An Overview of Pulmonary Hypertension

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. History 
3. Definition and Etiology 
4. Epidemiology  
   1. Group 1 PH 
   2. Group 2 PH 
   3. Group 3 PH 
   4. Group 4 PH 
   5. Group 5 PH 
5. Pathophysiology 
6. Clinical Signs and Symptoms 
7. Assessment and Diagnostics 
8. Treatment 
9. Self-Management 
10. Research Findings 
11. Conclusion  

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss an Overview of Pulmonary Hypertension. It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. Understand the hemodynamic and clinical definitions of pulmonary hypertension.
2. Explain the four functional classes of pulmonary hypertension.
3. Recognize the signs and symptoms of pulmonary hypertension.
4. Recall the diagnostic tests used to detect pulmonary hypertension.
5. Describe the treatment for pulmonary hypertension.

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.