Developing an Acute Care Toolbox

Therapy intensity, frequency, and variety in acute care significantly impacts patient outcomes, yet standardized treatment protocols remain limited. This gap highlights the need for consistent, evidence-informed approaches that improve clinical decision-making and resource utilization. Designed to meet this need, this course empowers physical therapists, occupational therapists, and assistants to deliver high-quality, impactful interventions in the acute care setting. Clinicians will gain immediately applicable tools to enhancemobility, safety, and functional outcomes while boosting interdisciplinary collaboration and reducing variability in care.Whether you're new to acute care or looking to elevate your current practice, this course will equip you to lead with confidence and precision in complex clinical scenarios.

This course bridges the gap between theory and practice through lab-based training and demos, real-world case discussions, and collaborative problem-solving. Participantswill build critical skills in safe patient handling, manual therapy techniques, functional mobility strategies, pelvic floor screening and education, and the application and removal of lumbosacral orthoses (LSOs) and thoracolumbosacralorthoses (TLSOs). The emphasis on interactive, scenario- based learning ensures clinicians develop both competence and confidence in managing medically complex patients. Upon completion, attendees will return to their clinical environments prepared to apply techniques that reduce complications, standardize care delivery, and advocate for evidence-based therapy. This course offers a valuable opportunity to enhance clinical impact and promote bestpractices across the acute care continuum.

Highlights

• Evidence-informed skills to confidently manage complexacute care patients in real-world settings
• Refine manual therapy techniques through demonstration and practice
• Learn proper application and adjustment of LSOs and TLSOs for safe and effective support
• Screening techniques for dizziness and falls due to BPPV, Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex Deficits, Hypotension, and lifestyle factors
• Walk away with functional strategies you can apply thenext day to improve mobility and safety

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants