Cardiac Rehabilitation

Undergraduate

This course introduces the pathophysiological mechanisms associated with the development and progression of cardiovascular disease, namely atherosclerotic heart disease, and emphasizes its global burden. It also highlights the positive effects of Cardiac Rehabilitation on quality of life, morbidity and mortality outcomes, delivering insight into the paradigm shift toward personal responsibility for chronic disease management/secondary prevention to maximize cardiovascular health across the lifespan, and offers students an opportunity to hone leadership and communications skills via group discussions and presentations. Cardiac Rehabilitation-related career opportunities will be explored.