Course Code: REL-ACU-0-MCM
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Recognize the pathophysiology and manifestations of cardiomyopathy.
Identify diagnostic tests and management strategies for cardiomyopathy and heart failure (HF).
Discuss the importance of assessment, interventions, support, and education for patients with cardiomyopathies.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview of Cardiomyopathy
Meet Mark
What Are Cardiomyopathies?
Etiology of Cardiomyopathies
Cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure (HF)
Review
Summary
Section 3: Cardiomyopathy Categories
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
Review
Summary
Section 4: Diagnostics and Management of Cardiomyopathies
Diagnostic Evaluations
Goals of Management for Cardiomyopathy
Medication Management
Surgical Management
Lifestyle Management
Review
Summary
Section 5: Patient Support
Role of the Healthcare Provider (HCP)
Assessment
Interventions
Coping and Support
Patient Education
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
ReferencesWriter: Alia Lutz, BA, BSN, RN
Alia Lutz, BA, BSN, RN, has over 10 years of experience as a Registered Nurse with a focus on cardiothoracic, respiratory, and coronary care. She has also had experience in Med-Surg, step-down and ICU. Prior to joining Relias as a SME and Content Writer for acute care, she provided virtual education and injection training on injectable biologics to patients, reported adverse events, and was a patient advocate. She has collaborated with peers on creating job aids, writing policies, and improving quality of care and documentation. Alia received her Bachelors in Nursing from Otago Polytechnic in New Zealand in 2011.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; 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.