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  "Fundamentals Of ICU Rehab"
 Presented by Christiane Perme, PT, CCS-E, FCCM
14 Contact Hours/1.4 CCUs 
Live Webinars
October 17-18, 2025 - Fri/Sat
January 30-31, 2026- Fri/Sat
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Course Description:

Therapists working with patients in ICU face complex challenges. An important clinical scenario found in patients during an ICU stay is the limitation and deterioration of functional status. For selected patients in ICU, early mobility and physical activity can lead to an increase in functional capacity and improve quality of life. It is also possible to have an associated decreased length of hospital stay and subsequent reduction in hospital costs. The content of this course will guide clinicians through the process of understanding and managing adult ICU patients, from patient selection and therapeutic interventions to choice of outcome measures. This course is also designed to inspire clinicians to reflect on and understand the clinical principles that promote best practices in the ICU and positively influence the recovery of patients.

Course Objectives:

  • Select patients for early mobility and rehab in ICU using clinical decision-making skills.

  • Identify ventilator settings on the ventilator screen and summarize common modes of mechanical ventilation.

  • Identify and state function of vascular catheters, tubes, and  equipment commonly used in the ICU.

  • Describe two types of muscle weakness associated with critical illness.

  • Discuss clinical implications of laboratory values and medications in ICU.

  • Recognize the importance of functional outcomes for patients in ICU.

  • Examine therapeutic interventions as treatment options for patients in ICU.

  • Identify the role of multidisciplinary team members in ICU.

  • Synthesize information for use in clinical and academic practice

Course Schedule:

DAY 1 - Fundamentals of ICU Care

8:00 AM- 5 PM

 

7:30 - 8:00: Registration​

  • 7:30-8:00: Registration

  • 8:00-9:00: Early Mobility and Rehab in ICU: Clinical Concepts & Evidence Based Practice

  • 9:00-10:15: Mechanical Ventilation Explained Simply

  • 10:15- 10:30: Break

  • 10:30–11:30: Mechanical Ventilation Explained Simply (cont.)

  • 11:30-12:00: Non-invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation    

  • 12:00- 01:00: Vascular Catheters

  • 1:00–2:00:  Lunch

  • 2:00–3:00: Artificial Airways

  • 3:00-4:00: ICU Monitoring , Equipment and Medical Devices

  • 4:00–4:15: Break

  • 4:15- 5:00: Mechanical Assistive Devices

DAY 2 - Essentials of ICU Rehab

8 AM- 4 PM

 

  • 8:00–9:00: Weakness in the critically ill

  • 9:00-10:00: Medications commonly used in the ICU

  • 10:00 - 10:15: Break

  • 10:15- 10:45: Interpreting Laboratory Values

  • 10:45 -11:30: Assessment of patients in ICU

  • 11:30-12:00: Functional outcome tools in ICU

  • 12:00-1:00: Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) 

  • 1:00-2:00: Lunch

  • 2:00- 3:00: Therapy Interventions:  Function oriented treatment from Positioning and Exercises 

  • 3:00- 3:15: Break

  • 3:15– 3:45: Therapeutic Interventions in ICU: Function oriented treatment for Transfers and Ambulation

  • 3:45 - 4:00: Final Thoughts / Discussion

Additional Information:

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  • Course Fee  $ 490.00 ( Four hundred and ninety dollars)

  • Contact Hours: This course meets criteria for 14.0 contact hours/1.4 CEUs. 

  • Educational Level: Introductory

  • Methods: PowerPoint Lectures, Quizzes,  and Discussions. 

  • Pre-requisites: None

  • Suggested Audience: PTs, OTs, PTAs, COTAs, and other ICU Healthcare Professionals. 

  • Criteria For Successful Completion: Evidence of attendance by attending all the lectures in the course. Partial credits are NOT offered.

  • The Americans With Disabilities Act Information: Participation by all individuals is encouraged this course. In order to provide better service, participants are encouraged to notify us of their special needs at least one week prior to the course  by contacting  cperme@permeseminars.com

  • Cancellation Policy: Perme ICU Rehab Seminars, Inc. reserves the right to cancel and /or change the date of any course in the event of unpredictable or uncontrollable circumstances, including severe illness; riot; strike; Acts of God, including natural disasters or mishaps en route, or insufficient registered attendance by four weeks prior to the course date. In the event of a course cancellation for the reasons mentioned on the above sentence, the course registration fee will be refunded in full. Perme ICU Rehab Seminars, INC is not responsible for any travel expenses incurred by participants if an onsite course is cancelled.

  • Refund Policy: Once you have completed your registration and payment has been received, you have secured a position in one of our onsite courses or live webinars. A request for refund will be accepted up to 14 days before the course start date, provided a written request is received. No refunds will be issued within 14 days of the course start date. All refunds are subject to a $75 non-refundable processing fee. Please allow four weeks to process refunds.

  • Special needs: Participants are encouraged to notify Perme ICU Rehab Seminars, Inc. of their needs at least one week prior to the course. Any participant who is a qualified individual and provides a written request that is both reasonable and appropriate will be considered for accommodation and/or modification. A reasonable and appropriate accommodation and/or modification does not require substantial changes to key elements of the course and program. Requests are sent to cperme@permeseminars.com. 

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