Congenital Heart Defects in Newborns

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. Epidemiology 
3. Etiology 
4. Types of CHD 
   1. Atrial Septal Defect 
   2. Ventricular Septal Defect 
   3. Coarctation of the Aorta 
   4. Transposition of the Great Vessels 
   5. Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome 
   6. Tetralogy of Fallot 
   7. Truncus Arteriosus 
5. Signs and Symptoms 
6. Clinical Diagnosis 
7. Treatment 
8. Developmental Impact 
9. Supporting the Family 
10. Resources 
11. Conclusion 
12. References 

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 Congenital Heart Defects in Newborns. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 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. 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. 

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

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