 CATH
LAB AND BEYOND . . .
Potpourri: Training for Cath Lab Staff and Interventional Cardiology Nurses
COURSE
DESCRIPTION
This exciting program is designed for nurses and techologists interested in a career in the Cardiac Cath Lab, or staff newly employed in the Cath Lab. In addition, the program will benefit 1) Diagnostic Cath Lab staff who are transitioning to Interventional Cath Lab setting. 2) Telemetry and Critical Care Nurses who care for the patient undergoing coronary and peripheral intervention
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Cath Lab and Beyond . . .
To enable the nurse and technologist to practice at a safe and competent level when participating in the care of the complex cardiovascular patient.
To provide a community standard for entry level Cardiac Cath Lab curriculum for SSNA hospitals.
Day 1 – 8CE
Anatomy/Physiology
Acute Coronary Syndrome/Acute MI
Hemodynamics
CV Disease Processes
Day 2– 8 CE
Pharmacology
“Diagnostic and Therapeutic
Procedures”
Safety, and sterile technique
Hemostasis and Post-procedural care
Day 3 – 8 CE
“Coronary Interventional Procedures”
Complications and Implications for Care
Emerging Technologies
IABP – Cath Lab Specific Information
Day 4 – 8 CE
“Endovascular Interventional
Procedures”
Break-out Sessions
Emerging Technologies
IABP – hands-on
Case Studies
Day 5 - 8am – 12noon – 4 CE
Don’t miss this day!
Complications and Emergencies
“Putting it all together” Case Studies
COURSE FEE
$120 per day SSNA
$155 per day Non SSNA
COURSE COMPLETEION CRITERIA
Attend all days of course
COURSE COORDINATOR
Nancy Diehl, R.N., M.S.N.
Clinical Nurse Specialist
COURSE INFORMATION
Upon receipt of the registration form, a confirmation letter stating course date, time and location will be sent. If you do not receive confirmation in approximately 2 weeks, please contact our office immediately. Your confirmation letter will act as an acknowledgment of enrollment in the course. If you have questions prior to class, please call (916) 733-6333.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration is by mail only and will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Hospital facilitators may fax registration materials.
 Printable Registration Form
C.E. INFORMATION
8 C.E. hours per day
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP #07960.
REFUNDS
The registration fee will be refunded provided notice of cancellation is given in writing 14 days prior to course date. The registration fee will be refunded in full if for any reason, the Continuing Education Consortium cancels the program.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Call (916) 733-6333
Fax (916) 733-6286
e-mail
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