Presented by Todd M. Brown, MD, MSPH, FACC, FAHA, MAACVPR

Disclosures: no relevant disclosures 

1.00 AACVPR CEUs

This course, recorded in 2023, will review basic lipid metabolism and the data supporting dyslipidemia as a cardiovascular risk factor. Then, it will cover both the non-pharmacologic (lifestyle) and pharmacologic treatments of dyslipidemia and how they reduce cardiovascular risk in patients with dyslipidemia.

Learning Objectives: 

1.) Understand basic lipid metabolism and the role of dyslipidemia as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

2.) Understand lifestyle recommendations for the treatment of dyslipidemia.

3.) Understand the pharmacologic treatment of dyslipidemia.

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Presented by Patrick D. Savage, MS

Disclosures: no relevant disclosures

1.00 AACVPR CEUs

This course, recorded in 2023, will focus on defining the various aspects of physical activity, examine the impact of physical activity on cardiovascular disease risk, and review the general recommendations for physical activity.

Learning Objectives: 

1.) Define the recommendations for physical activity

2.) Describe the challenges and practical solutions to assist participants in phase 2 cardiac rehabilitation achieve optimal levels of physical activity

3.) Describe the various methods available to measure physical activity

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Presented by Joel W. Hughes, PhD, FAACVPR

Disclosures: no relevant disclosures 

1.00 AACVPR CEUs

The goal of this course, recorded in 2023, is to review and update the information related to Pulmonary/Cardiac Core Competencies for staff to best manage the patient in the rehabilitation setting.

Learning objectives: 

1.) Participants will be able to state the primary requirements of the AACVPR Core Components with respect to psychosocial management.

2.) Participants will be familiar with several psychosocial factors that are risk factors for poor outcomes in secondary prevention.

3.) Participants will be able to articulate several possible services for psychosocial management.

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Presented by Deborah Krivitsky, MS, RD, LDN

Disclosures: no relevant disclosures

1.00 AACVPR CEUs

This course, recorded in 2023, will provide accurate updated information regarding obesity as a disease, contributing factors to being obese or overweight, diagnostic techniques for accurate assessment, and strategies for effective counseling.

Learning Objectives: 

1.) Identify contributing factors to obesity and overweight.

2.) Aside from BMI, identify ways to assess body composition

3.) Understand the energy equation

4.) Know the dietary goals and identify strategies when meeting with patients to help them to develop

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Presented by Teresa Eber Lee, EdD, RCEP, CCRP, ACE-Health Coach

Disclosures: no relevant disclosures 

1.00 AACVPR CEUs

This course, recorded in 2023, will provide the theory and practice of prescribing exercise for individuals with cardiac conditions.

Learning Objectives: 

1.) Participants will be able to identify those patients that may have contraindications for safely participating in an exercise program.

2.) Participants will have the knowledge to apply the recommendations for aerobic based exercise prescription in cardiac patients.

3.) Participants will be able to describe the components of the exercise prescription for muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and balance.

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Presented by Jill Fox, BSN, RN-BC, FAACVPR

Disclosures: no relevant disclosures

1.00 AACVPR CEUs

This course will take the cardiovascular and/or pulmonary rehab professional through the steps of a comprehensive patient assessment. The Core Competencies for patient assessment are emphasized and case studies are utilized as examples of the process.

Learning Objectives: 

1.) The learner will be able to identify the steps to obtain a comprehensive medical, social, and family history through interview, review of medical records, and questionnaires.

2.) The learner will be able to explain the components of a physical examination of the cardiovascular & pulmonary systems.

3.) The learner will be able to describe interactive communication and counseling with the patient/family on the treatment plan through shared decision making.

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Presented by Paul Oh, MD, MSc, FRCPC, FACP, FAACVPR

Disclosures: no relevant disclosures

1.00 AACVPR CEUs

This course, recorded in 2023, will provide an up-to-date comprehensive review of the evaluation and management of hypertension, tailored towards rehabilitation professionals.

Learning Objectives:

1.) Understand the importance of high blood pressure as a risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality

2.) Understand the initial evaluation and assessment of patients with high blood pressure

3.) Understand the general treatment and management strategies involved in the care of patients with high blood pressure.

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Presented by Jacqueline I. Shahar, MEd, RCEP, CDE

Disclosures: no relevant disclosures 

1.00 AACVPR CEUs

This course, recorded in 2023, provides information for cardiac rehab providers on diabetes, management of the disease, structure meal plan, safe exercising while managing blood glucose.

Learning Objectives: 

1.) Learners will understand the pathophysiology of diabetes; diabetes management.

2.) Learners will understand basic diabetes management including proper nutrition, medications, and exercise in presence of diabetes complications.

3.) Learners will understand strategies to manage blood glucose during cardiac rehab setting.

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Presented by Laura Lucchesi, MS, BSN, CTTS

Disclosures: no relevant disclosures 

1.00 AACVPR CEUs

This course, recorded in 2023, aims to provide the most up to date information on tobacco treatment efficacy and best practices, as well as how to implement them into a clinical setting. Main areas of focus include cessation pharmacotherapy, motivational interviewing strategies, e-cigarette use, and an overview of how to incorporate tobacco treatment into the cardiac and pulmonary rehab setting.

Learning Objectives: 

1.) Understand the fundamentals of tobacco treatment efficacy and best practices in the setting of cardiovascular & pulmonary rehabilitation, and how to put them into practice

2.) Understand the proper use of cessation pharmacotherapy in the treatment of tobacco dependence and be able to provide this education to patients

3.) Understand how to use motivational interviewing strategies to improve patient engagement and assessment of tobacco use status

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