American Heart Association Launches Digital Health Certification for Cardiac Care Professionals

The American Heart Association has launched a new professional certification program addressing the growing challenge healthcare providers face in adapting to digital cardiac care technologies. The Digital Health in Cardiac Care certification aims to bridge the gap between traditional practice and remote patient monitoring while ensuring privacy and compatibility with existing healthcare systems. This initiative represents a significant step forward in standardizing digital health training for cardiac care professionals across Texas and nationwide.

This certification represents the fourth offering in the Certified Professional by the American Heart Association science-based portfolio, joining existing certifications in telehealth, telehealth stroke, and tobacco treatment. Developed by the American Heart Association Center for Telehealth®, the program standardizes training and validates healthcare providers' expertise in technology-enabled clinical settings. The certification applies the same gold standard used by the Association for hospital certifications, ensuring consistent quality across all training programs.

Digital health in cardiac care encompasses the use of wearable devices, smartphone applications, telehealth platforms, and remote monitoring systems to help individuals manage and prevent heart conditions outside traditional clinical environments. According to Dr. Lee H. Schwamm, a volunteer member of the American Heart Association Center for Telehealth Expert Panel, this certification maintains quality standards while boosting patient engagement and empowering providers to manage chronic conditions more effectively through digital tools. The program addresses the critical need for healthcare providers to stay current with rapidly evolving digital health technologies.

The certification process includes comprehensive digital health literacy training, evidence-based online education combining research and hands-on experiences, and assessment delivery through live remote-proctoring. Successful candidates receive certification awards and credentials valid for three years, with renewal available through American Heart Association platforms available at https://cpr.heart.org. Enrollment is open to licensed healthcare professionals, those pursuing licensure, and health and wellness specialists using digital health tools for patient monitoring and engagement.

Through December 31, customers purchasing the Digital Health in Cardiac Care Certification and Coursework Bundle can complete an additional Telehealth Certification and Coursework Bundle at no extra cost by using code TELEBOGO at checkout on the Professional Education Hub at https://professional.heart.org. The timing of this certification launch coincides with increasing adoption of digital health solutions across Texas healthcare systems, particularly as remote monitoring technologies become more integrated into standard cardiac care protocols. With a stroke coordinator certification planned for later this year, the American Heart Association continues to expand its digital health certification portfolio to meet evolving healthcare needs.

The introduction of this certification program has significant implications for Texas healthcare providers and patients. As digital health technologies continue to transform cardiac care delivery, this certification ensures that healthcare professionals possess the necessary skills to implement these technologies safely and effectively. For Texas businesses in the healthcare sector, this represents an opportunity to enhance staff competencies and improve patient outcomes through standardized digital health training. The program's focus on evidence-based practices and quality standards aligns with Texas's growing emphasis on healthcare innovation and technological advancement in medical care delivery.