Policies & Procedures

The purpose of ICCPR’s program certification scheme is to recognize cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs in low-resource settings (includes in high-income countries, as defined in ICRR’s protocol available here) who meet a minimum quality standard with regard to program structure, processes and patient outcomes. The program certification is a peer-reviewed process designed to review CR programs for adherence to quality standards of the ICCPR also recognized other professional societies.

ICCPR Program Certification is an option to programs participating in ICCPR’s International Cardiac Rehab Registry (ICRR) or not participating in the registry. Upon payment of the fee, if the below quality standards are met, CR programs will be ICCPR-certified for 3 full calendar years from the date of certification issue. Programs will receive an electronic dated certification certificate to print and post. Their program will be listed on ICCPR’s website, and the news will be shared on ICCPR’s social media platforms. They may also use the ICCPR certification logo (to be provided) on their website(s) (if applicable) denoting they are an “ICCPR-quality program”. Certified programs will also be provided sample social media posts and email templates to share the news of their successful certification. We are also available to support press releases.

Processes for re-certification are outlined here.

Governance & Responsibilities

ICCPR’s program certification is governed by a committee of 3-8 members representing the variety of disciplines delivering CR, from around the world. At least 1 member of ICCPR Executive and ICRR’s Steering Committee shall serve. The committee shall report to ICCPR Executive. The terms of reference are available here.

Note that this process involves analysis of provided data that cannot be directly verified as well as program observation at generally one point in time. Therefore, ICCPR provides no guarantee of service quality. Moreover, ICCPR holds no legal responsibility for patient care, malpractice, innocent accidents or negligence. The applying program agrees to indemnify and hold the ICCPR harmless against any claims, deeds, suits, actions, proceedings, recovery warranties or representations. It is understood that the warranties, representations and indemnification will survive in perpetuity. Applicant programs should understand and comply with healthcare regulations and requirements in their jurisdiction.

For questions about program certification, contact iccpr.ProgCert@gmail.com.

Members of Steering Committee