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Understanding Diagnostic Laboratory Testing For Safe Rehabilitation ** ABOUT THE SPEAKER ** Brian Davis, P.T., MS is a practicing Physical Therapist for 22 years. His clinical experience ranges from all phases of acute care therapy, sub-acute rehabilitation, long tern care, home care and outpatient rehabilitation. Mr. Davis was a clinical assistant professor at the State University of New York at Stony Brook in the Division of Physical Therapy. He lectured extensively on clinical medicine and differential diagnosis. Mr. Davis was a two-time recipient of the Faculty Honor Award from the School of Health Technology & Management, SUNY @ Stony Brook. He was an adjunct faculty member in the ** ABOUT THE COURSE ** This course is designed to provide the rehabilitation therapists with an understanding of common diagnostic laboratory testing, critical for making safe therapeutic decisions when working with a medically complex patient. Evolution of healthcare has challenged rehabilitation therapists to work with very ill and medially complex patients in all practice settings. To provide effective and safe therapeutic intervention one must have an understanding of diagnostic lab testing to assure its safe application. This course will integrate histology, physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology to enhance understanding of diagnostic lab testing. Knowing why a test is ordered and insight to it’s interpretation is necessary for the process of differential diagnosis, patient education and advocating for a patient’s general health. Case studies will be used for practical application of the course material. This course is designed for clinicians practicing in multiple settings; hospital, sub-acute rehab, long tern care and home care. Learning level: beginner and intermediate practitioners. ** COURSE OBJECTIVES ** Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to: 1. Understand concepts and processes of hematologic and blood chemistry diagnostic laboratory testing. 2. Understand the histology, physiology and patho-physiology blood cells, and other cellular components. 3. Interpret hematological values for red cells, white cells and platelets. 4. Identify clinical signs and symptoms of anemia. 5. Identify the critical levels of anemia for safe rehabilitation intervention. 6. Identify and interpret critical lab values for leukopenia and neutropenia. 7. Identify critical levels of leukopenia and neutropenia for safe rehabilitation strategies. 8. Understand and interpret diagnostic lab testing for HIV and AIDS. 9. Identify the critical levels of thrombocytopenia, thrombocytosis and anti-coagulation for safe rehabilitation intervention. 10. Describe the common adverse effects of anti-coagulation, anti-thrombotic and thrombolytic therapies for the treatment of DVT and PE. 11. Discuss the common blood chemistry tests used to diagnose Diabetes Mellitus. 12. Discuss the clinical considerations for safe rehabilitation intervention for patients with diabetes. 13. Understand the influence of pharmacological intervention of diabetes and implications with therapeutic exercise. 14. Discuss the common blood chemistry test to evaluate electrolyte balance, ** COURSE AGENDA ** · Introduction To Diagnostic Laboratory Testing. · Red Cells, HgB, Hct, Indices, Reliculocytes, Anemia, Polycythemia Ø Rehab Considerations / Case Study · White Cell, Differential, Absolute , CD4 counts: Ø Infection, Leukopenia, Neutropenia, HIV , AIDS Ø Rehab Considerations / Case Study · Coagulation: Ø Anit-thrombotics, Anti-coagulation & Thrombolysis Therapies Ø APTT, PT, INR, DVT & PE Ø Rehab Considerations / Case Study · Diabetes Mellitis: Ø GTT, HbA1c & Plasma Glucose Testing Ø Rehab Considerations / Case Study · Blood Chemistry Testing: Electrolytes, · CHF, Inflammation, Cardiac and Lipid Panel **2009 Courses** |
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