Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome: Simple as POTS
Webinar/Online
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 7:00pm PT - 8:00pm PT
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Credits Offered
This event offers
1.0 contact hour
to attendees.
Accreditation Info:
Pacific Lutheran University Center for Continued Nursing Learning is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Additional Information
Zoom meeting will open at 6:30 pm.
6:30-7:00 pm Meet and Greet
7:00-8:00 pm Didactic Content
This presentation introduces healthcare professionals to Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) with a pediatric focus. Using a real-world case study, the talk walks through the complex diagnostic journey many children experience before receiving a proper POTS diagnosis. The session defines POTS, reviews autonomic nervous system physiology, and explores the pathophysiology, clinical features, comorbidities, and diagnostic criteria of the syndrome.
Key learning points include:
The mnemonic P.O.T.S. (Patient history, Orthostatics, Tilt table testing, Symptom acknowledgement)
Common pediatric symptoms and misdiagnoses
The importance of validating patient experiences
Management strategies including nonpharmacological and pharmacological interventions
A call to action for clinicians to utilize The Dysautonomia Project as an educational and clinical resource
The presentation concludes with a discussion of educational tools, clinical training opportunities, and ways to increase provider awareness and patient support.
Speakers
Assistant Professor and Nurse Entrepreneur
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with over 12 years of pediatric nursing experience providing quality Healthcare care to vulnerable pediatric populations. Possesses exceptional skills in working collaboratively and leading an interdisciplinary team. Strong background in Nursing, research-related work, and community service; works well independently as well as on a team.
Director of Education, The Dysautonomia Project
Cheryl Faber is the Director of Education for The Dysautonomia Project and is passionate about dysautonomia awareness. An accomplished educator with 30 years of experience in education and human resources, Cheryl oversees, develops, and facilitates training programs on POTS/dysautonomia to multiple audiences (physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, and clinic staff). Cheryl has been with The Dysautonomia Project for over 10 years and is a member of the American Autonomic Society. Formerly, she was a Hillsborough County Public Schools high school teacher and corporate trainer/educator with BayCare Health System.