Cardiopulmonary Disease: Evidence-Based Exercise Prescription
Hours: 1.00
This course is designed to assist physical therapy professionals in post-acute settings and athletic trainers in developing evidence-based exercise prescriptions for patients with cardiopulmonary disease. Learners will gain an understanding of the common graded exercise stress test protocols and how to interpret the results, then apply the information to treatment goals, plan of care, and exercise prescription and progression.
The goal of this course is to provide physical therapy professionals and athletic trainers with an understanding of exercise testing and prescription for patients with cardiopulmonary disease.
This course is designed to assist physical therapy professionals in post-acute settings and athletic trainers in developing evidence-based exercise prescriptions for patients with cardiopulmonary disease. Learners will gain an understanding of the common graded exercise stress test protocols and how to interpret the results, then apply the information to treatment goals, plan of care, and exercise prescription and progression. The goal of this course is to provide physical therapy professionals and athletic trainers with an understanding of exercise testing and prescription for patients with cardiopulmonary disease.
Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer
Relias LLC (BOC AP#: P1000) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs). This program is eligible for a maximum of 1.00 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy
The Iowa Bureau of Professional Licensure accepts Continuing Education hours obtained by completing online training courses related to the practice of physical therapy. This course is approved by the Physical Therapy Board of California and offered to PTs and PTAs for CEUs. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Disclaimer: It is the learner's responsibility to determine whether or not this course meets the specific renewal requirements established by your licensing board.
Massachusetts Board of Registration in Allied Health Professionals
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Arizona Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Colorado Physical Therapy Licensure
The Colorado State Physical Therapy Board accepts Continuing Education courses as relevant to the licensee’s practice as a physical therapist and pertinent to his/her Learning Plan and goals. This course meets the requirements for Category I credit. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Connecticut Physical Therapy Licensing
The Connecticut State Board of Examiners for Physical Therapists accepts internet-based and distance learning opportunities provided such coursework is related to the practice of physical therapy. This course is approved by the Physical Therapy Board of California and offered to PTs and PTAs for CEUs. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Idaho Physical Therapy Licensure Board
The Idaho Physical Therapy Licensure Board accepts Continuing Education courses sponsored by any section or chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association. Relias Learning is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #2502008TX. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Illinois Division of Professional Regulation of Physical Therapists
Relias LLC is an Illinois Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor, number 216.000290. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Indiana Physical Therapy Committee
The Indiana Physical Therapy Committee accepts Continuing Education courses approved by any state physical therapy association. Relias LLC is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #2502008TX. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy
The Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy accepts Continuing Education courses approved by the American Physical Therapy Association and its affiliate components. Relias LLC is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #2502008TX.
Louisiana Physical Therapy Board
This course is approved by the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board for 1.0000 Clinical hours.
Maine Physical Therapy Licensing Board
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Michigan Board of Physical Therapy
Michigan Board of Physical Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Missouri Advisory Commission for Professional Physical Therapists
The Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts accepts Continuing Education courses sponsored/approved by any state chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Relias Learning is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #1902008TX. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy
The Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy accepts Continuing Education hours accrued through participation in educational activities approved by any state physical therapy association. Relias LLC is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #2502008TX. This course meets approval under the Mississippi Regulation Part 3103 Rule 5.4 (1) (b).
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Montana Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
The Montana Board of Physical Therapy Examiners accepts Continuing Education courses approved by any state physical therapy association as Category A activities. Relias LLC is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval ## 2502008TX. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
The North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy accepts Continuing Education courses approved by the American Physical Therapy Association and its affiliate components. Relias LLC is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #2502008TX. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy
North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Nebraska Board of Physical Therapy
The Nebraska State Board of Physical Therapy accepts Continuing Education courses relating to the theory or clinical application of theory pertaining to the practice of physical therapy. This course is approved by the Physical Therapy Board of California and offered to PTs and PTAs for CEUs. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Disclaimer: It is the learner's responsibility to determine whether or not this course meets the specific renewal requirements established by your licensing board.
New Hampshire Board of Physical Therapy
The New Hampshire Physical Therapy Governing Board recognizes the completion of distance learning courses as maintenance of continuing competence. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
New Mexico Physical Therapy Board
The New Mexico Physical Therapy Licensing Board accepts Continuing Education courses approved by any state physical therapy association. Relias LLC is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #2502008TX. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
New York Physical Therapy
The New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy has recognized Relias Learning, LLC as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapy assistant continuing education. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
Oklahoma Physical Therapy Advisory Committee has approved this course under Category B. Approval # 1049888. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Oregon Physical Therapist Licensing Board
The Oregon Physical Therapist Licensing Board accepts Continuing Education courses approved by any state physical therapy licensing board. This course is approved by the Physical Therapy Board of California and offered to PTs and PTAs for CEUs. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Disclaimer: It is the learner's responsibility to determine whether or not this course meets the specific renewal requirements established by your licensing board.
Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy
Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy accepts Continuing Education courses approved by the American Physical Therapy Association and its affiliate components. Relias LLC is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #2502008TX. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy
The Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy accepts Continuing Education courses approved by the American Physical Therapy Association and its affiliate components. Relias is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #2502008TX.
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Rhode Island Board of Physical Therapy
The Rhode Island Board of Physical Therapy accepts Continuing Education courses approved by any state physical therapy association. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy
The South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy accepts Continuing Education courses approved by any state physical therapy association. Relias LLC is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #2502008TX.
