Advanced Rehabilitation for Patient’s with Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disease  

• 2-day course for 16 contact hours (1.6 CEUs)
• Also approved if you take 1-day of the course for 8 contact hours (0.8 CEUs)
• Successful course completion is based on attendance and participation in all lecture/labs
• See registration section of this website for upcoming dates near you
• Don’t see a date or location that is convenient, contact morgan@goodhearted.org to host this course at your facility

Course Description: This course provides an up to date and in depth review of cardiovascular and pulmonary (CVP) pathophysiology for the commonly seen CVP diagnoses. Clinicians will understand how to determine and recognize severity of disease and how that impacts Physical Therapy (PT) interventions. Participants will learn common CVP diagnostic tests: why tests are performed, how to interpret these tests and how to apply results to PT interventions. You will acquire examination and treatment approaches for adult CVP patients including primary and secondary prevention for CV diseases, PT interventions for patients with CVP diseases, airway clearance techniques and breathing exercises. The new Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) for the treatment for venous thromboembolism (VTE) will be presented in case study format to allow for direct implementation. This course also provides a comprehensive study of how CVP outcome measures can be utilized to assist with exercise prescription, case management, discharge recommendations, assessment of deficits, and progression of the treatment plan. Content is based on evidence; clinical tips will be assimilated into all course material to allow direct application to daily patient care experiences.

Level of Education: Intermediate – Advanced

Course Learning Objectives:  By the end of this course, participants will be able to independently:

1. Explain the pathophysiology of commonly seen CVP diseases,
2. Analyze CVP diagnostic tests and explain how they will impact PT interventions,
3. State primary and secondary prevention recommendations for CVD,
4. Interpret vital sign response to be able to appropriately manage CVP patients in all settings,
5. Create and progress treatment plans for patients with CVP diseases in all settings,
6. Select, administer and interpret CVP outcomes measures, 
7. Perform a thorough PT chest examination,
8. Integrate breathing exercises and airway clearance techniques for CVP patients into your plan of care, and
9. Incorporate the new CPG for VTE into PT practice.

Course Agenda:

• Day 1: Cardiac
  • CV Pathophysiology
  • CV Diagnostic Testing
  • CV Interventions
  • Venous Thromboembolism
  • Treating Patients with Complex CV Diseases
• Day 2: Pulmonary
  • Pulmonary Pathophysiology
  • Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing
  • CVP Outcome Measures
  • CVP Examination
  • Breathing and Airway Clearance Exercises/Techniques and Pulmonary Interventions
  • Treating Patients with Complex Pulmonary Diseases

Course Faculty: Morgan Johanson, PT, MSPT, Board Certified Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Specialist

Cost: $475 for full 2-day course, $250 for 1-day of course

Discounts available to employees from a facility hosting this course

Discounts available to groups of 5 or more people who register together

Advanced Rehabilitation for the Pediatric Patient with Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Dysfunction

• 1-day course for 8.0 contact hours (0.8 CEUs)
• Successful course completion requires attendance and participation in all lectures/labs
• See registration section of this website for upcoming dates near you
• Don’t see a date or location that is convenient, contact morgan@goodhearted.org to host this course at your facility

Course Description: This course provides an in-depth review of cardiovascular and pulmonary (CVP) development. Up to date pathophysiology will be discussed for the commonly seen pediatric CVP diagnoses. Participants will learn how to conduct a thorough pediatric chest examination, why these tests are performed, and how to apply the results to their interventions. This course will discuss the ramifications of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation on the fragile pediatric airway and review the various settings of these oxygen delivery devices. Participants will acquire treatment approaches for the pediatric patient including positioning, airway clearance and breathing exercises and strategies for pediatric patients on invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilators. Content is based on evidence and is designed to allow direct application to the practitioner’s clinical practice. Clinical tips will be assimilated into all course material for direct application to daily patient care experiences.

Course Learning Objectives:  By the end of this course, participants will be able to independently:

1. describe the development of the human oxygen transport system,
2. explain the pathophysiology of commonly seen pediatric cardiovascular diseases,
3. explain the pathophysiology of commonly seen pediatric pulmonary diseases,
4. evaluate the chest of a pediatric patient using inspection, palpation, and auscultation,
5. integrate treatment strategies into the plan of care to improve dyspnea in the pediatric patient with cardiovascular and pulmonary disease,
6. analyze the impact of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation on the pediatric respiratory muscles,
7. design interventions when working with pediatric patients on mechanical ventilation,
8. analyze pediatric post-operative precautions, and
9. articulate appropriate post-operative positioning (including prone positioning) for the pediatric patient.

