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Curriculum
- 26 Sections
- 187 Lessons
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- Session OneIntroduction to course1
- 1.1. International Patient Safety Goals (IPSGs)IPSG overview and implementation8
- 2.1IPSGs overview2 Minutes
- 2.2Goal 1. Identify Patients Correctly4 Minutes
- 2.3Goal 2. Improve Effective Communication3 Minutes
- 2.4Goal 3. Improve the Safety of High Alert Medications (HAM)3 Minutes
- 2.5Goal 4. Ensure Correct Site, Correct Procedure, Correct Patient Surgery5 Minutes
- 2.6Goal 5. Reduce the Risk of Health Care Associated Infection1 Minute
- 2.7IPSG 6. Reduce the Risk of Patient Harm Resulting from Fall2 Minutes
- 2.9International Patient Safety Goals (IPSGs) Quiz10 Minutes2 Questions
- 1.2. Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)Principles of IPC in cardiology19
- 3.1Intro to IPC1 Minute
- 3.2Risk Assessment1 Minute
- 3.3Chain of Infection2 Minutes
- 3.4Standard Precautions2 Minutes
- 3.5Hand Hygiene7 Minutes
- 3.6How to do Routine Hand Wash?1 Minute
- 3.7How to do Routine Hand Rub?1 Minute
- 3.8Aseptic Technique3 Minutes
- 3.9Aseptic Non-touch Technique2 Minutes
- 3.10Scrubbing Preparation4 Minutes
- 3.11Surgical Hand Scrub with Water and Antiseptic Solution6 Minutes
- 3.12Surgical Hand Rub4 Minutes
- 3.13Gowning and Gloving (Donning)2 Minutes
- 3.14Doffing1 Minute
- 3.15How to change Gloves during procedure?1 Minute
- 3.16Procedure Consideration5 Minutes
- 3.17Trolley Preparation2 Minutes
- 3.18Patient Preparation1 Minute
- 3.19IPC Quiz10 Minutes3 Questions
- Session Two1
- 2.1. Physical AssessmentTechniques for comprehensive cardiac physical assessment28
- 5.1The Format of Examination2 Minutes
- 5.2First Impression3 Minutes
- 5.3Physical Examination Setup1 Minute
- 5.4Basic Anatomy of Cardiovascular System CVS3 Minutes
- 5.5Normal Heart Sounds1 Minute
- 5.6Heart Murmurs4 Minutes
- 5.7History of Chest Pain in CVS12 Minutes
- 5.8History of Breathlessness in CVS4 Minutes
- 5.9History of Palpitations in CVS3 Minutes
- 5.10History of Syncope in CVS2 Minutes
- 5.11The Rest of History in CVS3 Minutes
- 5.12Clinical Presentation of Valvular Disease3 Minutes
- 5.13Clinical Presentation of ASD & VSD2 Minutes
- 5.14Clinical Presentation of PDA & COA1 Minute
- 5.15Clinical Presentation of CHF & DVT
- 5.16Physical Assessment Quiz10 Minutes2 Questions
- 5.17Basic Anatomy of Respiratory System1 Minute
- 5.18Normal Lung Sounds1 Minute
- 5.19Abnormal Lung Sounds3 Minutes
- 5.20History of Chest Pain in Respiratory System2 Minutes
- 5.21History of Peripheral Edema in Respiratory System1 Minute
- 5.22Respiratory System Examination (Inspection)2 Minutes
- 5.23Clinical Presentation of Pneumonia1 Minute
- 5.24Clinical Presentation of Pleural Effusion1 Minute
- 5.25Clinical Presentation of Pneumothorax1 Minute
- 5.26Clinical Presentation of COPD1 Minute
- 5.27Clinical Presentation of Bronchitis1 Minute
- 5.28Quiz questions about respiratory examination and assessment10 Minutes2 Questions
- 2.2 Fluoroscopy and Radiation SafetyBasics of fluoroscopy in cardiac procedures, Radiation safety principles and best practices, and Practical tips for minimizing radiation exposure.18
- 6.1Introduction3 Minutes
