Learn about current hot topics in the field of cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation from the comfort of your home or office. All live webinar registrations include access to both the webinar recording and CE Knowledge Assessment. Find out more from these frequently asked questions.
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Non-Members: $99
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Upcoming Webinars
April 10, 2025 | Noon - 1 p.m. CT
Presented by: Laura Suarez Pardo, MD
This session will explore the evolution and impact of psychocardiology, highlighting its emergence as a critical field addressing the intersection of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and psychological distress. Participants will gain insights into key psychosocial stressors affecting CVD patients and learn how to apply screening tools and both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions to improve patient outcomes. Additionally, the session will emphasize the integration of psychosocial care into cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, underscoring its essential role in the early detection and management of mental health conditions to enhance overall cardiovascular and pulmonary health.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Evolution and Impact of Psychocardiology – Explore the historical development of psychocardiology and its role in addressing psychological distress in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD).
- Recognize and Manage Psychosocial Distress in CVD – Identify key areas of psychological distress in patients with CVD and review available screening tools, pharmacologic, and non-pharmacologic treatment strategies.
- Integrate Psychosocial Care into Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation (CPR) – Examine the core components of psychosocial management in CPR and its critical role in the early detection and intervention of mental health conditions.
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An Update on Diabetes Management in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
May 29, 2025 | Noon - 1 p.m. CT
Presented by: Michael See, MS, CDCES, ACSM-CEP, NBC-HWC
Diabetes is a complex and prevalent condition in populations eligible for cardiopulmonary rehabilitation (CR). A significant disparity exists in the uptake and adherence of CR programs between people with and without diabetes. This webinar will update CR practitioners to factors associated with increased cardiovascular risk, patient assessment strategies, advances in diabetes-related technology, and recommendations for improving participation outcomes and optimizing glycemic control around exercise.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the different types of diabetes and summarize different approaches to patient evaluation and assessment.
- Explain the challenges and opportunities that people living with diabetes experience when participating in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
- Explain the seven diabetes self-care behaviors and how they can help their patients improve their self-management.
- Discuss various diabetes-related technologies and their use in optimizing glycemic control in the CR settings.
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Save the Date
| Date |
Topic |
June 4,
2025 |
Sleep Apnea presented by Virend Somers, MD, PhD and Naima Covassin, PhD |
July 17,
2025 |
Heart Failure/ Heart Transplant/ Cardiac Rehab presented by Wendy Cawley, RN, CCRP; and Melissa Lyle, MD |
August 12,
2025 |
Pacemaker Management presented by Tammy Meyers-Laplace, MSN, RN |
AACVPR is proud to offer year-round innovative webinar programming that speaks to our mission of reducing morbidity, mortality and disability from cardiovascular and pulmonary disease through education, prevention, rehabilitation, research and disease management. AACVPR’s Education Committee is seeking presentations for the upcoming calendar year for monthly webinars.
AACVPR is pleased to offer honorarium for selected presenters. Each selected webinar will be awarded $200 per content hour, to be divided evenly among the presenters.
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About CE Credits
AACVPR webinars that are accredited for contact hour(s) have been reviewed by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Education Committee. You may be awarded CE credit for AACVPR webinars by your licensing agency. While webinars may be pre-approved for CE credit in a given state, please check with your individual state.
Other credits may also be available. View the individual registration page for detailed information