Harvard The Rhodes Course for Clinical Exercise Physiology, Testing, and Interpretation for Congenital Heart Disease 2026

Harvard Rhodes Course 2026 | Pediatric Cardiology, Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET), Congenital Heart Disease, Exercise Physiology, VO₂ Peak, Ventilatory Efficiency & Clinical Interpretation

The Harvard The Rhodes Course for Clinical Exercise Physiology, Testing, and Interpretation for Congenital Heart Disease 2026 provides specialized professional education in pediatric exercise physiology, cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET), and the assessment of exercise capacity in patients with congenital and acquired heart disease.

Developed and offered by Boston Children’s Hospital, with continuing medical education accreditation through Harvard Medical School, this two-day course combines scientific lectures, clinical case discussions, interactive workshops, and practical demonstrations.

Held September 25–26, 2026, at the Museum of Science in Boston, Massachusetts, with live online participation available, the program is designed to strengthen the understanding and clinical interpretation of cardiopulmonary exercise testing in pediatric and congenital heart disease populations.

The Rhodes Course 2026 honors the legacy of Dr. Jonathan Rhodes, a pioneer in pediatric exercise cardiology whose research and teaching contributed to the development of clinical exercise assessment in children and patients with congenital heart disease.

His textbook, Exercise Physiology for the Pediatric and Congenital Cardiologist, serves as an important reference for the educational program.

The curriculum addresses exercise physiology principles, test protocol selection, patient motivation, CPET performance, interpretation of physiological measurements, quality assurance, exercise electrocardiography, hemodynamic abnormalities, cyanosis, ischemia, and congenital heart disease-specific exercise limitations.

Through practical lectures and structured case-based education, learners explore how CPET findings can contribute to evaluating functional capacity, identifying exercise-related physiological abnormalities, and informing clinical management.

Course Details

• Course: Harvard The Rhodes Course for Clinical Exercise Physiology, Testing, and Interpretation for Congenital Heart Disease 2026
• Official Program: The Rhodes Course for Clinical Exercise Physiology, Testing, and Interpretation for Congenital Heart Disease
• Educational Provider: Boston Children’s Hospital
• Accrediting Institution: Harvard Medical School
• Dates: September 25–26, 2026
• Original Format: In-Person and Live Online
• Venue: Museum of Science Boston
• Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
• Venue Address: 1 Science Park, Boston, MA 02114
• Duration: Two Days
• Primary Specialty: Pediatric Cardiology
• Additional Focus: Congenital Heart Disease, Exercise Physiology, Cardiovascular Diagnostics and Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
• Language: English
• MedicalAmboss Listed Materials: Course Recordings + PDFs
• Original Teaching Methods: Expert Lectures, Interactive Discussions, Clinical Cases, Workshops and Demonstrations

The original course included educational recordings made available to registered participants for a limited period. This publisher-hosted access is separate from the MedicalAmboss recordings package.

Included Educational Materials

The MedicalAmboss product is described as including:

• Recorded Video Lectures
• Supporting PDF Educational Materials
• Recorded Clinical Case Discussions, where included
• CPET Demonstration Content, where captured in the recordings
• Educational Material on Congenital Heart Disease
• Exercise Testing and Interpretation Resources

Important Package Clarification: The original course included interactive workshops and hands-on activities. The recordings package should not be understood as providing physical workshop participation or a complete recording of every interactive component.

Exact file counts and recording coverage should be verified against the supplied digital materials.

Target Audience

The program is designed for healthcare professionals involved in pediatric cardiovascular care, congenital heart disease, and clinical exercise testing.

The target audience includes:

• Pediatric Cardiologists
• Adult Congenital Heart Disease Specialists
• Congenital Heart Disease Cardiologists
• Clinical Exercise Physiologists
• Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Specialists
• General Cardiologists
• Sports Cardiologists
• Pediatric Sports Medicine Physicians
• Physical Therapists
• Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Specialists
• Advanced Practice Providers
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Cardiology Fellows
• Pediatric Cardiology Fellows
• Cardiovascular Technologists
• Clinical Researchers
• Allied Healthcare Professionals Involved in Exercise Assessment

The course is particularly relevant to clinicians who perform, supervise, interpret, or apply cardiopulmonary exercise testing in pediatric and congenital cardiology practice.

