Course Code: REL-RTS-0-PFTAPOC
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Categorize lung volumes and capacities.
Classify the severity of airflow obstruction based on the GOLD guidelines.
Determine the difference between obstructive and restrictive lung disease.
Determine qualification for pulmonary rehabilitation vs. respiratory services.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course                                          Â
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Interpretation of PFTs
Why It Matters
Meet Robert
Types of PFTs
Prediction Variables
Review
Summary
Section 3: Spirometry Flow Rates
Vital Capacity
Expiratory Flow Rate Measurements
Interpretation
Flow-Volume Loop
Review
Summary
Section 4: Lung Volumes, Capacities, and Diffusion
Volumes
Lung Capacities
Lung Diffusion
Review
Summary
Section 5: Obstructive and Restrictive Lung Disease
Revisiting Robert
OLD
RLD
Review
Summary
Section 6: Mixed and Other Lung Pathologies
PFT Interpretation
Mixed Disorders
Cystic Fibrosis
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Parkinson’s Disease (PD)
Post-COVID-19
Review
Summary
Section 7: PFT Values and Medicare Billing for PR/RS
Medicare Guidelines for PR and RS
Determining PR Candidacy
Review
Summary
Section 8: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Christian P. Becker, MSRT
Christian is a practicing respiratory therapist for 48 years and has experience in all phases of cardiopulmonary care and chronic cardiopulmonary disease management. He has created and implemented cardiopulmonary rehabilitation programs for inpatient and outpatient settings in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and outpatient centers. Christian is a member of Lambda Beta (the National Honor Society for Respiratory Therapists) and was a Clinical Assistant Professor for the Respiratory Therapy Program at SUNY Stony Brook (retired).
Writer: Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP
Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with over 30 years of experience. She obtained her bachelor's degree in psychology from Jacksonville State University and her Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology from The University of Alabama. She worked with clients of all ages and a variety of diagnostic conditions in school, hospital, skilled nursing facility, outpatient clinic, and home health settings. In her previous role as a national clinical director for Aegis Therapies, she created training programs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology related to the clinical rehabilitation needs of older adults in post-acute care. She currently draws upon her expertise in her role at Relias as Lead Subject Matter Expert Writer for Speech-Language Pathology. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Entry level Respiratory Therapists; Intermediate level Occupational Therapists; Intermediate level Physical Therapists; 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.