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Diaphragm Rehabilitation for Cardiopulmonary Patients after Mechanical Ventilation

Tracking # 20-816480

$35.00

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Method Computer-Based Training

What you'll learn

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to learn:

  • Anatomy and physiology of diaphragm.
  • Physical and physiological effects of mechanical ventilation.
  • Case studies and differential diagnoses of diaphragm disorders.
  • Strengthening and stretching ex’s for diaphragm in various positions of supine, sitting , standing and ambulation through different stages of rehabilitation.


Course overview

This course is designed as a handy reference for learning and refreshing the anatomy of the diaphragm. It will also highlight the clinical relevance of the strength and function of the diaphragm as a core stabilizer and its role as a thoracoabdominal pump. This course will walk through the positive effects of diaphragmatic breathing which is integral for both the mental and physical recovery of a patient after mechanical ventilation. Mechanical ventilation is responsible for VIDD (ventilator-induced diaphragmatic dysfunction) thus we will learn about the physical and physiological negative effects of mechanical ventilation and how as PT, OT, and nursing professionals we can help minimize those effects enhancing quicker positive patient recovery. We will talk briefly about systemic causes of diaphragm weakness with enhanced understanding using case studies. PTs and OTs will demonstrate an improved understanding of the importance of posture, the role of the diaphragm in gait and balance, and its key role as a role stabilizer. The course will round off with exercises for strengthening and stretching of the diaphragm in lying, sitting, standing, and ambulation through gradual stages of rehabilitation post mechanical ventilation.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

3h Patient Related

Occupational Therapy Assistant

3h Patient Related

Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners

Occupational Therapist

3h Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy Assistant

3h Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy

Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

3h Category A activity related to clinical coursework

Physical Therapy Assistant

3h Category A activity related to clinical coursework

Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

3h General

Physical Therapist Assistant

3h General

Arkansas State Medical Board - Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

3h General CE

Occupational Therapist Assistant

3h General CE

Florida Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

3h General

Occupational Therapy Assistant

3h General

Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice

Physical Therapist

3h General

Physical Therapist Assistant

3h General

Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

3h General Continuing Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant

3h General Continuing Education

Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

3h Physical Therapy Continuing Education

Physical Therapist Assistant

3h Physical Therapy Continuing Education

Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

3h Class I CE

Occupational Therapy Assistant

3h Class I CE

Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

3h CE Related to the Practice of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist Assistant

3h CE Related to the Practice of Physical Therapy

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

3h Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy Assistant

3h Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy

MSDOH Bureau of Professional Licensure - Occupational Therapists

Occupational Therapist

3h Continuing education directly related to the clinical practice of occupational therapy

Occupational Therapy Assistant

3h Continuing education directly related to the clinical practice of occupational therapy

Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

3h General

Occupational Therapist Special Volunteer

3h General

Occupational Therapy Assistant

3h General

Occupational Therapy Assistant Special Volunteer

3h General

Michigan Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

3h Approved General PDR

Physical Therapist Assistant

3h Approved General PDR

Physical Therapist Assistant Special Volunteer

3h Approved General PDR

Physical Therapist Special Volunteer

3h Approved General PDR

Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

3h Certified Activity directly related to the clinical practice of physical therapy

Physical Therapist Assistant

3h Certified Activity directly related to the clinical practice of physical therapy

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

3h Continuing education relevant to occupational therapy

Occupational Therapist Registered

3h Continuing education relevant to occupational therapy

New Hampshire Occupational Therapy Governing Board

Occupational Therapist

3h General Occupational Therapy Theory and Practice

Occupational Therapist Assistant

3h General Occupational Therapy Theory and Practice

North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

3h Continuing competence directly related to physical therapy

Physical Therapist Assistant

3h Continuing competence directly related to physical therapy

North Dakota State Board of Occupational Practice

Occupational Therapist

3h General

Occupational Therapy Assistant

3h General

Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

3h General

Occupational Therapy Assistant

3h General

Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

3h Professional Development Course Work/Activities

Physical Therapist Assistant

3h Professional Development Course Work/Activities

South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

3h Direct client/patient services in occupational therapy

Occupational Therapy Assistant

3h Direct client/patient services in occupational therapy

South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

3h Certified Activities

Physical Therapy Assistant

3h Certified Activities

Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

3h Continuing education directly related to the delivery of occupational therapy services

Occupational Therapy Assistant

3h Continuing education directly related to the delivery of occupational therapy services

US Virgin Islands Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

3h Category A CCUs

Physical Therapist Assistant

3h Category A CCUs

Virginia Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

3h Type 1 CE

Physical Therapist Assistant

3h Type 1 CE

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Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to learn: 

  1. Anatomy and physiology of diaphragm.
  2. Physical and physiological effects of mechanical ventilation.
  3. Case studies and differential diagnoses of diaphragm disorders. 
  4. Strengthening and stretching ex’s for diaphragm in various positions of supine, sitting, standing, and ambulation through different stages of rehabilitation.

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