Phase I Cardiac Rehabilitation

This course provides educational information and does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or clinical judgment.

What You Will Learn

• 1 Learn the fundamentals of Phase I cardiac rehabilitation and its role in acute care.
• 2 Understand patient assessment and risk stratification for inhospital rehabilitation.
• 3 Apply principles of early mobilization and activity progression after cardiac events.
• 4 Analyze the role of interprofessional collaboration in Phase I cardiac rehab.
• 5 Implement patient education strategies for secondary prevention during hospitalization.
• 6 Develop skills in monitoring vital signs and recognizing exercise intolerance.
• 7 Create discharge planning and transition of care protocols for cardiac patients.
• 8 Evaluate the use of telemetry and continuous monitoring during Phase I rehab.
• 9 Apply psychological support and mental health screening in cardiac rehab.
• 10 Understand documentation, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement in Phase I cardiac rehab.