Becoming a Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Catalog description

Explores the profession of clinical exercise physiology (CEP) in the hospital setting. Exposes students to the day-to-day requirements of the profession. Concepts include preparation for professional certification; governing bodies and scope of practice (ACSM, AHA, ACC, ASEP); interprofessional education and communication standards; and Interpretation and presentation of critical results. Additionally, students are exposed to clinical scenarios that require patient counseling, education and documentation.