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Pulmonary Rehabilitation Certificate

The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Certificate course is a series of 12 modules.

To successfully complete the course, participants will need to view all course videos in their entirety as well as score 70% or higher on the 60 question post-course test that will appear after all modules have been viewed. Participants will have only two attempts at the post-course test. Please note: each module does include a post-module quiz to review module content. The post-module quizzes do not count towards the post-course test.

Successful completion of this course allows one to include “Certificate in Pulmonary Rehabilitation, AARC/AACVPR” on their resume/CV and in their email signature line.

*Please note: the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Certificate is not eligible for additional CEUs. Each individual that would like to earn the certificate must purchase and complete the course on their own.

Access license is active for 12 months from date of purchase. The CE certificate for the course will be issued upon successful completion of the post-course exam and all 12 modules. Handouts of the presentation are included within each module as handouts for download.

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Module 1: Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Module 1: Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Open to view video.  |  71 minutes
Open to view video.  |  71 minutes Presented by: Trina Limberg, BS, RRT, FAARC, MAACVPR Disclosures: "No relevant disclosures" Course Description: Pulmonary Rehabilitation Learning Objectives: Define pulmonary rehabilitation Describe the essential components of a comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation program Explain the benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation
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Module 1: Pulmonary Rehabilitation Handout
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Open to download resource.
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Module 1: Pulmonary Rehabilitation Quiz
3 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  2/3 points to pass
3 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  2/3 points to pass Please complete the following three question quiz on Module 1: Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Please note - a full post-course exam will need to be completed in addition to this post-module quiz. This post-module quiz will not count towards the post-course exam. For this module quiz, you will have unlimited attempts to get all questions correct.
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Module 2: Pathophysiology and Assessment of COPD
Module 2: Pathophysiology and Assessment of COPD
Open to view video.  |  48 minutes
Open to view video.  |  48 minutes Presented by: Richard Casaburi Disclosures: "No Relevant Disclosures" Course Description: Pathophysiology and Assessment of COPD Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain the pathophysiology of COPD 2. Describe the methods of COPD diagnosis 3. Identify treatment strategies for COPD 4. Describe components of assessment for a patient with COPD
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Module 2: Pathophysiology and Assessment of COPD Handout
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Open to download resource.
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Module 2: Pathophysiology and Assessment of COPD Quiz
3 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  2/3 points to pass
3 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  2/3 points to pass
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Module 3: Assessment and Management of Patients other than COPD
Module 3: Assessment and Management of Patients other than COPD
Open to view video.  |  58 minutes
Open to view video.  |  58 minutes Presented By: Dr. Brian Carlin Disclosures: "Dr. Carlin discloses that he is on the speaker bureaus for Sunovion and Monaghan and is a consultant for Sunovion, GlaxoSmithKline, Nonin, and Philips Respironics". Course Description: Assessment and Management of Patient other than COPD Learning Objectives: 1. Discuss the pathology of non-COPD obstructive lung diseases, restrictive lung diseases and vascular lung disease 2. Identify the educational components for patients with non-COPD obstructive lung diseases, restrictive lung diseases, vascular lung disease and post-lung transplant patients 3. Discuss exercise prescription for patients with non-COPD obstructive lung diseases, restrictive lung diseases, vascular lung disease and post-lung transplant patients
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Module 3: Assessment and Management of Patients other than COPD Handout
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Open to download resource. Handout for Module 3: Assessment and Management of Patients other than COPD
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Module 3: Assessment and Management of Patients other than COPD Quiz
3 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  2/3 points to pass
3 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  2/3 points to pass Please note - a full post-course exam will need to be completed in addition to this post-module quiz. This post-module quiz will not count towards the post-course exam.
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Module 4: Pharmacologic Interventions
Module 4: Pharmacologic Interventions
Open to view video.  |  82 minutes
Open to view video.  |  82 minutes Presented by: Tim Myers Disclosures: "No Relevant Disclosures" Course Descriptions: Pharmacologic Interventions: Learning Outcomes: 1. List currently available pulmonary medications 2. Describe indications for various pulmonary medications based on scientific evidence and use in specific disease processes 3. Determine appropriate delivery method for inhaled medications based on patient cognition, physical ability, and preference
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Module 4: Pharmacologic Interventions Handout
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Open to download resource. Handout from Module 4: Pharmacologic Interventions Handout
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Module 4: Pharmacologic Interventions Quiz
3 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  2/3 points to pass
3 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  2/3 points to pass Please complete this three question quiz on the contents of this module. Please note - a full post-course exam will need to be completed in addition to this post-module quiz. This post-module quiz will not count towards the post-course exam.
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Module 5: Supplemental Oxygen Administration
