Rapid Review: Assessment of Heart Sounds

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-RAHS

Hours: 0.25

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
Describe the procedure for auscultating the heart.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

A. Introduction

Section 2: Basic Anatomy

A. Checkpoint

Section 3: Normal Heart Sounds

A. Checkpoint

Section  4: Abnormal Heart Sounds

A. Checkpoint

Section 5: Procedure for Auscultating the Heart

A. Preparing for Auscultation – Steps Involved

B. Auscultating the Heart – Steps Involved

C. Checkpoint

Section 6: Conclusion

A. Course Contributors

B. 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.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.