Course Code: REL-RTS-0-AHFPCI
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Determine the basic pathophysiology of heart failure and at least three medical treatments and their implications for rehabilitation.
Recognize at least four signs and symptoms seen with advanced heart failure and their impact on the therapy plan of care.
Identify the most appropriate outcome measures and interventions for patients with heart failure.
Outline:
Section 1: Pathophysiology of Heart Failure
What Is Heart Failure?
Why This Matters
Identifying Heart Failure
Structural Categories
Left-Sided HF
Right-Sided HF
Biventricular HF
Functional Categories
Systolic Heart Failure
Diastolic Heart Failure
Review
Compensatory Mechanisms
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Heart Failure Progression
Classification Systems
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA) Stages
The New York Heart Association (NYHA) Functional Classification
Advanced HF
Review
Systemic Effects of Advanced HF
Skeletal Muscle Changes
Edema
Weight Changes
Impaired Peripheral Perfusion
Signs of Exacerbation
Zone Tools
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Medical Treatment
Medical Management
Non-Pharmacologic Treatment
Pharmacological Management
Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) Inhibitors
Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System Inhibitors
Beta Blockers
Diuretics
Review
Surgical Interventions and Medical Devices
Pacemaker and ICD Implantation
Cardiac Transplant
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Rehabilitation
Therapy Evaluation and Goals
Goals
Palliative Care
Outcome Measures
Self-Report Measures
Measures of Functional Capacity
Strength
Interventions
Functional Mobility Training
Energy Conservation Techniques
Exercise
Exercise Initiation and Progression
Inspiratory Muscle Training
Contraindications and Abnormal Responses
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Nicole Fogarty, PT, DPT
Nicole Fogarty holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northeastern University. She has experience treating patients with cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, and neurological impairments in the inpatient setting. She also has experience in outpatient orthopedics. She has additional training in medical screening, lumbopelvic examination and treatment, and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. Nicole enjoys using her clinical experience and interest in current rehabilitation research as a Physical Therapy writer for Relias.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Basic level Physical Therapist; Basic level Physical Therapy Assistant; Introductory level Occupational Therapist; Introductory level Occupational Therapy Assistant; in the following settings: Assisted Living Facility, Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (CORFs), Home Health Agencies, Rehabilitation Settings, Skilled Nursing Facility.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.