Cardiac / Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Roles and Setting: 

Cardiac rehabilitation specialists conduct and interpret physiological data from stress tests, prescribe exercise, and work with a team of cardiologists and nurses to manage patient care.  Workplace settings may include: Inpatient hospital (Phase I rehabilitation), Outpatient clinical sites (Phase II and II rehabilitation), and private cardiology practices (ECG stress test technician).

Credentials Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science (most positions)
• Master's degree in Exercise Physiology (desirable, also for advanced positions)
• ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) – Recommended by first year of hire
• AACVPR Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (CCRP) - Depends on Setting
• Active CPR Certification

Job Search Terms: 

Cardiac Rehabilitation, Exercise Physiologist, Pulmonary Rehabilitation

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