Summary:
The liver is a wedge-shaped organ located in the upper right side of the abdomen underneath the rib cage. It is the largest organ of the body, making up 2% to 3% of the body’s total weight, and consists of a right lobe and a left lobe. The right lobe is considerably larger than the left lobe. The gallbladder is situated below the liver and is connected to the liver by bile ducts. Throughout the years, several medical and surgical advances have been made involving patients with liver disease. As a result, these patients are living longer and have an improved quality of life. PTs have become instrumental members of the multidisciplinary team in the management of this patient population. The goal of this program is to provide PTs with information regarding etiology, pathophysiology and perioperative management of patients with liver disease.
Objectives:
The goal of this program is to provide PTs with information regarding etiology, pathophysiology, and perioperative management of patients with liver disease. Following the review of this information, you will be able to —
- Identify at least four functions of the liver.
- Identify at least five signs and symptoms of liver disease.
- Identify physical therapy concerns regarding the perioperative management of patients with liver disease.
Approval Information
Gannett Education is an approved sponsor by the New York State Education Department of continuing education for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants from 10/21/09 to 10/21/12.
This activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #GED012010TPTA2012004 and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas for the period of 1/1/10 through 12/31/12. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE.
Gannett Education is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approved reviewer and provider of continuing competency courses for the state of California.
This course has been approved as meeting the continuing education requirements for PTs and PTAs by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association (approval no. 11S1171 for 08/01/11 to 08/01/12), the Florida Physical Therapy Association (approval no. CM110017427 for 01/01/11 to 12/31/11, CM120017426 for 01/01/12 to 12/31/12); the Tennessee Physical Therapy Association for Class 1 Continuing Education Requirement (approval no. 3900 for 07/27/11 to 07/26/12); the Pennsylvania Board of Physical Therapy (approval no. PTCE002489 for 09/06/11 to 12/31/12); and the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (approval no. 1054-2010 for 08/01/11 to 01/31/12; 230-2012 for 02/01/12 to 01/31/14). Approval of this course does not necessarily imply the Florida Physical Therapy Association supports the views of the presenter or the sponsors.
This course has been approved by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 0.1 CEU for 07/27/11 to 07/27/15 and by the Nevada State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 0.1 units of continuing education for 07/26/11 to 07/31/13.
The Illinois Chapter Continuing Education Committee has certified that this course meets the criteria for approval of Continuing Education offerings established by The Illinois Physical Therapy Association (approval no. 437-3910 for 06/01/11 to 06/01/12). According to the Rules for the Administration of the Illinois Physical Therapy Act (section 13460.61) published by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant applying for re-licensure in Illinois can earn a maximum of 50 percent of their required continuing education hours from self-study. The hours awarded of this course are designated for self-study CE credit.
Other states may accept this course for meeting their CE requirements. Check with your state association or board.