Cardiology I for Advanced Practice Providers

3 credits · School of Nursing

This course provides an in depth presentation of advanced cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology relevant to the assessment and management of common cardiovascular conditions by specialized providers. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based prevention, risk reduction, and guideline-directed medical therapy. Learners develop advanced clinical and diagnostic reasoning skills for evaluating and managing cardiovascular diseases. Prerequisite: Learners must have successfully completed their NP program of study or be in their very last semester of NP program of study in good academic standing and meet criteria set forth (AGPCNP, AGACNP, or FNP). [3]