Target Audience

IPTA Southwest District members, physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, students.

Agenda

Speaker

Julie Ronnebaum, PT, DPT, GCS, CEEAA

Dr. Ronnebaum is an assistant professor at Des Moines University and teaches the Cardiopulmonary unit for all doctor of physical therapy students. In addition, her practice at Mercy Medical Center – Des Moines focuses on acute care with emphasis in cardiopulmonary and intensive care patient populations. Dr. Ronnebaum’s research interests are in acute care physical therapy as well as cardiopulmonary responses to exercise. She is a graduate of The University of Iowa Physical Therapy program and received her Geriatric Certification Specialist from APTA.

Continuing Education Credit

• DO: Des Moines University (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and approves this activity for 1.0 hour of Category 1-A CME credit(s).
• Other: Certificates of attendance will given for 1.0 continuing education contact hour.

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