- 6.2Basic Principles9 Minutes
- 6.3Minimize and Maximize2 Minutes
- 6.4Table Position1 Minute
- 6.5Operator Radiation Exposure from Different Projections1 Minute
- 6.6Magnification Effects1 Minute
- 6.7Side Effects from Radiation3 Minutes
- 6.8Stochastic Effects from Radiation1 Minute
- 6.9Deterministic Effects from Radiation1 Minute
- 6.10High Dose Risks from Radiation1 Minute
- 6.11Radiation Risk on the Patient2 Minutes
- 6.12Radiation Risk on the Staff3 Minutes
- 6.13Cellular Sensitive to Radiation1 Minute
- 6.14Skin Injury from Radiation1 Minute
- 6.15Radiation Protection4 Minutes
- 6.16Comparison between Multi-Procedure Dose1 Minute
- 6.17Summary2 Minutes
- 6.18MCQs focused on fluoroscopy and radiation safety in the Cath Lab.10 Minutes3 Questions
- Session Three1
- 3.1. Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology10
- 8.1Normal Anatomy2 Minutes
- 8.2Positional Terminology1 Minute
- 8.3Cardiac Valves1 Minute
- 8.4Heart Layers3 Minutes
- 8.5Cardiac Muscle Properties1 Minute
- 8.6Conduction System of the Heart3 Minutes
- 8.7Coronary Arteries4 Minutes
- 8.8Cardiac Veins2 Minutes
- 8.9Normal Circulation3 Minutes
- 8.10Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) about cardiac anatomy and physiology10 Minutes3 Questions
- 3.2. ECG OverviewUnderstanding and interpreting ECGs, Common cardiac arrhythmias and their clinical significance10
- 9.1Introduction6 Minutes
- 9.2Purpose of ECG1 Minute
- 9.3ECG Leads5 Minutes
- 9.4Heart Rate Calculation5 Minutes
- 9.5Normal Heart Rate1 Minute
- 9.6Bundle Branch Block BBB3 Minutes
- 9.7STEMI13 Minutes
- 9.8NSTEMI & UA2 Minutes
- 9.9Common Arrhythmias9 Minutes
- 9.10Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) about ECG (Electrocardiography)10 Minutes2 Questions
- 3.3. Defibrillation and CardioversionPrinciples and techniques of defibrillation and cardioversion, Indications and contraindications11
- 10.1Difference between Defibrillation & Cardioversion1 Minute
- 10.2Indications1 Minute
- 10.3Contra-Indications2 Minutes
- 10.4Positioning2 Minutes
- 10.5Procedure1 Minute
- 10.6Cardioversion Types1 Minute
- 10.7Waveform Types1 Minute
- 10.8Energy Selection1 Minute
- 10.9Special Consideration1 Minute
- 10.10Complications1 Minute
- 10.11Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) about defibrillation and cardioversion10 Minutes2 Questions
- 3.4. Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS)Pathophysiology and classification of ACS7
- Session FourMedication Classification, Medications' Rights, Drug Dose Calculation1
- 4.1. Medications' Classification12
- 13.1Introduction1 Minute
- 13.2Anti-Coagulating Medications1 Minute
- 13.3Anti-Platelet Medications2 Minutes
- 13.4ACE Inhibitors Medications1 Minute
- 13.5Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers Medications1 Minute
- 13.6Beta Blockers Medications1 Minute
- 13.7Calcium Channel Blocker Medications1 Minute
- 13.8Cholesterol Lowering Medications1 Minute
- 13.9Inotropes1 Minute
- 13.10Diuretics’ Medications1 Minute
- 13.11Vasodilator Medications2 Minutes
- 13.12MCQs covering various cardiac medications10 Minutes2 Questions
- 4.2. Medications' RightsThe essential rights of medication administration13
