Cardiovascular Rehab 101: What to Know
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Cardiovascular Rehab 101: What to Know
Lukas Smith, RN, MSN, CNL
September 15, 2026
10:00-11:00 am
Registration: Cardiovascular Rehab 101: What to Know
Fee: $10
This is a virtual class. The Zoom link will be emailed to you a few days before the class.
This is part of our National Rehabilitation Awareness Month Educational Series in September. It is intended for community members (non‑therapists) and is not approved for CEUs.
Course Description: This course will offer a summary of the patient population, purpose, and exercise plans for the science-backed role of cardiac rehab (CR) in the recovery process for cardiac patients.
Course Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Determine who is eligible and how to access CR care.
- Understand the holistic approach and modifiable lifestyle changes for a healthy cardiovascular future.
Instructor Bio
Lukas Smith, RN, MSN, CNL
Lukas Smith is a Cardiac Rehab nurse since 2020 with an extensive history in cardiovascular care from the inpatient setting. He is a graduate of the UCLA School of Nursing's MECN program and a board-certified Cardiac Vascular Nurse (CV-BC). He is an avid runner, weightlifter, snowboarder with a long history of exercise programming and personal training.