Physical Activity and Exercise in the Management of Cardiovascular Disease ( Part 1)

There are seven stand-alone e-modules which are based on the BACPR Standards and Core Components. The BACPR have defined six standards and six core components in support of promoting high quality care in the provision of structured programmes for cardiovascular disease prevention and rehabilitation, Introduction, Health Behaviour Change and Education, Lifestyle Risk Factor Management Psychosocial Health, Medical Risk Management Long-term Strategies, Audit and Evaluation.

This online course is split over two mornings going beyond the introductory level with emphasis on the practical element of health behaviour change (HBC) and is delivered in a safe, positive non-judgemental way. The module is aimed at all health and exercise professionals who work in cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation. The module aims to take the mystery out of HBC, sharing ideas and practice to overcome common barriers in implementing HBC skills.

This one-day study day is aimed at all professionals involved in the delivery of exercise to cardiac patients who wish to expand their knowledge to include the heart failure patient. This course aims to increase awareness of the impact of physical activity and exercise in this patient group through developing an understanding of the relationship between risk assessment, baseline functional assessment and subsequent exercise prescription. Physiological mechanisms relating to heart failure are explored and principles in exercise prescription are applied to enable adaptations in respect to co-morbidity and cardio-assistive devices. Course delivery will be both lecture based and through interactive case study discussion. Knowledge gained will enable delegates to deliver safe, effective, evidence-based practice.

This 2 day course provides advanced applications of physical activity and exercise in the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease. It explores the clinical reasoning for the inclusion of the higher risk and complex cardiac patient, such as heart failure, arrhythmias, ICD’s, unstable blood pressure and diabetes. In addition additional subjects covered include the safety of high intensity sports and activities, resistance training, water-based activity and difficult clinical scenarios. The Part 2 course extends the core knowledge, understanding and skills gained in Part 1.