DESCRIPTION
By the end of this course, learners 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.
Course is approved for 1.5 CE/Contact Hours for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) in Florida.
Must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed.
Tags: 1.5 CE/Contact Hours, Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology, Basic Anatomy, Cardiac Cycle, Cardiac System, Clinical Cardiac, Coronary Arteries and Veins, Electrical System, Florida Board of Nursing, Florida BON, Florida Certified Nursing Assistants, FL CNA, Myocardial Perfusion