Program Overview

Cardiopulmonary exercise testing provides information about the integrated physiological responses of the cardiovascular, respiratory, and muscular systems during exercise.

In children and patients with congenital heart disease, the interpretation of exercise testing can be particularly challenging because of variations in cardiac anatomy, surgical history, developmental stage, exercise capacity, and physiological adaptation.

The Harvard Rhodes Course 2026 provides an educational framework for understanding these challenges.

Major areas covered include:

• Clinical Exercise Physiology
• Pediatric Exercise Testing
• Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
• Congenital Heart Disease
• Acquired Pediatric Heart Disease
• Exercise Test Preparation
• Exercise Protocol Selection
• Patient Motivation
• Test Performance
• Data Quality
• CPET Variables
• Oxygen Consumption
• Exercise Capacity
• Ventilatory Efficiency
• Heart Rate Response
• Hemodynamic Interpretation
• Exercise Electrocardiography
• Prediction Equations
• Clinical Case Interpretation
• Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease
• Complex Congenital Heart Disease
• Exercise-Induced Ischemia
• Clinical Applications of CPET

The educational emphasis is on integrating physiological understanding with practical testing skills and clinical interpretation.

Official Learning Objectives

After participating in the original educational activity, learners should be better able to:

1. Understand exercise physiology across the lifespan. Describe fundamental principles of exercise physiology, emphasizing patients with congenital heart disease.
2. Perform and interpret cardiopulmonary exercise testing. Understand how CPET is organized and conducted, interpret important variables, and report clinically relevant findings in patients with congenital heart disease.
3. Analyze physiological responses in congenital heart disease. Apply clinical case examples to assess physiological abnormalities and exercise limitations.
4. Apply CPET findings to clinical decision-making. Use exercise testing information to inform the evaluation and management of patients with congenital heart disease.

Complete Official 2026 Course Curriculum

Day 1 – Friday, September 25, 2026

Registration

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM

1. Introduction

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Faculty: William Orr

The opening session introduces the educational aims of the Rhodes Course and the importance of clinical exercise assessment in pediatric and congenital heart disease populations.

2. Approach to CPET and Congenital Heart Disease

10:15 AM – 11:00 AM

Faculty: Jesse Hansen

This presentation introduces the clinical approach to cardiopulmonary exercise testing in patients with congenital heart disease.

Important concepts include:

• Congenital Heart Disease
• Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
• Exercise Capacity
• Clinical Indications
• Patient Assessment
• Exercise Test Selection
• Physiological Limitations
• Cardiovascular Responses
• Test Interpretation
• Clinical Applications

The educational focus is on connecting CPET measurements with the unique physiological characteristics of congenital heart disease.

3. Motivation: Science and Practice

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Faculty: Tracy Curran and Aimee Layton

This session reviews the importance of patient motivation during exercise testing.

Relevant considerations include:

• Exercise Test Engagement
• Patient Communication
• Motivation
• Exercise Performance
• Test Effort
• Behavioral Factors
• Pediatric Cooperation
• Encouragement Strategies
• Data Validity

Appropriate motivation is important because patient effort can influence the interpretation of exercise performance.

4. Motivation Large Group Workshop

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Faculty: Tracy Curran and Aimee Layton

This original interactive workshop explores practical approaches to motivating patients during exercise testing.

Relevant educational themes include:

• Patient Interaction
• Motivation Techniques
• Communication
• Exercise Test Performance
• Pediatric Patient Engagement
• Practical Testing Challenges

Recording Scope: Workshop participation cannot be reproduced through recordings unless the activity was captured in the supplied video materials.

Lunch

12:00 PM – 12:45 PM

5. Conducting an Exercise Test: Pearls of Wisdom

12:45 PM – 1:00 PM

Faculty: Francis Walsh

This presentation addresses practical considerations involved in conducting exercise testing.

Important topics include:

• Exercise Test Preparation
• Equipment Setup
• Patient Instructions
• Test Protocol Selection
• Monitoring
• Test Performance
• Patient Safety
• Data Collection
• Technical Troubleshooting
• Test Quality

The educational emphasis is on practical factors that contribute to reliable and interpretable results.

