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

Presented by Ellen Schaaf Aberegg, MA, LD, RD, FAACVPR

Disclosures: no relevant disclosures

1.00 AACVPR CEUs

This course, recorded in 2018, will review key points from the CCRP Nutrition Management Chapter, including essential nutrition principles that are required for cardiac rehabilitation professionals to provide evidence-based care and guidance. 

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.

Presented by Richard Josephson, MS, MD, FACC, FAHA, FAACVPR

Disclosures: no relevant disclosures

0.5 AACVPR CEUs

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

1.) Physiology of blood pressure at rest and with exercise.

2.) Etiology and pathophysiology of hypertension.

3.) Classifying and measuring blood pressure.

4.) Identifying and managing symptomatic hypotension in the rehab setting.

5.) Non-pharmalogical behavior change strategies.

6.) Managing resistant hypertension.

7.) Psychosocial issues that impact blood pressure management.

8.) Medications in the management of hypertension.

9.) Medication adherence.

Please note: the AACVPR Education Committee has clarified that a cuff too small creates falsely high BP readings and a cuff too large creates falsely low BP readings.

Presented by Todd Brown, MD, MSPH, FACC, FAACVPR

Disclosures: no relevant disclosures

0.75 AACVPR CEUs

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

1.) The basics of lipoprotein metabolism and the components of a standard lipid profile.

2.) The data on hypercholesterolemia as a cardiovascular risk factor and the role that hypercholesterolemia plays in the atherosclerotic disease process.

3.) Lifestyle recommendations for the treatment of high cholesterol.

4.) Pharmacologic approaches to the treatment of high cholesterol, with particular emphasis on guidelines for the treatment of elevated blood cholesterol published by the American Heart Association (AHA)and American College of Cardiology (ACC).

Presented by Alison Bailey, MD, FACC, FAACVPR

Disclosures: no relevant disclosures. 

1.00 AACVPR CEUs

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

1.) Epidemiology and pathophysiology of impaired glucose metabolism

2.) Diagnosis, screening, and treatment goals

3.) Commonly used medications

4.) Nutrition and exercise as treatment strategies

5.) Benefits and risks of exercise

6.) Monitoring blood glucose

7.) Interpretation and management of glucose levels in a cardiac rehab setting

8.) Psychosocial concerns

Presented by Andrea Bon-Wilson, LPC, CAC II, FAACVPR

Disclosures: no relevant disclosures

0.5 AACVPR CEUs

This course will review key information regarding the CCRP Tobacco Cessation Competency, including:

1.) The US DHHS clinical practice guideline as it relates to cardiac rehabilitation.

2.) Physiologic and biochemical consequences of tobacco use including its mechanism of addiction

3.) Impact of environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) onCV risk

4.) Assessing your tobacco user in a manner that promotes a therapeutic alliance

5.) The central role of pharmacotherapy in treating tobacco dependence

6.) Behavior change strategies that encourage a quit attempt and prevent relapse

7.) Support services available

Presented by Joel Hughes, PhD, FAACVPR

Disclosures: no relevant disclosures

0.75 AACVPR CEUs

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

1. Depression

2. Assessment and treatment options for depression

3. Anxiety

4. Anger and hostility

5. Social support

6. Psychosocial assessment

7. Referral 

8. Intervention

9. Other factors to consider

Presented by Patrick Savage, MS, FAACVPR

Disclosures: None 

1.00 AACVPR CEUs

This course, recorded in 2018, will review key information regarding the CCRP Physical Activity Counseling Competency, including:

1.) Defining physical activity and its impact on cardiovascular disease risk

2.) General Recommendations for Physical Activity

3.) Assessing Your Patient's Physical Activity Capability in Both Physiologic and Psychosocial Realms

4.) Goal Setting and Behavioral Strategies

5.) Special Considerations related to Physical Activity Recommendations

6.) Methods for Assessing Physical Activity and Measuring Outcomes

Presented by Cemal Ozemek, PhD

Disclosures: no relevant disclosures

1.5 AACVPR CEUs

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

1.) CV benefits of aerobic exercise

2.) Normal and abnormal physiologic response and adaptation to aerobic exercise

3.) EKG monitoring and rhythm interpretation

4.) Exercise prescription for cardiorespiratory and resistance training

5.) Modifications and considerations when prescribing exercise for patients with CVD

6.) Exercise modifications for patients with other comorbidities 

7.) Designing an aerobic training session with focus on behavioral change strategies