offer continuing education for certified athletic trainers. 9 hours will be awarded at the completion of this program.

Physical Therapists - PTs and PTAs in the following states will receive 9 contact hours for completion of all 6 webinars: AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, GA (Class 1), HI, IA, ID, IN, KS (Cat 2), KY, MA, ME, MI, MN (Cat 2), MO, MS, MT, NE, NM, ND, OK (Cat 2), OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, UT, VA (Type 2), VT, VI, WA, WI, WY.

We are an approved provider to offer continuing competency courses to CA PTs, approval date 4/5/10. The following state boards recognize other state’s approval: AL, AZ, GA (Class 1), KY, MO, MS, OK (Cat 2), WI.

The PA State Board of Physical Therapy has approved this course for 9 General Credits, PTCE002755.

This course has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners as meeting continuing competence requirements for PTs and PTAs.

Because each state’s continuing education requirements for physical therapists is subject to change, please verify this information with your state board. Thank you.  See The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy website for more information.

Social Workers - This course meets the qualifications for 9 hours of continuing education credit for MFCCs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, provider #PCE 4947. Please check with your state board’s requirements to determine if this program meets your continuing education requirements or call us at 866-414-3500 to assist you.

Academy Medical Systems has been approved by the TX State Board of Social Workers Examiners to provide continuing education activities for social workers, Provider # 5998.

Certified Cardiovascular Techs – Cardiovascular Credentialing International recognizes our approved provider status with the ANCC for continuing education courses for CCTs – Category A.

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