The Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA) is the only organization fully dedicated to supporting and advancing the practice of clinical exercise physiology. CEPA is an affiliate society of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). As an affiliate society, CEPA is autonomous, but operates with administrative support from ACSM. CEPA, along with ACSM, is committed to the development of CEPA as an independent, self-sufficient professional organization.
The online CEPA Annual Conference is a premier event for clinical exercise physiologists, featuring expert-led sessions on exercise oncology, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, specialized case studies and other topics related to clinical exercise. Attendees can engage in keynote talks, breakout sessions, and take advantage of networking opportunities. The conference also highlights advancements in clinical exercise physiology and recognizes excellence in the field through various awards.
2024 CEPA conference recordings (up to 6 CECs available)
CEPA’s evidence-informed, on-demand courses focus specifically on aspects of clinical exercise physiology and are now available asynchronously on the ACSM Learning Management System. These courses cover a range of topics, including cardiopulmonary testing, exercise oncology, and specialized exercise prescription, providing flexible learning options for professionals seeking to advance their skills.
Featured courses:
Presenter: Cemal Ozemek, PhD, ACSM-CEP, FACSM, FCEPA. FAACVPR; 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.
1 CEC available
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.
1 CEC available
Presenter: Benjamin Swanson, MD
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.
1 CEC available
* Exclusive discounts are available for CEPA members on the CEPA website.
CEPA’s advocacy efforts include professional recognition of clinical exercise physiologists and the important role they play in the healthcare field and focusing on enhancing the compensation of CEPs. Key initiatives include providing strategies to improve salary structures, conducting practice surveys to gather employment data, and publishing resources that support the advancement of the profession. For more information, visit CEPA advocacy.
CEPA membership provides full access to the Journal of Clinical Exercise Physiology (JCEP), the CEPA Internship Directory, and e-Learning. Members can also benefit from discounted webinars, networking opportunities, salary surveys, discussion forums and submissions of job postings to CEPA’s social media channels. For more information, visit CEPA Membership.
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