2008 Workshop: Pulmonary Hypertension and the Implications for Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Thursday, November 6, 2008

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

Sponsored by: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program

Department of Nursing Services and Patient Care

IBN Approved Provider #34

Intended Audience: Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Respiratory Therapists, Social Workers, Other Health Professionals

Workshop Description: This one-day workshop for healthcare professionals is designed to provide both background and current information on clinical practice related to the care of patients with pulmonary hypertension, including pathophysiology, diagnostic testing, signs and symptoms of PH, goals and treatment, exercise assessment and training, meeting the oxygen needs of the PH patient, and case examples. 

For more information, call 319-356-8396.

To register, contact Nancy Lane-Gipson.