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2015 Spring CEU
May 04, 2024 |
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| 543 166 - Intro to Emerg Dept Nursing |
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This certification is designed to expand the student's knowledge of nursing practice in the emergency nursing environment. This online course specializing in Emergency Department Nursing gives participants the essential knowledge base required for assessment and initial management of the emergency patient. By completion of the course, participants will not only validate competency, but also demonstrate a greater commitment to specialty and quality health care. This course focuses on determining priorities of care in the assessment of ill or injured emergency patients. Topics covered include triage, assessment, and management of shock; fluid resuscitation; and stabilization of respiratory, neurological, thoracic, and abdominal injuries, basic EKG interpretation and ACLS. This certificate may lead to enhanced career advancement potential and/or employability in an emergency area. Prerequisite: Student currently enrolled in 3rd or 4th semester Associate Degree nursing classes at CVTC or RN with active nursing license.
3.000 Credit hours 36.000 Lecture hours 36.000 Lab hours Levels: Credit Programs/Classes Schedule Types: Lab, Lab and Lecture, Lecture, Blended <50% Online Health Sciences Division Nursing Department |
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