ICU Rehabilitation
Practitioner Course
What We Offer in This Course
The ICU Rehabilitation Practitioner Course provides advanced clinical training in critical care assessment, early mobilisation, functional rehabilitation, respiratory care, patient monitoring and safe rehabilitation of critically ill patients.
Critical Care Assessment
Comprehensive assessment of critically ill patients and identification of rehabilitation needs.
Early Mobilisation
Respiratory & Functional Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation approaches for patients with respiratory compromise, prolonged hospitalisation and critical illness.
Practical Clinical
Learning
Case-based learning, patient monitoring, safety assessment and clinical decision-making in critical care.
Explore What You’ll Learn
Explore a comprehensive curriculum covering ICU assessment, early mobilisation, respiratory rehabilitation, functional recovery, mechanical ventilation considerations, patient monitoring and clinical safety through evidence-informed critical care training.
1. ICU Assessment
Patient history and critical care evaluation
Assessment of medical stability and rehabilitation readiness
Vital signs monitoring: heart rate, blood pressure and SpO₂
Respiratory and functional assessment
Neurological and musculoskeletal considerations
Assessment of mobility, strength and functional limitations
Identifying rehabilitation risks and precautions
2. Early Mobilisation in the ICU
3. Respiratory & Critical Care Rehabilitation
- Respiratory assessment in critically ill patients
- Breathing and respiratory exercise principles
- Airway clearance considerations
- Positioning for respiratory function
- Exercise considerations for patients with respiratory compromise
- Rehabilitation following prolonged respiratory illness
- Supporting functional recovery after critical illness
4. Mechanical Ventilation & Complex Patients
- Rehabilitation considerations for mechanically ventilated patients
- Understanding basic ventilatory support considerations
- Mobilisation of patients with invasive and non-invasive respiratory support
- Lines, tubes and monitoring equipment during mobilisation
- Safety considerations for complex ICU patients
- Coordinating rehabilitation within the multidisciplinary ICU team
- Progressive rehabilitation following prolonged critical illness
5. Functional Recovery & Post-ICU Rehabilitation
6. Clinical Monitoring & Patient Safety
- Continuous monitoring of physiological responses
- Monitoring heart rate, blood pressure and SpO₂
- Recognising exercise intolerance and clinical deterioration
- Understanding contraindications and precautions
- Managing patient response during mobilisation
- Criteria for modifying or stopping rehabilitation
- Safe handling of lines, tubes and medical equipment
Learn Online or In Person
Enhance your cardiopulmonary rehabilitation skills through flexible online or offline training led by Dr. Samana Sayed.
Know Your Instructors
Dr. Samana Sayed
Director & Co-Founder
MPT, MIAP, CMT, D.Acu, CDNT, CVMT, CDRS, CPRP
Certified Exercise, Cardiovascular & Metabolic Specialist (Singapore)
Course Led by Dr. Samana Sayed
This advanced Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Specialist / Practitioner Course will be led by Dr. Samana Sayed, an award-winning Senior Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapist, global healthcare educator and Director & Co-Founder of YOU360.
With over 16 years of clinical experience and having treated 17,000+ patients across India, the UAE, East Africa and Singapore, Dr. Samana brings extensive expertise in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, critical care rehabilitation, mechanical ventilation recovery, post-operative rehabilitation and exercise prescription for cardiovascular and metabolic conditions.
Through her extensive clinical and academic experience, Dr. Samana will provide participants with practical, evidence-informed knowledge designed to strengthen clinical confidence and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation skills.
ICU Rehabilitation Practitioner Course FAQs
1. Who can enrol in this course?
The course is suitable for physiotherapists, rehabilitation professionals and healthcare professionals interested in developing specialised skills in ICU and critical care rehabilitation.
Who will lead the course?
The course will be led by Dr. Samana Sayed, an experienced cardiopulmonary physiotherapist and global healthcare educator.
3. What topics does the course cover?
The course covers ICU assessment, early mobilisation, respiratory rehabilitation, ICU-acquired weakness, functional recovery, mechanical ventilation considerations, clinical monitoring and patient safety.
4. Is the course available online and offline?
The course may be offered through online and/or offline learning formats, depending on the programme schedule and training format.
5. Will the course include practical learning?
Yes. The course incorporates case-based clinical learning, patient assessment, early mobilisation, functional rehabilitation, patient monitoring and practical application of ICU rehabilitation principles.
6. What skills can I gain from this course?
Participants can develop skills in critical care assessment, early mobilisation, respiratory rehabilitation, functional training, patient monitoring, risk assessment and safe rehabilitation of critically ill patients.
Take Your ICU Rehabilitation
Skills Further.
Enhance your clinical knowledge, strengthen your critical care rehabilitation skills and develop confidence in ICU assessment, early mobilisation and evidence-informed rehabilitation practice through specialised training with Dr. Samana Sayed.