EXFRM 2730 Assessing Long Covid in the Community
Learning Module Description
Long COVID continues to be a global threat to public health, with millions worldwide experiencing poor health and disability as a result of SARS-CoV-2 infection. In Canada, statistics indicate over 16% of individuals infected with Covid-19 go on to have long term effects. As we move away from mitigation strategies, this number will likely rise, leading to new onset disability. Given the physical challenges faced by individuals with Long COVID, the likelihood that they seek out rehabilitation in the community is high. Rehabilitation professionals need to ensure they can identify Long COVID in practice, and be able to provide safe, evidence-based management strategies.
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Module Objectives
By the end of this learning module participants will be able to:
- Understand key characteristics, signs and symptoms of Long COVID
- Identify potential pathological mechanisms in Long COVID
- Identify Long COVID in practice
- Implement safe rehabilitation in Long COVID
Module Hours
The learning module is approximately 1-2 content hours. We do equate the course on the high end of that and 4 educational hours appear on the digital certificate issued after module completion.
Course Registration
Registration now available for the following section (see details under 'How to Register')
- On-Demand (July 15, 2026 - July 15, 2027).
This course is offered as On-Demand. This means once the application has been submitted and registration on the UofA CERegister platfrom is complete participants will have 6 weeks from the date added to complete the course.
Cost
$115
module developer
Jessica Demars, PT graduated from the University of Alberta in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy (with distinction) and is the owner of Breathe Well Physio. Clinically, her interests lie in working with individuals with chronic disease and complex needs. With the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, Jessica quickly recognized the implications of Long COVID on the population and has pivoted to creating programming that delivers the best available evidence for both those living with Long COVID and health care professionals working with this population. She has become an ally and and advocate, volunteering with both Long COVID Physio and ICanCME. Jessica strives to ensure that safe rehabilitation is available for all individuals living with Long COVID.
More Information
Step 1: Submit the EXFRM 2730 CE Unit Application
Step 2: Proceed to create a UofA CERegister account
Step 3: Register for the course on CERegister
Cost $115
Visit UofA Continuing Education for information on course withdrawal, refund, and transfer policy.
The course content is delivered 100% asynchronously meaning there is no requirement to be online at a specific class date and time. Participants can complete the learning activities in a place and time of their choosing. Content is accessible twenty four (24) hours-a-day from any location with an internet connection.
There are no grades for this module. Instead, students receive a complete or incomplete score based on satisfactory completion of the module. To successfully complete the course students are required to work through all topic areas and achieve 60% on the knowledge check quiz at the end of the module. Participants are given unlimited quiz attempts.
Upon successful completion, participants will be issued a faculty digital certificate noting the number of educational hours, a UofA digital badge, and a UofA non-credit transcript.