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Acute Care Occupational Therapy: Pulmonary

presented by Melissa Kandel, OTR/L, BCPR

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Financial: Melissa Kandel receives compensation from MedBridge for this course.

Nonfinancial: Melissa Kandel is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and is on the roster of Fellowship Reviewers. She has no competing nonfinancial interests or relationships with regard to the content presented in this course.

Satisfactory completion requirements: All disciplines must complete learning assessments to be awarded credit, no minimum score required unless otherwise specified within the course.

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Video Runtime: 46 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 34 Minutes

As pulmonary conditions continue to evolve in complexity and as evidence continues to surface for best practices, occupational therapy practitioners need to understand the evidence and best practices for serving this population.

Meet Your Instructor

Melissa Kandel, OTR/L, BCPR

Melissa Kandel, OTR/L, BCPR, is a graduate of the Indiana University School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Occupational Therapy program. She is board certified in physical rehabilitation by the American Occupational Therapy Association and has 26 years of experience as an OT in a variety of settings, including acute care, subacute care, outpatient, pediatrics, and…

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1. Occupation in Acute Care

Outline the role of a Pulmonary OT practitioner. Review OTPF-4 influence on acute care occupational therapy. Describe the importance of occupational justice.

2. Evaluation and Treatment Planning

List components of an acute care Pulmonary OT evaluation. Define strategies to create an effective plan of care and discharge recommendations.

3. Patient Safety in Pulmonary Acute Care

Clarify safety considerations including lab values, vital signs, activity precautions, lines, and braces to ensure safe patient care.

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