6. Clinical Exercise Physiology Principles

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Faculty: David White

This session reviews fundamental physiological principles underlying exercise performance.

Important concepts include:

• Oxygen Delivery
• Oxygen Consumption
• Cardiac Output
• Heart Rate Response
• Ventilation
• Gas Exchange
• Skeletal Muscle Metabolism
• Exercise Capacity
• Aerobic Physiology
• Physiological Adaptation

The presentation establishes a scientific foundation for interpreting exercise responses.

7. Exercise Physiology in Congenital Heart Disease

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Faculty: Adam Powell

This presentation examines exercise physiology in patients with congenital heart disease.

Important considerations include:

• Congenital Cardiac Anatomy
• Cardiovascular Hemodynamics
• Exercise Limitations
• Oxygen Transport
• Circulatory Adaptation
• Chronotropic Response
• Ventilatory Response
• Exercise Intolerance
• Clinical Assessment
• Functional Capacity

The session emphasizes how congenital cardiac abnormalities and previous interventions can affect exercise physiology.

8. CPET Data Variables: Definitions and Implications

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Faculty: Suellen Yin

This extended presentation reviews important measurements used in cardiopulmonary exercise testing.

Relevant variables include:

• Peak Oxygen Uptake
• VO₂
• VO₂ Peak
• Carbon Dioxide Production
• Ventilation
• Respiratory Exchange Ratio
• Anaerobic Threshold
• Ventilatory Efficiency
• VE/VCO₂
• Heart Rate
• Oxygen Pulse
• Blood Pressure Response
• Exercise Duration
• Workload
• Physiological Interpretation

Understanding the definitions and limitations of CPET variables is essential for appropriate clinical interpretation.

Break

3:00 PM – 3:15 PM

9. CPET Demo

3:15 PM – 4:00 PM

Faculty: William Orr and Meg Vernon

The original program includes a practical demonstration of cardiopulmonary exercise testing.

Relevant educational areas include:

• CPET Preparation
• Equipment Configuration
• Patient Setup
• Exercise Protocol
• Monitoring
• Respiratory Gas Measurement
• Exercise Data Collection
• Test Completion
• Data Review

Recording Scope: Demonstration content is available only to the extent included in the supplied recordings.

10. Wrap Up

4:00 PM – 4:15 PM

Faculty: Naomi Gauthier

The day concludes with a review of major exercise physiology and testing principles.

Social Event at Museum of Science

4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

No CME Credit Awarded

This activity is part of the original in-person conference and is not considered a standard educational recording.

Day 2 – Saturday, September 26, 2026

Breakfast

8:00 AM – 8:15 AM

11. Introduction

8:15 AM – 8:30 AM

Faculty: Tracy Curran

The second day introduces practical data interpretation and clinical case-based learning.

12. Identifying High Quality Data

8:30 AM – 8:45 AM

Faculty: Aimee Layton

This session focuses on identifying reliable cardiopulmonary exercise test results.

Important considerations include:

• Data Integrity
• Calibration
• Test Quality
• Patient Effort
• Physiological Plausibility
• Technical Artifacts
• Equipment Performance
• Data Validation
• Quality Assurance
• Interpretation Reliability

The educational emphasis is on recognizing factors that may compromise the accuracy of test interpretation.

13. CPET Data Variable Review

8:45 AM – 9:00 AM

Faculty: Adam Powell

This session reviews core CPET variables introduced during the first day.

Important areas include:

• Oxygen Uptake
• Ventilatory Response
• Heart Rate
• Exercise Capacity
• Respiratory Exchange Ratio
• Oxygen Pulse
• Clinical Interpretation
• Integration of Multiple Measurements

14. CPET Data Case Study Workshop

9:00 AM – 9:45 AM

Faculty:

• Daniel Ziebell
• Shannon O’Malley
• Jennifer Huang
• Arash Sabati

This original workshop applies CPET interpretation principles to clinical examples.

