Cardiovascular Nursing 1

Course aim

This course will assist registered nurses working in cardiovascular health to extend their skills and knowledge of current practice and principles in the care and management of adults with acute cardiac conditions.

Course content

Anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system, pathophysiology of common cardiac disorders, assessment and diagnostic testing, management of the acutely ill cardiac patient with an emphasis on the role of the nurse in cardiac emergencies (acute myocardial infarction, cardiac arrest, arrhythmia, acute heart failure, cardiogenic shock), and current interventional modalities and political, social, environmental and economic issues relating to acute cardiac care.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment, Online activities, Online Quiz 1, Online Quiz 2

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.250
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.