FAQ: American Heart Association's Digital Health in Cardiac Care Certification

What is the Digital Health in Cardiac Care certification?

It’s a new professional certification program launched by the American Heart Association that aims to ensure quality care in telehealth by equipping healthcare providers and wellness professionals with expertise in using digital health technology to help individuals manage and prevent heart conditions.

Why was this certification created?

The certification was created to address the growing challenge healthcare providers face in learning how to use new digital tools safely and effectively as remote telehealth cardiac care becomes more widely available, while bridging the gap between traditional practice and remote patient monitoring.

Who is this certification designed for?

The certification is designed for healthcare providers and professionals in the health and wellness sector who use digital health technology to help individuals manage and prevent heart conditions.

What does digital health in cardiac care include?

Digital health in cardiac care refers to the use of technology tools such as wearable devices, smartphone apps, telehealth platforms and remote monitoring systems to help people manage and prevent heart conditions beyond traditional clinical settings.

When was this certification launched?

The certification was announced on October 27, 2025, according to the press release from the American Heart Association.

What are the benefits of this certification according to the American Heart Association?

The certification helps boost patient engagement, empowers providers to manage chronic conditions more effectively through digital tools, and paves the way for better self-management, earlier detection of issues and improved treatment outcomes through continuous data and insights.

How does this certification fit within the American Heart Association’s existing offerings?

This is the fourth individual professional certification in the Certified Professional by the American Heart Association (CPAHA) science-based portfolio, which currently includes telehealth, telehealth stroke and tobacco treatment certifications.

Who developed and oversees this certification program?

The certification is offered by the American Heart Association Center for Telehealth® and is designed to standardize training and validate healthcare providers’ expertise in delivering care in technology-enabled clinical settings.

Where can healthcare providers access more information about this certification?

Healthcare providers can find more information on the American Heart Association’s website at https://www.heart.org/en/professional/quality-improvement/healthcare-certification/cpaha/digital-health-in-cardiac-care.

What specific challenges does this certification address in healthcare?

The certification addresses the challenge of healthcare providers needing to learn how to use new digital tools and resources safely and effectively to treat people living with chronic health conditions, while promoting privacy and compatibility with existing healthcare systems.