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Early Intervention for the Ventilated ICU Patient: Use It or Lose It!

It is common to delay rehabilitation efforts in the ICU patient, based on the rationale that patients are “too sick.” The literature suggests that this hands-off approach may cause more harm than good and that early intervention can minimize and potentially reverse the impact of myopathy, polyneuropathy, and muscle disuse atrophy.This webinar will address the underlying mechanisms for neuromotor degredation in the ICU patient, and discuss how this can impact oropharyngeal and laryngeal functions.

Available on demand0.1 ASHA CEU · 1 AARC CRCEFree course and certificate

Before you enroll

Is this the right course for you?

Early Intervention for the Ventilated ICU Patient: Use It or Lose It! is offered by Passy-Muir for speech-language pathologists, respiratory therapists. Topics in this listing: Professional practice.

Choose the credit track that matches your role; the listed tracks are alternatives, not a combined total. The provider handles enrollment, completion and the certificate.

Course details

Provider
Passy-Muir
Format
On demand
Profession
Speech-Language Pathologists · Respiratory Therapists
Credit expiration
Not published in the captured source. Confirm with the provider.
Registration
Free provider account required
Last checked
Oct 9, 2026
Language
English

Credits & eligibility

0.1 ASHA CEU

Provider-stated credit; confirm acceptance for your license and jurisdiction.

Listed roles: Speech-Language Pathologist

State scope: No individual state acceptance claim is made in this listing.

ASHA

1 AARC CRCE

Provider-stated credit; confirm acceptance for your license and jurisdiction.

Listed roles: Respiratory Therapist

State scope: No individual state acceptance claim is made in this listing.

AARC

What’s free

Course access
$0
Assessment
$0
Certificate
$0
Credit reporting
$0 — no separate reporting fee identified

The provider identifies this activity as free continuing education. Complete the stated assessment and claiming requirements.

How to earn your credit

  1. Create a free Education Portal account, complete the recorded webinar, pass the quiz when required, and complete the evaluation.
  2. Use the course-specific ASHA/AARC credit track. Live webinar approval is separate; nursing credit is not inferred from provider accreditation.

Questions about this course

Is “Early Intervention for the Ventilated ICU Patient: Use It or Lose It!” completely free?

The recorded cost is $0 for learning, assessment and the certificate, with no separate reporting fee identified. Passy-Muir requires a free account. The provider identifies this activity as free continuing education. Complete the stated assessment and claiming requirements.

Which credit can I earn?

The provider lists 0.1 ASHA CEU; 1 AARC CRCE. These are separate credit tracks, not hours to add together. Recorded roles: Speech-Language Pathologist, Respiratory Therapist. Match the individual track below to your credential and board before enrolling.

When can I take this course?

This is an on-demand activity in the current collection; follow the source link to begin. No credit expiration date is published in the captured source; check the provider’s current deadline.

What do I need to do for the certificate?

Create a free Education Portal account, complete the recorded webinar, pass the quiz when required, and complete the evaluation. Use the course-specific ASHA/AARC credit track. Live webinar approval is separate; nursing credit is not inferred from provider accreditation. Completion and certificate delivery are handled by Passy-Muir; saving this listing does not enroll you or claim credit.

Sources & verification

These are the primary pages supporting this listing. Course recognition and board acceptance should be confirmed for your credential before enrollment.

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