About
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).
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
Registry Users: Please visit the Performance Measure Specifications page for clarification on the calculation of the Performance Measures within the CR & PR Registries.
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.
2026 Program Certification Office Hours Calls
Are you submitting a Program Certification application in 2026? Join one of our Office Hours calls to ask your questions to members of the Program Certification Leadership Team! These calls will be recorded, and recordings will be posted on this page for reference.
To submit a question for the calls, please send your question to certification@aacvpr.org and mention that you would like it to be included as part of an upcoming Office Hours call.
January General Office Hours Call
Wednesday, January 14 at 12:00 pm CT
Register Here
February General Office Hours Call
Friday, February 20 at 11:00 am CT
Register Here
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
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Pulmonary
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