Program Certification

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AACVPR’s Program Certification process is designed for program-based adult cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs of all enrollment sizes.

Find all the resources you need to both prepare for AACVPR Program Certification and/or to market your recently approved certification, including frequently asked questions (FAQs).

For information about the 2025 Annual Report, click here. 

2026 PDF Applications

The 2026 Program Certification Applications and the 2026 Change Summary Document are now available at the links below:  

2026 Cardiac Program Certification Application

2026 Pulmonary Program Certification Application

2026 Change Summary Document

Additional Resources

Performance Measure Specifications

Review Performance Measures

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Review FAQs

ITP Checklists

Review Checklists

Clinical Questions? If you have a question not addressed in the FAQs, please submit your question via email to certification@aacvpr.org. Questions will be forwarded to a clinical expert. Please allow up to 72 hours for a response.

2026 Program Certification Overview

To learn about the Program Certification process, watch Program Certification Leadership Team Chair Julie Dunagan and Remediation Chair Kara Sweere's presentation from the 40th AACVPR Annual Meeting. The presentation provides viewers with an overview of Program Certification requirements and changes for the 2026 application. Please note: the dates and requirements in this presentation are specific to the 2026 application.  

 

Are You A New Program Certification Contact?

Visit the Program Certification Apply Page today for more information on how to get set up as a Program Certification Contact and how to start the application process.

Program Certification Marketing Kit for Certified Programs

Was your program recently approved? Download the Program Certification Marketing Kit for ideas to promote your certified program. It includes:

  • The certified program logo in multiple formats
  • Email and press release templates
  • Sample social media posts and graphics

Applicant Resources

General

Pulmonary

Cardiac


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