About This Course
Pulmonary rehabilitation is an important aspect of managing chronic pulmonary disease. It can help improve quality of life, increase exercise capacity, improve symptoms of shortness of breath and help manage anxiety and depression for persons with chronic respiratory diseases. A vital part of a successful pulmonary rehabilitation program is the skill and knowledge of its healthcare providers. This program, developed jointly by the AARC and AACVPR, provides pulmonary rehabilitation specialists the knowledge necessary to be an effective member of the pulmonary rehabilitation team.
Criteria for successful completion includes viewing all course videos in their entirety. As this course provides the participant with a certificate, a 60-question post-course test is required to complete the course. Successful completion of the course test requires scoring 70% or higher on the post-course test. Attendees are allowed two attempts on the post-course test.
Overview of pulmonary rehabilitation principles, core components, and benefits.
Pathophysiology, assessment, diagnosis, and management of COPD.
Assessment, education, and exercise considerations for non-COPD obstructive, restrictive, vascular, and post–lung transplant patients.
Pulmonary medications, indications, and delivery methods.
Physiological benefits of supplemental oxygen and home oxygen delivery systems.
Exercise testing methods and functional assessment in pulmonary rehabilitation.
Individualized exercise prescription and training strategies in pulmonary rehabilitation.
Evidence-based behavioral and pharmacologic tobacco cessation strategies.
Nutritional assessment and intervention in pulmonary disease.
Psychosocial assessment, motivational strategies, and adherence support in pulmonary rehabilitation.
Collaborative self-management strategies that promote patient self-efficacy and behavior change.
Outcomes measurement and evaluation in pulmonary rehabilitation programs.
Approved CRCE Hours
12.00
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