Course Code: REL-PAC-0-HFDT
Hours: 0.75
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029
Learning Objectives:
Recognize heart failure.
Discuss the symptoms of heart failure.
Identify at least three lifestyle modifications that may help a person with heart failure.
Describe ongoing care considerations for a person with heart failure.
Outline:
The Heart
The Heart
Review
Heart Function
Review
Key Takeaways
Heart Failure
Heart Failure
Types of Heart Failure
Causes and Risk Factors of Heart Failure
Review
Key Takeaways
Support for Those With Heart Failure
Supporting Those With Heart Failure
Review
Vaccinations
Review
Key Takeaways
End-of-Life Care for Heart Failure
End-of-Life Care for Heart Failure
Review
Care for the Dying Person
Review
Key Takeaways
Conclusion
Course Contributor
References
Subject Matter Expert: Kathleen Koopmann, RN, BSN
Kathleen is a seasoned subject matter expert in post-acute care, with over 37 years of clinical and teaching experience spanning both acute and post-acute care settings. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University and received specialized infection control training through the North Carolina Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology, in collaboration with NCDHHS and the University of North Carolina. Kathleen's diverse career includes roles in long-term care, acute care, occupational health, and nursing education. Most recently, she served as a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Control Practitioner in long-term care, where she played a pivotal role in staff education and infection prevention.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Administrators; Direct Care Workers; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.