Module 5: Supplemental Oxygen Administration
Open to view video.  |  36 minutes
Open to view video.  |  36 minutes Presented by: Curt Merriman, BA, RRT, CPFT Disclosures: "No relevant disclosures" Course Description: Supplemental Oxygen Administration Learning Objectives: 1. Describe the physiological benefit of supplemental oxygen 2. Differentiate between various home oxygen delivery systems 3. Determine appropriate delivery system to meet patient need
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Module 5: Supplemental Oxygen Administration Handout
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Open to download resource. Handout for Module 5: Supplemental Oxygen Administration
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Module 5: Supplemental Oxygen Administration Quiz
3 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  2/3 points to pass
3 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  2/3 points to pass Please note - a full post-course exam will need to be completed in addition to this post-module quiz. This post-module quiz will not count towards the post-course exam.
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Module 6: Exercise Assessment, Prescription, and Training in Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Part 1
Module 6: Exercise Assessment, Prescription, and Training in Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Part 1
Open to view video.  |  42 minutes
Open to view video.  |  42 minutes Presented By: Dr. Kim Eppen Disclosures: "No relevant disclosures" Course Description: Exercise Assessment, Prescription, and Training in Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Part 1 Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the purpose and relative importance of exercise testing in PR candidates and participants 2. Identify appropriate exercise assessments that provide meaningful information and are recognized as acceptable options and outcomes for PR participants 3. Demonstrate knowledge necessary pertaining to your area of clinical specialization in administering tests in accordance with safety and updated guidelines and/or cite resources where specific information pertaining to this area can be found 4. Understand the utility of the 6 Minute Walk Test (6MWT) as it relates to PR participants 5. In Part 2, understand the information revealed from different types of exercise tests and how it can help guide individualized exercise training prescription
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Module 6: Exercise Assessment, Prescription, and Training in Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Part 1 Handout
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Open to download resource. Handout for Module 6: Exercise Assessment, Prescription, and Training in Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Part 1
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Module 6: Exercise Assessment, Prescription, and Training in Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Part 1 Quiz
3 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  2/3 points to pass
3 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  2/3 points to pass Please note - a full post-course exam will need to be completed in addition to this post-module quiz. This post-module quiz will not count towards the post-course exam.
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Module 7: Exercise Assessment, Prescription, and Training in Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Part 2
Module 7: Exercise Assessment, Prescription, and Training in Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Part 2
Open to view video.  |  98 minutes
Open to view video.  |  98 minutes Presented By: Chris Garvey Disclosures: Chris Garvey discloses that she is on the speakers bureau for Boehringer Ingelheim. Course Description: Exercise Assessment, Prescription, and Training in Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Part 2 Learning Outcomes: 1. List the recommended core components for prescribing exercise 2. Utilize information obtained from an exercise test to guide individualized exercise prescription 3. Understand guidelines for prescribing exercise for endurance and resistance training for participants in PR with chronic respiratory disease and considerations for flexibility/joint range of motion 4. Describe strategies that are recommended for maximizing exercise training benefits in PR patients 5. Understand and implement disease specific considerations into PR exercise training programs 6. Describe the AACVPR program certification documentation requirements for an individualized treatment plan related to exercise prescription
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Module 7: Exercise Assessment, Prescription, and Training in Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Part 2 Handout
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Open to download resource. Handout for Module 7: Exercise Assessment, Prescription, and Training in Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Part 2
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Module 7: Exercise Assessment, Prescription, and Training in Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Part 2 Quiz
3 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  2/3 points to pass
3 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  2/3 points to pass Please note - a full post-course exam will need to be completed in addition to this post-module quiz. This post-module quiz will not count towards the post-course exam.
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Module 8: Tobacco Cessation
Module 8 - Tobacco Cessation
Open to view video.  |  22 minutes
Open to view video.  |  22 minutes Presented by: Sarah Varekojis, PhD, RRT, FAARC Disclosures: "No relevant disclosures" Course Description: Tobacco Cessation Learning Objectives: 1. Explain the scientific factors supporting tobacco cessation 2. Identify general approaches to smoking cessation 3. Explain the pharmacologic agents employed in a tobacco cessation program.
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Module 8: Tobacco Cessation Handout
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Open to download resource. Handout for Module 8: Tobacco Cessation
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Module 8: Tobacco Cessation Quiz
3 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  2/3 points to pass
3 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  2/3 points to pass Please note - a full post-course exam will need to be completed in addition to this post-module quiz. This post-module quiz will not count towards the post-course exam.
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Module 9: Nutrition and Pulmonary Disease
