Our Mission
Our mission is to enhance the academic experience by providing opportunities for members to grow their personal and professional networks, and become active in the cardiopulmonary rehabilitation community. It is our goal to prepare students for a successful academic and professional career by exposing them to professional organizations, settings and individuals within our field
About Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation promotes health, wellness, and prevention of heart and lung disease.
Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation specialists work with patients who have been diagnosed with asthma, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, angina, coronary artery disease, heart attack and other conditions
Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation specialists often meet their patients for the first time just after initial diagnosis or a health crisis, such as a heart attack. Once the patient has been stabilized, the cardiopulmonary rehabilitation specialist is called in to:
Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation specialists work with patients who have been diagnosed with asthma, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, angina, coronary artery disease, heart attack and other conditions
Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation specialists often meet their patients for the first time just after initial diagnosis or a health crisis, such as a heart attack. Once the patient has been stabilized, the cardiopulmonary rehabilitation specialist is called in to:
- Make sure the patient understands her condition and her medical regimen
- Explain when the patient can safely resume normal activities
- Identify unique risk factors, such as hypertension, smoking, poor diet and overweight, that may be contributing to the patient’s health problems
- Suggest interventions, including medical treatments and lifestyle changes, to reduce health risks
- Educate and support the patient in making key changes, such as eating healthier foods, quitting smoking and increasing physical activity
- Design and monitor an appropriate, customized exercise program