CMC®/CSC® Exam Review 3rd Edition

CMC®/CSC® Exam Review 3rd Edition is organized by Med-Ed, Inc.

Program Description:
This course is designed to prepare the cardiac medical and cardiac surgical nurse to take the AACN certification exam for Cardiac Medicine and/or Surgery Exam. The course focuses on adult cardiac abnormalities with a concentration on nursing assessment and medical/surgical interventions. Coronary artery disease, acute coronary syndrome, heart failure and endocarditis will be the major topics of discussion, with related medical and surgical interventions. The review will also include a brief review of pulmonary, hematology, neurology and gastrointestinal and renal systems as they pertain to the cardiac patient.

Program Learning Outcomes:
This program prepares the learner to:
• Discuss and practice test-taking skills.
• Review critical anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the cardiac system.
• Discuss significant assessment and diagnostic findings relevant to the cardiac adult patient.
• Discuss clinical presentation as well as specific patient management of the cardiac medical and surgical patient.