Continuing Education Nurses
Adult Cardiac Assessment - 12.0 Contact
Hours
Course Description
This course
serves as a comprehensive anatomy guide to gain confidence in Cardiac Assessment. This module
includes a review of cardiac anatomy and physiology, the function of all parts, risk factors,
history taking and interview techniques. Assessment tips and interventions for the patient
with chest pain, common causes of chest pain, heart sounds and how the blood pressure works
(preload and afterload) is also discussed. The author relates real life experiences at the
bedside to the underlying physiology to promote the development critical thinking skills.
Cardiac assessment will no longer be overwhelming upon completion of this module.
This course has the goal of facilitating knowledge and confidence in the care of the cardiac
patient. Adult Cardiac Assessment is also used as a great orientation tool for nurses wishing
to pursue a career in the cardiology, critical care or emergency nursing.
Target Audience
This module
is designed for nurses currently practicing in the cardiac arena, or as an orientation tool
for nurses wishing to work in cardiology, critical care or emergency nursing.
Content Design
A critical component of the instructional design and
curriculum strategy is the ability to offer clinical knowledge that is supported by evidence
and best practice. Real life case scenarios will promote the development of critical thinking
skills. The learning activities offer interactive illustrations, images and animations in an
effort to keep you motivated and to facilitate comprehension of the material. Along with chapter
questions, these elements make your learning experience truly enjoyable.
Our Continuing Education for Nurses elearning courses provide you with continuing
education content written BY nurses, FOR nurses. Our learning modules integrate referenced
and accredited medical and technical information with insight and stories from real-world clinical
experiences.
Our team is made up of many healthcare professionals that understand the obstacles hospitals
face. With limited resources and budget, we have created self-paced learning that is easy to
use, portable for internal tracking, and cost-effective.
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