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ForwardCardiopulmonary Physiology: Integration of Testing to Enhance Patient Care
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options
September 24 - 26, 2026 - Wyndham Grand Rio Mar - Río Grande, Puerto Rico
Course Directors: Scott A. Helgeson, M.D. and Bryan J. Taylor, Ph.D.
This course explores various aspects of cardiopulmonary physiologic testing, including cardiopulmonary exercise tests, pulmonary function tests, submaximal stress tests, and impulse oscillometry. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation of these studies, incorporating diverse patient scenarios to enhance clinical understanding and application.
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| Registration Fee(s) | |
|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $925 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $875 |
Optional Morning Breakout Sessions
Friday, September 25, 2026 – 7:00-8:00 a.m.
In-person only, additional fee to attend
$100
Track A: CPET
Live demonstration of a standard ramp-incremental CPET, including dynamic assessment of inspiratory capacity described in real time.
Track B: PFT
Live demonstration of a clinical PFT described in real time by expert Faculty with interactive Q & A during the session.
Saturday, September 26, 2026 – 7:00-8:00 a.m.
In-person only, additional fee to attend
$100
Track A: CPET
Live demonstration of a standard ramp-incremental CPET, including dynamic assessment of inspiratory capacity described in real time.
Track B: Impulse Oscillometry
Live demonstration of a clinical PFT described in real time by expert Faculty with interactive Q & A during the session.
Target Audience
Target audience includes physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the specialties of pulmonology, cardiology, internal medicine, and family medicine.
Respiratory therapists and exercise physiologists may also benefit from this course.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe the integrated pulmonary, cardiovascular, and neuromuscular physiologic responses to exercise that underpin normal and abnormal cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) results
- Differentiate normal from pathologic responses on CPET, pulmonary function testing (PFT), impulse oscillometry (IOS), and respiratory muscle assessment across common cardiopulmonary disease states
- Apply best practices for conducting, quality-controlling, and interpreting CPET, PFT, and IOS to improve diagnostic accuracy and reduce unnecessary downstream testing
- Identify clinical scenarios in which noninvasive cardiopulmonary testing is insufficient and determine when invasive CPET or advanced testing strategies are indicated
- Integrate cardiopulmonary testing results into individualized exercise prescription and rehabilitation planning to optimize functional outcomes and patient-centered care
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
*All times listed as Eastern time zone.
Thursday, September 24, 2026 | |
7:00 a.m. | Registration, Breakfast and Exhibitors |
7:50 a.m. | Welcome and Conference Overview |
8:00 a.m. | Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET): Basics and Clinical Applications |
8:30 a.m. | Physiological Basis of CPET |
9:00 a.m. | Normal Responses to Maximal and Submaximal Exercise |
9:30 a.m. | Coffee Break |
10:00 a.m. | Spectrum of CPET Responses in Pulmonary and Cardiovascular Disease |
10:30 a.m. | Invasive CPET: When Noninvasive Is Not Enough |
11:00 a.m. | CPET for Exercise Prescription & Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation |
11:30 a.m. | Light Food and Coffee Break |
12:00 p.m. | Integrated Case-Based Discussion: Foundations Applied to Clinical Practice |
12:55 p.m. | Adjourn Day |
Friday, September 25, 2026 | |
6:30 a.m. | Registration, Breakfast and Exhibitors |
7:00 – 8:00 a.m. | Optional Breakout Session |
8:10 a.m. | Welcome Back and Overview of the Day |
8:15 a.m. | Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT): Basics and Clinical Applications |
8:45 am | Physiological Basis of PFT |
9:15 a.m. | ILD and Exercise/Rehab in Pulmonary Diseases |
9:45 a.m. | Coffee Break |
10:15 a.m. | Exercise and COPD |
10:45 a.m. | Respiratory Muscle Dysfunction in Cardiopulmonary Disease Clinical Significance |
11:15 a.m. | Assessment of the Respiratory Muscles |
11:45 a.m. | Light Food and Coffee Break |
12:15 p.m. | Integrated Case-Based Discussion: Foundations Applied to Clinical Practice |
1:05 p.m. | Adjourn Day |
Saturday, September 26, 2026 | |
6:30 a.m. | Registration, Breakfast and Exhibitors |
7:00 – 8:00 a.m. | Optional Breakout Session |
8:10 a.m. | Welcome Back and Overview of the Day |
8:15 a.m. | IOS: Best Practice for Conducting the Test and Practical Issues – Part 1 |
8:45 a.m. | IOS: Best Practice for Conducting the Test and Practical Issues – Part 2 |
9:15 a.m. | What is on the Horizon? Advances in Pulmonary Laboratory Testing and Emerging Concepts |
9:45 a.m. | Coffee Break |
10:15 a.m. | Exercise and sleep |
10:45 a.m. | Exercise and Immunology |
11:15 a.m. | Exercise and longevity |
11:45 a.m. | Light Food and Coffee Break |
12:15 p.m. | Integrated Case-Based Discussion: Foundations Applied to Clinical Practice |
1:05 p.m. | Adjourn Conference |
Discounted rooms are available at Wyndham Grand Rio Mar
The special rate for the conference is $269.00 + tax. A limited number of rooms are reserved at this rate.
Reserve you room online any time
Call toll free (800) 474-6627, Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Reservations must be made by August 31, 2026 or before the group rooms are sold out, whichever comes first. Prevailing rates may apply after this date or when the group rooms are sold out, whichever occurs first. Rooms are subject to availability. Group rates apply three days prior to and three days after the course dates, based on availability.
All guestroom rates are subject to and do not include the following:
- 11% tax
- $40 daily resort fees (subject to change)
- Mandatory $2.50 housekeeping gratuity per room, per night, plus 11.5% tax
- Mandatory $7.00 one-time Porterage fee per person, plus 11.5% tax
The Resort Fee is subject to tax which is currently 11% and provides for:
- Long-distance phone access (toll-free, credit card & collect calls)
- Unlimited local calls (town of Rio Grande only)
- Internal Resort shuttle transportation
- Unlimited use of Fitness Center
- Daily local English newspaper
- Use of in-room safe
- Unlimited driving range golf balls
- Recreational Amenities, Daily Guest Activities
- Beach & Pool Towels, Lounge Chairs and Umbrellas
- Beach Attendant Service
- 2 Complimentary Bottled Waters in Room with Daily Replenishment
- In- Room Puerto Rican Coffee and Tea Presentation
- Luggage Storage for Early Arrivals or Late Departures
- Use of Computers for Printing Boarding Passes
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 13.50 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 13.50 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
| Available Credit for the General Session - Live | Optional Breakout Sessions (Live Only) | Total Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 4.00 AMA/Attendance, AAPA, ANCC | 4.00 | |
| Friday | 3.75 AMA/Attendance | 1.00 CPET or PFT Breakout Session | 4.75 |
| Saturday | 3.75 AMA/Attendance | 1.00 CPET or Impulse Oscillometry Breakout Session | 4.75 |
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 13.50 AAPA Category 1
- 13.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 13.50 ANCC
- 13.50 Attendance
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Price
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| Registration Fee(s) | |
|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $925 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $875 |
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Every effort will be made to accommodate dietary requirements; however, some requests may not be feasible based on venue kitchen capabilities. Attendees will be contacted in advance if a dietary restriction cannot be fulfilled.
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