Cardiac Care on the Web

Online Program

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Cardiac Care on the Web is for Registered Nurses interested in Cardiac Care. This is an opportunity for Registered Nurses and third year nursing students to achieve specialty training, and prepare for accreditation opportunities. This experience facilitates independent learning. There are 12 one credit courses available within this program, after completing six one credit courses, you can apply for a Statement of Professional Learning.

By the end of this program participants will be able to:

  1. Relate philosophical approaches to the nursing process;
  2. Summarize developmental trands and health promotion opportunities relevant to the cardiac client;
  3. Identify the major cardiac vessels and the circulatory mechanisms associated with the cardiac system;
  4. Examine cardiac pressure systems for application to cardiac monitoring; 
  5. Apply relevant research literature to the use of cardiovascular medications in the management of common cardiovascular problems;
  6. Discuss the nurse's role and responsibilities in the management of drug therapy; 
  7. Identify the clinical presentations of heart failure;
  8. Explore complications associated with chronic heart failure;
  9. Interpret 12 lead ECG. 

Additional Information

  • Delivery Method:  Online - For Credit Program

Earn a Statement of Professional Learning:

There are 12 one credit courses available within this program, after completing six one credit courses, you can apply for a Statement of Professional Learning. 

Who Should Attend:

This program requires that you are a:

  • Registered Nurse
  • Third or Fourth Year Nursing Student
  • Recent Graduate of Nursing

Course Fees:

Registration

Please email bsia@laurentian.ca for any registration or schedule inquiries.

Registration

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Upcoming Sessions:

Please email bsia@laurentian.ca for any registration or schedule inquiries.

Course Offerings:

NURS 2308EL – The Philosophy of Cardiac Care on the Web

This course outlines Laurentian University's philosophy of nursing as it pertains to cardiac nursing. cr 1.

  • Course code: NURS-2308EL
  • Department: Nursing & Allied Health Prof
  • Credits: 1.00
  • Course Type: UG

NURS 2318EL – Nursing Health Assessment of the Cardiac Client

This course addresses important health assessment and interview techniques for the cardiac client. PREREQ: NURS 2308. cr 1.

  • Course code: NURS-2318EL
  • Department: Nursing & Allied Health Prof
  • Credits: 1.00
  • Course Type: UG

NURS 2338EL – Epidemiology in Cardiac Care

Epidemiological concepts related to cardiac care are the focus of this course. Emerging trends and current geographic patterns are examined. PREREQ: NURS 2308. cr 1

  • Course code: NURS-2338EL
  • Department: Nursing & Allied Health Prof
  • Credits: 1.00
  • Course Type: UG

NURS 2348EL – Diagnostic Tools

A study of the various cardiovascular diagnostic tools available to health practitioners. PREREQ: NURS 2308. cr 1

  • Course code: NURS-2348EL
  • Department: Nursing & Allied Health Prof
  • Credits: 1.00
  • Course Type: UG

NURS 2358EL – Pharmacology in Cardiac Care

Focuses on the role of pharmacology in promoting and maintaining wellness for cardiovascular clients. PREREQ: NURS 2308. cr 1

  • Course code: NURS-2358EL
  • Department: Nursing & Allied Health Prof
  • Credits: 1.00
  • Course Type: UG

NURS 2368EL – Haemodynamics

Focuses on understanding haemodynamics and the care of the client requiring haemodynamic monitoring. PREREQ: NURS 2308. cr 1

  • Course code: NURS-2368EL
  • Department: Nursing & Allied Health Prof
  • Credits: 1.00
  • Course Type: UG

NURS 2378EL – Care of the Client with Heart Disease

Utilizes a case study approach to facilitate understanding of the nursing care involved in caring for clients suffering from various degrees of heart disease. PREREQ: NURS 2308. cr 1

  • Course code: NURS-2378EL
  • Department: Nursing & Allied Health Prof
  • Credits: 1.00
  • Course Type: UG

NURS 2388EL – Care of the Client with Arrhythmia

Focuses on care of clients with a variety of arrhythmia, utilizing a case study approach. PREREQ: NURS 2308. cr 1

  • Course code: NURS-2388EL
  • Department: Nursing & Allied Health Prof
  • Credits: 1.00
  • Course Type: UG

NURS 2398EL – Care of the Client Requiring Intervention

Focuses on health promotion and interventions as they facilitate cardiac health. PREREQ: NURS 2308. cr 1

  • Course code: NURS-2398EL
  • Department: Nursing & Allied Health Prof
  • Credits: 1.00
  • Course Type: UG

NURS 2408EL – Care of the Client with Chronic Cardiac Problems

Focuses on the complex care of the client with chronic cardiac health problems. PREREQ: NURS 2308. cr 1

  • Course code: NURS-2408EL
  • Department: Nursing & Allied Health Prof
  • Credits: 1.00
  • Course Type: UG

NURS 2418EL – Putting It All Together: Part 1

Coming soon.

NURS 2428EL – Putting It All Together: Part 2

Coming soon.