Rhythm of the Heart
Certification & Licensing Program
Evidence-Based Heart Health Education Designed for Extension and Community Health Professionals
Developed from doctoral research on adult congenital heart defect diagnosis
and community health education.
Rhythm of the Heart Certification & Licensing Program
Developed from doctoral research and designed for scalable community implementation.
The Gap in Adult Heart Health Education
Congenital heart defects are often associated with infancy or early childhood. Yet for some individuals, structural heart conditions remain undetected until adulthood , sometimes discovered only after symptoms begin to interfere with daily life.
In community settings, symptoms such as persistent fatigue, shortness of breath, dizziness, or reduced stamina are frequently normalized or attributed to stress, aging, or lifestyle factors. Without structured educational frameworks, opportunities for early recognition and referral may be missed.
Extension and community health professionals play a critical role in advancing health literacy. However, few standardized, research-based tools exist to support consistent education around adult congenital heart awareness and symptom recognition.
As a result, conversations around heart health may lack the specificity and structure needed to support early intervention and informed self-advocacy.
To address this gap, the Rhythm of the Heart Certification & Licensing Program was developed to translate doctoral research into practical, community-ready education.
A Structured, Research-Based Approach to Adult Heart Health Education
The Rhythm of the Heart Certification & Licensing Program was developed to translate doctoral research into practical, community-ready education.
Rather than offering general heart health messaging, this program provides a structured framework designed specifically for professionals delivering education in Extension and community settings.
The curriculum equips facilitators to:
• Increase awareness of adult congenital heart conditions
• Guide conversations around symptom recognition
• Promote informed medical consultation and self-advocacy
• Deliver consistent, research-grounded messaging
• Integrate heart health education into existing programming
Through certification, professionals receive both the educational materials and the implementation structure necessary to deliver the curriculum confidently and responsibly. The result is not just awareness — but organized, scalable impact.
• 2-hour live certification training
• Complete digital curriculum toolkit
• Facilitator implementation guide
• Implementation framework for community programming
• Community-ready presentation slides
• Educational handouts
• Access to Wellness Elevated Academy (SKOOL)
• One-year professional license
• Certification documentation
The Rhythm of the Heart Certification Program is designed for
professionals who deliver health education in community settings.
• Cooperative Extension professionals
• Family & Consumer Health professionals
• Community health educators
• Public health practitioners
• Faith-based health ministry leaders
• Nonprofit program coordinators
• Wellness coordinators and health promotion specialists
1. Single Facilitator License
Each certification purchase provides a non-transferable license for one facilitator to deliver the Rhythm of the Heart curriculum within their organization or community.
This license is issued to the individual participant and may not be shared with additional facilitators.
2. Authorized Use
Certified facilitators may use the curriculum to:
• Deliver educational workshops or community presentations
• Facilitate the Rhythm of the Heart program in community settings
• Use approved materials included in the facilitator toolkit
• Certification licenses are issued to individuals rather than organizations and may not
be transferred between staff members without written approval from Uniquely Defined, LLC.
3. Prohibited Uses
The following actions are not permitted under the license:
• Reproducing or redistributing curriculum materials outside the licensed program
• Uploading materials to public or internal databases for unrestricted access
• Selling, sublicensing, or modifying the curriculum for commercial use
• Allowing unlicensed facilitators to teach the program
• Uploading curriculum materials to shared drives, internal learning management systems, cloud storage platforms, or databases where unlicensed individuals may access them.
4. Institutional Purchases
Organizations purchasing certifications for multiple facilitators must purchase one license per facilitator. Group certification packages may be available upon request.
Certification licenses are issued to individuals rather than organizations and may not be transferred between staff members without written approval from Uniquely Defined, LLC.
5. Duration of License
Each certification includes a one-year facilitator license beginning on the date of certification. License renewal ensures facilitators maintain access to updated materials and program support.
6. Intellectual Property
The Rhythm of the Heart curriculum, training materials, and program framework are the exclusive intellectual property of Uniquely Defined, LLC.
All rights are reserved.
7. Agreement to Terms
By purchasing certification access, participants acknowledge and agree to comply with the Rhythm of the Heart licensing terms.
Wellness Elevated is operated by Uniquely Defined, LLC and provides independent educational programming.
Unlike general heart health programming, Rhythm of the Heart:
• Focuses on adult congenital heart awareness
• Is grounded in qualitative research
• Provides structured implementation
• Is designed specifically for community delivery
• Includes facilitator certification
1️⃣ Is the Rhythm of the Heart™ curriculum available to the public?