Relevant areas include:

• Data Review
• Exercise Capacity
• Gas Exchange
• Ventilatory Efficiency
• Cardiovascular Response
• Clinical Context
• Interpretation of Abnormal Findings
• Structured Reporting

The activity emphasizes practical case-based interpretation.

15. Algorithms and Prediction Equations

9:45 AM – 10:10 AM

Faculty: William Orr

This presentation reviews the use of algorithms and predictive reference equations in CPET interpretation.

Important considerations include:

• Prediction Equations
• Reference Values
• Pediatric Reference Standards
• Age-Related Variation
• Exercise Performance
• Interpretation Algorithms
• Normal and Abnormal Responses
• Clinical Reporting
• Limitations of Reference Equations

The educational focus is on interpreting measured values using appropriate reference frameworks.

Break

10:10 AM – 10:20 AM

16. Case Study Workshop: Simple CHD

10:20 AM – 11:30 AM

Faculty:

• Daniel Ziebell
• Shannon O’Malley
• Jennifer Huang
• Arash Sabati

This workshop examines CPET interpretation in patients with less complex congenital heart conditions.

Important themes include:

• Simple Congenital Heart Disease
• Exercise Tolerance
• Cardiovascular Physiology
• Test Variables
• Clinical Context
• Data Interpretation
• Functional Assessment
• Patient Management

17. Case Study Workshop: Exercise ECGs

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Faculty: Kendra Ward and Suellen Yin

This workshop focuses on exercise electrocardiography.

Important topics include:

• Exercise ECG
• Heart Rate Response
• Rhythm Assessment
• Arrhythmia Recognition
• Exercise-Related ECG Changes
• ST-Segment Changes
• Clinical Correlation
• Exercise Test Safety
• Interpretation Limitations

The educational focus is on understanding electrocardiographic information in the context of exercise testing.

Lunch

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

18. Case Study Workshop: Hemodynamic Variations in CHD

1:00 PM – 2:15 PM

Faculty:

• Jesse Hansen
• Danielle Burstein
• Meg Vernon
• Jolie Britt

This original workshop reviews physiological and hemodynamic variations in congenital heart disease.

Important considerations include:

• Congenital Hemodynamics
• Cardiac Output
• Exercise Blood Flow
• Oxygen Delivery
• Circulatory Adaptation
• Ventilatory Response
• Exercise Intolerance
• Functional Limitations
• CPET Interpretation

The session examines the relationship between congenital cardiac physiology and exercise testing findings.

Break

2:15 PM – 2:30 PM

19. Case Study Workshop: Complexity, Cyanosis, and Ischemia

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Faculty:

• Jesse Hansen
• Danielle Burstein
• Meg Vernon
• Jolie Britt

This workshop explores challenging CPET cases involving complex congenital heart disease.

Important topics include:

• Complex Congenital Heart Disease
• Cyanosis
• Exercise Desaturation
• Myocardial Ischemia
• Abnormal Hemodynamic Responses
• Exercise Capacity
• Cardiovascular Limitations
• Respiratory Responses
• Clinical Interpretation
• Risk Assessment

The educational emphasis is on interpreting complex physiological responses and relating CPET findings to clinical decision-making.

20. Wrap Up and Summary

3:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Faculty: Naomi Gauthier

The final session reviews major principles in pediatric exercise physiology, CPET performance, interpretation, and clinical application.

Major Topics Covered

• Harvard Rhodes Course 2026
• Boston Children’s Hospital
• Pediatric Cardiology
• Congenital Heart Disease
• Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
• CPET
• Exercise Physiology
• Pediatric Exercise Assessment
• Exercise Protocol Selection
• Patient Motivation
• Exercise Testing Procedures
• Data Integrity
• CPET Quality Assurance
• VO₂ Peak
• Oxygen Consumption
• Ventilatory Efficiency
• VE/VCO₂
• Respiratory Exchange Ratio
• Anaerobic Threshold
• Oxygen Pulse
• Heart Rate Response
• Exercise ECG
• Exercise-Induced Arrhythmias
• Cardiac Hemodynamics
• Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease
• Complex CHD
• Exercise Ischemia
• Clinical Case Interpretation
• Exercise Capacity
• Cardiovascular Diagnostics
• Pediatric Cardiac Rehabilitation
• Exercise Testing Prediction Equations
• Clinical Exercise Physiology

Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing in Congenital Heart Disease

Cardiopulmonary exercise testing provides an integrated assessment of cardiovascular and respiratory responses during physical exertion.

