Online Courses

This cardiovascular course will assist the healthcare provider in their understanding and proficiency in:

A&P and Hemodynamics (1.50 CNE)

1. Identifying the role of circulating blood in meeting cellular needs and maintaining homeostasis.
2. Describing the normal structure and function of the cardiovascular system.
3. Analyzing the relationship between autonomic nervous system response and cardiovascular function.
4. Listing the factors that affect cardiac output and explaining its impact on body perfusion.
5. Describing the impact of medications on the autonomic nervous system.

Patient Assessment & Diagnostic Tests (1.00 CNE)

1. Recognizing auscultation findings of normal and abnormal heart sounds.
2. The ability to assess findings of valvular disease and ventricular septal defects and fluid changes within the heart.
3. Completing a pertinent cardiovascular patient history and identifying blood tests that are essential for cardiovascular assessment.
4. Comparing the noninvasive tests used to evaluate for cardiovascular dysfunction.
5. Discussing invasive cardiovascular tests and interventions.

Acute Coronary Syndrome and Heart Failure (1.00 CNE)

1. Identifying cardiovascular risk factors and metabolic syndrome and describing the signs and symptoms of acute coronary syndrome.
2. Defining diagnostic criteria for unstable angina, ST-elevation myocardial infarction, and non ST-elevation myocardial infarction.
3. Evaluating ECG findings while comparing and contrasting ST segment differences in unstable angina, ST-elevation, and non ST-elevation myocardial infarction.
4. Examining the potential complications of acute myocardial infarction.
5. Differentiating left and right ventricular failure, as well as medical management of each.
6. Discussing hemodynamic principles in the following patient populations: cardiogenic shock secondary to left ventricular failure, right ventricular infarction, papillary muscle rupture, acute ventricular septal defect, pulmonary emboli, and hypovolemic shock.

Heart Disease and Injury (1.00 CNE)

1. Identifying the signs and symptoms of carotid and peripheral artery disease and the treatment options for each.
2. Identifying coronary revascularization procedures, including less invasive approaches.
3. The risk factors for aneurysm formation, differentiating between the types of aneurysms and locations and the treatment options available.
4. Identifying the various cardiac structures disorders and complications that may occur.
5. Explaining the use of a temporary pacemaker and the indications for an implantable cardioverter defibrillator.

Case Studies and Medications (1.00 CNE)

1. Identifying the various cardiovascular medications, including their indications, contraindications, dosages, and adverse effects.
2. Describing procedures and diagnostic tests used in the cardiovascular arena.
3. Identifying the signs and symptoms associated with cardiovascular disease.
4. Describing common treatments and possible complications associated with cardiovascular care, including post-op complications.
5. Identifying risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease.