Keywords

competency, pulmonary rehabilitation

 

Authors

  1. Nici, Linda MD
  2. Limberg, Trina BS, RRT
  3. Hilling, Lana RCP
  4. Garvey, Chris FNP, MSN, MPA
  5. Normandin, Edgar A. PhD, PT
  6. Reardon, Jane MSN, RN
  7. Carlin, Brian W. MD

Abstract

The article provides an outline of clinical competencies recommended for personnel providing comprehensive services in pulmonary rehabilitation (PR), complementing the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Guidelines for Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs. Individuals wishing to provide PR services should possess a common core of professional and clinical competencies regardless of their academic discipline.