Critical Care Rehabilitation: A Unified Therapy Approach

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*Registration payment includes Credit Cards and Interfund Transfers ONLY.

Target Audience

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists

Description

Course Description
This 2-day course provides an in-depth exploration of rehabilitation practices for patients recovering from critical illness. Emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach, participants will learn the foundations and practical applications of rehabilitation evidence-based strategies in the critical care setting.

Through a combination of lectures and case studies, participants will develop the skills necessary to create comprehensive rehabilitation plans that optimizes function, improve quality of life, and support patients transitioning from critical care to recovery. Ideal for healthcare professionals seeking to expand their expertise in critical care rehabilitation, this course will empower participants to implement best practices in their clinical settings.

*Courses may be rescheduled/cancelled due to low registration.*

Date/Time
Friday October 10, 2025: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Saturday, October 11, 2025: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
*Breakfast and Lunch will be provided Saturday, 10/11/2025.

Location
Atrium Health Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute Kenilworth
1237 Harding Place #4200
Charlotte, NC 28204

Agenda
Friday, October 10,2025
Introduction and Course Overview
Foundational Knowledge of Critical Care and Therapy
Multidisciplinary Approach and Effective Communication in Enhancing ICU Care

Saturday, October 11, 2025
Navigating the Barriers of Critical Lines and Tubes to Understand Impact on Interventions
Pharmacology and Implications for Rehabilitation Interventions
Specialty Equipment/Assessment Tools
Breakout Groups with Case Studies
Psychosocial Considerations of the Patient and Family Throughout the Stages of Recovery- Panel Discussion

Speakers
Jessica Davis, CCC-SLP
Erica Di Meo, OTR/L
Margaret Huss, PT, DPT
Maggie Kreuz, OTR/L
Kaitlyn Rickher, PT, DPT
Emma McCarthy, OTR/L, CSRS
Briana Meyer, PT, DPT
Jeannine Mortenson, CCC-SLP
Lexie Mulvaney, PT, DPT, NCS
Leigh Musselman, CCC-SLP
Meghan Smart, OTR/L
Candace Snipes PT, DPT

Guest Panelists
Lisa Cacciatore, RCP
Sherry James, RN
Jennifer Marrero, NP
Jaspal Singh, MD, MHS
Justin Swartz, MD
Patient Panelists

Credit Information
9.0 Contact Hours
The South Piedmont Area Health Education Center designates this continuing education program as fulfilling the requirements for 9.0 Contact Hours of continuing education.

0.9 CEUs
CEUs are expressed in tenths and 0.1 CEU is based off 60 minutes of instruction.

9.0 Physical Therapy NCBPTE Contact Hours
South Piedmont AHEC, as part of the NC AHEC system, is an approved provider by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners with regard to activities directly related to physical therapy for continued competence.

Occupational Therapists
As of July 1, 2018, the NCBOT no longer accepts applications for pre-approval of CCAs. OT practitioners need to make sure they are completing activities that comply with Section .0800 of the NCBOT Rules. Please select contact hours for your certificate.

Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists
South Piedmont AHEC will issue Certificates of Completion only; the participant must self-track and record the certificate for ASHA Certification Documentation. Choose contact hours or CEUs.

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Objectives

• Utilize tools gained to effectively communicate overall function and be an advocate with team during interdisciplinary rounds.
• Describe the foundational knowledge of critical care therapeutic interventions.
• Efficiently identify and break down barriers that could prevent early rehabilitation.
• Identify and provide evidence-based research to support early therapeutic interventions in the critically care environment.
• Verbalize understanding of methods to address mental health, family dynamics, and the importance of patient engagement in recovery.
• Demonstrate understanding of outcome measure tools and metrics for evaluating the effectiveness of rehabilitation interventions.

Sessions