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EXTRA CREDITS: RC-9-22: Nonpharmacologic Blood Pressure Management For Physical Therapists


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This course will review the new official position of APTA drafted and presented by IPTA which supports that nonpharmacologic blood pressure management is within the scope of physical therapy practice. Future implications of this motion for physical therapy practice will be discussed. Additionally, this course will provide a brief summary of the evidence regarding interventions for blood pressure management that are within the scope of practice for physical therapists.

Dr. Richard Severin PT, DPT, PhD, CCS shares his insight and expertise on "RC-9-22: Nonpharmacologic Blood Pressure Management For Physical Therapists"

What to expect: 

Objectives: 

By the end of this lecture participants will be able to:

  • Understand the implications of RC 9-22 on physical therapy practice.
  • Understand future advocacy goals regarding nonpharmacologic blood pressure management for physical therapy practice.
  • Learn how to integrate evidence based interventions for blood pressure management into physical therapy practice.
  • About the Speaker

    Richard Severin PT, DPT, PhD, CCS is a board-certified cardiovascular and pulmonary clinical specialist. Dr. Severin serves as clinical faculty in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Illinois at Chicago and is the coordinator of the bariatric surgery rehabilitation program at UIHealth. He is also a part-time clinical assistant professor in the Hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Baylor University. His research and clinic practice interests include cardiorespiratory physiology, and obesity.

     

     

    This program was originally recorded October 13, 2022.

    You can even earn 1 hour of CE:  

    1. Purchase the recording by visiting IPTA's Virtual Library . (FREE FOR IPTA MEMBERS / CE Subscribers - log in to ipta.org so it knows who you are!) Non-member cost is $25. You can earn 1-2 hours of CE, depending on the length of program.
  • Once your transaction is completed, you will receive an email with a link to download a document containing a link to the online recording AND a link to a quiz to complete after you view the recording.
  • Watch the recording and complete the quiz. If you score 80% or better, you will receive an email notification of your CE award.  If you are an IPTA member/ CE Subscriber, your CE award will also post in your membership profile under Professional Development. If you are not yet a member, an CE certificate will be emailed to you within 7-10 business days. 
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