AACVPR

Founded in 1985, the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) is a multidisciplinary professional association comprised of health professionals who serve in the field of cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation. AACVPR is dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients and their families by reducing morbidity, mortality, and disability from cardiovascular and pulmonary disease through education, prevention, rehabilitation, research, and disease management. AACVPR provides educational, networking, and professional development opportunities, such as live webcasts and online modules, an annual conference and affiliate meetings, professional and program certifications, outpatient data registries, legislative advocacy, leadership opportunities, and more. AACVPR membership is comprised of cardiovascular and pulmonary physicians, nurses, clinical exercise physiologists, physical therapists, behavioral scientists, respiratory therapists, dieticians, and nutritionists. For more information, visit www.aacvpr.org.