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Contact Hours: 2.5 contact hours (MN BPT Cat. 1) for each night Location: Bethesda Hospital, Indehar Conference Room (7th floor), 559 Capital Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55103
Basic EKG Interpretation and Its Implication in Therapy Date: February 18, 2014
Speaker: Christine Peterson, OTR/L, CES
Course DescriptionThis course will cover basic information about the electrocardiogram beginning with a review of the
electrophysiology of the cardiac cycle and how it is displayed on the EKG tracing. After reviewing the normal
EKG tracings and parameters for each component, we will discuss different types of arrhythmias with an
emphasis on implications for the therapy session. There will be an opportunity to practice newly learned
skills during review of actual EKG tracings.
Speaker BiographyChristine Peterson, OTR/L, CES, graduated in 1988 from the program in Occupational Therapy at the University of Minnesota. In 1993 She was certified as "Exercise Specialist” by the American College of Sports Medicine.
For the past 25 years she has worked as an occupational therapist at Fairview Hospital in the acute care setting and in out patient and in patient settings of cardiac rehabilitation. From 2009 -2012,Christine also worked as research study coordinator and exercise trainer for persons with Alzheimer's Disease for the University of Minnesota, School of Nursing.
Don’t Turn Off the Lights! Identification, Management, and Support for the Confused Patient:
Delirium, Dementia, and BeyondDate: February 25, 2014
Speaker: Amanda LaLonde, MPT & Jacque Pokorney, MSPT, GCS
Course DescriptionWith an ever-growing aging populace, improvements in health care, and changes in health insurance,
physical therapists are integral in addressing the needs of the geriatric population. This session plans to
demonstrate the unique way that physical therapists can lead teams to promote the best evidence-based
interventions when dealing with geriatric patients. Delirium and dementia are common in older adults. This
course will address strategies for identifying and for working with these prevalent patient diagnoses.
Speaker Biography
Amanda LaLonde is in her sixth year as a physical therapist
in the acute care setting. She has worked on an interdisciplinary Acute Care
for Elders (ACE) team at the UW Hospital in Madison, WI tackling unique and
challenging geriatric cases and was a speaker on the topic of ACE teams,
delirium, and dementia at CSM in 2013. Amanda recently led the development of a
delirium management program at the University of MN Medical Center, Fairview,
where she has been employed since September of 2012. Amanda is currently
pursing her tDPT through the College of St. Scholastica. When not working or
studying she enjoys spending time outdoors with her
husband and two young boys. Jacque Pokorney has been a physical therapist for 23 years. She has worked with geriatric adults throughout her career, treating this patient population in all healthcare settings including outpatient, home health, skilled nursing, assisted living, and other community settings. She has returned to acute care as her primary emphasis for the last 10 years, including evaluation and treatment of trauma and burn patients. She achieved her Geriatric Clinical Specialization through the American Board of Physical Therapist Specialists in 1999 and re-certified in 2009. She was employed at UW Hospital and Clinics 2005-2013 where she was a member of the Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Team and became skilled in treating the most challenging geriatric patients along with an interdisciplinary team, including those with dementia and delirium. She has been employed at Hennepin County Medical Center since June 2013 after she moved to Minnesota.
Peripheral Neuropathies in Acute Care
Date: March 4, 2014
Speaker: Laura Gilchrist PT, PhD
Course Description This course will examine the different types of peripheral neuropathies that are seen in the acute care
setting. Neuropathy is a common finding in acute care patients due to the wide array of hereditary,
environmental, and disease-related causes of peripheral nerve damage. This course will explore the
pathophysiology, clinical presentation, assessment, and intervention for the major causes of peripheral
neuropathy. Neuroprotective and regenerative approaches to peripheral nerve damage will also be explored. Speaker BiographyDr. Gilchrist is a graduate of Lawrence University, with a bachelor's degree in biology. She received her doctorate in neuroscience, as well as a bachelor's degree in physical therapy, from the University of Minnesota.
She is a Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program and a Clinical Research Scientist at Children's Hospitals and Clinics. Her research interests include chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy and oncology rehabilitation. She is actively involved in the American Physical Therapy Association at the state and national level.
Registration Who should attend this course: PTs, PTAs, SPTs and SPTAs
Registration prices:
| | PT Member | PTA Member | SPT(A) Member | PT Nonmember and Other Health Professional | PTA Nonmember | SPT Nonmember | | Per Course | $35 | $30 | $25 | $45 | $40 | $35 | | All Three | $90 | $75 | $50 | $110 | $90 | $70 |
Cancellations: Except for medical emergencies, cancellations two weeks before the course will be completely refunded, cancellations one to two weeks before the course will be refunded at the rate of 50%, and cancellations less than a week before the course will not be refunded.
Questions: Please contact the MNPTA office with any questions at:
651-635-0902
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