Heart Disease Prevention & Management

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. Types of Heart Disease 
3. Epidemiology/Statistical Evidence 
   1. Modifiable and Non-Modifiable Risk Factors 
   2. Ethnic/Racial Minorities 
   3. Genetic and Environmental Factors 
4. Prevention Strategies 
5. Patient Education and Self-Management 
6. Medical Management and Treatment 
   1. Medications 
   2. Procedures 
7. Heart Health Resources  
8. Conclusions 

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 Heart Disease Prevention & Management.  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. Describe the various types of heart disease. 
2. Identify major modifiable risk factors for heart disease. 
3. Summarize ways to prevent heart disease. 

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.