Module 9: Nutrition and Pulmonary Disease
Open to view video.  |  23 minutes
Open to view video.  |  23 minutes Presented by: Karen Gregory, DNP, APRN, CNS, RRT, AE-C, FAARC Disclosures: "No relevant disclosures" Course Description: Nutrition for the Patient with Pulmonary Disease Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the measurement of malnutrition 2. Describe the effects of malnutrition on patients with pulmonary disease 3. Develop a nutrition strategy for patients with pulmonary disease
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Module 9: Nutrition and Pulmonary Disease Handout
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Open to download resource. Handout for Module 9: Nutrition and Pulmonary Disease
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Module 9: Nutrition and Pulmonary Disease Quiz
3 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  2/3 points to pass
3 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  2/3 points to pass Please note - a full post-course exam will need to be completed in addition to this post-module quiz. This post-module quiz will not count towards the post-course exam.
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Module 10: Collaborative Self-Management
Module 10: Collaborative Self-Management
Open to view video.  |  59 minutes
Open to view video.  |  59 minutes Presented by: Jane Knipper, RN, MA, AE-C, MAACVPR Disclosures: "No relevant Disclosures" Course Description: Collaborative Self-Management Learning Objectives: 1. Describe collaborative self-management 2. Discuss the utility of using motivational interviewing as a health coaching strategy to guide positive behavior change and successful self-management 3. Discuss the importance of self-efficacy in the success of collaborative self-management 4. Discuss implementation of individualized collaborative self-management training in the clinical setting
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Module 10: Collaborative Self-Management Handout
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Open to download resource. Handout for Module 10: Collaborative Self-Management
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Module 10: Collaborative Self-Management Quiz
3 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  2/3 points to pass
3 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  2/3 points to pass Please note - a full post-course exam will need to be completed in addition to this post-module quiz. This post-module quiz will not count towards the post-course exam.
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Module 11: Psychosocial Assessment and Intervention in Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Module 11: Psychosocial Assessment and Intervention in Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Open to view video.  |  63 minutes
Open to view video.  |  63 minutes Presented by: Dr. Kent Eichenaurer Disclosures: "Dr. Eichenaurer discloses that he is a co-author of the psychosocial screener, the Psychosocial Risk Factor Survey". Course Description: Psychosocial Assessment and Intervention in Pulmonary Rehabilitation Learning Objectives: 1. Identify components of psychosocial assessment including psychosocial screeners 2. Discuss common signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety including some tools that can be applicable in the pulmonary rehabilitation program 3. Discuss basic tenets of Motivational Interviewing to enhance adherence in pulmonary rehabilitation
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Module 11: Psychosocial Assessment and Intervention in Pulmonary Rehabilitation Handout
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Open to download resource. Handout for Module 11: Psychosocial Assessment and Intervention in Pulmonary Rehabilitation
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Module 11: Psychosocial Assessment and Intervention in Pulmonary Rehabilitation Quiz
3 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  2/3 points to pass
3 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  2/3 points to pass Please note - a full post-course exam will need to be completed in addition to this post-module quiz. This post-module quiz will not count towards the post-course exam.
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Module 12: Outcomes Measurement in Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Module 12: Outcomes Measurement in Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Open to view video.  |  38 minutes
Open to view video.  |  38 minutes Presented by: Gerene Bauldoff Disclosures: "No relevant disclosures" Outcomes for Pulmonary Rehabilitation Learning Objectives: 1. Describe the foundational concepts of outcomes in healthcare 2. Identify the evidence-based outcomes for pulmonary rehabilitation 3. Identify valid and reliable instruments to measure pulmonary rehabilitation outcomes
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Module 12: Outcomes Measurement in Pulmonary Rehabilitation Handout
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Open to download resource. Handout for Module 12: Outcomes Measurement in Pulmonary Rehabilitation
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Module 12: Outcomes Measurement in Pulmonary Rehabilitation Quiz
3 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  2/3 points to pass
3 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  2/3 points to pass Please note - a full post-course exam will need to be completed in addition to this post-module quiz. This post-module quiz will not count towards the post-course exam.
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PR Certificate Course Post-Course Test and Certificate
PR Certificate Course Final Test
60 Questions  |  2 attempts  |  42/60 points to pass
60 Questions  |  2 attempts  |  42/60 points to pass The PR Certificate Course Post-Course Test requires a passing score of 70% or above for candidates to earn the certificate. There are 60 multiple-choice questions on the post-course test. Participants are allowed only two attempts at the post-course test. Successful completion of the course and the post-course test means you can include “Certificate in Pulmonary Rehabilitation, AARC/AACVPR” on your resume/CV and in their email signature line.
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AARC/AACVPR PR Certificate Course Survey
12 Questions
12 Questions Thank you for completing the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Certificate course. Please complete this survey in its entirety. Your feedback is important to AARC and AACVPR.
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AARC/AACVPR PR Certificate
12.00 AACVPR credits  |  Certificate available
12.00 AACVPR credits  |  Certificate available
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