CNC110 - Coronary Care I

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Subject Title
Coronary Care I

Subject Description
This course is designed to introduce and assist with the development of knowledge and skills in the care of cardiac patients. The focus is on atherosclerotic heart disease, myocardial infarction, and congestive heart failure. This course introduces basic dysrhythmia interpretations and interventions

Credit Status
1 credit.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

Upon successful completion of this subject, the student will be able to:
1.       Review the normal cardiac conduction pathway and correlate the pathway to rhythm strip analysis.
2.       Describe alterations in cardiac conduction pathways and perform appropriate rhythm strip analysis.
3.       Describe alterations in cardiac homeostasis and associated disease processes.
4.       Understand manifestations, diagnostics, and interventions and the nurses role
5.       Apply interventions to the etiology’s dysrhythmias and their origins.
6.       Apply pathophysiologic, health assessment and  pharmacological knowledge to common cardiac conditions

Essential Employability Skills

    •  Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form that fulfils the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.

    •  Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.

    •  Apply a systematic approach to solve problems.

    •  Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.

    •  Locate, select, organize, and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.

    •  Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.

    •  Show respect for diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others.

    •  Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.

    •  Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.

    •  Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and consequences.

Academic Integrity
Seneca upholds a learning community that values academic integrity, honesty, fairness, trust, respect, responsibility and courage. These values enhance Seneca's commitment to deliver high-quality education and teaching excellence, while supporting a positive learning environment. Ensure that you are aware of Seneca's Academic Integrity Policy which can be found at: http://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/academic-integrity-policy.html Review section 2 of the policy for details regarding approaches to supporting integrity. Section 2.3 and Appendix B of the policy describe various sanctions that can be applied, if there is suspected academic misconduct (e.g., contract cheating, cheating, falsification, impersonation or plagiarism).

Please visit the Academic Integrity website http://open2.senecac.on.ca/sites/academic-integrity/for-students to understand and learn more about how to prepare and submit work so that it supports academic integrity, and to avoid academic misconduct.

Discrimination/Harassment
All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. Language or activities that defeat this objective violate the College Policy on Discrimination/Harassment and shall not be tolerated. Information and assistance are available from the Student Conduct Office at student.conduct@senecapolytechnic.ca.

Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Accessibility Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.

Camera Use and Recordings - Synchronous (Live) Classes
Synchronous (live) classes may be delivered in person, in a Flexible Learning space, or online through a Seneca web conferencing platform such as MS Teams or Zoom. Flexible Learning spaces are equipped with cameras, microphones, monitors and speakers that capture and stream instructor and student interactions, providing an in-person experience for students choosing to study online.

Students joining a live class online may be required to have a working camera in order to participate, or for certain activities (e.g. group work, assessments), and high-speed broadband access (e.g. Cable, DSL) is highly recommended. In the event students encounter circumstances that impact their ability to join the platform with their camera on, they should reach out to the professor to discuss. Live classes may be recorded and made available to students to support access to course content and promote student learning and success.

By attending live classes, students are consenting to the collection and use of their personal information for the purposes of administering the class and associated coursework. To learn more about Seneca's privacy practices, visit Privacy Notice.

Prerequisite(s)
RN, Certificate of Competence from College of Nurses of Ontario

Topic Outline

    Normal anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system
    Basic rhythm interpretation (sinus) using a systematic approach
    Basic arrhythmia interpretation
        atrial
        junctional
        venticular
        heart blocks
    Introduction to pacemarker
    Common cardiovascular diagnostic tests
    Atherosclerotic heart disease
    Care of the client experiencing congestive heart failure
    Care of the client experiencing myocardial infarction

Mode of Instruction
Lecture/ discussion
Small Group Work
Case Study
Workbook

Prescribed Texts
Jane Huff  ECG workout: Exercises in arrhythmia interpretation (latest edition) ISBN: 

9781469899817


Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins

Reference Material
Cardiovascular Care Made Incredibly Easy Lippincott

Required Supplies
None.

Student Progression and Promotion Policy

http://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/student-progression-and-promotion-policy.html

Grading Policyhttp://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/grading-policy.html

A+90%  to  100%
A80%  to  89%
B+75%  to  79%
B70%  to  74%
C+65%  to  69%
C60%  to  64%
D+55%  to  59%
D50%  to  54%
F0%    to  49% (Not a Pass)
OR
EXCExcellent
SATSatisfactory
UNSATUnsatisfactory

For further information, see a copy of the Academic Policy, available online (http://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/academics-and-student-services.html) or at Seneca's Registrar's Offices.(https://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/registrar.html).


Modes of Evaluation
Assignment 10%
Normal Cardiac Anatomy & Physiology Test 20%
ECG Tests 30%
Final comprehensive exam 40%

In order to successfully pass this subject the following requirements MUST be met:   A minimum grade of 75% is required to pass each test and assignment.

*A minimum final grade of "B+"(75%) is considered a passing grade and must be obtained to successfully complete the Coronary Care 1 Subject.

Students must successfully pass all components, term work, multiple choice, and ECG as indicated above.
If the student is unsuccessful in any one or more of the components a grade of "F" is assigned.

Approved by: Lisa Harfield