Course Agenda:

• Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Development
• Pathophysiology of Pediatric Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Diseases
• Pediatric Chest Examination
• Airway Clearance and Breathing Exercises for pediatric patients
• Invasive and Noninvasive mechanical ventilation for the Pediatric Patient
• Treatment strategies for mechanically ventilated Pediatric Patient
• Impact of Post-operative Precautions and Positioning Options for the Pediatric Patient

Course Faculty: Morgan Johanson, PT, MSPT, CCS and Molly Wright, OTR

Cost: $250

Discounts available to group of 5 or more people who register together

Discounts available to employees affiliated with a hosting site

Advanced Rehabilitation Techniques for Patients with Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disease in the Post-Acute Setting

• Successful course completion is based on attendance and participation in all lecture/labs
• See registration section of this website for upcoming dates near you
• Don’t see a date or location that is convenient, contact morgan@goodhearted.org to host this course at your facility

Course Description: Do you work in an outpatient clinic or in Home Health and see patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary (CVP) disease? As the population ages, these diseases are more and more common. CVP diseases can be difficult to manage and can interfere with the treatment plan by limiting participation or preventing the patient from successfully working toward goals. This course provides an up to date pathophysiology review for the commonly seen CVP diseases. You will learn the purpose, requirements and billing for outpatient rehabilitation for patients with CVP diseases. You will acquire outpatient rehabilitation treatment techniques for adult patients with CVP disease including: primary and secondary prevention for CVD, breathing and airway clearance exercises/techniques and advanced interventions for complex CVP patients. Participants will learn why and how to conduct exercise tests and create exercise prescriptions for adult patients with CVP diseases. This course also provides a comprehensive study of how CVP outcome measures can be utilized in the rehabilitation setting to assist with case management, discharge recommendations, assessment of deficits, and progression of the treatment plan. Clinical tips will be assimilated into all course material and content is based on evidence and is designed to allow direct application to the Practitioner’s clinical practice.

Level of Education: Intermediate – Advanced

Course Objectives: By the end of this course, participants will be able to independently:

1. Explain the pathophysiology of commonly seen CVP diseases,
2. Perform a chest exam and alter the performance of the fragile CVP patient with breathing and airway clearance techniques,
3. Select, administer and analyze CVP outcomes measures,
4. State primary and secondary prevention recommendations, including exercise prescription principles for cardiac patients,
5. Analyze the impact of ventilation on the respiratory muscles, and incorporate inspiratory muscle training into treatment options for Heart Failure patients,
6. Interpret the results of exercise tests for patients with CVP disease,
7. State the purpose, goals and program content and eligibility requirements for outpatient Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, and
8. Explain the Medicare guidelines and billing requirements for outpatient Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.

Course Agenda:

Day 1:  Cardiovascular

• Cardiac Pathophysiology
• Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation
• Cardiovascular Disease Primary and Secondary Prevention/Interventions
• Exercise Testing and Prescription (includes case studies)

Day 2:  Pulmonary

• Pulmonary Pathophysiology
• Outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• Chest Exam and Breathing/Airway Clearance Exercises (lecture and lab)
• Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Outcome Measures

Clock Hours: 16 hours lecture/lab/discussion – CEUs available

Cost: $500 full conference, $250 for 1 day only

*Discounts available for employees affiliated with a hosting center

** Discounts available for groups of 5+ people, please contact info@goodhearted.org for details

Management of Cardiovascular Disease in Women

• 1-day course for 6.5 contact hours (0.65 CEUs)
• Successful course completion requires attendance of all lectures
• See registration section of this website for upcoming dates/locations near you
• Don’t see a date or location that is convenient, contact morgan@goodhearted.org to host this course at your facility

Course Description: 1 in 3 female deaths each year are due to cardiovascular disease (CVD). Fewer women than men survive their first heart attack, and symptoms are different in women and men which is often misunderstood by both women and their physicians. Because of this, the diagnosis and treatment of CVD in women must have a different approach. However, in the typical CVD trial, 85% of the study participants are male further complicating the ability to draw conclusions on the medical management of CVD in women. Woman are less likely to go to Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR) programs and are more likely to drop out of the program than men. Thus, do CR programs designed exclusively for women benefit women patients? This session is designed to highlight the differences in clinical presentation and present the updated guidelines on prevention and treatment of CVD in women.  We will discuss the risk factors, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment and physical therapy management of CVD between genders, particularly highlighting the factors unique to women and the impact of those factors on physical therapy management of women.

Course Learning Objectives:  By the end of this course, participants will be able to independently:

1. describe the gender differences in clinical manifestation of ischemic heart disease,
2. explain the pathophysiology of ischemic heart disease in women,
3. analyze diagnostic tests for cardiovascular diseases in women,
4. articulate the medical management of cardiovascular diseases in women,
5. Describe the effects of hormones and hormone therapy on cardiovascular disease.
6. Define peripartum heart failure and preeclampsia,
7. explain the relationship between pregnancy complications and heart disease.
8. Outline the effects of stress, depression and other psychosocial issues on heart disease in women,
9. analyze the barriers to access and participation of women in outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation programs, and
10. design a physical therapy treatment plan for a woman with cardiovascular disease

Course Agenda:

• Gender differences in clinical manifestation and pathophysiology of ischemic heart disease
• Diagnosing cardiovascular disease in women
• Medical management of cardiovascular disease in women
• Effects of hormones and hormone therapy on cardiovascular disease
• Pregnancy and heart disease
• Women and outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation
• Physical Therapy recommendations for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases in women

Course Faculty: Morgan Johanson, PT, MSPT, CCS

Cost: $250

Discounts available for groups of 5 or people who register together

Discounts are available to employees affiliated with hosting sites