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2nd Annual

Baltimore Cardiology and Rehabilitation Conference

October 18, 2008

Towson University, University Union, Chesapeake Rooms

Co-sponsored by:

Towson University Wellness Center and The Heart Institute at St. Joseph Medical Center

The Towson University Wellness Center will host the annual Baltimore Cardiology and Rehabilitation Conference on October 18, 2008. The conference is designed for exercise physiologists, nurses, dietitians, physicians, and other healthcare professionals dedicated to diagnosing, treating and rehabilitating patients with cardiovascular disease. The conference focuses on exercise training guidelines, risk factor assessment, cardiovascular pathophysiology, and both primary and secondary prevention.

Upon completion of this series of lectures, participants will have a greater understanding of the various models employed in treating cardiac patients and innovative techniques in risk factor management. In addition, participants will learn new ways to care for individuals with peripheral vascular disease, atrial fibrillation and diabetes.

• Online Brochure (PDF)

Featured Speaker - Shala Davis, PhD, FACSM, CSCS

Assessing patients with known or suspected heart disease and their status prior to exercise is an integral c0mponent when designing an appropriate exercise prescription. Dr. Shala Davis returns this year to speak about new techniques that practitioners can employ when assessing patients’ physical activity status. Dr. Davis is Professor of Exercise Science and Graduate Director at East Stroudsburg University. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Davis served as Assistant Professor and Clinical Director of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise Science at Virginia Tech.

Dr. Davis is an active member of many professional organizations, maintaining credentials through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association. She currently holds ACSM’s Exercise Test Technologist, Exercise Specialist, and Program Director certifications. Furthermore, Dr. Davis is an accomplished writer, co-authoring ACSM’s 2nd Edition Health-Related Physical Fitness Assessment Guidelines and a chapter on Clinical Conditions Influencing Exercise Prescription in ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription. Dr. Davis’ research interests include special populations, overtraining, and eating disorders.

Course Objectives

After attending this educational program, participants will be able to:

• Discuss techniques for improving outcomes in increased risk cardiac patients.
• Identify risk factors that contribute to heart disease and techniques to modify patient lifestyles.
• Understand the importance of regular physical activity following a cardiac event and ways to motivate the sedentary patient.
• Discuss the significance of genetics in coronary artery disease.

ACLS Re-certification    NEW!

Conference attendees will have the opportunity to update their American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification during the conference.  The re-certification program will begin following lunch and will last approximately 4-5 hours. Pre-registration is required no later than September 18, 2008.  Course study materials will be mailed to you in advance to give ample time for preparation and completion of the pre-test.  The cost is $150 and can be paid by check or money order payable to Paul Chen, MD upon course completion.  You must be registered for the conference to take advantage of this discounted ACLS rate. Please call 410-704-4555 with any questions.

Continuing Education 

Nurses: St. Joseph Medical Center is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Maryland Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Contact hour approval pending.

Allied Healthcare Professionals: All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance at the conclusion of the conference.  Participants will be responsible for submission of hours to their respective certifying and credentialing agencies for continuing education credit.

Hotel Accommodations

Conference attendees may contact the Burkshire Marriott Conference Hotel at 410-324-8100 or 800-435-5986 to reserve a room.  The hotel is directly adjacent to the Towson University campus and a short 5-minute walk to the conference.

Tentative Program Agenda

Conference Fees and Registration

Seating is limited, so please register as soon as possible. General registration fee is $119.  Register prior to September 24, 2008 and pay the early-bird rate of $99. Discounted student registration (documentation required) is $59.  Registration deadline is Wednesday, October 15, 2008.

To register, please print the Registration Form and mail check or money order payable to Towson University to:                     

                      Towson University Wellness Center

                      Administration Building Room 113

                      8000 York Road

                      Towson, MD  21252

• Registration Form (PDF)

Towson University Wellness Center
Administration Building, Room 113 (map)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. (closed from 2-3:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
Saturday 8 a.m. - noon

Phone: 410-704-4555
Fax: 410-704-8321
E-mail: cardiacconference@towson.edu