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A Career in Cardiac Rehabilitation

A Career in Cardiac Rehabilitation . By Richard Castrataro For College Students. What is it?. Supervised program to help recover from… Heart attacks Heart surgery (stenting and angioplasty) Cardiovascular disease Prevent risk f actors and future p roblems. J ob Duties.

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A Career in Cardiac Rehabilitation

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  1. A Career in Cardiac Rehabilitation By Richard Castrataro For College Students

  2. What is it? Supervised program to help recover from… • Heart attacks • Heart surgery (stenting and angioplasty) • Cardiovascular disease • Prevent risk factors and future problems

  3. Job Duties • Reduce cardiac symptoms • Improve health • Exercise prescription • Increase physical fitness • Prevent future complications

  4. Who Needs It? • The older generation • Average age 69 years old • Anyone with a heart condition • 76% males on average

  5. Where? • Inpatient (hospital setting) • Outpatient (outside hospital) • At home

  6. How to Start a Career In Cardiac Rehab Earn a Degree In… • Physical Therapy • Exercise Physiology • Respiratory Therapy

  7. Physical Therapy University Of Connecticut: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) • Top ranked kinesiology departments • Classes in cardiopulmonary pathology • One year clinical with cardiac rehab option • Doctorates degree now in demand

  8. Exercise Physiology Texas A&M: Masters ofExercise Physiology Requirements: • Reading research publications in kinesiology • Two semesters of seminars • Theory of kinesiology research

  9. Respiratory Therapist Georgia State University: Masters of Health Science • Must maintain 3.0 GPA • 12 credits in health science • 18 credits in respiratory care • 6 credits of thesis courses

  10. Professional Organizations Benefits… • Advanced and up to date information • Opportunity for networking • Access to publications • Career enhancement

  11. American Heart Association “Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular disease and stroke.” • Supports and funds research projects • Vital information for public and health professionals • Provide CPR training Click here!

  12. AHA Membership • Anywhere from $75-$450 per year • Access to AHA’s learning library • Attend Scientific sessions and conventions • Quarterly newsletters • Partake in advocacy programs

  13. American College of Sports Medicine • Members from 70 different occupations • Participates in initiative programs • Shares and supports scientific research “Dedicated to helping people worldwide live longer, healthier lives.” Click Here!

  14. ACSM Membership • Anywhere from $10-$230 per year • Access to ACSM’s monthly scientific journal • Discounts on conference registrations • Mentoring programs

  15. American Association of cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation “Improvement in quality of life for patients and their families.” • Partners with a variety of other organizations • Host annual meetings for its members Click Here!

  16. AACVPR Membership • Anywhere from $83-$249 per year • AACVPR newsletter • Networking opportunities • Savings on products in market place and education center

  17. Some Advice From Ed Gardner (MS of Exercise Physiology) • Get insurance • Keep up with current healthcare trends

  18. Toughest Part of Job Having patience for clients

  19. Most Rewarding Seeing Patients Progress!

  20. Cardiac Rehabilitation A Career For you

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