Nurse Cardiology (Online)

Cardiac patients require careful monitoring, tailored nursing care, and ongoing client support. This course will provide you with a structured approach to the assessment and management of common cardiac conditions seen in practice, with a focus on diagnostics, patient care, and client communication.

Delivered in an interactive online format, the course combines practical guidance with case-based discussion to help you build confidence in caring for cardiac patients in both first opinion and referral settings. New graduate veterinary surgeons may also benefit from attending.

Topics covered include:

• Structure and function of the heart
• Asymptomatic and symptomatic cardiac patients
• Nursing considerations for acute and chronic heart failure patients
• Cardiac diagnostics, including radiography, auscultation, blood pressure measurement, and ultrasound
• ECG principles and monitoring
• The role of the cardiology nurse and client education/support