Rehabilitation Considerations for Individuals with History of Chronic Respiratory Disease

Rehabilitation Considerations for Individuals with History of Chronic Respiratory DiseaseDESCRIPTION The respiratory system is a complicated, vital component that allows individuals to complete an abundance of tasks throughout each day. When simple tasks such as dressing, mobility in the home and even the act of breathing become a straining task a dynamic interprofessional evaluation may be necessary to assist with return to daily living. This webinar aims to target those individuals with known chronic respiratory disease and review the

DESCRIPTION
The respiratory system is a complicated, vital component that allows individuals to complete an abundance of tasks throughout each day. When simple tasks such as dressing, mobility in the home and even the act of breathing become a straining task a dynamic interprofessional evaluation may be necessary to assist with return to daily living. This webinar aims to target those individuals with known chronic respiratory disease and review the facets of a comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation program to allow patients to improve their quality of life through exercise, education and symptom management.

LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to: 

1. Explain the pathophysiology related to chronic respiratory disease and its impact on movement
2. Evaluate a patient with secondary diagnosis of stable chronic respiratory disease in the inpatient rehab, outpatient, or home health settings
3. Develop a safe and effective plan of care, including exercise prescription, for a person with stable chronic respiratory in the inpatient rehab, outpatient, and home health settings

INSTRUCTOR
Alexandra Beckman, PT, DPT

AUDIENCE
Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants and Speech-Language Pathologists.

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
Participants will watch the on-demand recording in its entirety and complete an assessment and feedback module in the Academy Learning Portal. You will have three months from the date of purchase to complete and review the course material. You will receive a reminder email two weeks before the expiration date. 

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
Nursing:

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This CNE is being offered for 1.5 contact hours of continuing nursing education. Expires on 9/30/2027. 

Occupational Therapists: 

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 05639. This distance learning interactive webinar is offered at .15 CEUs [intermediate, foundational knowledge, OT service delivery]. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

Physical Therapists:
The Illinois Physical Therapy Board has approved this course for 1.5 Contact Hours.  Approval #216-000069

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.5 Contact Hours on 2/6/2026.

Many states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license.

Speech-Language Pathologists:

DISCLOSURES
Course Directors and Planning Committee Members:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP - Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT - Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OT - Has nothing to disclose.
Pamela Pfeifer, MS, RN, NPD-BC - Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists:
Alexandra Beckman, PT, DPT                                                             
Financial: No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Non-financial: Member of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program team.

ACADEMY POLICIES
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