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The American Health Care Association (AHCA) and the University of Colorado (CU) RESTORE Team are pleased to offer training in High-intensity Rehabilitation in Medically Complex Populations.

We have seen more patients participate in rehab with greater enthusiasm and motivation. It’s almost like a light went on and some dignity was restored when we began to see them as individuals with the capacity to tolerate higher intensity rehab, and not as frail elderly who could only tolerate high repetition, low resistance activities and exercises.

- J.B., Physical Therapist

I've been pleasantly surprised [that], even if they may be a little bit more sore or more tired, that they're motivated by that, because they can feel the effect of the exercises, so they actually enjoy that feeling…[Families] are in awe, and they're impressed, and it's motivating for them to see their family members doing so well.

Physical Therapist

It has had a good effect on me mentally. I didn’t know I was capable of some of these things. There’s a lot more resistance and you know you’re accomplishing something. I just see the improvement each day in myself and I like to go back.

Chad

Patient

I'm much more aware of what people are capable of and [their] potential. I can push them a little bit more than I would have before, understanding that just because they're older doesn't mean that the strengthening isn't important. I can educate them on the need, that it's even more important as we age and to push those muscles and that we are capable of building muscle and strength still…You take people where they are. Their chronological age isn’t as important as how well they can do things physically.

Carrie

Physical Therapist Assistant

Well, when you have a few handicaps, [like me], and you see yourself doing more things, I think the big difference is mental. The mental outlook, positive outlook on life. I was afraid to attempt things the way it was presented in other facilities. Here, it’s a challenge: the way it’s presented makes you want to do it. It’s a mental thing as well as physical. The other facilities, it was physical only…Here they do it in a language you can understand.

Chad

Patient

Challenge yourself to incorporate the high intensity principles into even just one aspect of your treatment and you will see a difference. That noticeable difference will motivate you to do more and to approach your treatments with a new drive.

Kim

Physical Therapist

I think this training has positively influenced the way I view occupational therapy in the skilled nursing setting. It’s so encouraging to try out challenging exercises or activities that truly cause the Veterans to reach a point of difficulty and not just “go through the motions.” I would also say this training has led me to not view failure as a bad thing! This training is a great reflection of creative approaches to incorporating high intensity into activities of daily living (ADLs), therapeutic activities, and functional tasks.

Anna

Occupational Therapist

What does the High-intensity Physical Rehabilitation in Medically Complex Populations Course include?

Many older adults are at risk for functional decline due to underlying medical complexity, as well as deconditioning following a bout of inpatient care. This course will present an evidenced-based approach for the implementation of a high-intensity progressive rehabilitation paradigm, offered as an evolution of current, lower intensity post-acute treatment approaches to address this constellation of needs. Rehabilitation professionals (Physical Therapist & Physical Therapist Assistant; Occupational Therapist & Occupational Therapy Assistant) will have access to an interactive multimedia learning experience including responsive, self-paced presentation of foundational concepts, simulated case scenarios, feedback from a subject matter expert - all informed by the latest learning science and innovative technology.

RESTORE provides corroborating documentation for Continuing Education. If you require any additional documentation, we will do our best to accommodate.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Where can I get more information on the course?

For more information, visit the High-intensity Physical Rehabilitation In Medically Complex Populations product page, or e-mail lauren.hinrichs@cuanschutz.edu.

How long does it take on average to complete the course?

To foster integration of concepts with clinical practice, this course is best completed in an 8-week time span. However, it can be completed in more or less time, depending on the needs of the individual learner.

What are the requirements to successfully complete the course?

This is a self-paced course; however, you must complete all modules to take the Post-Assessment/Final Exam.

Can my registration be transferred to a colleague?

Registrations cannot be transferred. The individual that registers for the course is the only one that has access to it.

What if I need help with the payment process?

If you need assistance with the payment process, please e-mail your questions to educate@ahca.org. We will get back to you as soon as possible.

Can I get a refund on the course if I no longer want to take the course?

If you did not begin the course, you are eligible for a 100% refund. AHCA considers the course started when you have logged on to the RESTOR Team course website for the first time.

How can an individual get access to the course after payment is made?

After receiving your payment confirmation from ahcancalED, within the next 48 hours, registrants will receive an email with a subject line “Welcome to AHCA's High-Intensity Rehabilitation (2 of 2)” that contains the course enrollment link.

How can an individual register and pay for the course?

The individual who wants to take the course must login to ahcancalED and register for the course under their individual login. Payment will be made in ahcancalED upon registration via credit card or E-check. Please be sure to have your credit card or banking information ready at checkout.

After making payment on ahcancalED, registrants will receive an email with a subject line “Welcome to AHCA's High-intensity Rehabilitation (1 of 2)” that contains confirmation of payment and initial course enrollment instructions.

How much does it cost to take the training?

Registration fee: $495 members, $595 nonmembers. Payment and registration are completed by individual participant in the RESTORE Registration product in ahcancalED.

Should I contact my state licensing board before taking the course to be sure they will provide CE credits upon proof of completion?

Each state is different. We recommend that you contact your state licensing board for specific details. Specific questions regarding corroborating documents of your completion can be directed to lauren.hinrichs@cuanschutz.edu.

Who is eligible to take this training?

This training is designed for the following categories of rehabilitation professionals: Physical Therapist & Physical Therapist Assistant; Occupational Therapist & Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Do you have to be an AHCA member to register?

No. Both AHCA members (employee or contracted employee identifying as affiliated with a specific AHCA member facility upon registration) and nonmembers are eligible to participate in the course.

Who can I contact for help?

All registration and payment questions done on ahcancalED can be directed to educate@ahca.org.

For questions pertaining to course content, course accessibility, technical troubleshooting, please email lauren.hinrichs@cuanschutz.edu.

To avoid technical problems when paying for the course on ahcancalED, use CHROME. Do not use Internet Explorer. Internet Explorer does not work well with this site.

What are the Technology Requirements for the course?

High-speed Internet connection
Adobe Reader
Quicktime, RealPlayer, or Windows Media Player
Chrome or Firefox internet browser

You should also be able to perform CU Denver learning platform basic technology-related tasks including:

Navigating Canvas, an online learning management platform
are housed
Answering email
Disabling a pop-up blocker

Note: Canvas offers tutorials for navigating their online learning environment via the Canvas Student Guide.

ABOUT RESTORE

The RESTORE team is a collaborative group of researchers, educators, and professionals within the University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program that seeks to transform the lives of older adults by helping local clinics integrate the latest evidence-based rehabilitation strategies into routine practice.

RESTORE aims to help our clinical partners become leaders in quality care delivery by using personalized, progressive approaches to strength and balance training. At the core of this initiative is interactive, customizable online educational platform for training rehabilitation staff in rehabilitation strategies that achieve quicker, more effective, and longer lasting home discharges to drive higher quality care. This approach to rehabilitation is timely considering evolving changes in reimbursement for post-acute rehabilitation services, favoring more effective and efficient models of care delivery.

Learn more about the RESTORE Team.

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