Adams Achieves New Cardiac Rehab Certification

Is among the first 166 cardiac rehab professionals in the U.S. to obtain this honor

FARMINGTON, MAINE¾

 

Franklin Memorial Hospital (FMH) is pleased to announce that cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation nurse Vicki Adams, RN, has passed the Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (CCRP) exam from the American Academy of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.

 

FMH Cardio/Pulmonary Manager David Ames said this credential is new within the cardiac rehab profession and is the only comprehensive professional certification in cardiac rehab. “Vicki’s hard work, study, and perseverance has helped her achieve a significant goalundefinedrecognition of her skills and knowledge as a cardiac rehabilitation professional.”

 

Adams is among the first 166 cardiac rehabilitation professionals in the U.S. to obtain this honor Ames added.

 

The exam assesses proficiency via exam questions that evaluate knowledge of facts, concepts and processes required to complete tasks in the following areas: patient assessment; management of nutrition, weight, blood pressure, blood lipids, and diabetes; psychosocial management; tobacco cessation; and physical activity counseling and exercise training.

 

The FMH cardiac rehabilitation program, located on the first floor of the hospital, sees patients on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Patients learn about their heart problem, how to increase physical activity safely, and lifestyle changes they can make to decrease future risk.