Course Code: REL-RTS-0-ESMEIPT
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Recall acute medical management strategies and how they influence a patient’s appropriateness for early mobility.
Recall guidelines for early mobilization after stroke, including mode and intensity based on patient presentation.
Recognize when to defer or hold therapy based on vital signs and other patient characteristics.
Outline:
Section 1: Medical Management Strategies
Defining Early Mobility
Stroke Severity
Medical Management of Ischemic Stroke
Review
Medical Management of Hemorrhagic Stroke
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Getting Started and Overcoming Mobility Barriers
Medical Record Review
Getting Started
Overcoming Potential Barriers to Mobility
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Activity Dosage and Monitoring Response
Dosage
Very Early Mobility Dosage
Monitoring Response
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
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: Intermediate level Physical Therapist; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.