EXAM1/CH1- The Profession of Clinical Exercise Physiology Flashcards

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focus of clinical exercise physiology

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interplay of exercise + chronic disease

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questions pertaining to clinical exercise physiology (3)

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-how does exercise influence the disease process?
-how does exercise testing indicate presence of disease + diagnosis?
-what role does exercise play in prevention/treatment of the disease?

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clinical exercise physiologists’ job duties (4)

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-analyze a patient’s medical records to assess risk + determine best exercise regimen
-perform fitness + stress tests
-measure blood pressure, oxygen usage, heart rhythm, + other key health indicators
-develop exercise programs to improve patient’s health

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breadth of CEP’s knowledge base (4)

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-anatomy (including cadaver lab)
-physiology (organ systems, cellular, moledcular, + exercise)
-chemistry (organic + biochemistry)
-psychology (behavioral medicine, counseling/coaching)

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in terms of education, what 2 things does a CEP also need

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-have an undergraduate or graduate degree in related major
-have done a clinical internship (even if not required by the school)

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primary work settings of CEP (4)

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-hospitals
-outpatient clinics
-physician offices
-university or hospital-based research facilities

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**number 1 work setting for CEP

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cardiac rehab

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main professional organization for CEP

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CEPA- clinical exercise physiology association

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9
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how does scope of practice vary for CEPs

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varies by organization

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organizations for CEP

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-clinical exercise physiology association (CEPA)
-American college of sports medicine (ACSM)
-American council on exercise (ACE)
-Canadian society for exercise physiology (CSEP)

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how does CEPA define a CEP

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“an individual who holds a master’s degree in an exercise science-related field and/or is licensed or holds a clinical exercise certification (such as a ACSM-CEP)”

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types of CEP licensure + certifications (2)

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-ACSM certified CEP
-ACSM registered CEP

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13
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**how many states require state license for practicing cep

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1, Louisana

-if you are in this state you must be licensed before practicing, even with a degree
-other states don’t have this

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14
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efforts towards CEP licensure are ____

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ongoing

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15
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____ of the profession as an allied health profession

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recognition

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16
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____ possibility for services rendered from CEP

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reimbursement

17
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is it common for insurance companies to reimburse for CEP?

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no
-many insurance companies for CEP

18
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legal considerations for CEP example

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what potential liabilities may exercise physiologists face when their delivery of service results in harm, injury, or death attributable to alleged negligence or malpractice?

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CEP differences across licensure considerations

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what services may exercise physiologists lawfully provide given the absence or lack of licensure?

20
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CEP statewide differences considerations

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what practices performed by exercise physiologists may be prohibited as a matter of law because of state statues regarding unauthorized practice of medicine?

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CEP crossover considerations

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what practices performed by exercise physiologists may be prohibited because they are in the scope of practice of other licensed healthcare professionals (e.g., physical therapy, nursing, dietetics) + thus prohibited by current law?

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organization working towards the future of CEP

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CREP- coalition for registration of exercise professionals

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what does CREP do (coalition for registration of exercise professionals)

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-widening the types of patients the CEP might work with
-development of state licensure across the U.S.
-continued enhancement of the body of knowledge for treating chronic diseases with exercise + the role the CEP might play in this process