DESCRIPTION
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Discuss the importance of cardiac function in relation to tissue perfusion and sustaining life.
- Describe the anatomy of the heart’s physical structure as well as the components of the electrical system.
- Identify the basic components of the cardiac cycle.
- Discuss the components of cardiac output and the effects of heart rate regulation.
- Identify the coronary arteries and veins and understand the importance of myocardial perfusion.
- Identify the effects of impairments in myocardial perfusion.
Continuing Education Credits
Course is approved for 1.0 CE/Contact Hours for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) in California.
Course Details
Must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed.
Per California Department of Public Health regulations, a time/pause mechanism must be incorporated in this online program. Navigation within this course is restricted in that each slide must be viewed in its entirety before advancing to the next slide. Learners must view each slide and click the next button to advance in the course.
Tags: 1.0 CE/Contact Hours, California Certified Nursing Assistant, CA CNA, Cardiac Cycle, Cardiac Function, Cardiac Health, Cardiac System, Certified Nursing Assistants, Clinical Cardiac, CNA Cardiovascular Basics, Coronary Arteries and Veins, Heart Rate Regulation, Myocardial Perfusion, Tissue Perfusion