Respiratory Muscle Testing & Training: The Basics of Better Breathing

Live Webinar Date and Time: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 4:00-5:30pm CT

Note: If you are unable to attend the live event, you will be automatically enrolled in the on-demand version.  The on-demand version will be available six weeks after the live broadcast.

Instructors: Rich Severin PT, DPT, PhD, CCS

Webinar Description: This webinar will provide learners with evidence-based testing respiratory muscle testing protocols and guidelines for training. Learners will be engaged in how to modify protocols for health conditions where impaired respiratory muscle performance is more prevalent. Lastly, we will learn how to implement respiratory muscle testing and training programs into clinical practice.

Learner Outcomes: Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:  

1. Utilize clinical evaluation procedures of respiratory muscle performance to determine indications for training and gauge progress.
2. Interpret the findings provided by respiratory muscle testing to implement appropriate plans of care incorporating respiratory muscle training (RMT).
3. Discuss how respiratory muscle testing and training programs can be applied to their current practice.

Successful Completion: Participants will be present during the live webinar in its entirety and complete an attendance verification and assessment in the Academy Learning Portal within one month of the live air date. 

Audience: Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants and Speech-Language Pathologists

Continuing Education:

Occupational Therapists:

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID pending. This distance learning interactive webinar is offered at .15 CEUs [intermediate, OT service delivery/ Foundational Knowledge]. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Physical Therapists: This online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 1.5 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.5 Contact Hours on 8/6/2024.

Satisfies continuing education requirements in: CT, IA, MN and WA

Speech-Language Pathologists: 

Disclosures: 
Course Directors and Planning Committee Members:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP - Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT - Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OT - Has nothing to disclose.
Selah Bustamante, MSN, RN, CRRN - Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists:
Rich Severin PT, DPT, PhD, CCS - Has nothing to disclose.

Technology Requirements: To participate, you will need access to a device with an Internet connection. Computers, laptops, iOS and Android devices are supported.

High-speed broadband Internet access (LAN, Cable or DSL) is highly recommended. 
Additional requirements include: Web browser: latest stable version of Chrome, Firefox, or Safari, JavaScript and Cookies enabled, Speaker and microphone, or headset with microphone, or phone to listen to webinar facilitators, Do NOT use Internet Explorer as it is not supported.

Cancellation Policy: To request a cancellation of a live webinar, please provide written notice by email or by phone within 24 hours of placing your order and we will refund you the full course fee. If you cannot give notice within 24 hours, a credit towards a future course of equal value would apply.