December 2024 - Live Webinar Cardiac Surgery Certification (CSC®) Review Course

The live webinar Cardiac Surgery Certification (CSC®) Review Course is designed to follow the AACN Certification test plan for the CSC® exam. This subspecialty certification will assist nurses working with acutely/critically ill adult cardiac surgery patients in the first 48 hours post-operatively. The course is perfect for nurses working with cardiovascular surgery patients.

Nicole makes the course fun & interactive with live polling of practice test questions and provides numerous opportunities for nurses to ask questions!

The entire webinar will be recorded, if you need extra review on certain topics, you can view the recording on-demand later!

Course Detail

December 17, 2024
7:00 am – 3:30 pm PT

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Course Agenda

7:00am – 8:30am		Exam Overview & Hemodynamic Monitoring
8:30am – 8:40am		Break
8:40am – 10:00am		Hemodynamic Monitoring & Vasoactive Medications
10:00am – 10:10am		Break
10:10am – 11:30am		Complications of Cardiac Surgery Part 1
11:30am – 11:40am		Break
11:40am – 12:30pm		Complications of Cardiac Surgery Part 2
12:30pm – 1:00pm		Lunch
1:00pm – 2:30pm		Valve Dysfunction & Valvular Procedures
2:30pm – 2:40pm		Break
2:40pm – 3:30pm		Aneurysms

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this eLearning, participants should be able to:

Exam & Cardiac Surgery Overview

Discuss normal blood flow through the myocardium
Review coronary perfusion and walls each coronary artery supplies
Discuss the difference between on and off pump coronary artery bypass grafting

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Discuss the use of the pulmonary artery catheter & interventions to manage complications
Discuss the hemodynamic findings of different shock states (Cardiogenic, hypovolemic, Vasoplegic)
Describe vasoactive infusions including vasopressors, positive & negative inotropes and vasodilators and the effects on hemodynamics
Discuss the use of mechanical circulatory support post-surgery

Complications of Cardiac Surgery

Discuss strategies for bleeding reversal & transfusions
Describe post operative MI, cardiogenic shock, cardiac tamponade, heart failure, dysrhythmias & other complications
Discuss the differences between inferior, right ventricular, anterior, lateral & posterior wall MIs + pharmacology utilized with ACS

Valve Dysfunctions & Procedures

Differentiate valvular regurgitation (insufficiency) and stenosis
Discuss treatment modalities, including transcatheter & surgical options for aortic, mitral & tricuspid valve dysfunction

Course Refund Policy

Cancellation refund requests must be received via email to [email protected] at least 7 days prior to the course.

Refunds will not be given if registration is canceled less than 7 days prior to the course.

Accreditation

Nicole Kupchik Consulting, Inc. is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider number 16363. Approved for 7.5 CE Contract Hours.

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Nicole's casual style sets the tone for a relaxed, fun and interactive learning environment.

Nicole Kupchik, MN, RN, CCNS, CCRN-CMC, PCCN, has been a Critical Care RN for over 25 years. She uses her knowledge and specialties to arm nurses around the country with tools to create safe work and practice environments.

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