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Australian College of Nursing (ACN)

Cardiac Nursing

Speciality Classification
Nurses
Location
Online
Delivery
Online
Provider
Australian College of Nursing (ACN)

This unit of study is designed to explore issues specific to nursing practice in the cardiac critical care setting. Topics explored in this unit of study include: advanced cardiopulmonary support, heart failure, hypertension, diabetes and heart disease, advanced cardiac pharmacology, valvular heart disease, diagnostic and interventional cardiology, surgical management of heart disease and secondary prevention strategies.

Term : APRIL, OCTOBER

Hours of Study: 150

Credit points : 6


PRM123
Entry Requirements / Prerequisites

Students are required to be working in an area that has critical care cardiac patients.

Single unit only available for graduates of Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing or equivalent.

Modules / Topics

Theme 1: Heart disease, hypertension and diabetes mellitus

Review the incidence and complexity of cardiovascular disorders associated with modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors and related metabolic comorbidities.

Theme 2: Valvular heart disease

Discuss the importance of focused assessment, continuous haemodynamic monitoring and advanced cardiovascular support.

Theme 3: Advanced cardiac pharmacology

Evaluate surgical, interventional and pharmacological management of coronary vasculature, conductive system and valvular disorders.

Theme 4: Diagnostic cardiology

Critically appraise health education protocols, secondary prevention strategies and subsequent palliation of chronic cardiovascular pathophysiology.

Theme 5: Interventional cardiology & surgical management of heart disease

Analyse multi-disciplinary care objectives inclusive of disability, mental health and cultural safety dimensions in complex clinical situations.

Theme 6: Heart failure

Critically reflect on own practice and the need to maintain a cohesive, coordinated and high-functioning cardiovascular care team.

Theme 7: Secondary prevention strategies

Type
Type -> Course
Delivery
Delivery -> Online
Title
Cardiac Nursing
Speciality Classification
Speciality Classification -> Nurses
Location
Location -> ONLINE
Provider Type
Education Provider
Price Details
ACN Members Price 2,196.00
Location
Online
Posted By
Australian College of Nursing (ACN)
Price:
$2,440.00
ACN Members Price 2,196.00
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