To provide a network of communication for those health care professionals involved in cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation.

To increase the publics awareness of the nature and availability of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation.

To encourage the development of professional standards and quality assurance of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation.

To provide educational opportunities to professionals in the field of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation.

To promote research which enhances the practice and understanding of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation.

To support the efforts of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) and other organizations having professional interests similar to that of OACVPR.

Be a part of a statewide organization of professionals.

Receive OACVPR Publications and Newsletters.

Attend the OACVPR regional chapter meetings which include an educational component.

Attend the annual educational symposium at membership rates and obtain clinically applicable CEU's.

Keep on top of  the latest information on federal and state guidelines, reimbursement issues, legislation, etc.

Receive state directory of cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs and members.

Access to areas of the OACVPR website such as Jobs Available in the State of Ohio, Past Conference Lectures, and Conference Materials.