In patients with congenital heart disease, exercise capacity can be affected by anatomical abnormalities, prior interventions, residual hemodynamic lesions, rhythm disturbances, and other physiological factors.

The Rhodes Course emphasizes the importance of interpreting CPET findings within the individual patient’s congenital heart disease history and clinical circumstances.

Exercise Physiology and Oxygen Transport

Understanding exercise physiology requires knowledge of the processes responsible for oxygen delivery and utilization.

Important concepts include:

• Cardiac Output
• Oxygen Consumption
• Ventilation
• Pulmonary Gas Exchange
• Skeletal Muscle Metabolism
• Cardiovascular Adaptation
• Exercise Intensity
• Functional Capacity

The curriculum connects these principles to practical interpretation of cardiopulmonary exercise testing.

CPET Variables and Clinical Interpretation

Key CPET variables provide different types of physiological information.

Examples include:

• Peak VO₂: A measure of oxygen uptake achieved during exercise.
• VE/VCO₂: An indicator used in assessing ventilatory efficiency.
• Respiratory Exchange Ratio: A measure relevant to metabolic response and interpretation of exercise effort.
• Oxygen Pulse: A derived variable related to oxygen uptake relative to heart rate.
• Heart Rate Response: Provides information about chronotropic behavior during exercise.
• Exercise Workload: Reflects the external workload achieved during testing.

Individual values must be interpreted together, using appropriate protocols, reference standards, and clinical information.

Data Quality and Technical Accuracy

Reliable interpretation depends on appropriate data collection.

The course examines issues involving:

• Test Calibration
• Equipment Performance
• Patient Motivation
• Test Effort
• Technical Artifacts
• Data Integrity
• Physiological Plausibility
• Quality Assurance

The original program includes demonstrations and workshops intended to reinforce these practical principles.

Exercise ECG and Arrhythmia Assessment

Electrocardiographic monitoring is an important component of exercise testing.

The curriculum includes a specific workshop devoted to exercise ECG interpretation.

Important considerations include heart rate response, rhythm changes, exercise-related electrocardiographic abnormalities, and the integration of ECG findings with clinical symptoms and CPET data.

Hemodynamics in Congenital Heart Disease

Congenital heart disease can produce complex circulatory physiology.

The program includes case-based teaching focused on the relationship between cardiac anatomy, hemodynamic function, exercise capacity, and physiological response.

Important areas include:

• Cardiac Output Response
• Circulatory Adaptation
• Oxygen Delivery
• Hemodynamic Limitations
• Exercise Intolerance
• Complex Cardiac Anatomy

Cyanosis, Ischemia and Complex CHD

Patients with complex congenital heart disease may demonstrate exercise-related abnormalities that require careful interpretation.

The original curriculum includes case discussions addressing cyanosis, ischemia, and complex physiological responses.

The educational focus emphasizes understanding the relationships among clinical history, physiological measurements, and potential cardiovascular limitations.

Case-Based Learning

Clinical case discussions are a central part of the Rhodes Course.

The program incorporates case examples involving:

• CPET Data Interpretation
• Simple Congenital Heart Disease
• Exercise ECG
• Hemodynamic Variations
• Cyanosis
• Ischemia
• Complex CHD

These cases help connect theoretical concepts with real-world clinical interpretation.

Faculty and Contributors

The published 2026 program includes contributions from:

• William Orr
• Jesse Hansen, MD
• Tracy Curran
• Aimee Layton
• Francis Walsh, MS
• David A. White, PhD
• Adam Powell
• S. Moli Yin, MD
• Meg Vernon, MD
• Naomi Gauthier
• Daniel Ziebell, MD
• Shannon O’Malley, MS
• Jennifer H. Huang, MD
• Arash Sabati, MD
• Kendra Ward, MD, MS
• Danielle Burstein
• Jolie Britt

The faculty and workshop contributors represent pediatric cardiology, exercise physiology, congenital heart disease, cardiovascular diagnostics, and related clinical fields.

