Caring for Individuals with Heart Failure

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-CRCHF

Hours: 0.25

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
Identify at least three interventions to improve the quality of life in people with heart failure.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Heart Failure

What is Heart Failure?

Helping People Who Live With Heart Failure

Medication

Activity

Restrictions

A Heart-Healthy Diet

Helping with Symptoms

Reporting to the Healthcare Provider

Review

Summary

Section 3: Conclusion

Course Summary

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: 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.