Cardiac Chart Review Part 2: Labs, Imaging, Telemetry, and Medications

Course overview

Accurate interpretation of medical data is essential for safe and effective clinical decision-making in acute cardiac care. This course builds upon foundational chart review skills by training occupational therapy practitioners and other acute care providers to analyze lab results, telemetry, imaging, and medication data commonly encountered in cardiac patients. Participants will learn to apply a structured framework to prioritize safety, guide intervention timing, and support discharge planning. Key topics include identifying cardiac instability through abnormal lab values, interpreting electrocardiographic findings, understanding diagnostic imaging, and recognizing medication effects on function. Designed for providers working with complex patients in hospital settings, this course empowers clinicians to enhance care coordination and ensure timely, informed rehabilitation services.