Course Code: REL-ACU-0-CVPA
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Recognize the difference between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
Indicate the differences in receptors and their functions when attached to an agonist or antagonist.
Identify cardiac electrophysiology and general classes for the treatment of arrhythmias.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Background
Functional Cardiac Terminology
An Overview of the Autonomic Nervous System
Neurotransmitters
Review
Summary
Section 3: Autonomic Agents: Adrenergic
The Adrenergic Receptors
Epinephrine
Norepinephrine (NE)
Other Adrenergic Agonists
Adrenergic Antagonists
Alpha Receptor Blockers or Alpha Antagonists
First Generation Beta-Blockers
Second Generation Beta-Blockers
Third Generation Beta-Blockers
Review
Summary
Section 4: Autonomic Agents: Cholinergic
Cholinergic Receptors
Cholinergic Agonists
Cholinergic Antagonists
Review
Summary
Section 5: Antiarrhythmics
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Causes of Arrhythmias
Class I: Sodium Channel Blockers
Class II: Beta Blockers
Class III: Potassium Channel Blockers
Class IV: Calcium Channel Blockers
Others: Digoxin, Adenosine, Magnesium Sulfate
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Instructor: Robert Smith, PharmD
Robert graduated from The University of Texas College of Pharmacy in 2014 and has worked with both pediatric and adult populations in outpatient and inpatient settings. He currently works as a clinical support pharmacist at a federally qualified health care center in Houston Texas focusing on chronic disease state management and HIV and Hepatitis C care.
Writer: Kimberly Workman, MA
Ms. Workman is an Instructional Designer at Relias. She has a Master of Arts in Technology and Communication, as well as graduate certificates in Public Health, Epidemiology, and Digital Communications. Ms. Workman has a background in writing and designing online continuing medical education for physicians and other health professionals on multiple educational platforms, including web-based, game-based, and immersive learning environments. She has also used simulation training extensively to connect learning to real-world environments.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Physician Assistants; Physicians; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.