LVAD Emergencies

COURSE OVERVIEW

Learning That Fits Your Schedule

Work through the lessons, required activities and knowledge checks. Your saved place lets you return between sessions. Complete the final assessment and evaluation to receive a learning completion record.

Online coursework does not replace supervised hands-on competency. Follow your scope of practice, local protocols and medical direction.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

What You’ll Learn

• Explain durable LVAD support and identify patient-specific equipment and baseline information.
• Assess perfusion and interpret limited measurements and device parameters without unsupported conclusions.
• Coordinate safe device checks with cause-directed support and immediate indicated resuscitation.
• Recognize associated medical emergencies and coordinate rhythm care, transport and factual handoff.
• Develop and audit evolving LVAD care plans and distinguish written learning from observed readiness and approval.

YOUR LEARNING PATH

Inside the Course