The Cardiovascular System

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-CVS

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024

Learning Objectives:
Understand the cardiovascular system and common conditions of the system that result in hospital re-admissions.
Identify common conditions/disorders of the cardiovascular system.
Restate the related signs and symptoms of each disorder to observe and report.
Understand how to provide care to the person with a cardiovascular condition.

Outline:

A Transportation System

Common Disorders

Coronary Artery Disease

Angina Pectoris

Heart Attack

Congestive Heart Failure

Arrhythmia

Hypertension

Hypotension

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

What is an Rapid Response Team (RRT)

Instructor: Sally Brounstein, RN

Sally Brounstein, RN, is a Regional Nurse Educator with Providence Health & Services in Oregon, with more than 40 years experience overseeing competency assessment for all RNs, CNAs, and Techs hired in the Portland, Oregon, service area.  She has also developed the CNA2 acute care program at Portland Community College, where she has been an instructor for more than six years, providing training in conjunction with OHSU and Legacy Health System. 

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