Course Code: REL-RTS-0-CDEBEP
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Interpret graded exercise test results.
Determine three different ways to identify the target exercise intensity for patients with cardiopulmonary disease.
Select appropriate exercise parameters for patients with cardiopulmonary disease based on their presentation and graded exercise test results.
Outline:
Prescription
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Cardiopulmonary Disease and Graded Exercise Testing
Why It Matters
Cardiopulmonary Disease
GET
Interpretation
Review
Summary
Section 3: Exercise Prescription
Parameters for Exercise
Frequency
Intensity
Review
Time and Type
Volume
Progression
Summary
Section 4: Special Considerations
Specific Populations
Medication Implications
Therapeutic Goals and Education
Exercise Program Example: HF
Case Example: Carlos
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Congratulations!Subject Matter Expert: Nicole Fogarty, PT, DPT
Nicole Fogarty holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northeastern University. She has experience treating patients with cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, and neurological impairments in the inpatient setting. She also has experience in outpatient orthopedics. She has additional training in medical screening, lumbopelvic examination and treatment, and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. Nicole enjoys using her clinical experience and interest in current rehabilitation research as a Physical Therapy writer for Relias.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Basic level Physical Therapist; Intermediate level Athletic Trainers; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.