Congenital Heart Defects in Newborns

Contact Hours: 1

Author(s):

Danielle Leach MSN, RNC-NIC

Course Overview

In this course, learners will recognize how to identify and screen for congenital heart defects in newborns. They will also learn about different types of congenital heart defects, their causes and statistics, diagnostic procedures, select treatment modalities, and their impact on families. Additional resources for further education will also be provided.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Epidemiology
  3. Etiology
  4. Types of CHDs
  5. Coarctation of the Aorta
  6. Transposition of the Great Vessels
  7. Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
  8. Tetralogy of Fallot
  9. Truncus Arteriosus
  10. Signs and Symptoms
  11. Clinical Diagnosis
  12. Diagnostic Procedures
  13. Treatment
  14. Developmental Impact
  15. Supporting the Family
  16. Resources
  17. Conclusion

Course Outcomes

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

  1. Discuss the different types of congenital heart defects in newborns.
  2. Apply methods for screening newborns for congenital heart defects.
  3. Identify treatments and interventions for different congenital heart defects.

Accreditations and Approvals

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  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
  • Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
  • Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
  • Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
  • Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)

Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.

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.

It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.

Written For

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

Requirements 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

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.