Staff Competencies for Core Components: Patient Assessment (Bundle)

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.