Yes. The Rhythm of the Heart Certification & Licensing Program is available to qualified professionals and organizations seeking to implement structured heart health education within their communities. Individual certification and institutional cohort options are available.
2️⃣ What does the per-agent license include?
Each certification includes:
• Live certification training
• Full digital curriculum toolkit
• Facilitator implementation guide
• Community-ready materials
• Access to Wellness Elevated Academy
• One-year non-transferable professional license
• Certification documentation
3️⃣ How long is the license valid?
The professional license is valid for one year from the date of certification. Renewal options are available to ensure continued access to updated materials and ongoing implementation resources.
4️⃣ Can agents share materials with colleagues?
No. The license is issued per individual agent and is non-transferable. Redistribution, duplication, or resale of curriculum materials is prohibited. Additional agents must obtain their own certification license.
5️⃣ Is this considered an institutional contract or individual certification?
The program is structured as an individual professional certification license. Organizations may purchase multiple certifications for agents; however, each license remains individually issued to the certified professional.
(This reinforces compliance alignment.)
6️⃣ Are group or cohort rates available?
Yes. Institutional cohorts may qualify for structured partner pricing based on the number of participating agents. Please inquire for details. (Notice we do not publish discounted pricing.)
7️⃣ What if my organization requires invoicing instead of online payment?
Institutional invoicing options are available upon request. Please contact us directly to coordinate procurement documentation and payment processing.
8️⃣ Is this curriculum evidence-based?
Yes. The curriculum is grounded in doctoral research examining the lived experiences of adults diagnosed with congenital heart defects later in life. It was developed to translate scholarship into structured, community-ready education.
9️⃣ Is continuing education credit available?
Continuing education credit is not currently included; however, documentation of certification and training completion is provided for professional records.
🔟 How is access delivered after purchase?
Following registration, participants receive confirmation and onboarding instructions via email. Access to the Wellness Elevated Academy platform is provided within 24 hours of purchase.
Community Education Series
Agents and educators may deliver the Rhythm of the Heart program as a multi-session community education series focused on heart health awareness, symptom recognition, and prevention strategies.
One-Day Workshops
The curriculum may also be delivered as a single educational workshop for community organizations, faith-based groups, or local health initiatives.
Health Fairs & Awareness Events
Facilitators may integrate the program into community health fairs, awareness campaigns, and educational outreach events.
Extension Programming
Extension professionals may incorporate the curriculum into Family & Community Health programming, community wellness initiatives, or educational outreach activities.
Dr. Jacklyn Sanders is an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist whose work centers on advancing heart health education and increasing awareness of congenital heart defects diagnosed in adulthood. Her doctoral research explored the lived experiences of adults who received late diagnoses, revealing critical gaps in symptom recognition and public awareness.
Drawing on both professional expertise and lived experience, Dr. Sanders developed the Rhythm of the Heart curriculum to translate research into structured, community-ready education. Through Wellness Elevated and Uniquely Defined, LLC, she equips professionals with evidence-based tools designed for scalable implementation in Extension and community health settings.
Her work is grounded in scholarship, integrity, and a commitment to strengthening health literacy through institutionally aligned programming.
Dr. Jacklyn Sanders
Bring Evidence-Based Heart Health Education to Your Community
Become a certified Rhythm of the Heart facilitator and deliver structured,
research-informed heart health education.
Secure payment processing. Institutional invoicing available.
Program Developer & Certification Lead
Dr. Jacklyn Sanders is an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist whose work focuses on advancing heart health education and increasing awareness of congenital heart defects diagnosed in adulthood. Her doctoral research examined the lived experiences of adults who received late diagnoses, identifying critical gaps in symptom recognition and public awareness.
With experience translating research into structured community programming, Dr. Sanders developed the Rhythm of the Heart curriculum to provide professionals with a scalable, implementation-ready framework. Her work centers on building research-grounded systems that strengthen health literacy and support compliant, institutionally aligned programming.
Certification License & Registration
Each certification includes training, curriculum access, and two-year professional license to deliver the Rhythm of the Heart program.
Professional Certification License
$650
Live certification training session
Complete digital curriculum toolkit
Facilitator implementation guide
Community-ready educational materials
Access to Wellness Elevated Academy platform
One-year professional certification license
Certification documentation
Payment Options
Secure payment may be completed using credit or debit card.
Organizations requiring institutional invoicing or procurement processing may contact us directly to coordinate payment arrangements.
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Rhythm of the Heart curriculum and associated materials are protected intellectual property.
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