GOOD NEWS!

Applying for Certification just got easier!
No more binders....Certification is going electronic!

Coming Soon - The AACVPR Certification Center

AACVPR certification assures your program meets the essential standards of care. There are currently over 1400 programs that have met the high standard of AACVPR Certification. AACVPR certifies phase II cardiac rehabilitation facilities and phase II pulmonary rehabilitation facilities.

• The process helps programs improve standards of care and helps programs meet the essential standards.
• JACHO auditors are familiar with AACVPR certification process and have limited their questions of certified programs.
• Patient and family members want to participate in programs that are considered the best and the classification of Certified helps them decide between programs.
• The essential standards required in certification are being recognized by insurance companies, as part of performance measurements in patient care.
• AACVPR is currently the only organization with program certification process.
• Your certified program is listed on the AACVPR web site

How much does it cost?

• Certification: A non-refundable application fee of $600 per program is due with the completed application form.  For programs without an AACVPR member on staff, a $900 fee is required for application for certification.  The fees cover the cost of program administration and should be forwarded to the AACVPR national office.  There are no additional annual renewal fees as in other certifying organizations. 
• Recertification: A non-refundable application fee of $500 per program is due with the completed application form.  For programs without an AACVPR member on staff, a $700 fee is required for application for certification.  The fees cover the cost of program administration and should be forwarded to the AACVPR national office.  There are no additional annual renewal fees as in other certifying organizations.

How long does it take?

• Certification: The process begins with the availability of the application in September of any given year, and programs are notified of the committees final decision in August of the following year.
• Recertification: The process begins with the availability of the application in October of any given year, and programs are notified of the committees final decision in August of the following year.

Who decides if a program is certified or not?

The AACVPR Program Certification Committee or Recertification Committee will review each application packet for completeness and adherence to standards, and may request additional clarification and/or documentation. The AACVPR Program committee shall recommend approval, provisional or denial of program certification to the AACVPR Board of Directors.  Programs recommended for denial may appeal in writing to the AACVPR Board of Directors. The AACVPR Program Certification and  Recertification Committees reserves the right to perform a site inspection if indicated upon approval by the committees; the AACVPR Board of Directors will issue a certificate, which is valid for three years.  The certificate is suitable for framing and can be displayed proudly as a symbol of meeting essential standards for quality patient care in cardiac rehabilitation.

I want to be certified in Cardiac or Pulmonary Rehabilitation, will AACVPR certify me?

No, at this time AACVPR certifies entire Cardiac and Pulmonary rehabilitation facilities. We do not certify individuals.

Where can I find more information on the application process, as well as the application itself?

More information on both certification and recertification are available by clicking on the links to your left.

For the 2010 cycle what is the data collection period?

Certification
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009

Recertification
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009