How Early ICU Rehabilitation Enhances Patient’s Participation in Acute Rehabilitation

DESCRIPTION
Advances in early mobility in the intensive care unit (ICU) result from interprofessional collaboration. Medical teams are focusing their therapies through the lens of optimizing participation in therapies. Therapists are enhancing their knowledge to prescribe doses of exercise for the critically ill. Early rehabilitation focuses on cognitive, physical and emotional challenges to foster better outcomes. This course will define how early rehabilitation in the ICU prepares patients to participate in acute inpatient rehabilitation.

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

1. Identify the roles of the physician, nurse and therapies to improve patient outcomes in the ICU
2. Apply how each professional role can be enhanced with collaborative practices.
3. Relate the role of early mobility on limiting comorbidities related to critical illness
4. Relate the presentation of comorbidities on potential to participate in an acute rehabilitation program

INSTRUCTOR
Jennifer M. Ryan, PT, DPT, MS, CCS

AUDIENCE
Nurses (Nursing CEs Not Offered), 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 Therapists:

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 02495. This distance learning – independent webinar is offered at .15 CEUs [intermediate, OT service delivery/ Foundational Knowledge]. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures. 

Physical Therapists:
This online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board 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, OTR/L, BCP Has nothing to disclose.
Selah Bustamante, MSN, RN, CRRN Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Legreid, MSN, RN, CRRN, NPD-BC Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists’ Disclosure Information:
Jennifer M. Ryan, PT, DPT, MS, CCS Has nothing to disclose.

ACADEMY POLICIES
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