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

Thu, Oct 9th, 2025
7:00pm – 9:00pm US Eastern Time
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About the 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.

Live Event This is a live online event. It will be conducted via Zoom Webinar.

Live Event Instructor

Katelyn Whitlock

Katelyn Whitlock

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.

Target Audience

This live interactive webinar is intended for Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physiscians, and Nurses. (PT, PTA, OT, COTA, MD, PA, NP, RN)

Learning Objectives

After taking this activity, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Identify the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial impairments associated with PICS and describe the impact of sedation practices on patient outcomes.
  2. 2 Apply evidence-based strategies for early mobility and cognitive engagement within the ICU to optimize functional recovery.
  3. 3 Integrate interdisciplinary approaches, including physician, PT, and OT roles, to improve holistic patient outcomes beyond traditional morbidity and mortality measures.
  4. 4 Develop a structured ICU rehabilitation framework that incorporates mobility, cognitive, and psychosocial interventions into daily care plans.

Disclosure to Learners

CE Learning Systems adheres to the ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Medical Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity – including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others ― are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (formerly known as commercial interests).

The following relevant financial relationships have been disclosed by this activity's planners, faculty, and the reviewer:

Planners and Reviewers

The planners of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships.

Faculty

There are no known relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Course Creator

Katelyn Whitlock, PT, DPT, MSEd, CCS – None to report.

Commercial support

There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.

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American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

2 CEU hours
Eligible until Oct 9th, 2025
CE Learning Systems, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course activity approval ID# . This Distance Learning–Interactive activity is offered at 0.2 CEUs, , . The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
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Physical Therapy Board of California (PTBC)

2 CE credit hours
Eligible until Oct 9th, 2025
CE Learning Systems is an accredited provider by the California Board of Physical Therapy. CE Learning Systems maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
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Florida Board of Physical Therapy

2 CE credit hours
Eligible until Oct 9th, 2025
CE Learning Systems, LLC is approved by the Florida Board of Physical Therapy to sponsor continuing education for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants. CE Learning Systems maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Accreditation of this course does not necessarily imply the FPTA supports the views of the presenter or the sponsors. CE Broker Provider Number 50-315. FLBPT Approval Number:
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Florida Board of Occupational Therapy (FBOT)

2 CE credit hours
Eligible until Oct 9th, 2025
CE Learning Systems, LLC is approved by the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy to sponsor continuing education for Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapist Assistants. CE Learning Systems maintains responsibility for this program and its content. CE Broker Provider Number 50-315
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Michigan Board of Physical Therapy

2 CE credit hours
Eligible until Oct 9th, 2025
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.
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New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (NJTPTE)

2 CE credit hours
Eligible until Oct 9th, 2025
This activity has been approved by the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for credit hours for PTs and PTAs. Approval Number
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New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy

2 CE credit hours
Eligible until Oct 9th, 2025
CE Learning Systems (d/b/a impactce.com) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of continuing education for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants.
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New York State Education Department's State Board for Occupational Therapy (NYSED BOT)

2 CE credit hours
Eligible until Oct 9th, 2025
CE Learning Systems (d/b/a impactce.com) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Occupational Therapy as an approved provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants.
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Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board - Physical Therapy (OTPTAT)

2 CE credit hours
Eligible until Oct 9th, 2025
This course is approved by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association for PTs and PTAs. OPTA approval number #####.
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Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

2 CE credit hours
Eligible until Oct 9th, 2025
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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Event Agenda

Agenda times are listed in US Eastern Time. That is 3 hours later than US Pacific Time. The event starts at 4:00pm US Pacific Time.

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

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