Course Code: REL-RTS-0-BPRPH
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Identify the basic disease process of HIV and the physiological systems involved.
Recall common medication therapies and their impact on clinical presentation.
Recall three clinical considerations that may impact the rehabilitation therapy process for patients with HIV.
Outline:
Section 1: Pathophysiology and Medical Treatments
HIV Overview
Pathophysiology
Drug Treatments
Test Your Knowledge
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Multisystem Involvement
Impact on Multiple Systems
Pulmonary System
Cardiovascular System
Gastrointestinal System
Musculoskeletal System
Neurological System
Test Your Knowledge
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Challenges for the Aging Population
Prevention Challenges
Adherence to Medication Treatment Plan
Diet and Nutrition Challenges
Fall Risk
Exercise Considerations
Test Your Knowledge
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
ReferencesSubject Matter Expert: Sara Pullen, DPT, MPH
Dr. Pullen is a full professor at Emory University School of Medicine and is the Director of the Emory-World Health Organization Collaborating Centre. She has nearly two decades of experience and research in global health, chronic pain, and HIV. Her research focuses on the intersection of chronic pain, opioid use, and trauma among persons living with HIV, especially in underserved areas. Dr. Pullen started the first physical therapy clinic within a freestanding, multi-service AIDS clinic in the southeastern U.S., where she holds weekly clinics and conducts research. She has wide experience in the provision of health services to underserved communities, both in the U.S. and internationally. She has published several peer-reviewed journals on the topic of HIV and physical therapy and edited the HIV content of the two major study guides for the physical therapy national licensure exam (FSBPT).
Writer: Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP
Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with over 40 years of experience. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Jacksonville State University and her Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology from The University of Alabama. She has provided care to clients across the lifespan with diverse diagnostic conditions in settings including school, hospital, skilled nursing facility, outpatient clinic, and home health settings. In her previous role as a national clinical director for a contract therapy company, she developed training programs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology focusing on clinical rehabilitation needs of older adults in post-acute care. Currently, she serves as the Lead Subject Matter Expert Writer for Speech-Language Pathology at Relias, where she leverages her clinical expertise and analysis of published research. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Basic level Physical Therapist; Introductory level Occupational Therapist; Introductory level Speech-Language Pathologists; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.