Statement of Purpose:

The Arkansas Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Association is dedicated to the improvement of clinical practice, promotion of scientific inquiry and advancement of education for the benefit of Cardiac, Pulmonary, related professionals and the public. 

ACVPRA Objectives: 

1. Provide a network of communications for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Centers. 
2. To provide and promote public education using area media on the need for cardiovascular and pulmonary health, disease prevention, and rehabilitation. 
3. To encourage and promote ongoing research to advance the professional scope of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation. 
4. To collect and publish data concerning the efficacy of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation.
5. Establish a quarterly newsletter.
6. Develop a program questionnaire and program directory for the State of Arkansas, to be updated yearly. 
7. Designation of state "Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation Day."