Level 4 Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase IV qualification
This is a 5 day course delivered at venues across the UK and Internationally by experienced University lecturers and boasting the most comprehensive syllabus.
The course is divided between theoretical knowledge and practical skill development to equip the exercise professional with all the key information and experience to
be confident in working with clients in the context of Cardiac Rehabilitation and specifically in the Phase IV setting.
The course is endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport & Physical Activity contributing to 10 CIMSPA CPD points.
Learning outcomes and objectives
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
Candidate pre-requisites
- Leisure experience – as appropriate to relevant qualifications held
- Outgoing, friendly, motivational personality
- Natural aptitude to organisation
- 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.