Cardiopulmonary Health and Illness
5 Hour CE Course 
Description
Deepen your understanding of pathology from a body/mind approach. Learn key concepts about how to recognize and confidently respond to soft tissue and movement therapy indications, precautions and contraindications for the cardiopulmonary system. This course also provides an excellent reference after the course is done.
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| Online Materials with Online Test | Contents: Online manual; plus online multiple-choice test | $60 | |
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| Materials and Test Shipped to You | Contents: Manual and workbook with multiple-choice test shipped to you. | $60 | |
Content Outline
| Cardiopulmonary System Disorders | 1 hour |
| Assessment | 0.5 hour |
| Therapeutic Actions | 0.5 hour |
| Indications and Contraindications | 1.5 hour |
| Research Findings | 0.5 hour |
| Case Presentations | 0.5 hour |
| Open-book Test and Course Evaluation | 0.5 hour |
Testimonials
Lots of great information, easy to understand. Convenient and affordable, didn't have to travel or spend a lot of money on a class.C. Weston, LMT
Learning Objectives
- Define: lymphedema, heart failure, stroke, COPD, hypertension, heart attack, asthma, ischemia, PVD and embolus.
- Recognize the appropriate actions in response to signs of heart attack.
- Identify five contraindications relating to the cardiopulmonary system and five cardiopulmonary signs and/or symptoms that are reasons to refer the client to a primary care provider.
Sample Text
"Stroke is a medical emergency. With proper treatment, the damage from a stroke can often be minimized. Activate the Emergency Medical System (EMS) by calling 911 if a client shows any of the following signs and symptoms that a stroke is occurring:
- sudden slurred speech or difficulty swallowing
- sudden confusion or difficulty understanding conversation
- sudden numbness or paralysis on one side of the body
- sudden blurred vision or asymmetry of pupil dilation (one pupil is larger than the other)
- sudden extreme headache
- dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
- loss of consciousness (in severe cases)"
Cardiopulmonary Health and Illness by Sharon Burch
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A client suddenly exhibits the following symptoms: slurred speech, sudden numbness, sudden extreme headache, dizziness and loss of balance or coordination. You should:
- lie him down with his feet elevated
- question him about his heart history
- activate the EMS system
- drive him to the nearest hospital immediately
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This is an excellent way of learning without STRESS.A. Kubinek, LMT, NCTMB
It was so easy to order from the website. The materials arrived quickly. This home study course was convenient, economical, and a great way to fulfill the NCBTMB ethics requirement!Sandra Mainardi, CMT, Lincoln Park, NJ