Unlock practical, evidence-based rehabilitation strategies to optimize care for patients with congestive heart failure (CHF). This webinar for PT and OT providers explores the complexities of CHF, providing participants with insights into symptom management, exercise recommendations, and non-pharmacological interventions to enhance patient outcomes. Equip yourself with actionable tools to address the unique challenges faced by CHF patients in rehabilitation.
Live Webinar
Tue, Aug 5, 2025 at 7:00 pm EDTUnder Review: AOTA/0.2 - Application has been made to the American Occupational Therapy Association's (AOTA's) Approved Provider Program.
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to differentiate three key signs and symptoms of CHF and two differences between left and right heart failure that are useful for rehab providers.
- After this course, participants will be able to analyze the impact of exercise on functional outcomes and reducing readmissions in CHF patients.
- After this course, participants will be able to differentiate systolic and diastolic heart failure in terms of pathophysiology and treatment approaches to support occupation.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Background, review of learning outcomes |
| 5-35 Minutes | Key signs and symptoms of CHF |
| 35-65 Minutes | Differences between left and right heart failure and their rehabilitation implications |
| 65-80 Minutes | The impact of exercise on functional outcomes and reducing readmissions in CHF patients |
| 80-115 Minutes | Compare systolic and diastolic heart failure in terms of pathophysiology and treatment approaches |
| 115-120 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
Presented By
Andrea Salzman
MS, PT
Andrea Salzman, MS, PT graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a Master’s degree in physical therapy. She has over 30 years of experience with hands-on care and training, specializing in geriatrics, patient motivation, aquatics, and musculoskeletal and balance disorders. She has presented 200 seminars, authored 300 PT articles, served as a PT-related journal editor, and was once featured on the cover of Physical Therapy magazine. Salzman has served as adjunct faculty at the College of St. Catherine’s (now St. Catherine’s University) for 8 years and as the Vice President of 10K Health, LLC, a temporary staffing agency, for a decade. She currently serves as the Director for Aquatic Therapy University and ATU Aquatic Therapy Seminars and has assisted hundreds of facilities during the start-up and training phases of their aquatic practice.
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Financial disclosures: Andrea Salzman was issued an honorarium for this course. Non-financial disclosures: Andrea Salzman owns ATU Aquatic Therapy Seminars, a continuing education company.
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