Course Code: REL-ACU-0-FEECC
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Describe the relevant anatomical features of the heart and vasculature.
Recall the path taken by blood through the heart, pulmonary circulation, and systemic circulation.
Describe factors related to functioning in a procedural cardiac catheterization environment.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology
Cardiac Structure
Blood Vessels
Coronary Blood Supply
Cardiac Electrical Conduction
Electrocardiography
Summary
Section 3: The Catheterization Laboratory Environment
Working as a Group
Emergency Equipment
Procedural Considerations
Ann’s Story
Summary
Section 4: Review Questions
Review Questions
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor(s)
References
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Writer: Paul Teelin, MSN, RN-BC
Paul Teelin, MSN, RN-BC is a SME writer with Relias. Paul has a varied, multidisciplinary clinical background. As a respiratory therapist, he focused primarily on adult critical care, neonatal critical care, high-acuity transport, procedural care, outpatient care, and professional development. As a registered nurse, Paul’s clinical practice has been in the areas of medical/surgical care, orthopedics, perianesthesia care, invasive cardiology, care coordination, and nursing leadership. He has served as a course creator and instructor on various occasions over his years of practice. Paul has earned a Master of Science in Nursing in Nursing Informatics and is certified in Informatics Nursing by the ANCC. He is an active member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; 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.