Education classes taught by the CHAMPS staff include:

• Heart Disease
  Heart disease class covers the basics of cardiac anatomy and function. The patient will learn what their medications and treatment are for as well as when to call their doctor.
• Risk Factors
  Risk factors class answers questions such as "What are the risk factors of heart disease?" and "Which risk factors are modifiable?" The patient will understand their individual risk factors and how to prevent coronary artery disease progression.
• Principles of Exercise
  Principles of Exercise class covers the basics of exercise and weight training. Patients will gain an understanding of the principles of exercise frequency, duration, signs and symptoms of exercise intolerance, and the benefits of regular exercise.
• Stress Management
  Stress Management class teaches stress management techniques such as relaxation and imagery, assertiveness, coping mechanisms, and time management.
• Diet class
  Diet class covers such topics as cholesterol-lowering diets, weight management, dining out, grocery shopping, and deciphering labels.
• Exercise
  Individual instruction on exercising with diabetes, exercising with peripheral vascular disease, smoking cessation, etc. is also available.