Exercise testing is fundamental for the accurate quantification of cardiorespiratory fitness and for identifying mechanisms underlying exercise intolerance and shortness of breath (dyspnoea). Several indices of exercise testing-related physiological response relate independently to major clinical outcomes such as survival and hospital admissions, thus allowing considerable improvement in prognostic stratification.
This course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the physiological basis of exercise testing, to identify the indications and the protocols used in clinical and rehabilitation settings as well as the increased importance of exercise testing in the prognostic setting.
Course format
- Lectures
- Skills workshops
- Case presentations
- Panel discussion
Topics
- Indications
- Protocols
- Measurements
- Data interpretation (data presentation/test reporting)
- Impact on prognosis and treatment
Learning outcomes
Following this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the physiological significance of cardiopulmonary response profiles, in the context of exercise protocols.
- Describe the typical response profiles observed in patients with different cardio-respiratory diseases.
- Utilise exercise testing and interpretation in the evaluation of rehabilitation programs.
- Recognise the emerging importance of exercise testing in the prognostic setting.
Target audience
The target audience is primarily beginners in the following groups:
- Clinicians
- Respiratory physiologists
- Respiratory therapists
- Allied health professionals
- Trainees in the above specialties
Accreditation
An application will be submitted to the European Board for Accreditation in Pneumology (EBAP) for CME accreditation of this event.
The number of credits that you will receive corresponds to your attendance during the course. Please note that you need to sign the register of attendance each day to ensure that you receive the correct amount of CME credits.
| ERS Member | €600 |
| Non-ERS Member | €700 |
| Early Career Member | €500 |
| Industry | €1100 |
Early-bird fee: a discount of €50 is applied for ERS members, non-ERS members and Early Career Members completing their registration by Tuesday 25 June 2024, 23:59 CEST.
After this deadline, standard fee applies.
Cancellation policy
Upon receipt of a written cancellation, a refund of fees, minus the €50 administrative fee, will be applied up to six weeks before the course. After this date no refund will be made for cancellations.
General conditions
By agreeing to attend this course, you agree to comply with reasonable instructions and safety policies of local host facilities. The organiser does not endorse any hotel, restaurant or other facility which may be recommended. If the course involves patients acting as volunteers, you agree to respect their wishes, dignity and needs.
You may access the General Terms & Conditions at anytime.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at education@ersnet.org
A limited number of bursaries are available, which will cover the cost of the registration fee.
To be eligible to apply, you must be:
- Under 40 years old
- A member of ERS
Please note that only one bursary may be allocated per person, per calendar year.
To apply, sign in to your myERS account when registering for this course. If you meet the criteria listed above, you will have the option to apply for the bursary at the time of registration.
You will be prompted to complete a digital form as part of the bursary application and to upload your CV. Please complete the form, attach your CV and then submit.
Please note that only completed application forms with an attached CV will be considered.
- Bursary application deadline: 1 May, 2024
- Bursary application notification: 21 May, 2024
Venue
Eurostars Roma Aeterna Hotel
Via Casilina,125 / Piazza del Pigneto 9a
Rome, 00176 Italy
Tel: +39 0670603
More information coming soon.