BACR Education - Course Programme 2009
BACR Phase IV Exercise Instructor Training (20 REPS CPD points)
Level 4 Qualification recognised by SKillsActive and the Register of Exercise Professionals
Specialist training for exercise professionals who want to prescribe and deliver exercise programmes as part of the overall long-term management of individuals with heart disease. This is an assessed course and therefore has a strict qualification and experience entry criteria - For REPS level 3 exercise instructors
Venues across UK including Belfast, Manchester, Cardiff, Glasgow, Newcastle, Ashford, Leeds, Alton, Amersham, Derbyshire, Loughborough, Central London - see www.bacrphaseiv.co.uk for up to date list
Cost: £595 (includes course fee, course material and assessment)
Duration: 5 days
For BACR instructors only
Knowledge and Skills update study day (4 REPS CPD points)
This study day is run by BACR Phase IV course directors and aims to update and consolidate on areas which are relevant to everyday practice for BACR Phase IV instructors. It also includes a practical session to discuss the principles of exercise and physical activity delivery. It is envisaged that it will be good preparation for revalidation and that there will be plenty of opportunity to discuss Phase IV service delivery issues.
February 27th 2009 University College Hospital, London
For application form please contact central office – Email enquiries@bacrphaseiv.co.uk 01252 720640
Cost £90 (£85 to BACR members)
Duration 1 day
For exercise and health professionals advising on or delivering physical activity and exercise to cardiac patients in primary/secondary health care setting
A Practical Approach to Physical Activity and Exercise in the Management of Cardiovascular Disease
This 2-day course previously titled ‘An Introduction to Exercise for Health Professionals Working with cardiac Patients’ aims to explore the principles of exercise and physical activity in cardiovascular disease prevention and rehabilitation and apply these principles to design and delivery, using an evidence-based approach. It has a practical emphasis and aims to assist health professionals with useful tips and suggestions regarding physical activity and exercise advice, exercise prescription, planning and delivery that can be implemented in future service developments.
Alton, Hampshire, 20th and 21st February 2009
Dr Julia Evans Tel: 01420 544794 / Fax: 01420 544825 / julia@cardiac-rehab.co.uk
University Hospital of North Durham, 15th and 16th May 2009
Contact: Carol Harper Tel: 0191 3332119 / carol.harper@cddft.nhs.uk
London, University College Hospital, 26th and 27th November 2009
Contact: Vivienne Stockley Tel: 01252 720640 / Fax 01252 720601 vivienne@bacrphaseiv.co.uk
Cost £280 (£250 to BACR members)
Duration 2 days
Exercise Prescription: New Insights and the Management of the Complex Patient
This course aims to encourage all professionals delivering the exercise component of cardiac rehabilitation to explore current practice and guidelines. Clinical reasoning skills will be encouraged through facilitated workshops to enable practitioners to interpret and adapt evidence in order to manage patients whose status falls outside the recommended guidelines. The exercise implications and practicalities of the more complex patient groups will be explored. Consolidation of existing knowledge and further understanding will give confidence in future practice.
Provides an excellent follow on from the ‘A Practical Approach to Physical Activity and Exercise in the Management of Cardiovascular Disease’ course
7th/8th March 2009 Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant, Nr CARDIFF
Hannah Stallard 01443 443686 hannah.stallard@pr-tr.wales.nhs.uk
Cost: £250 BACR/ACPICR members/ £280 to non-members
Cost £280 (£250 to BACR/ACPICR members)
Duration 2 days
Assessment, Prescription and Delivery of Physical Activity and Exercise in Heart Failure
This course focuses on heart failure pathology and on relating exercise physiology, medications and devices to the principles of exercise training in this population group. The day will include a case study approach to discuss physical activity and exercise management and prescription.
January 16th 2009 - The Parks, Sports and Leisure Centre, North Shields
elizabeth.hicks@ncht.nhs.uk Tel no 0191 2932736
February 13th 2009- London, University College Hospital
Vivienne Stockley vivienne@bacrphaseiv.co.uk 01252 720640
April 3rd 2009 The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton, North Yorkshire
Bimla Singh bimlasingh@stees.nhs.uk 01462 854644
May 9th 2009 Fife, Scotland
Morag Maillie moragmaillie@fife-pct.scot.nhs.uk 01592 226973
Cost £145 (£130 to BACR/ACPICR members)
Duration 1 day
A Practical Course in Assessing Functional Capacity in Clinical Populations
This one-day practical study day aims to increase the knowledge and skills in implementing a number of functional capacity tests used in population groups such as cardiac and respiratory patients (e.g. Incremental Shuttle Walk Test, 6-Minute Walk Test, Chester Step Test, Cycle Ergometry) as well as practically apply the results to exercise prescription.
Cost £145 (£130 to BACR/ACPICR members)
Duration 1 day
Practical Skills in Delivering Effective Group Exercise in Cardiac Rehabilitation
This one-day practical study day aims to develop practical exercise delivery skills and competences for delivery of group based cardiac rehabilitation.
Cost £145 (£130 to BACR/ACPICR members)
Duration 1 day
Rating of Perceived Exertion Study day
This one day course is aimed at all health and exercise professionals working in cardiac rehabilitation to ensure the appropriate, consistent and valid use of Borg's RPE scales. An evidence based approach is used in a day that mainly involves practical workshops of exercise assessment and prescription.
Cost £145 (£130 to BACR/ACPICR members)
Duration 1 day
For heart failure and cardiology nurses who wish to develop their knowledge of physical activity and exercise advice in heart failure
Physical Activity and Exercise Advice in Heart Failure
This course will relate exercise physiology to the principles of exercise training in this population group. The day will include a case study approach to discuss physical activity and exercise management and includes practical teaching techniques. Applicants should have prior knowledge of heart failure pathology. This course is not aimed at professionals who have the relevant qualifications to prescribe exercise to the cardiac population.
March 13th 2009 Willerby, nr Hull
Hayley McKee hayley.mckee@neynlmcn.nhs.uk 01482 335820
June 19th 2009 Alton, Hampshire
Dr Julia Evans julia@cardiac-rehab.co.uk 01420 544794
Cost £145 (£130 to BACR/ACPICR members)
Duration 1 day
For health professionals working with cardiac patients in primary/secondary health care setting
Introduction to Psychological Issues for Health Professionals working in Cardiac Rehabilitation
An evidence and practice-based course designed to help multidisciplinary team members increase their confidence in identifying psychological issues, and to explore ways of incorporating psychological principles within cardiac rehabilitation programmes. This course is designed for cardiac rehabilitation professionals who already have experience of working in cardiac rehabilitation settings.
Cost £280 (£250 to BACR members)
Duration 2 days
All the above courses will fulfil compulsory CPD requirements and a certificate of attendance will be issued
Please contact the BACR Education Office for application forms or details on hosting any of the above courses
01252 720640
enquiries@bacrphaseiv.co.uk
