Heart Failure: Rehabilitation Considerations

DESCRIPTION
Participants will learn about the pathophysiology and medical management of heart failure, examination techniques to monitor for medical status changes, and safe and effective exercise prescription development for people with heart failure. The target audience is physical and occupational therapists working in the inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation and home health settings.

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

1. Explain the pathophysiology related to Heart Failure and its impact on movement
2. Evaluate a patient with diagnosis of heart failure in the inpatient, outpatient, or home health settings, including monitoring for medical status changes warranting additional medical follow-up
3. Develop a safe and effective plan of care, including exercise prescription, for a person with heart failure in the inpatient, outpatient and home health settings

INSTRUCTORS
Rachel Tappan, PT, DPT
Erin Walaszek, PT, DPT

AUDIENCE
Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants

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
 Occupational Therapy

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID#9188. This distance learning independent webinar is offered at .15 CEUs [intermediate, OT service delivery/ Foundational Knowledge]. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

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

The 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.

DISCLOSURES
Course Director’s and Planning Committee Members’ Disclosure Information:
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’ Disclosure Information:
Rachel Tappan PT, DPT Has nothing to disclose.
Erin Walaszek, PT, DPT Has nothing to disclose.

ACADEMY POLICIES
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