Optimizing ICU Outcomes: Evidence-Based Strategies for Whole-Person Outcomes

CE Hours 2

About this live event

This advanced, interdisciplinary course is designed for clinicians working in critical care settings who aim to maximize recovery for patients surviving critical illness. The live-interactive session explores the multifaceted impairments, including physical, cognitive, and psychosocial, that often persist long after ICU discharge, with a particular emphasis on the relationship between sedation practices, delirium, and long-term functional outcomes. Participants will examine the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) and review current evidence on early mobility, cognitive engagement, and structured rehabilitation interventions in the ICU. Case-based discussions will illustrate practical strategies to optimize recovery, reduce morbidity, and improve quality of life for survivors. Emphasis will be placed on collaborative, team-based approaches to care that bridge traditional discipline boundaries and integrate both patient and caregiver needs into the recovery pathway.

Learning Objectives

Identify the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial impairments associated with PICS and describe the impact of sedation practices on patient outcomes.
Apply evidence-based strategies for early mobility and cognitive engagement within the ICU to optimize functional recovery.
Integrate interdisciplinary approaches, including physician, PT, and OT roles, to improve holistic patient outcomes beyond traditional morbidity and mortality measures.
Develop a structured ICU rehabilitation framework that incorporates mobility, cognitive, and psychosocial interventions into daily care plans.

Learning Levels

Intermediate to Advanced

Target Audience

This live interactive webinar is intended for Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists, and Occupational Therapy Assistants. (PT, PTA, OT, COTA)

Agenda

7:00 – 7:10: Welcome & Course Overview

7:10 – 7:30: Understanding Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)

7:30 – 7:50: Sedation, Delirium, and Functional Recovery

7:50 – 8:20: Rehabilitation Strategies for the ICU

8:20 – 8:35: Beyond Morbidity and Mortality: Measuring What Matters

8:35 – 8:50: Interactive Case Discussion

8:50 – 9:00: Q&A and Closing Remarks

Live event Instructor(s)

Katelyn Whitlock, PT, DPT, MEd, CCS

ICU Physical Therapist, Emory University Hospital

Katelyn Whitlock is a faculty member in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Brenau University. She is a Board-Certified Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Clinical Specialist and currently practices as an physical therapist primarily in the CVICU. She currently serves as the co-chair of the PT in Critical Care Clinical Practice Guidelines committee. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from Emory University in May 2018, followed by the completion of Emory’s Acute Care Residency in 2019. Prior to her DPT, she obtained both her bachelors and masters degrees in Exercise Physiology from the University of Virginia. She is passionate about ICU rehabilitation and outcomes especially for complex patient populations including mechanical circulatory support and ECMO. Dr. Whitlock is actively involved in research and has presented at local and national conferences on topics including ICU physical therapy, ECMO, advanced mechanical support, and COVID-19.

Disclosure

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CE Process Info

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Texas Physical Therapy Association (TPTA)

This activity has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 2 CCUs for PTs and PTAs. APS # 2805075TX. Accreditation Period: 6/1/25-5/31/28
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Ohio Physical Therapy Association (OPTA)

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Michigan Board of Physical Therapy (MIBPT)

The Michigan Board of Physical Therapy accepts continuing education programs if approved by another state board of physical therapy. This continuing education activity is approved for the Michigan Board of Physical Therapy based on the approval by the New York State Board of Physical Therapy Approval.
Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice (FLBPT)

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Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy (MIBOT)

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Technology - Webinar

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Optimizing ICU Outcomes: Evidence-Based Strategies for Whole-Person Outcomes

About this live event

Learning Objectives

Learning Levels

Target Audience

Agenda

Live event Instructor(s)

Disclosure

CE Process Info

Joint Accreditation (JA)

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC)

New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy (NYSEDPT)

Texas Physical Therapy Association (TPTA)

Florida Board of Occupational Therapy (FBOT)

Ohio Physical Therapy Association (OPTA)

Michigan Board of Physical Therapy (MIBPT)

Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice (FLBPT)

Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy (MIBOT)

New York State Education Department's State Board for Occupational Therapy (NYSEDOT)

New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (NJTPTE)

Physical Therapy Board of California (PTBC)

Refund Policy

Cancellation Policy

Technology - Webinar

Disability Accommodation

CELS Grievance Policy

CE Broker

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