Cardiac Patient Care: Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
CE Credits Hours: 9.00
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Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be better prepared to plan, deliver, and evaluate evidence-based preventative and therapeutic care for patients with or at risk for coronary artery disease. Specific learning objectives to address potential knowledge gaps include:
Describe the anatomy and normal blood circulation of the heart.
Review the pathophysiology of CAD.
Differentiate between the major clinical presentations of CAD.
Discuss nonpreventable and preventable risk factors.
Identify the signs, symptoms, and clinical test outcome criteria used to screen and diagnose coronary artery disease.
State the principles underlying the acute management of the disease.
Explain the components of a comprehensive plan of care and monitoring for patients with chronic CAD.
Course Description
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) CEU course on caring for patients with or at risk. Cardiac patient care continuing education covers risk factors for heart disease and heart attack, prevention measures, assessment and diagnosis, complications and comorbidities, emergency treatment, and management.
Regulations/Board Approvals
Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc., is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #12300.
