Course Code: REL-ACU-0-CHFMM
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Describe the pathophysiology, diagnostic testing, and the differences between the classifications of heart failure.
Identify the general approach to managing a patient with heart failure, using pharmacological treatment options.
Discuss nonpharmacological therapy, patient-specific education, and considerations for patients with comorbidities.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Heart Failure (HF) Pathophysiology
Overview
Clinical Presentation
Diagnostics
Classification
Diagnosing HF
Section 3: Medication Management of HF
Goals for Management
LVEF Medication Management
Alternative Medications and Adjunct Therapies
Diuretics for Clinical Congestion
Medications NOT Recommended for HF
Management by Stages
Section 4: Nonpharmacological Therapy
Fluid Restrictions
Patient Education
Section 5: Considerations for Comorbidities and HF
The Impact of the Major Comorbidities
Renal Insufficiency
Diabetes
COPD
Sleep Apnea
Section 6: Clinical Vignette
Meet Janice
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
Writer: Alia Lutz, BA, BSN, RN
Alia Lutz, BA, BSN, RN, has over 10 years of experience as a Registered Nurse with a focus on cardiothoracic, respiratory, and coronary care. She has also had experience in Med-Surg, step-down and ICU. Prior to joining Relias as a SME and Content Writer for acute care, she provided virtual education and injection training on injectable biologics to patients, reported adverse events, and was a patient advocate. She has collaborated with peers on creating job aids, writing policies, and improving quality of care and documentation. Alia received her Bachelors in Nursing from Otago Polytechnic in New Zealand in 2011.
Subject Matter Expert: Johnny J. Bethea, II, RPh
Johnny received a B.S. Pharmacy degree from the College of Pharmacy at the Medical University of South Carolina. He has earned certificates in Medication Therapy Management, Injectable Medications, and Asthma Therapy Management. At Relias, Johnny serves as a Partner in Behavioral Health Solutions, where duties include serving on Clinical Analytics and Applications Team, developing algorithms to improve clinical outcomes, engineering clinical consultant, SME, writer, and editor. In addition, he has served on the Executive Board of Directors for CMHCs and other medical organizations, pharmacy manager, APPE Preceptor, and college of pharmacy dean’s advisory council.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Pharmacists; Physicians; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.