Heart of the Matter: Exploring Congenital Cardiac Defects
Course: #2247Level: Advanced 1.5 Hours 108 Reviews
The congenital cardiac defects course delves into the anatomy, diagnosis, and treatment of congenital heart abnormalities, highlighting the latest research and advancements in medical care. This course aims to enhance respiratory therapists' understanding and awareness of the complexities and innovations in managing congenital cardiac conditions.
On Demand
Course Type: Video
CEUs/Hours Offered: AARC - CRCE/1.5; CE Broker/1.5 Direct Delivery Of Respiratory Care Services, CE Broker #20-1259190; IACET/0.1
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to discuss the anatomy and physiology of multiple congenital heart defects by reviewing the basic structure and function of the heart and the specific changes seen in common congenital defects.
- After this course, participants will be able to explain the treatment options for congenital cardiac defects including the medical and surgical interventions available for managing these conditions.
- After this course, participants will be able to recognize the role of respiratory therapy in managing congenital cardiac defects and how respiratory therapists can support these patients through various therapies and interventions.
Course created on October 8, 2024
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-10 Minutes | Review of the normal heart |
| 10-20 Minutes | Right to Left vs Left to Right |
| 20-70 Minutes | The cardiac defects and their treatment options |
| 70-85 Minutes | Clinical monitoring and the role of respiratory therapists |
| 85-90 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
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108 ReviewsPresented By
Randy Case
PhD, RRT, RRT-NPS
Dr. Randy Case is an Assistant Professor in Respiratory Care and the Director of Interdisciplinary Education for the Health Sciences and Human Services College at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas. He received his BSRC from MSU in 2000, his Masters in Health Care Administration from Wayland Baptist University in 2012, and his Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of the Cumberlands in 2018. Randy has been a Respiratory Therapist for over 20 years, most of which was spent specializing in pediatric and neonatal intensive care. Randy’s research interests include interdisciplinary healthcare education development and simulation implementation among the health sciences.
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American Association for Respiratory Care
This non-traditional program has been approved for a maximum of 1.5 contact hour(s) Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 100 Irving TX 75063. Course # 192835000
CE Broker
Continued Respiratory Therapy is an approved provider for CE Broker, provider #50-30700. This course is offered for 1.5 hours. If you are a licensed respiratory therapist in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, South Carolina or Texas, CE Broker may be of interest to you. For Florida respiratory therapists, this course is registered in the Direct Delivery of Respiratory Care Services category.
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