Cardiac Rehabilitation Principles

At the completion of this educational activity, the learner will be able to:

1. Identify two (2) symptoms of heart failure.
2. Recognize four (4) types of cardiovascular medications.
3. Select three (3) components of a cardiac rehab program.

At the completion of this educational activity, the learner will be able to demonstrate knowledge about a cardiac rehabilitation program by passing a quiz with a score of 85% or greater.

Brittny Olinger, PT, DPT, CSRS

Brittny is a physical therapist with almost ten years of experience across a variety of clinical settings. She earned a Bachelor of Health Science degree from the University of Florida in 2006 and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of North Florida in 2010. Dr. Olinger is a Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist and Instructor of Physical Therapy, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and Science. Currently, Dr. Olinger is a team lead on the Cardiovascular, Neurosciences and Transplant Services units at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. She has a passion for learning and teaching and is an advocate for patient mobility and independence.