- 14.1Introduction1 Minute
- 14.2Right Patient1 Minute
- 14.3Right Medication1 Minute
- 14.4Right Dose1 Minute
- 14.5Right Route1 Minute
- 14.6Right Time1 Minute
- 14.7Right Patient Education1 Minute
- 14.8Right Documentation1 Minute
- 14.9Right Refuse1 Minute
- 14.10Right Assessment1 Minute
- 14.11Right Evaluation1 Minute
- 14.12Conclusion1 Minute
- 14.13Multiple-choice questions about the “rights” of medication administration.10 Minutes2 Questions
- 4.3. Drug Dose Calculation11
- 15.1Introduction to Drug Dose Calculation1 Minute
- 15.2Metric Conversions4 Minutes
- 15.3How many ml formula?2 Minutes
- 15.4Mg/Kg conversion2 Minutes
- 15.5Infusion flow rate2 Minutes
- 15.6Drop/minute infusion calculation4 Minutes
- 15.7Rate Calculation3 Minutes
- 15.8Dose Calculation4 Minutes
- 15.9Conclusion1 Minute
- 15.10Discussion1 Minute
- 15.11Quiz with medication dose calculation questions10 Minutes2 Questions
- Session Five1
- 5.1. Coronary InterventionsOverview of coronary interventions (angioplasty, stenting)16
- 17.1Coronary angiogram CAG overview1 Minute
- 17.2CAG indications1 Minute
- 17.3CAG contraindications1 Minute
- 17.4Required equipment5 Minutes
- 17.5Procedure4 Minutes
- 17.6Projections landmark2 Minutes
- 17.7Left coronary projections5 Minutes
- 17.8Right coronary projections2 Minutes
- 17.9Catheter selection for Percutaneous Coronary Interventions PCI3 Minutes
- 17.10Catheter shapes1 Minute
- 17.11Guide wires3 Minutes
- 17.12Balloons3 Minutes
- 17.13Stents1 Minute
- 17.14FFR, IFR, and CFR7 Minutes
- 17.15IVUS and OCT5 Minutes
- 17.16Basic Cardiology – Coronary Interventions Quiz10 Minutes3 Questions
- 5.2. Structural Heart InterventionsOverview of structural heart interventions (valve repair, TAVR)4
- 5.3. Electrophysiology InterventionsBasics of electrophysiology and common procedures (ablation, pacemaker implantation)3
- 5.4. Congenital Heart InterventionsCommon congenital heart defects and their interventions, Special considerations in pediatric and adult congenital heart disease8
- 20.1Atrial septal defects ASD1 Minute
- 20.2Ventricular septal defect VSD1 Minute
- 20.3Patent ducts arteriosus PDA1 Minute
- 20.4Pulmonary stenosis PS1 Minute
- 20.5Coarctation of the Aorta COA1 Minute
- 20.6Hemodynamic studies1 Minute
- 20.7Interventions procedure1 Minute
- 20.8Congenital Heart Interventions: Understanding Key Concepts10 Minutes2 Questions
- Session Six1
- 6.1. Catheterization Lab ComplicationsCommon complications in the Cath lab and their management8
- 22.1Local complications4 Minutes
- 22.2Dissection and Perforation4 Minutes
- 22.3Vasovagal reaction2 Minutes
- 22.4Allergic reaction1 Minute
- 22.5Contrast induced nephropathy CIN2 Minutes
- 22.6Tamponade2 Minutes
- 22.7Cardiac arrest3 Minutes
- 22.8Catheterization Lab Complications: Test Your Knowledge10 Minutes3 Questions
- 6.2. Basic Life Support (BLS)BLS protocols and techniques6
- 6.3. Preparing for InterviewsCommon interview questions for cardiology positions, Tips for effective communication and presentation4
- 6.4. Nursing Care Peri-CatheterizationNursing care before, during, and after catheterization4
- Course Closure1
Peri-Catheterization Nursing Care Quiz
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