21st Annual Symposium of SC Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Association - Hilton Head Island, SC - Professional Diabetes Conferences

21st Annual Symposium of SC Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Association - Hilton Head Island, SC

April 24-25, 2009

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Managing the Metabolic Syndrome in Primary and Secondary Prevention
• Describe the relevance of identifying and treating the metabolic syndrome (recent controversies and practical insights).
• Disseminate recent clinical trials and insights into therapeutic lifestyle changes, particularly physical activity, and reducing the risk of cardiometabolic disease in patients with the metabolic syndrome.
• Pleitropic effects (beyond weight loss and LDL-C reduction) of physical activity in managing cardiometabolic risk in patients with the metabolic syndrome.
• Provide utility of employing systematic clinical pedometry in managing cardiometabolic risk.

Drug Update 2009: Focus on Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disease
• Describe the benefi ts and risks of new products marketed for cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases.
• Discuss the role of new treatment options for diabetes with a special emphasis on their impact on cardiovascular health.
• Review new warnings and drug interactions associated with drug therapies for cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases.
• Assessing the cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation patient.
• Identify the areas and means of assessment of CV patients for untoward risk prior to entry into cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation.
• Identify the areas and means of assessment of CV patients in cardiac rehabilitation who are experiencing symptoms to best facilitate a decision by an ILP.

The Evolution of Strength Training
• Demonstrate safe and effective methods for training at any age.
• Evaluate and develop a program for anyone, no matter what limitation they may have.

Therapeutic Interactions of the Licensed Social Worker With a Cardiopulmonary
Rehabilitation Patient
• Discuss the role of the LSW and the services/benefi ts they provide for the cardiopulmonary patient.
• Discuss the tools that may be used to assist the CR/PR staff member in determining when to consult with a LSW.
Exercise Prescription for the PR Patient: A Case Study
• Write an exercise prescription for a PR patient.
• Analyze the 6MW and other pre-program measurements to develop the care plan/exercise prescription.
• Recognize co-morbidities and incorporate these factors into the care plan.
Implications of Recent Clinical Trials in Managing Dyslipidemia for Cardiac

Rehabilitation Professionals
• Discuss implications of recent and forthcoming clinical trials (e.g., Jupiter, Search, Improve-it, etc.) in diagnosing and managing dyslipidemia and CVD risk including the role of lifestyle as combination therapy.
• Discuss creative lifestyle therapy for atherogenic dyslipidemia and hypertriglyceridemia.
• Describe non-HDL and Apolipoprotein B as guideposts to physical activity program monitoring.

Role of Dietary/Herbal Supplements in Management of Diabetes and Cardiovascular Diseases
• Review current regulatory guidelines for marketing of herbal/dietary supplements.
• Discuss the clinical evidence for products being promoted for specifi c medical conditions, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity.
• Recognize common interactions between herbal/nutritional products and prescription drugs and make recommendations regarding their management.
• Identify evidence-based resources including web sites for information about herbal remedies and alternative medicines.

2009 Update: What’s New in Cardiovascular Surgery
• Discuss new options for cardiovascular surgical care.

Metabolic Syndrome: Diet and Exercise in the Treatment of Metabolic Syndrome
• Discuss and review the clinical diagnosis of metabolic syndrome.
• Review the role of proper nutrition and exercise in the treatment of metabolic syndrome.

Make an Investment in Yourself
• Discuss motivational ways for you to attain professional success by applying a few simple principles.
• Discuss ways for you to take control of your time.
• Discuss ways for you to believe in yourself and take pride in what you do.
• Recognize the importance of continued learning.