The Nuts and Bolts of Phase 2 Cardiac Rehab

#1 - Intake Interview Basics

• Scheduling an intake interview
• The patient interview: Questionnaire
• Patient learning needs assessment
• What to include in the physical assessment
• Orientation to facility & safety guidelines
• The paperwork: Documentation

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this webinar, the participant will be able to confidently

1. Explain how to schedule a new patient for an intake interview.
2. Describe the patient interview process utilizing a questionnaire.
3. Explain how to assess and prioritize patient learning needs.
4. List the components of a physical assessment.
5. Describe guidelines for patient safety during orientation.
   

#2 - Tips for Effective Patient Education

• Patient learning assessment
• Principles of adult learning
• Teaching methods and materials
• Assess readability of written materials
• Evaluation of patient learning
• Documentation patient education

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this webinar, the participant will be able to confidently:

1. List the principles of adult learning and how to apply each one.
2. Describe various types of teaching methods.
3. Evaluate the readability of written materials.
4. Describe how to evaluate learning.

#3 - Healthy Lifestyle Changes, Helping Patients Change

• Healthy lifestyle choices – beyond simply telling a patient what to do
• The science – and art – of helping patients with health lifestyle choices
• The non-compliance patient, your problem or his?
• The importance/confidence matrix
• Stages of change – meeting them where they are at
• Processes of change – what to do with the information

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this webinar, the participant will be able to confidently:

1. Explain the relationship between education and behavior change.
2. Describe the association between importance and confidence in health behavior change.
3. Identify the stages of change.
4. List the processes of change.

#4 - Designing an Exercise Prescription without an ETT

• Exercise Prescription and the role of a stress test
• Co-morbidities to consider when prescribing exercise to the cardiac patient
• Principles of Fitness Assessments and Exercise Prescription
• Types of Stress Tests
• Recommended/required documentation when conducting an initial interview
• Recommended/required documentation during a single exercise session

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this webinar, the participant will be able to confidently:

1. Recommend an exercise program for cardiac individuals with or without a stress test
2. Explain how to modify and adapt programs to meet the needs of those with co-morbidities
3. Describe the principles of fitness assessments and exercise prescription
4. Identify 3 types of stress test
5. Explain the parameters of documentation-what is required vs. recommended

#5 - When/How to Adjust Exercise During Sessions

• Role of the Medical Director in Cardiac Rehabilitation According to Medicare
• Common medications and their effect on exercise
• Signs and symptoms of myocardial infarction and congestive heart failure
• Importance of warm up and cool down
• Variables to consider when adjusting exercise
• Various ways to monitor intensity

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this webinar, the participant will be able to confidently:

1. Identify the signs and symptoms of MI and CHF.
2. Explain the importance of warm up and cool down.
3. Describe Medicare's guidelines regarding the role of the medical director in cardiac rehabilitation.
4. Explain how certain medications can affect exercise.
5. List three ways to monitor intensity.
6. Describe how and when to adjust intensity.

#6 - Nutrition Counseling for the Non-Dietitian

• Overview of nutritional guidelines for the cardiac population
• Focus on fats (trans, saturated, unsaturated, omega-3 fatty acids)
• Keeping an eye on sodium intake
• Weight loss evaluation and follow up
• Nutritional assessment tools
• Counseling tips and resources
• When to seek additional nutritional counseling from a Registered Dietitian
• Summary

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this webinar, the participant will be able to confidently:

1. Identify recent guidelines for cholesterol, weight loss, and heart-healthy eating.
2. Explain appropriate and useful methods of determining current dietary intake.
3. Identify trends in nutrition to successfully counsel patients.
4. Demonstrate how to motivate patients to set goals for weight loss and making healthier food choices.

Accreditation Information

Academy Medical Systems is also a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider #CEP14413, and with the Florida Board of Nursing, provider #50-19 for 9 hours. AMS is listed on CE Broker.

Iowa Nurses - The Iowa Board of Nurses will recognize the recorded webinars as a home study program. They recognize our ANCC approved provider status as well as our CA and Fl Board of Nursing provider approval for home study products for nurses in Iowa.

All other states recognize our approved provider status listed in the above text for continuing education credit for nurses.

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 9 continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for completion of this material. Academy Medial Systems is listed on CE Broker.

Exercise Physiologist – ACSM recognizes AMS’s approved provider status with the ANCC and will honor continuing education hour for Certified Exercise Physiologist recertification purposes.

Physical Therapists – Please check with your state board to verify their requirements regarding pre-approval of continuing education programs.

Occupational Therapists – Occupational Therapist will receive 9, continuing education hours for completion this program and a test score of 70% or better. AMS is an approved provider for the AOTA , provider # 5470.  This course is an intermediate education level.

Certified Athletic Trainers – Academy Medical Systems is recognized by the Board of Certification (BOC) to offer continuing education for certified athletic trainers. 9 hours will be awarded at the completion of this program.

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