Continuing Education Nurses
Cardiac Risk Factor & History
Taking Assessment -
3.0 Contact Hours
Course Description
This module
includes a review of cardiac risk factors, history taking and assessment tips for the patient
with chest pain. Patient education and identifying their personal risk factors is paramount
in the prevention of cardiac disease. The author relates real life experiences at the bedside
to the underlying physiology to promote the development critical thinking skills.
This course has the goal of facilitating knowledge and confidence in the care of the patient
at risk for developing cardiac disease. Cardiac Risk Factor & History Taking Assessment
is also used as a great orientation tool for nurses wishing to pursue a career in the field
of Cardiology.
Target Audience
The learner
may be about to begin a new position in a cardiac unit or they may wish to expand their current
knowledge base in cardiac assessment and risk factors. It can also be used as an orientation
tool for nurses to gain confidence in the cardiac assessment arena.
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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