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ACPICR publications are listed below. Click on the links to access the publications.

• ACPICR Competencies 2008 - This document can be used as a tool to guide the planning, management and evaluation of CPD. It aims to give direction to individuals, enabling them to evaluate their skills and performance. While training requirements are identified, learning strategies and resources are provided to encourage quality care. It provides:
  - a framework which enables individuals to be clear about their role and responsibilities
  - guidance on expected skills and knowledge relevant to their grade
  - identification of gaps in knowledge and skills required
  - identification of induction needs for new staff
  - a tool through which to develop future objectives and training requirements
     Click here to view ACPICR Competencies document
  
• ACPICR Peer Review 2008 - The ACPICR published the second edition of its standards for the exercise component of Phase III in 2006, with the aim of standardising the quality and approach taken by health care professionals in the delivery of Phase III exercise component to provide equity in service delivery to a wide variety of cardiovascular populations. Subsequently, in 2007 the British Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation (BACR) endorsed these standards as part of the standards and core components of cardiac rehabilitation. Click here to view ACPICR Peer Reviews document.
• Standards for Physical Activity and Exercise In the Cardiac Population 2009
  The Standards for Physical Activity and Exercise In the Cardiac Population have been developed through a review of the evidence for best practice in cardiac rehabilitation (CR) (1-4), by a working party of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapist In Cardiac Rehabilitation (ACPICR). The aim is to standardise the quality and approach taken by exercise professionals when delivering the exercise component of CR in order to provide service equity to the widest variety of people with cardiovascular disease (CVD). Click here to view the Standards for Physical Activity and Exercise In the Cardiac Population document.