Course Code: REL-PAC-0-RAHS
Hours: 0.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Describe the procedure for auscultating the heart.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
A. Introduction
Section 2: Basic Anatomy
A. Checkpoint
Section 3: Normal Heart Sounds
A. Checkpoint
Section 4: Abnormal Heart Sounds
A. Checkpoint
Section 5: Procedure for Auscultating the Heart
A. Preparing for Auscultation – Steps Involved
B. Auscultating the Heart – Steps Involved
C. Checkpoint
Section 6: Conclusion
A. Course Contributors
B. References
Subject Matter Expert: Kathleen Koopmann, RN, BSN
The content for this course was revised by Kathleen Koopmann, RN, BSN.
Kathleen has over 38 years of clinical and teaching experience spanning both acute and post-acute care settings. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University and received specialized infection control training through the North Carolina Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology, in collaboration with NCDHHS and the University of North Carolina. Kathleen's diverse career includes roles in long-term care, critical care, acute care, occupational health, and education. Most recently, she served as a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Control Practitioner in long-term care, where she played a pivotal role in staff education and infection prevention.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Assisted Living Facility, Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.