The Legacy of Dr. Jonathan Rhodes

The course honors the contributions of Dr. Jonathan Rhodes to pediatric exercise cardiology.

His clinical and academic work helped advance the understanding of exercise physiology and exercise testing in children and individuals with congenital heart disease.

The textbook Exercise Physiology for the Pediatric and Congenital Cardiologist is identified by the organizers as an important reference for the course.

The program reflects a continued emphasis on practical education in exercise assessment and clinically meaningful interpretation.

Continuing Medical Education

The original Rhodes Course was offered by Boston Children’s Hospital and accredited through Harvard Medical School.

Official registration included educational participation and access to specified course resources under the provider’s terms.

Official evaluations and credit claims were subject to the provider’s completion deadlines.

Important CME Notice

Purchasing separately distributed educational files through MedicalAmboss does not provide:

• Harvard Medical School CME Credits
• Official Completion Certificates
• Boston Children’s Hospital Course Registration
• Live Conference Participation
• In-Person Workshop Attendance
• Original Publisher Platform Access
• Official Harvard Course Accounts
• Publisher-Hosted Educational Extras

Why This Course Is Relevant

The Harvard The Rhodes Course for Clinical Exercise Physiology, Testing, and Interpretation for Congenital Heart Disease 2026 provides focused educational training in the scientific and clinical interpretation of exercise testing.

Its integration of physiological principles, technical considerations, CPET variables, clinical cases, exercise electrocardiography, and congenital heart disease-specific interpretation makes it especially relevant to pediatric cardiologists and exercise physiology professionals.

The curriculum supports a deeper understanding of how exercise testing findings can be assessed in children and patients with congenital or acquired cardiac disease.

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https://learn.hms.harvard.edu/programs/rhodes-course

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Short Description

Harvard The Rhodes Course for Clinical Exercise Physiology, Testing, and Interpretation for Congenital Heart Disease 2026 provides specialized education in pediatric exercise physiology, cardiopulmonary exercise testing, congenital heart disease, and clinical interpretation of exercise data.

Held September 25–26, 2026, the original Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School program combines expert lectures, CPET demonstrations, and case-based learning focused on exercise physiology and cardiovascular assessment.

Key Topics Covered

1. Fundamentals of Clinical Exercise Physiology

Review essential principles of exercise physiology across the lifespan, with particular attention to pediatric patients and congenital heart disease.

2. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET)

Understand how cardiopulmonary exercise testing is performed, including exercise protocols, equipment considerations, data collection, and clinical applications.

3. CPET Data Interpretation

Learn to evaluate key CPET variables, assess data quality, and interpret exercise testing results in a clinical context.

4. Exercise Physiology in Congenital Heart Disease

Explore the physiological effects of congenital heart disease on exercise capacity, cardiovascular performance, and functional limitations.

5. Clinical Case-Based Interpretation

Review case discussions involving simple and complex congenital heart disease, hemodynamic variations, cyanosis, ischemia, and exercise ECG interpretation.

6. Exercise Testing Protocols and Patient Motivation

Understand practical considerations involved in selecting exercise testing protocols, encouraging patient participation, and obtaining reliable results.

7. Clinical Decision-Making Using CPET

Explore how exercise testing findings may inform clinical evaluation and management decisions for patients with congenital heart disease.

Complete Course Curriculum – September 25–26, 2026

Day 1 – Friday, September 25, 2026

Introduction to Exercise Physiology, CPET, and Congenital Heart Disease

Session	Faculty
Introduction	William Orr
Approach to CPET and Congenital Heart Disease	Jesse Hansen
Motivation: Science and Practice	Tracy Curran, Aimee Layton
Motivation Large Group Workshop	Tracy Curran, Aimee Layton
Conducting an Exercise Test: Pearls of Wisdom	Francis Walsh
Clinical Exercise Physiology Principles	David White
Exercise Physiology in Congenital Heart Disease	Adam Powell
CPET Data Variables: Definitions and Implications	Suellen Yin
CPET Demo	William Orr, Meg Vernon
Wrap Up	Naomi Gauthier

Day 1 Learning Focus

The first day introduces the foundational scientific and practical aspects of cardiopulmonary exercise testing.

