Presented by: Susan Flack, MS, BSN, RN, FAACVPR, Aimee Kizziar, MHAL, BA, RRT-NPS, RCP, CES, Lisa Smith, PT, CLT, Connie Paladenech, RRT, RCP, Chris Garvey, FNP, MSN, MPA, MAACVPR, and Debbie Koehl, MS, RRT-NPS, AEC, FAARC
Disclosures: None

4.0 AACVPR CEUs, 4.0 ANCC CEUs

Description: AACVPR members are often responsible for coding pulmonary rehabilitation services for insurance reimbursement or sharing the coded information with their hospital's billing department. To help aid this process, we are launching a virtual, workshop that'll give our community the opportunity to connect with experts, ask questions and stay up to date on changes in Medicare payment. This course will provide attendees with current information regarding billing and coding best practices for pulmonary rehabilitation professionals.

Presented by: Amanda Bonikowske, PhD, Clinton A. Brawner, PhD, Anne Gavic, MPA, RCEP, MAACVPR, Garrett Kellar, EdD, CCRP, RCEP, EP, EIM3, Katherine Menson, DO, Erik Ostrowski, MS, ACSM-RCEP, ACSM-CEP, EIM 3, CCRP, and Patrick Savage, MS, FAACVPR, Ash Walker, DHSc, MA, ACSM-CEP, FAACVPR, AACVPR Immediate Past President and Course Director

4.0 AACVPR CEUs, 4.0 ACSM CEUs, 4.0 ANCC CEUs - pending approval

This AACVPR virtual course is designed for multidisciplinary healthcare professionals working in the areas of exercise assessment, prescription, and application of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation participants. Specifically designed to enhance exercise science knowledge, skills, and abilities in the cardiopulmonary rehabilitation setting, the half-day live, virtual masterclass will cover four key areas: foundational exercise science concepts, exercise assessment, exercise prescription/application, and special considerations. The class will be delivered in a half day virtual environment and provide topic application opportunities for attendees.

Learning Objectives: 

By the end of the AACVPR Exercise Prescription Masterclass, attendees will be able to perform the following:

- Demonstrate knowledge of the foundational principles of exercise science as they relate to cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, including cardiopulmonary physiology, exercise metabolism, and physiological responses to exercise in individuals with cardiopulmonary disease.
- Apply various exercise assessment techniques and protocols to evaluate the functional capacity of participants, interpret assessment results for exercise prescription development, and appropriately risk stratify participants.
- Design and modify exercise programs in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation settings based on individual patient data that includes functional capacity, risk stratification, and patient goals using evidence-based guidelines. Additional elements of frequency, intensity, time, and type will be utilized for exercise program modification.
- Identify and address special considerations encountered by cardiopulmonary rehabilitation participants (e.g., secondary diagnoses and conditions) and how to adjust exercise programming, including scope of practice and consulting other multidisciplinary healthcare team members as needed.

Presented by Sharon Lee, PhD
No relevant disclosures.

1.00 AACVPR CEUs, 1.00 ANCC CEUs - pending approval  

This webinar will provide an up-to-date overview of what the scientific community knows about the effects of psychological distress and well-being on cardiovascular health risk and promotion. Factors that may underlie this association for cardiac patients and strategies for increasing mental health awareness, help-seeking behaviors, and access to care for patients will be discussed.

Learning Objectives: 

1.) Describe the relationships of different mental health symptoms and conditions with cardiovascular health risk.

2.) Identify behavioral and physiological factors implicated in both mental health and cardiovascular health.

3.) Practice and implement strategies for connecting patients in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation to mental health care.

Presented by: Katherine Menson, DO

Disclosures: None

1.00 AACVPR CEUs

Description: This webcast, presented in 2023, will review medication changes and updates for the past year, including new indications for old medications, Reviews will include updates in GOLD and GINA guideline changes in management, and new biologic medications. Diseases will include COPD, asthma, ILD, and CF.  

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the new options for asthma management based on SMART therapy.
2. Review how new PH therapies may improve exercise capacity
3. Describe how biologics are being used in COPD 

Viewing window: 60 days from date of purchase

Presented by: Chyela Rowe, PhD, RDT/BCT
Disclosures: None

1.00 AACVPR CEUs

Description: Content for this webcast, presented in 2024, will provide an overview of current literature related to creative arts therapies in adult healthcare setting. Discussion will focus on three primary areas where an arts therapies approach can support the well-being of individuals throughout the rehabilitation process, including stress management, grief processing, and community building. 

Learning Objectives: 

1. Identify options for using art, music, and story to activate the parasympathetic nervous system. 
2. Explain the benefits of both facilitated and passive arts engagement for supporting grief processing related to health and or ability changes. 
3. Recognize the relevance of arts interventions as culturally responsive tools for community building and de-stigmatizing mental health aspects of the rehabilitation process. 

