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Exercise Prescriptions and Parameters For Special Populations

 
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Description:
This home study is an excellent resource for any health care professional working with special populations. The prevalence and pathophysiology of cardiac disorders, pulmonary disorders, metabolic disorders, neurological and neuromuscular disorders, immunological disorders, and musculoskeletal disorders are discussed. Signs and symptoms, treatments, exercise guidelines consistent with AACVPR and ACSM latest guidelines and effects of medication on exercise response are also included.

Behavioral Objectives:
At the conclusion of the home study course the successful participant will be able to:

  • Identify appropriate exercise prescriptions for populations w/ Cardiac disorders.
  • Identify appropriate exercise prescriptions for populations w/ Pulmonary disorders.
  • Identify appropriate exercise prescriptions for populations w/ Metabolic disorders.
  • Identify appropriate exercise prescriptions for populations w/ Neurological disorders.
  • Identify appropriate exercise prescriptions for populations w/ Neuromuscular disorders.
  • Identify appropriate exercise prescriptions for populations w/ Immunological disorders.
  • Identify appropriate exercise prescriptions for populations w/ Musculoskeletal disorders.

Who Should Be Interested:
Nurses, PTs, OTs and RDs.
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Table of Contents:

Cardiac Disorders

  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
  • Valvular Heart Disease
  • Chronic Heart Failure
  • Peripheral Arterial Disease
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Angina and Silent Ischemia
  • Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
  • Cardiac Transplant
  • Hypertension

Pulmonary Disorders

  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
  • Chronic Restrictive Pulmonary Disease
  • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
  • Asthma
  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Heart and Lung Transplantation

Practical Applications and Case Studies

  • Diabetes
  • Obesity
  • Hyperlipidemia and Dyslipidemia
Neurological and Neuromuscular
  • Stroke
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Parkinson’s Disease
  • Cerebral Palsy
Immunological Disorders
  • Cancer
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Musculoskeletal Disorders
  • Arthritis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Low Back Pain

Faculty Bio:
This program is presented by Valerie Bishop, PhD, MS. Valerie brings 30 years of experience as a Exercise Physiologist including supervising all phases of outpatient and inpatient cardiopulmonary rehabilitation for one of the largest programs in Dallas/Fort Worth area. She has also served as a consultant with several hospitals assisting in the establishment of new wellness and fitness centers and program planning and implementation. She is affiliated with several national exercise and cardiopulmonary organizations, has held positions as an adjunct facility member of a Dallas area college, toured nationally as a continuing education lecturer, and contributed to a national organization’s sports medicine resource manual.


Accreditation Information


Dietitians
– Academy Medical Systems is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Registered dietitians (RDs) and dietetic technicians, registered (DTRs) will receive 10 continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for completion of this program/material.

Nurses – Academy Medical Systems is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Illinois Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
10 contact hours will be rewarded to nursing professionals at the completion of this program. Academy medical Systems is also a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider #CEP14413, for 10 hours. And we are also a provider approved by the Florida Board of Nursing, provider #50-19, for 10 hours.

Certified Diabetes Educators – Academy Medical Systems’ Approved Provider Status with the ANCC (nurses) and the CDR (dietitians) is recognized by the National Certification Board of Diabetes Educators (NCBDE). Nurses and Dietitians will receive 10 contact hours for this course.

Exercise Physiologist – ACSM recognized Academy Medical’s approved provider status with the ANCC and will honor continuing education hours for Certified Exercise Physiologist recertification purposes.

Physical Therapists – Please contact AMS if your state requires pre-approval of continuing education programs.

Occupational Therapists – Academy Medical Systems is an Approved Provider for the AOTA, provider # 5470. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by the AOTA.

Certified Athletic Trainers – Academy Medical Systems is recognized by the Board of Certification (BOC) to offer continuing education for certified athletic trainers, 10 hours will be awarded at the completion of this program.


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