Topics include exercise physiology, CPET protocols, congenital heart disease, patient motivation, testing techniques, and the interpretation of important exercise-related measurements.

Participants are introduced to practical approaches for conducting CPET and recognizing physiologic responses relevant to pediatric and congenital cardiac conditions.

Day 2 – Saturday, September 26, 2026

Advanced CPET Interpretation and Clinical Case Studies

Session	Faculty
Introduction	Tracy Curran
Identifying High Quality Data	Aimee Layton
CPET Data Variable Review	Adam Powell
CPET Data Case Study Workshop	Daniel Ziebell, Shannon O’Malley, Jennifer Huang, Arash Sabati
Algorithms and Prediction Equations	William Orr
Case Study Workshop: Simple CHD	Daniel Ziebell, Shannon O’Malley, Jennifer Huang, Arash Sabati
Case Study Workshop: Exercise ECGs	Kendra Ward, Suellen Yin
Case Study Workshop: Hemodynamic Variations in CHD	Jesse Hansen, Danielle Burstein, Meg Vernon, Jolie Britt
Case Study Workshop: Complexity, Cyanosis, and Ischemia	Jesse Hansen, Danielle Burstein, Meg Vernon, Jolie Britt
Wrap Up and Summary	Naomi Gauthier

Day 2 Learning Focus

The second day concentrates on CPET data quality, advanced interpretation, clinical prediction equations, and practical case-based applications.

The curriculum includes exercise ECG interpretation, hemodynamic responses in congenital heart disease, and challenging clinical scenarios involving cyanosis, ischemia, and complex cardiovascular physiology.

Learning Objectives

After reviewing the educational content, learners should be better prepared to:

1. Understand Exercise Physiology: Describe the fundamental principles of exercise physiology across different age groups, particularly in patients with congenital heart disease.
2. Conduct and Interpret CPET: Understand the setup, conduct, and interpretation of cardiopulmonary exercise testing, including the clinical significance of key CPET variables.
3. Analyze Physiological Responses: Evaluate physiological impairments and exercise limitations using clinical case examples involving congenital heart disease.
4. Apply CPET Findings Clinically: Understand how CPET measurements can contribute to clinical assessment and management decisions.
5. Recognize Reliable CPET Data: Identify factors affecting test quality, patient motivation, protocol selection, and the interpretation of exercise testing outcomes.

Who Should Study Harvard The Rhodes Course 2026?

This educational program is particularly relevant for:

• Pediatric Cardiologists
• Congenital Heart Disease Specialists
• Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Cardiologists
• Exercise Physiologists
• Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Professionals
• Pediatric Cardiology Fellows
• Cardiovascular Medicine Trainees
• Advanced Practice Providers
• Physical Therapists
• Allied Health Professionals
• Healthcare Professionals involved in exercise testing and cardiovascular assessment

Why Study The Rhodes Course 2026?

Specialized Pediatric CPET Education

The course focuses on cardiopulmonary exercise testing in patients with congenital and acquired heart disease, an important area of pediatric cardiovascular assessment.

Practical Exercise Testing Knowledge

Review educational content addressing CPET protocols, patient motivation, data integrity, and interpretation of exercise testing variables.

Clinical Case-Based Learning

Explore real-world clinical concepts through structured case discussions involving congenital heart disease, hemodynamic abnormalities, and exercise limitations.

Expert-Led Educational Sessions

Learn from faculty with experience in pediatric cardiology, exercise physiology, and congenital heart disease assessment.

Convenient Recordings and Study Materials

Use the supplied video recordings, PDF documents, and subtitle files to review the educational material according to your study schedule.

Harvard The Rhodes Course 2026 – Clinical Exercise Physiology and CPET Recordings

Expand your knowledge of pediatric exercise physiology and congenital heart disease with this specialized 2026 educational program.

The Rhodes Course provides detailed instruction in cardiopulmonary exercise testing, clinical interpretation, data quality, exercise physiology, and the application of CPET findings to congenital heart disease.

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