Cardiovascular Care in the Acute Setting: Clinical Assessment & Decision Making for Physical & Occupational Therapists
Presented by Professional Therapy Seminars (PTS) in collaboration with JetSet Rehab.
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Event Snapshot
12 Contact Hours
Comprehensive CE CreditICF & EKG Focus
Evidence-based practicePT & OT Clinicians
Intermediate clinical levelCabo San Lucas
Bahia Hotel destinationElevate Your Acute Cardiovascular Decision-Making
The role of healthcare professionals has expanded significantly over the last 20 years. As movement specialists in the 21st century, it is imperative that each clinician acquire adequate knowledge of their patient's cardiovascular system to maintain quality of patient care.
Emphasis on patient management now centers on providing an accurate evaluation, development of a problem list, assessment, efficient documentation, and development of effective treatment plans. A thorough evaluation ensures that interventions prescribed are safe and effective, and that respective goals to be accomplished are reasonable and attainable.
This 2-day course challenges clinicians to integrate and synthesize physiological and clinical principles in effectively caring for patients with cardiovascular disease—covering hypertension, atrial fibrillation, acute coronary syndrome, heart failure, and dysrhythmias.
Designed for PT, PTA, OT, and COTA participants with an intermediate level of knowledge and experience in cardiovascular disease and patient management.
What You Will Master
Differential Diagnosis
Differentiate ischemic chest pain from non-ischemic chest pain, shortness of breath, and palpitations with confidence.
Systematic Rhythm Strip Analysis
Analyze atrial and ventricular rhythm strips systematically to gauge safety and plan acute mobilization.
Cardiovascular Pharmacology
Synthesize the clinical impact of CV medications on vitals, functional response, and treatment progression.
Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this 12-contact-hour seminar, the participating clinician will be able to:
- Describe normal CV anatomy & physiology: Apply cardiovascular principles directly to physical & occupational therapy patient management.
- Discuss targeted disease management: Formulate PT/OT strategies for patients diagnosed with hypertension, ischemic heart disease, atrial fibrillation, and heart failure.
- Differentially diagnose chest pain: Confidently distinguish ischemic chest pain from non-ischemic chest pain.
- Analyze rhythm strips: Systematically interpret given atrial or ventricular EKG rhythm strips during clinical activity.
- Review pharmacology: Evaluate the physiological effects and therapeutic uses of cardiovascular pharmacological interventions.
- Select examination techniques: Provide clinical rationale for examination techniques to establish diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care.
- Evaluate objective clinical data: Thoroughly assess heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate/pattern, heart & lung auscultation, posture, and RPE scores.
- Design safe therapeutic plans: Develop and describe the rationale and physiologic effects of targeted treatment techniques in acute cardiovascular care.
Continuing Education Information
Total Contact Hours: 12 Hours (1.2 CEUs). Certificates of completion provided upon full course attendance.
Comprehensive Daily Agenda
April 24–25, 2027 • Mountain Time (MT)
Day 1 Schedule
Saturday, April 24Day 2 Schedule
Sunday, April 25
Konrad J. Dias
PT, DPT, PhD, CEEAA
Dr. Konrad Dias is an energetic, animated, and passionate educator who utilizes technology and real-world clinical examples to translate complex physiological concepts and evidence into everyday patient care improvements.
As a Professor of Physical Therapy within the Department of Physical Therapy at California State University in Sacramento, CA, Dr. Dias has maintained an exceptional record of teaching, scholarship, service, and professional development. He has disseminated contemporary physical therapy practice both nationally and internationally across several countries.
Additionally, Dr. Dias has authored multiple textbook chapters and published peer-reviewed journal articles, including the clinical practice guideline and two subsequent knowledge translation papers for the physical therapy management of patients with heart failure. He serves as the current Chair of the Research Committee for the APTA Home Health Academy and Chair of the Evidence-Based Documents Committee for the Academy of Geriatrics.
Bahia Hotel • Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Combine high-impact continuing education with the beauty of Cabo San Lucas. Hosted at the stylish Bahia Hotel, conveniently located in the heart of Cabo's Medano Beach district.
- Steps from Medano Beach and world-class dining
- Convenient airport transport access from SJD Airport
- Exclusive group travel rates coordinated via JetSet Rehab
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