CPD Courses

• Friday 4th & Saturday 5th September 2026 (online) Course full

• Friday 16th & Saturday 17th October 2026 (online)

This course provides a two-day foundation programme in the principles of physical activity and exercise in the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease. This course includes both a theoretical and practical component aiming to equip health professionals with sound knowledge and understanding as well as key practical delivery skills required to meet the core standards and national guidelines for delivery of group, one-to-one and home activity programmes.  This course is for any health professional advising on or delivering physical activity and exercise to cardiac patients in either a primary or secondary health care setting.

Course fee: £320 BACPR members - £350 non-members **Discounted fee available if Part I & II are booked together

This course is CPD certified.

• Friday 17th & Saturday 18th July 2026 (online)

• Friday 25th & Saturday 26th September 2026 (online)

• Friday 13th & Saturday 14th November 2026 (online)

This two-day course extends the core knowledge, understanding and skills gained in Part 1 to clinical reasoning for the inclusion of the higher risk and complex cardiac patient, such as heart failure, arrhythmias, ICDs, NOCAD, SCAD, PAD and ACHD. Additional subjects include safety of high intensity sports and activities, resistance training, water-based activity and difficult clinical scenarios. This course is for experienced cardiac rehabilitation practitioners who are challenged with the higher risk complex patient. It is strongly advised that participants should have completed Part 1 or the BACPR Exercise Instructors Qualification, as the content is directly linked.

Course fee: £320 BACPR/ACPICR members - £350 non-members **Discounted fee available if Part I & II are booked together

This course is CPD certified.

Completion of this course provides the attendee with 6 CIMSPA / 7 REPS Ireland CPD points.

• Fri 12th & Friday 19th June 2026 [online, two mornings]*

• Saturday 12th & Saturday 19th September 2026 (online, two mornings)*

• Friday 13th & Friday 20th November 2026 (online, two mornings)*

This one-day / two-morning course aims to increase the awareness of the impact of physical activity and exercise in heart failure through developing an evidence-based understanding of the relationship between risk assessment, baseline functional assessment and exercise prescription.  Physiological mechanisms and devices are also explored.

Course fee: £185 BACPR/ACPICR members - £205 non-members

This course is CPD certified.

**New dates pending

This course aims to increase awareness, understanding and confidence in prescribing resistance training (RT) to patients with cardiovascular disease.  This one-day face to face course (with online pre-course learning) is aimed at all health and exercise professionals involved in the delivery of exercise to cardiovascular populations wishing to implement effective RT into their programmes.  The online pre-course content is an opportunity to review the theory and principles of resistance training. The in person practical component aims to increase the knowledge and skills of effective resistance training, determining initial workload, progression, adaptation and optimising safety.

Course fee: £185 BACPR members - £205 non-members

• Tuesday 20th October & Tuesday 3rd November 2026 **Attendance at both morning sessions required

This one-day / two-morning course aims to empower health care and exercise professionals to confidently enable people with type 2 diabetes to exercise safely and effectively. The course includes background knowledge of type 2 diabetes management, understanding of exercise physiology relating to diabetes and increasing awareness of managing acute episodes and complications affecting exercise prescription.

Course fee: £185 BACPR/ACPICR members - £205 non-members

Saturday 7th November 2026

Atrium Health, Coventry

This course is aimed at all health and exercise professionals working in clinical populations to ensure effective monitoring of exercise intensity and aims to increase the knowledge and skills in implementing a number of functional capacity tests used in population groups such as cardiac and respiratory (e.g. Incremental Shuttle Walk Test, 6-Minute Walk Test, Chester Step Test, Cycle Ergometry) plus practically apply the results to exercise prescription. The course includes pre-recorded content and in person learning.

