Maricopa Community Colleges  WED270   19986-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/26/98
WED270 19986-99999 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Introduction to Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Overview of field of cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation. Emphasis on basic principles and related skills for the health care professional. Prerequisites: Baccalaureate degree in a health care related profession or permission of instructor.
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WED270   19986-99999 Introduction to Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
1. Explain the differences among Phases I, II, III, and IV of clinical cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. (I)
2. Describe the benefits and risks of regular physical activity for individuals who undergo cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation. (II, III)
3. Explain the contraindications and potential complications of patients who undergo cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation. (IV)
4. Identify profiles of the cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation patient. (V, VI)
5. Describe the role of the cardiopulmonary rehabilitation professional. (VII)
6. Describe the principles of motivating patients to exercise. (VIII)
7. Explain the role of administrators and other allied health professionals in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation. (IX, X)
8. Describe available certifications and affiliations of professional cardiac and pulmonary professionals. (X)
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WED270   19986-99999 Introduction to Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
    I. Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Phases
        A. Phase I
        B. Phase II
        C. Phase III
        D. Phase IV
      II. Documented Cardiovascular Improvements
          A. Cardiorespiratory function
          B. Decrease in coronary artery disease risk factors
          C. Mortality and morbidity
          D. Quality of life
            1. Education
            2. Physical exercise
        III. Documented Pulmonary Improvements
            A. Functional capacity and/or endurance
            B. Increased functional status
            C. Decreased severity of dyspnea
            D. Quality of life
              1. Education
              2. Physical exercise
          IV. Contraindications for Inpatient and Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation According to American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Guidelines
              A. Unstable angina
              B. Need for case-by-case evaluation
                1. Resting systolic blood pressure (SBP)>200 mmHg
                2. Resting dystolic blood pressure (DBP)>110 mm Hg
              C. Orthostatic blood pressure drop of > 20 mm Hg with symptoms
              D. Uncontrolled atrial or ventricular arrhythmias
              E. Other
            V. Cardiac Patient Profile
                A. Myocardial infarction
                B. Coronary artery bypass graft
                C. Angioplasty
                D. Congestive heart failure
                E. Angina
                F. Cardiomyopathy
                G. Transplant
                H. Other
              VI. Pulmonary Patient Profile
                  A. Emphysema
                  B. Chronic bronchitis
                  C. Asthma
                  D. Other
                VII. Total Rehabilitation Care for the Cardiac and Pulmonary Patient
                    A. Individual case histories in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation
                    B. Individual rehabilitation plans
                    C. Evaluation
                      1. Ongoing
                      2. Final
                  VIII. Principles of Motivating Patients
                      A. Factors affecting motivation
                      B. Traits of effective motivators
                      C. Stages of change
                      D. Guidelines to improve motivation
                    IX. Administration and Special Case Staffing in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
                        A. Administrative role
                        B. Multidisciplinary staffing
                          1. Physician
                          2. Clinical exercise physiologist
                          3. Rehabilitation nurse
                          4. Psychologist
                          5. Counselor
                          6. Dietitian
                          7. Other
                      X. Professional Organizations and Certificates
                          A. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
                            1. Exercise Specialist certification
                            2. Exercise Test Technologist certification
                            3. Program Director certification
                          B. American Association for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR)
                          C. American Nurses Association (ANA)
                          D. American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)
                          E. Other
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