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e-Learning is a benefit for CEPA members only
Cost: $15 professional members, $10 student members

  • Advance your knowledge on your own time
  • Earn ACSM-approved continuing education credits (CECs)
  • Start and restart each presentation at any time
  • After passing a quiz, you can print a certificate of completion at any time

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What Does a Clinical Exercise Physiologist Do?


Member-Only Courses

If you click on "ENROLL" on the e-Learning page you will be charged for the e-Learning module

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001 - Exercise Considerations and Prescription for the COVID Long-Hauler
001 - Exercise Considerations and Prescription for the COVID Long-Hauler

Presenter: Cemal Ozemek, PhD, ACSM-CEP, FACSM; University of Illinois at Chicago


While many individuals can quickly return to physical activity after COVID-19 infection, a subgroup experience persistent fatigue, breathlessness, brain fog, and malaise. Although there is still much to learn about effectively individualizing the exercise prescription for these individuals, this webinar will review current strategies and considerations for prescribing exercise to those in the post COVID-19-infection phase.


Cost: $15 (professional members) & $10 (students)

Duration: 60 min

CECs: 1 (one)


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002 - Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing: Protocols and Metabolic Indices
002 - Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing: Protocols and Metabolic Indices

Presenter: Sandra K. Knecht, MS, RCEP; Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center


Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) has been used for decades to assess cardiac function in pediatric patients born with congenital heart diseases. As surgical techniques and medical management of these patients have improved, their life expectancies have also increased. CPET continues to be a valuable tool used in their ongoing cardiology care. This presentation will focus on the testing protocols and metabolic indices used in patients with pediatric and adult congenital heart disease.


Cost: $15 (professional members) & $10 (students)

Duration: 60 min

CECs: 1 (one)


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003 - Basic ECG Knowledge
003 - Basic ECG Knowledge

Presenter: Jenny Snider, BS


During this presentation we will review basic ECG knowledge including sinus, atrial, and ventricular dysrhythmias, as well as lethal rhythm identification. We will discuss exercise-induced ectopy, common associated symptoms, and when a physician should be notified. The conclusion of the webinar will include several examples and rhythm identification challenges.


Cost: $15 (professional members) & $10 (students)

Duration: 60 min

CECs: 1 (one)


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004 - Strategies to Improve Physical Activity Levels in Cardiac Rehabilitation Patients
004 - Strategies to Improve Physical Activity Levels in Cardiac Rehabilitation Patients

Presenter: Cemal Ozemek, PhD, ACSM-CEP, FACSM; University of Illinois at Chicago


Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is effective at increasing physical activity on days patients attend CR. However, patients accumulate significantly less physical activity on non-CR days. Many strategies have been shown to increase physical activity on non-CR days but taking a "one size fits all approach" may not be appropriate for all patients. This webinar will review strategies to facilitate a physically active lifestyle beyond CR and provide guidance on individualizing to the patient's needs.


Cost: $15 (professional members) & $10 (students)

Duration: 60 min

CECs: 1 (one)


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005 - Exercise Oncology: Guidelines and Implementation in the Healthcare Setting
005 - Exercise Oncology: Guidelines and Implementation in the Healthcare Setting

Presenter: Sami Mansfield, BA, ACSM-CPT, ACSM-CET & Sadie Engelken, MS, ACSM-CEP 


During this webinar you will learn about the latest guideline updates for individuals undergoing treatment for cancer as well as living with bone metastasis and hear from an author on how these guidelines were developed. 


Cost: $15 (professional members) & $10 (students)

Duration: 60 min

CECs: 1 (one)


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006 - Precipitating Change: Compensation Strategies for the Clinical Exercise Physiologist
006 - Precipitating Change: Compensation Strategies for the Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Presenter: Matt Thomas, MS, MBA, ACSM-CEP, CHI Memorial Hospital, TN


During this webinar, Matt discusses strategies for improving compensation for clinical exercise physiologists (CEPs) within cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and similar healthcare settings. He discusses (1) common compensation discrepancies for CEPs in healthcare settings; (2) a road map for developing a case for compensation adjustments within your institution; and (3) innovations that will warrant market adjustment for CEPs within cardiopulmonary rehabilitation settings. 


