cardiac rehabilitation program coordinator
A healthcare professional responsible for overseeing the administrative and clinical aspects of a cardiac rehabilitation program.
Full Definition
The cardiac rehabilitation program coordinator is typically a registered nurse or exercise physiologist who manages the day-to-day operations of the cardiac rehabilitation program. Responsibilities include patient intake, risk stratification, exercise prescription oversight, patient education coordination, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This role requires certification in advanced cardiac life support and often involves liaison duties between the medical director, nursing staff, and exercise physiologists.
Usage
Usage note: Often abbreviated as 'CR coordinator' in clinical documentation but spell out fully in formal reports.
In Context
- "The cardiac rehabilitation program coordinator reviewed the patient's risk stratification prior to exercise initiation." — Clinical documentation
- "All adverse events must be reported to the cardiac rehabilitation program coordinator within 24 hours." — Policy and procedure manual