Course Code: REL-ACU-0-PHMHF
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Explain the pathophysiology, key diagnostic tests, and classifications of heart failure.
Identify pharmacological and nonpharmacological therapies for heart failure and outline patient-specific education strategies.
Evaluate the impact of major comorbidities on heart failure management.
Outline:
Section 1: Overview of Heart Failure
Understanding Heart Failure
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Medication Management of Heart Failure
Goals of Management
LVEF Medication Management
Alternative Medications and Adjunct Therapies
Diuretics for Clinical Congestion
Management by HF Stages
Nonpharmacological Therapy
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Considerations for Comorbidities and HF
The Impact of the Major Comorbidities
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resource
References
Writer: Eric Hutto, DNP
Eric Hutto is a graduate of University of South Florida School of Nursing. Throughout his nursing career, Eric has navigated multiple clinical practice settings including critical care, emergency department, post-anesthesia recovery, and obstetrics. Eric later attained his Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Georgetown University where he focused his studies on sexual and reproductive health. During his tenure at GU, Eric was honored as a Pellegrino Student Scholar where he was able to participate in research centering on clinical bioethics. Additionally, Eric completed a fellowship through Duquesne University regarding the theory and application of genomics in nursing practice. Eric was also recognized by the American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM) for his participation in research focusing on the correlation between iron supplementation and its protective measures against or increased risk for maternal malaria parasitemia in endemic regions. Each of these opportunities served as important drivers for Eric to dedicate his professional career to improving health outcomes for underserved populations, specifically the Black and African American people. He believes through his continued research; he will be able to help address the multiple barriers to care that lead to health-related complications seen in these communities. It is his hope that he will be able to serve these vulnerable populations through advocacy and application of new strategies for evidence-based practice.
Subject Matter Expert: Adam Root, PharmD
Adam Root graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2013. Adam has worked in the managed care, medication policy, drug information, and community pharmacy settings and has a background in policy and guideline development, clinical program design, and medication use evaluation. He is currently employed as a Drug Use Management Coordinator at Kaiser Permanente.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Advanced Practice Nurses; Medical Providers; Nursing Personnel; Pharmacists; Pharmacy Technicians; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care, Hospitals: Acute, Hospitals: Critical Access (CAHs).
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.