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CIHC-CVD – Cardiovascular Health

CIHC-CVD – Cardiovascular Health

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CIHC-CVD – Cardiovascular Health Your heart is more than a pump. It responds to how we eat, move, breathe, sleep, think, and live. The CIHC-CVD certification explores cardiovascular health through the lens of modern medicine and integrative health, combining the latest scientific evidence with the timeless wisdom of yoga, Ayurveda, breathwork, meditation, and sustainable lifestyle…

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CIHC-CVD – Cardiovascular Health

Your heart is more than a pump.

It responds to how we eat, move, breathe, sleep, think, and live.

The CIHC-CVD certification explores cardiovascular health through the lens of modern medicine and integrative health, combining the latest scientific evidence with the timeless wisdom of yoga, Ayurveda, breathwork, meditation, and sustainable lifestyle change.

In this 20-hour, doctor-led certification, you’ll discover how to help clients lower cardiovascular risk, improve heart health, and create habits that last a lifetime.

You’ll also learn to understand the medications your clients are taking—not to prescribe them, but to better support, educate, and coach with confidence.

Designed for healthcare professionals, yoga teachers, wellness practitioners, health coaches, and anyone passionate about prevention, this course provides practical skills that can immediately transform both your professional practice and your own health.

Course Curriculum

  • Module 1: Foundations of Cardiovascular Health (2 Hours)
  • Module 2: Cardiovascular Assessment & Risk Screening (2 Hours)
  • Module 3: Lifestyle Medicine for Heart Health (3 Hours)
  • Module 4: Nutrition for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention & Management (3 Hours)
  • Module 5: Common Cardiovascular Conditions & Referral Guidelines (2 Hours)
  • Module 6: Cardiovascular Pharmacology for the Clinical Integrative Health Coach (4 Hours)
  • Module 7: Integrative Therapies for Heart Health (2 Hours)
  • Module 8: Clinical Coaching, Care Planning & Documentation (2 Hours)

Total: 20 Hours

 

Course Outcomes

Graduates will be able to:

  • Explain the fundamentals of cardiovascular health and disease.
  • Conduct cardiovascular lifestyle and risk assessments.
  • Develop evidence-informed coaching plans for heart health.
  • Apply nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management strategies to reduce cardiovascular risk.
  • Recognize common cardiovascular diseases and appropriate referral pathways.
  • Understand the indications, benefits, risks, and limitations of common cardiovascular medications and supplements.
  • Discuss cardiovascular pharmacology confidently while remaining within the Clinical Integrative Health Coach scope of practice.
  • Collaborate effectively with physicians and other healthcare professionals to support long-term cardiovascular health.

Curriculum

Module 1 – Foundations of Cardiovascular Health (2 Hours)

Learning Objectives

Understand cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, and the major contributors to heart disease.

Topics

  • Anatomy of the heart
  • Blood vessels
  • Cardiac cycle
  • Blood pressure physiology
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Cholesterol metabolism
  • Inflammation
  • Metabolic syndrome
  • Cardiovascular disease burden
  • Prevention strategies

Module 2 – Cardiovascular Assessment & Risk Screening (2 Hours)

Learning Objectives

Perform cardiovascular risk assessments and recognize situations requiring physician referral.

Topics

  • Medical history
  • Family history
  • Blood pressure assessment
  • BMI
  • Waist circumference
  • Lifestyle assessment
  • Lipid interpretation
  • Blood glucose
  • HbA1c
  • ASCVD risk concepts
  • Smoking assessment
  • Exercise readiness
  • Red flags
  • Emergency symptoms
  • Referral pathways

Module 3 – Lifestyle Medicine for Heart Health (3 Hours)

Learning Objectives

Develop evidence-based lifestyle interventions that reduce cardiovascular risk.

Topics

  • Physical activity guidelines
  • Aerobic exercise
  • Resistance training
  • Walking programs
  • Weight management
  • Smoking cessation
  • Alcohol
  • Sleep
  • Stress reduction
  • Habit formation
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Sustainable lifestyle change

Module 4 – Nutrition for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention & Management (3 Hours)

Learning Objectives

Apply nutrition strategies supported by cardiovascular research.

Topics

  • Mediterranean diet
  • DASH diet
  • Whole-food nutrition
  • Fiber
  • Healthy fats
  • Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Sodium
  • Potassium
  • Sugar
  • Ultra-processed foods
  • Weight loss nutrition
  • Reading food labels
  • Meal planning

Module 5 – Common Cardiovascular Conditions & Referral Guidelines (2 Hours)

Learning Objectives

Recognize common cardiovascular conditions and understand when medical referral is required.

Topics

  • Hypertension
  • Coronary artery disease
  • Heart failure
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Stroke
  • Peripheral artery disease
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Angina
  • Heart attack warning signs
  • Emergency response
  • Cardiac rehabilitation overview
  • Scope of practice

Module 6 – Cardiovascular Pharmacology for the Clinical Integrative Health Coach (4 Hours)

Learning Objectives

Understand the medications most commonly used in cardiovascular care and support patients through evidence-informed coaching.

Topics

Principles of Cardiovascular Pharmacology

  • Primary prevention
  • Secondary prevention
  • Risk reduction
  • Medication adherence
  • Benefits versus risks

Blood Pressure Medications

  • ACE inhibitors
  • ARBs
  • Beta blockers
  • Calcium channel blockers
  • Diuretics

Cholesterol Medications

  • Statins
  • Ezetimibe
  • PCSK9 inhibitors
  • Bempedoic acid

Blood Thinners

  • Aspirin
  • Clopidogrel
  • Warfarin
  • Apixaban
  • Rivaroxaban

Heart Failure Medications

  • SGLT2 inhibitors
  • ARNIs
  • Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists

For every medication class

  • Mechanism of action
  • Why physicians prescribe it
  • Benefits
  • Common side effects
  • Contraindications
  • Drug interactions
  • Patient education
  • Coaching considerations

Supplements & Complementary Medicine

  • Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Coenzyme Q10
  • Plant sterols
  • Soluble fiber
  • Garlic
  • Red yeast rice
  • Magnesium
  • Hawthorn (overview)

Myth vs Evidence

Examples:

  • “Statins destroy your liver.”
  • “Blood pressure medication is forever.”
  • “Natural supplements can replace statins.”
  • “Fish oil prevents heart attacks in everyone.”
  • “If I feel fine, I don’t need my blood pressure medication.”

The CIHC Role

  • Supporting adherence
  • Lifestyle alongside medication
  • Monitoring progress
  • Recognizing adverse effects
  • Referral to physicians
  • Professional boundaries

Module 7 – Integrative Therapies for Heart Health (2 Hours)

Learning Objectives

Explore complementary therapies that may support cardiovascular health alongside standard medical care.

Topics

  • Yoga therapy
  • Meditation
  • Breathwork
  • Stress management
  • Mindfulness
  • HRV biofeedback
  • Ayurveda perspectives
  • Relaxation therapies
  • Social connection
  • Evidence supporting integrative approaches

Module 8 – Clinical Coaching, Care Planning & Documentation (2 Hours)

Learning Objectives

Integrate clinical knowledge into effective cardiovascular coaching plans.

Topics

  • Coaching sessions
  • Goal setting
  • SMART plans
  • Blood pressure tracking
  • Lifestyle monitoring
  • Documentation
  • SOAP notes
  • Clinical case studies
  • Interprofessional communication
  • Ethics
  • Final competency assessment

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