Level 4 Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase IV Qualification

Provided by Wright Foundation CIC

The course boasts the most comprehensive syllabus for those seeking to advance their knowledge of exercise and cardiac rehabilitation, including:

Knowledge of Phase I to III Cardiac Rehabilitation
Medication, risk stratification, contraindications to exercise and exercise prescriptions
Heart diseases in children
Basics of nutrition and diet in the treatment and prevention
Basics of exercise therapy in the context of cardiac rehab.
Co-morbidity and other problems linked to CHD: age, diabetes, infarction and arrhythmia
Diagnostic basics; e.g. ECG, Echocardiogram, Coronary angiogram, Arrhythmia
Monitoring processes; e.g. ECG, taking pulse, blood pressure, heart rate monitors, RPE
Guidelines for Cardiac Rehab.
Theory of endurance training, resistance training, vibration training
Pathophysiology, drug therapy, dietary and exercise therapy in CHF Theory of valvular heart disease
Psycho-social aspects, motivational strategies and compliance
Relaxation techniques: PMR, autogenic training, imagination techniques
Potential risks, first aid and lifestyle changes

Pre-requisites

Leisure experience – as appropriate to relevant qualifications held An understanding of exercise and fitness theory A relevant fitness qualification* *Exercise and health professionals wishing to undertake the qualification must hold the relevant gym-based pre-requisites: WRIGHT Foundation CIC Exercise Referral Certificate or other endorsed Exercise Referral qualification Should students wish to gain CPD points with CIMSPA, they must hold the relevant gym based pre-requisites: e.g. Level 2 Fitness Instructor & endorsed Exercise Referral qualification, OR, Level 3 Personal Trainer & endorsed Exercise Referral qualification.

10.00 CPD Points

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