Course fee: £185 BACPR members - £205 non-members

Online Seminar - Low-volume HIIT: Evidence, Theory and Key Concepts for Practice

This two & half hour online seminar reviews all the evidence, theory and key concepts related to implementing the 10 x 1 low volume HIIT model in clinical practice. This seminar can be attended as a standalone introductory session for those that would like more background and theoretical knowledge regarding HIIT.
Cost: £45 BACPR members / £60 non-members ** Please note it is not possible to pay by invoice for the seminars, payment should be made online at the time of registering

Upcoming dates:

Tuesday 20th October - 1-3.30pm

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In Person Workshop - Practical Application of Low-volume HIIT in a Clinical Setting

This in person, practical workshop aims to convert the theoretical knowledge gained from the online seminar into practical ‘hands on’ exercise prescription. You will be shown how to prescribe HIIT using information commonly collected in CVPR programmes before having the opportunity to plan and deliver your own sessions under the supervision of our experienced tutors. Please note: to attend this workshop, participation in the online seminar is recommended though not mandatory.

Cost: £185 BACPR members / £205 non-members

Upcoming dates:

New dates TBC

Future dates TBC

This two-morning online course goes beyond the introductory level with emphasis on the practical element of health behaviour change (HBC) and is delivered in a safe, positive non-judgemental way. The module is aimed at all health and exercise professionals who work in cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation. The module aims to take the mystery out of HBC, sharing ideas and a chance to practice skills to overcome common barriers in implementing HBC.

Course fee: £185 BACPR members - £205 non-members

This course is CPD certified.

• Friday 19th & Friday 26th June 2026 [online, required to attend two mornings]*

This course is designed for all health professionals working within cardiovascular rehabilitation.  Over two mornings, this online course will focus on recognition, assessment and management of emotional distress, such as anxiety and depression.  The course will provide practitioners with strategies to use in a rehabilitation setting, to support patients in managing their psychosocial health.

Course fee: £185 BACPR members - £205 non-members

Cardiovascular Nutrition Seminar

• Friday 3rd July 2026

• 09:00  11:30 (+ an additional 30 minute allowance for Q&A)

  In this seminar we will look at the role of nutrition in the development of established (and novel) risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), consider whole diet approaches such as Mediterranean, DASH, low-carb and plant-based diet patterns in primary and secondary prevention, and use real cases to help attendees see how changes to lifestyle fit with the medical management of these conditions.  This seminar is ideal for anyone who works in CVD and/or cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation.

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‍ ‍ £45 BACPR Members - £60 Non-members

In person course New dates TBC

This one-day course aims to increase knowledge and understanding of the core principles of the cardio-protective diet, as well as providing the most current information on additional nutritional approaches that may be appropriate for primary and secondary prevention of CVD. Using seminars and case studies, and with the support of expert tutors, the course teaches delegates how to develop evidence-based nutritional care plans that align with the most current clinical guidance from NICE and the ESC. Delegates also have the opportunity to develop practical skills in anthropometry and dietary assessment methods, and are introduced to the complexities of nutritional science and the nuances that often hinder patients making positive changes.   This is a no-frills, no-nonsense course that cuts through the nutrition madness, and provide knowledge and practical skills to support patients to achieve better health.

Course fee: £185 BACPR members - £205 non-members

This 3.5 hour online interactive seminar explores the considerations for Pilates and Yoga in a cardiovascular population. 

The session is designed specifically for those who have a Yoga or Pilates qualification, wishing to give correct advice and guidance to participants with cardiovascular disease on resuming Pilates and Yoga practice after a cardiovascular event and/or intervention.

Prerequisites: Level 3 Pilates Or Level 3 Diploma in Yoga or 200hrs min Yoga Teaching certification

Learning Objectives: 

1.   To review the cardiovascular population and absolute contraindications to exercise and when to signpost back to healthcare provider 

2.   To understand the specific adaptations to Yoga and Pilates session structure when delivering a full Yoga or Pilates Session 

3.   To explore adaptations to specific Yoga and Pilates exercises for a cardiovascular population 

4.   To improve skill and confidence in class management and dynamic risk assessment when delivering a group session

5.   To understand how Yoga and Pilates holistically complement the cardiovascular rehabilitation programme to enhance overall health and wellbeing 

Dates

Friday 15th May 2026 [3.5-hr online seminar – click here for registration]

Invoices cannot be provided for the online workshops.  We hope delegates can cover their fee or claim it back themselves from their workplace