About Your Program
Your program is up to 16 weeks long and includes 6 main parts
1. Intake Assessment (onsite)
Our lab staff and program doctor will talk to you about your medical history and risk factors for heart disease and start a plan for your care.
2. Exercise Assessment (onsite)
You will come onsite to complete an exercise stress test. This test measures your fitness level. The team will use the information from the test to create an exercise prescription just for you. This prescription will guide you to exercise at a level that is safe and effective for you.
3. Orientation and Safety (onsite or computer)
This is the first scheduled group session in your program. Register for an orientation session at the Rumsey front desk or by calling 416-597-3422 extension 5200.
Join this required session to:
- Know what your cardiac rehab program includes and what to expect at each visit
- Know where to find reliable heart health information
- Learn about exercising safely
- Think about your goals for the program
Delivery:
- If you chose the onsite program, these sessions will be delivered at the program centre that you chose — Rumsey Cardiac or Toronto Western.
- If you chose the virtual program, these sessions will be delivered by computer using Microsoft Teams.
4. Group Sessions (onsite or computer)
After you attend the Orientation and Safety session, you will join up to 16 group sessions that are delivered on the same day, at the same time each week. During the group sessions, your cardiac rehab team will help you create an exercise routine and provide expert advice on exercise and education related to your care.
Delivery:
- If you chose the onsite program, these sessions will be delivered at the program centre that you chose — Rumsey Cardiac or Toronto Western.
- If you chose the virtual program, these sessions will be delivered by computer using Microsoft Teams.
5. Discharge assessment (onsite)
As you get close to graduation you will review your program with your cardiac rehab team. To see the progress you have made, you may 1) complete an exercise stress test and, 2) repeat a few surveys and questions from the intake assessment so we can compare your numbers from the start and end of your program.
6. Pulse Check
Join our Pulse Check program to complete an exercise assessment each year. Ask your doctor for a referral to join Pulse Check.
