Update on Heart Failure Clinical Practice Guideline Revision
LIVE WEBINAR DATE AND TIME
Thursday, March 19, 2026 4-5:30 PM CT
Note: If you are unable to attend the live event, you will be automatically enrolled in the on-demand version. The on-demand version will be available six weeks after the live broadcast.
INSTRUCTORS (click on the name below to read faculty bio)
Konrad Dias, PT, DPT, PhD
John Heick, PT, MSPT, PhD
Morgan Johanson, PT, MSPT, CCS
Ashley Poole, PT, DPT
Michael Shoemaker, PT, DPT, PhD
DESCRIPTION
The increasing global prevalence of heart failure (HF) has a significant impact on morbidity, mortality, healthcare costs and utilization, physical function and quality of life. Since 2023, a team of members from the Academy of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy has been updating and revising the 2020 heart failure clinical practice guideline (HF CPG) for physical therapists. This webinar will present new research findings and insights since the original 2020 CPG, especially as they relate to the effects of high-intensity interval training, inspiratory muscle training, strength training, telerehabilitation and app-based disease management on various rehabilitation outcomes. We will also highlight recent evidence regarding the management of patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). Finally, we hope to inspire clinicians to think beyond routine treatment and incorporate innovative strategies in the holistic management of patients with this complex medical condition.
LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe the process of CPG revision
- Discuss interventions in the contemporary management of patients with heart failure
- Apply new evidence related to exercise training in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and reduced ejection fraction
- Implement interventions that reduce hospital readmissions and improve rehabilitation outcomes in chronic heart failure
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
Participants will be present during the live webinar in its entirety and complete an attendance verification and feedback survey in the Academy Learning Portal within one month of the live air date.
AUDIENCE
Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants, Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Occupational Therapists: Check back soon!
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 9/23/2025.
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 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, OTR/L 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:
Konrad Dias, PT, DPT, PhD Has nothing to disclose.
John Heick, PT, MSPT, PhD Has nothing to disclose.
Morgan Johanson, PT, MSPT, CCS Has nothing to disclose.
Ashley Poole, PT, DPT Has nothing to disclose.
Michael Shoemaker, PT, DPT, PhD Has nothing to disclose.
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