Five day training program in cardiovascular disease rehabilitation and prevention

This training program follows the recommendations contained in the Best Practice Guidelines for Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention. The course addresses both theoretical and practical aspects of cardiac rehabilitation and secondary prevention programs. Sessions will be delivered by a multidisciplinary team of expert facilitators including a cardiologist, nurse, physiotherapist, dietitian and social worker. The course teaches practical skills to assist metropolitan and rural practitioners to implement, conduct and evaluate rehabilitation and prevention programs.

Topics to be covered include:

• Cardiovascular disease and its risk factors
• Cardiac investigations, procedures and medications
• Planning and conducting exercise sessions
• Practical aspects of diet
• Psychosocial issues
• Behaviour change
• Principles of adult learning
• Organisational issues and program evaluation
• Return to work and activities of daily living

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