OVERVIEW

Clinical Assessment of the Cardiopulmonary System is organized by OnlineContinuingED, LLC. This course has been approved for a maximum of 2.0 Credit Hours(s).

Course Description:
Cardiopulmonary 104, Clinical Assessment of the Cardiopulmonary System, is a 2-hour course designed for the clinician in need of a review or comprehensive introduction to the clinical assessment of the cardiopulmonary system. This course will focus on the necessary components needed to perform a thorough assessment and examination of the patient with a cardiopulmonary diagnosis. A comprehensive assessment is fundamental to creating and implementing an effective plan of treatment. This course will use case studies to highlight clinical application and examination skills.

Course Objectives:
• Identify anatomic structures and key topographic landmarks of the chest.
• Describe various chest wall configurations.
• Differentiate peripheral and central cyanosis.
• Differentiate normal bronchial breath sounds from abnormal bronchial breath sounds.
• Identify various components of a chest examination.
• List 2 causes of decreased breath sounds.
• List the steps involved to ausculatate lung sounds.