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The 2018 update to the CCRP eLearning modules retains the framework of the core competencies for cardiac rehab professionals which has been the hallmark of the profession since 2010 that will assist you in your successful pursuit to become a CCRP. The target audience for the modules comprises a wide range of health professionals who require a working knowledge of the field of cardiac rehabilitation, including nurses, exercise physiologists, physical therapists, dietitians, social workers, psychologists, and cardiologists. The modules are also invaluable to emerging professionals seeking to gain a better understanding of the field.

6.5 AACVPR CEUs

Patient Assessment - Pat Comoss, RN, BS, MAACVPR 

Nutritional Management - Ellen Schaaf Aberegg, MA, LD, RD, FAACVPR 

Weight Management - Joe Carlson, PhD, RD, FAACVPR 

Blood Pressure Management - Carly M. Goldstein, PhD 

Blood Lipid Management - Todd M. Brown, MD, MSPH, FACC, FAACVPR 

Diabetes Management - Alison Bailey, MD, FACC, FAACVPR 

Tobacco Cessation - Andrea Bon-Wilson, LPC, CAC II, FAACVPR 

Psychosocial Management - Joel Hughes, PhD, FAACVPR 

Physical activity Counseling - Patrick D. Savage, MS, FAACVPR 

Exercise training - Cemal Ozemek, PhD 

Viewing window: 6 months from date of purchase

Presented by Carly M. Goldstein, PhD

Disclosures: None 

1.00 AACVPR CEUs

This course, recorded in 2018, will review key information regarding the CCRP Weight Management Competency, including:

1.) CVD risk of body fat.

2.) Evidence-based guidelines, and recommendations for a healthy body weight.

3.) Body weight and body composition assessment. 

4.) Patient assessment including application of energy balance assessment and goal setting.

5.) Weight loss interventions and strategies that promote gradual, sustainable weight loss.

6.) Utilizing referral and consultation to assist with weight management.

Viewing window: 60 days from date of purchase

Presented by Pat Comoss, RN, BS, MAACVPR

Disclosures: None 

1.00 AACVPR CEUs

This course, recorded in 2018, will review key information regarding the CCRP Patient Assessment Competency, including:

1.) Methods for gathering assessment data

2.) Expectations of CRPs as case managers

3.) Initial or intake assessment

4.) Rehab visit assessment. Reassessment every 30 days

5.) Assessment/Response to unexpected events

6.) Final assessment

Viewing window: 60 days from date of purchase

Presented by: Wendy Atchley, MSN, RN, CCRP; Makenzie Stade, MS, ACSM-RCEP No relevant disclosures. 

1.00 AACVPR CEUs

Description: This presentation, released as a recorded webinar in 2023, gives a basic overview of PAD with claudication, reviews the prevalence of PAD as well who is at increased risk. We will discuss how supervised exercise is an effective and value-based treatment for PAD and how this program can be started at a low cost within an existing cardiac rehabilitation program. 

Learning Objectives: 

1. Review the basics of Peripheral Artery Disease and claudication. 

2. Describe the value of a Supervised Exercise Therapy (SET) program as a treat for Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) 

3. Describe practical strategies and considerations in implementing SET in an existing cardiac rehabilitation program using UC San Diego Health as an example. 

Viewing window: 60 days from date of purchase

Presented by Carolyn Feibig, MS, RD

Disclosures: None 

1.00 AACVPR CEUs

How to have meaningful conversations when addressing lifestyle/nutrition modifications throughout the patients AHF/ALD journey from diagnosis to post transplant. Will take a look at the DASH diet – dissect the major components into easy-to-understand components. Provide meaningful context about the benefits for following the DASH diet to help increase motivation to create these lifestyle changes. In this session strategies will be presented on how small changes over time will lead to great success. We discuss the method of communicating changing from talking in absolutes to a most-of-the-time conversation to help improve adherence among our patient population. 

Learning Objectives: 

1. The audience member will develop a deeper understanding of the DASH Diet and the benefits it provides to their patient population as a life-long eating pattern. They will be able to distinguish between a healthful DASH style eating pattern vs a Fad Diet eating pattern and thus communicate the benefits of DASH to their patient.

2. The audience member will be able to engage in meaningful conversations with their patient about how to make lifestyle changes. Moving the conversations from the negative (cannots) to the positive (can) will help the patient feel engaged and part of the team. Using language that impowers the patient to take an active role in the desired lifestyle modifications.

3. The audience member will learn techniques to establish a rapport with the patient even when discussing sensitive topics such as weight and daily activity. Many times, people who are overweight feel judged leading to shame. Having open honest conversations and demonstrating how small changes make a big difference will help break down the wall of perceived judgement and allow for real conversations and action in a safe space. 

4. The audience member after this session will be able to guide their patient population from beginning diagnosis to post transplant on how to make small lifelong positive changes while following the DSAH lifestyle. They will be able to help their patients see the long-term benefit to following a DASH lifestyle for life not just as a means to an end. They will leave with resources they can use when counseling their patients and reputable DASH diet recipe web links.

Viewing window: 60 days from date of purchase