Preventing and Managing Heart Failure Exacerbation

Course overview

The fourth course in this heart failure (HF) program addresses exacerbation prevention strategies, including patient and caregiver education. Signs and symptoms that could be managed in the home and expected components of home medical management are discussed. While the HF certificate program is aimed at nurses and therapists across all settings, home care clinicians and nurses working in long-term care facilities will especially benefit from this course. A high level of knowledge is required to effectively assess and monitor for signs of worsening HF. Such knowledge provides the clinician with confidence in assessment, early identification of worsening HF, and patient education.