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Medical-Surgical Nursing: Cardiovascular & ECG Essentials Specialization
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Medical-Surgical Nursing: Cardiovascular & ECG Essentials Specialization

Master the Essentials of Cardiac Nursing. Learn heart care, ECG interpretation, and clinical essentials to start your nursing journey.

Darren Salmi, MD, MS
Jasmine Clark, PhD
Rhonda Lawes, PhD, RN

Instructors: Darren Salmi, MD, MS

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Intermediate level

Recommended experience

2 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

What you'll learn

  • Understand cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of key cardiovascular disorders.

  • Recognize and interpret normal and abnormal ECG rhythms.

  • Identify signs, symptoms, and nursing care for cardiovascular conditions.

  • Discuss evidence-based interventions in cardiovascular nursing.

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Taught in English
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October 2025

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Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

  • Identify the structural components of the heart and great vessels

  • Describe the pathway of blood flow through the circulatory system

  • Explain how the cardiac conduction system coordinates heart function

  • Discuss the physiological factors influencing cardiac output and blood pressure

Skills you'll gain

Blood Pressure, Clinical Nursing, Patient Observation, Cardiology, Physiology, Electocardiography, Vital Signs, Anatomy, Basic Nursing Skills, Clinical Practices, Clinical Experience, Patient Evaluation, Hemodynamics, Medical Emergency, and Cardiac Dysrhythmia

What you'll learn

  • Describe the pathophysiological processes involved in major cardiovascular disorders.

  • Recognize common clinical signs, symptoms, and diagnostic findings in cardiovascular disorders.

  • Discuss key nursing interventions and patient monitoring considerations.

  • Explain preventive and rehabilitative strategies for cardiovascular care.

Skills you'll gain

Medical Surgical Nursing, Nursing Process, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Hemodynamics, Nursing Care, Clinical Assessment, Diagnostic Tests, Chronic Diseases, Cardiac Surgery, Physiology, Perioperative Care, Blood Pressure, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Management, Cardiology, and Anatomy

What you'll learn

  • Describe the purpose and basic principles of electrocardiography.

  • Identify the components of a normal ECG and their relation to cardiac conduction.

  • Recognize common dysrhythmias and conduction abnormalities on ECG strips.

  • Discuss appropriate nursing observations and responses to abnormal ECG findings.

Skills you'll gain

Electocardiography, Cardiology, Critical Care, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Nursing, Basic Nursing Skills, and Cardiac Dysrhythmia

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Darren Salmi, MD, MS
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