Functioning Effectively and Efficiently during Cardiac Catheterization
Functioning Effectively and Efficiently during Cardiac Catheterization is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation.
Description:
Cardiac catheterization is an important aspect of modern cardiac care that has seen remarkable developments in the last decades. This course will provide the basic foundation of cardiac and vascular anatomy and physiology required to function effectively as a catheterization laboratory worker. Special considerations for operating in a cath lab environment, such as communication, delineation of roles, emergency equipment, sterile fields, time out procedures, and universal precautions will also be discussed. This information is the broad and essential groundwork for learning to perform well in cardiac procedural environments.
Goal and Learning Outcomes:
The goal of this course is to educate cardiac catheterization professionals about efficient and effective functioning in a catheterization laboratory environment.
After taking this course, you should be able to:
- Describe the relevant anatomical features of the heart and vasculature.
- Recall the path taken by blood through the heart, pulmonary circulation, and systemic circulation.
- Describe factors related to functioning in a procedural cardiac catheterization environment.