Ventricular Assist Devices: How do they work?

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. Definition 
3. How Do Ventricular Assist Devices Work? 
4. What Are Ventricular Assist Devices For? 
5. Basic Anatomy of Ventricular Assist Devices 
6. Ventricular Assist Devices Implications 
7. Patient Management in Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Implementation 
8. Special Considerations 
9. Complications 
10. Mitigation Strategies for VAD Complications 
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 Ventricular Assist Devices: How do they work?. 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. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of ventricular assist devices functionality.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the nursing responsibilities associated with monitoring patients with ventricular assist devices.
3. Demonstrate understanding of the potential complications of using ventricular assist devices.

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.