Cost: FREE

Duration: 60 min

CECs: none


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007 - Diabetes Alphabet Soup - What is DSMES and who is a CDCES?
007 - Diabetes Alphabet Soup - What is DSMES and who is a CDCES?

PresenterS: Sheryl Traficano, MBA, CAE & Michael See, MS, ASCM-CEP, CWC, CDCES 


This presentation will provide information on diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) and those who provide it, as well as what it takes to pursue certification as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES). 


Cost: $15 (professional members) & $10 (students)

Duration: 60 min

CECs: none


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008 - Helping Patients Help Themselves
008 - Helping Patients Help Themselves

Presenter: Meagan Dwyer, PhD; University of Kansas Medical Center


This webinar will cover a brief overview of common emotional responses to dealing with chronic illness, including identifying when a patient’s anxiety or depression may warrant referral to a mental health provider. Tools for brief supportive counseling, behavioral activation, behavioral modification, and motivational interviewing that can be used to aid patients in making change and moving toward their goals are also discussed. Case examples are included. 


Cost: $15 (professional members) & $10 (students)

Duration: 60 min

CECs: 1 (one)


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009 - Exercise and Rehabilitation in Individuals with Kidney Failure: Challenging the Status Quo
009 - Exercise and Rehabilitation in Individuals with Kidney Failure: Challenging the Status Quo

Presenter: Ken Wilund, PhD 


During this presentation you will learn to critically evaluate the literature regarding the efficacy of exercise for improving physical function and cardiovascular disease risk in patients on hemodialysis, describe the strengths and limitations of exercise protocols typically prescribed for these patients, and examine the potential efficacy of novel intervention strategies designed to increase their participation in exercise and physical activity programs. 


Cost: $15 (professional members) & $10 (students)

Duration: 60 min

CECs: 1 (one)


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010 - Physical Activity as Prevention/Treatment for Type-2 Diabetes: The Importance of Context
010 - Physical Activity as Prevention/Treatment for Type-2 Diabetes: The Importance of Context

Presenter: Barry Braun, PhD; Colorado State University


During this presentation the role of physical activity in the prevention and treatment for Type-2 diabetes is discussed. 


Cost: $15 (professional members) & $10 (students)

Duration: 60 min

CECs: none


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011 - Long COVID – the Role of Exercise Physiology in Understanding and Addressing Changes in Functional Status and Quality of Life
011 - Long COVID – the Role of Exercise Physiology in Understanding and Addressing Changes in Functional Status and Quality of Life

Presenter: Mark Faghy, PhD; University of Derby, United Kingdom


Individuals with long COVID suffer symptoms that affect their functional status and quality of life. During this presentation the role of exercise physiology in understanding and addressing these symptoms will be discussed. 


Cost: $15 (professional members) & $10 (students)

Duration: 60 min

CECs: none


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012 - GPS for Success: Skills, Strategies, and Secrets of Superachievers
012 - GPS for Success: Skills, Strategies, and Secrets of Superachievers

Presenter: Barry Franklin, PhD 


During this presentation Dr. Barry Franklin shares the skills, strategies, and secrets of superachievers. 


Cost: $15 (professional members) & $10 (students)

Duration: 60 min

CECs: 1 (one)


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013 - Diet Modifications and Long-Term CVD Outcomes
013 - Diet Modifications and Long-Term CVD Outcomes

Presenter: Benjamin Swanson, MD; Henry Ford Health, Michigan


During this webinar we will discuss (1) clinicians’ approach to understanding what constitutes a heart-healthy diet and how to discuss this with patients; (2) the evidence with regard to specific types of diets, specific types of food groups, fad diets; and (3) attempt to put this all into a historical context. Finally, we will review current ACC/AHA guidelines with regard to diet in primary prevention of cardiovascular disease.


Cost: $15 (professional members) & $10 (students)

Duration: 60 min

CECs: 1 (one)


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