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
South Dakota State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners
South Dakota State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners accepts Continuing Education courses approved by the American Physical Therapy Association and its affiliate components. Relias Learning is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #1902008TX. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy (General)
The Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy accepts Continuing Education courses approved by the American Physical Therapy Association and its affiliate components. Relias LLC is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval ##2502008TX.
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Texas Physical Therapy Association
This activity is provided by The Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #2502008TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas.
This course is not approved as meeting the ethics and professional requirements for Texas physical therapists or physical therapist assistants.
The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Utah Board of Physical Therapy
The Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing accepts Continuing Education courses conducted by commercial continuing education providers. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Virginia Board of Physical Therapy
The Virginia Board of Physical Therapy accepts Continuing Education courses approved by any state physical therapy association as Type 1 courses. Relias LLC is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #2502008TX. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Vermont Board of Physical Therapy
The Vermont Office of Professional Regulation - Physical Therapy accepts Continuing Education courses approved by the American Physical Therapy Association and its affiliate components. Relias LLC is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #2502008TX. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Washington Board of Physical Therapy
The Washington Board of Physical Therapy accepts Continuing Education courses that are specifically related to the practice of physical therapy, with specified goals and objectives. This course is approved by the Physical Therapy Board of California and offered to PTs and PTAs for CEUs. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours. Disclaimer: It is the learner's responsibility to determine whether or not this course meets the specific renewal requirements established by your licensing board.
Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing - Physical Therapy
The Wisconsin Physical Therapy Examining Board accepts Continuing Education courses approved by any state physical therapy association. Relias LLC is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #2502008TX. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy
The Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy accepts Continuing Education courses approved by any state physical therapy association. Relias LLC is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval ##2502008TX. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Delaware Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers
The Delaware Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers accepts Continuing Education courses approved by any state physical therapy association. Relias LLC is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #2502008TX. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Alaska Board of Physical Therapy
The Alaska State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board accepts Continuing Education courses approved by any state physical therapy association. Relias Learning is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #2502008TX. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Alabama State Board of Physical Therapy
The Alabama Board of Physical Therapy recognizes the completion of distance learning courses as maintenance of continuing competence. This course is approved by the Physical Therapy Board of California and offered to PTs and PTAs for CEUs. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
CA Physical Therapy Board of California
Relias Learning, LLC is recognized as an approved provider of continuing competency courses by the Physical Therapy Board of California. This course is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Florida Board of Physical Therapy
The Florida Board of Physical Therapy accepts courses approved by any state chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association. Relias LLC is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #2502008TX. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Physical Therapy
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Physical Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
American College of Sports Medicine
The American College of Sports Medicine’s Professional Education Committee certifies that Relias LLC meets the criteria for official ACSM Approved Provider status from 2013 to December 2022 (provider #730441). This course is approved for 1.00 ACSM CEC. ACSM approved providership of these programs does not imply endorsement of the sponsoring organization’s products/services.
Florida Board of Athletic Training
Florida Board of Athletic Training (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Arizona Board of Athletic Trainers
State of Arizona - Board of Athletic Trainers (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Athletic Trainers will receive 1.00 hours for participating in this course.
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Athletic Training
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Athletic Training (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Michigan Board of Athletic Training
Michigan Board of Athletic Training (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Athletic Training
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Athletic Training (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
US Virgin Islands Board of Physical Therapy
The US Virgin Islands Board Of Physical Therapy accepts Continuing Education courses approved by any state physical therapy association. Relias LLC is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #2502008TX.
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy
This course has been approved by the West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy, approval code REL-F23-097. Approval of this course does not necessarily imply that the WV Board of Physical Therapy supports the views of the presenter or sponsor. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Nevada State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
This course has been approved by the Nevada State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
Ohio Physical Therapy Association
This course is approved by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association, approval number 23S2245. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Louisiana Physical Therapy Board
This course is approved by the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board for 1.00 Clinical hours.
Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer
Relias LLC (BOC AP#: P1000) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs). This program is eligible for a maximum of 1.00 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
Interpret graded exercise test results.
Determine three different ways to identify the target exercise intensity for patients with cardiopulmonary disease.
Select appropriate exercise parameters for patients with cardiopulmonary disease based on their presentation and graded exercise test results.
Outline:
Prescription
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Cardiopulmonary Disease and Graded Exercise Testing
Why It Matters
Cardiopulmonary Disease
GET
Interpretation
Review
Summary
Section 3: Exercise Prescription
Parameters for Exercise
Frequency
Intensity
Review
Time and Type
Volume
Progression
Summary
Section 4: Special Considerations
Specific Populations
Medication Implications
Therapeutic Goals and Education
Exercise Program Example: HF
Case Example: Carlos
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Congratulations!Subject Matter Expert: Nicole Fogarty, PT, DPT
Nicole Fogarty holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northeastern University. She has experience treating patients with cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, and neurological impairments in the inpatient setting. She also has experience in outpatient orthopedics. She has additional training in medical screening, lumbopelvic examination and treatment, and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. Nicole enjoys using her clinical experience and interest in current rehabilitation research as a Physical Therapy writer for Relias. Disclosure: Nicole Fogarty, PT, DPT discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as a Salaried Employee All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.
The target audience for this course is: Entry level Physical Therapists; Intermediate level Athletic Trainers; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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