Physicourses Medical

Ethics for the Rehab Practitioner

The APTA identifies the Code of Ethics as a reflection of its core values. This course will discuss the Principles of the Physical Therapist and the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics. The origin story and related global events for each groups Code of Ethics will provide an interesting historical background. Patient care scenarios and case studies will be presented as examples of ethical situations for the therapist to consider in relation to these Codes of Ethics. Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.4 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

Post-COVID-19 Syndrome

Catherine Lewan, PT, DPT

Increasing numbers of Corona Virus Disease 2019(COVID-19) survivors of all ages are reporting chronic or "long-haul" symptoms that require skilled rehabilitation to restore function and quality of life. Some studies indicate that 87% will have at least one lingering symptom at 2 months post virus, even if acute symptoms of the coronavirus were mild. The most reported long-term symptoms have the potential to thwart rehab efforts unless properly addressed:fatigue, dyspnea, tachycardia, exercise intolerance, "brain fog"/cognitive effects, sleep disturbances, cough, and chronic pain. These persisting phenomena are often seen in patients with chronic syndromes. Corresponding neuro-immune physiological adaptations are well-documented to heighten sensitivity of mechanisms intended to protect in times of distress, eventually outlasting their usefulness. This intermediate level workshop will review evolving research onPost-COVID-19 Syndrome, as well as more established data on similar chronic symptoms and pertinent neuro-immune physiology. Potential treatment options and case studies will be explored to facilitate participants’ confidence in identification and management of post-COVID-19 sequelae.Highlights Recognize your client/patient’s symptoms as post-COVID-19 sequelae and modify assessment and treatment techniques to improve outcomes Immediately implement treatment techniques for Post- COVID-19 Syndrome to improve functional capacity and quality of life