LIVE WEBINAR DATE AND TIME
Thursday, November 5, 2026 4-5:30pm CT

Note: If you are unable to attend the live event, you will be automatically enrolled in the on-demand version.  The on-demand version will be available six weeks after the live broadcast.

INSTRUCTORS (click on the name below to read faculty bio)
Tae Hwan Chung, MD

DESCRIPTION
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a complex condition linked to dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system. Patients with POTS experience a wide variety of debilitating symptoms including brain fog, cognitive dysfunction, dizziness and lightheadedness, nausea and digestive issues, fatigue and temperature regulation problems. This webinar will review the diagnostic criteria for POTS, including orthostatic tachycardia, and the challenges of diagnosing and treating POTS, especially when alongside other co-morbid conditions. We will discuss the standard treatments for POTS of this often misdiagnosed or mistreated condition and why individualized, patient-centered care is essential for effective POTS management. Finally, this webinar will explore the nonpharmacologic approach for intervention of POTS, cardiovascular exercise rehabilitation. We will discuss the factors that should be considered when prescribing an exercise program to improve adherence, engagement, tolerability and overall effect to improve long-term health outcomes.

LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:  

1. Define the diagnostic criteria and common symptoms associated with POTS. 
2. Identify current standard treatments for POTS and key factors in a patient-centered approach to increase adherence and effectiveness within the rehabilitation process.
3. Analyze the current pharmacological and nonpharmacological approaches to POTS.
4. Describe clinical considerations in developing individualized cardiovascular exercise programs for patients with POTS to improve long-term health outcomes and return to functional independence.
   
   

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
Participants will be present during the live webinar in its entirety and complete an attendance verification and feedback survey in the Academy Learning Portal within one month of the live air date. 

AUDIENCE
Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Physicians, Physician Assistants and Speech-Language Pathologists 

CONTINUING EDUCATION
Occupational Therapists: 

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval # pending. This distance learning interactive webinar is offered at 1.5 contact hours, 0.15 CEUs [intermediate level, foundational knowledge/OT service delivery]. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Physical Therapists: This online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 1.5 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.5 Contact Hours on 10/20/2026.

Many states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license.

Speech-Language Pathologists:

DISCLOSURES
Course Directors and Planning Committee Members:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OTR/L Has nothing to disclose.
Selah Bustamante, MSN, RN, CRRN Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Legreid, MSN, RN, CRRN, NPD-BC Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists:
Tae Hwan Chung, MD                            
Financial: Consultant for Argenx and Regeneron.
Non-financial: Has nothing to disclose.

ACADEMY POLICIES
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