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1017_SHSO_Cath Lab and Beyond_Live_2026
Description:
This course provides nurses and technologist, new to the cath lab environment with an overview of related anatomy and physiology, disease processes, diagnostic, therapeutic, and interventional treatment options, and practical evidence-based strategies for recognizing, preventing, and managing common procedural complications. Participants will review current guidelines, normal and abnormal hemodynamic profiles, emergency interventions, and team communication through lectures and case-based discussions. The program is designed to increase confidence and competence in assisting with a variety of cath lab procedures.
Target Audience
Target Audience:
Nurse, Registered (RN)
Other Healthcare Professionals
Learning Objectives
Learning objectives:
- Describe cardiovascular anatomy, coronary physiology, hemodynamic principles, and the indications for common cardiac catheterization procedures. Identify the roles, equipment, procedural steps, and patient care considerations associated with diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures.
- Recognize and apply evidence-based practices for radiation safety, complication management, and multidisciplinary teamwork to support safe, high-quality patient care in the cardiac catheterization laboratory.
- Differentiate the indications, workflow, and patient care considerations for diagnostic cardiac catheterization, coronary intervention, and emerging cardiovascular procedures performed in the cath lab.
Course summary
- 1.00 CA BRN
Nursing Credit - California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN)
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hour(s) by Sutter Health, which is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing. (Provider Number 17182). Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. - 1.00 IPCE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
Day 1 |
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0730 | Sign-In, Light Breakfast |
0800 | Introductions and Overview |
0810 | Lecture: Tools of the Trade |
0900 | Lecture: Cath Lab 101 |
1015 | Break |
1030 | Lecture: Radiation Safety |
1130 | Lunch |
1215 | Interactive Lecture: Identifying Coronary Anatomy |
1345 | Break |
1400 | Lecture: Working in a Surgical Environment |
1445 | Simulation: 1445-1525, 1525 – 1610, 1610 - 1655 A: Scrubbing, Gloving, and Gowning B: Prepping and Draping C. Cath Lab Table Set-Up, Common Supplies |
1700 | Closing, Evaluations |
Day 2 |
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0730 | Sign-In, Light Breakfast |
0800 | Lecture: Access and Hemostasis |
0900 | Hands-On Workshop: Heart Dissection |
1000 | Break |
1015 | Interactive Lecture: Right and Left Heart Cath, Hemodynamics and Calculations |
1130 | Lunch |
1215 | Case Studies: Cath Lab 201 |
1400 | Break |
1500 | Hands-On Workshop and Small Group Discussion: Identifying Ischemia, Injury, and Infarction on the 12 lead EKG |
1645 | Audience Response, Polling with Blooket |
1700 | Closing, Evaluations |
Day 3 |
|
0730 | Sign-In, Light Breakfast |
0800 | Lecture: Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathies |
0915 | Lecture: Overview of Mechanical Circulatory Support |
0935 | Break |
0945 | Hands-On Workshop 0945 – 1030, 1030 – 1145 A: Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump B: Impella |
1145 | Lunch |
1230 | Lecture: Cath Lab Emergencies |
1430 | Break |
1445 | Lecture: Cath Lab Emergencies, con’t |
1630 | Audience Response, Polling with Blooket |
1700 | Closing, Evaluations |
Day 4 |
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0730 | Sign-In, Light Breakfast |
0800 | Lecture: PCI 101 |
1000 | Break |
1015 | Lecture: PCI 101 |
1130 | Lunch |
1215 | Lecture: PCI 201 |
1400 | Break |
1415 | Case Studies: STEMI PCI |
1630 | Audience Response, Polling with Blooket Raffle Book Give-Away |
1700 | Closing, Evaluations |
Disclosure of Financial or In-Kind Commercial Support & Conflict of Interest
No one involved in the planning or presentation of this educational activity have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. No financial or in-kind commercial support was received to produce or promote this educational activity.
– Provider Designee/Verification: Fozia Ferozali, Ed.D.
BRENDA MCCULLOCH, Registered Nurse
BRENDA MCCULLOCH, Registered Nurse
Michael Peters, BS, RN, CCRN
Chris Salcone
Roberta Stewart, RN, BSN, CCRN
Priscilla Titus, Priscilla Titus, MSN, BSN, RN, CNOR, CHSE
Accreditation:
In support of improving patient care, Sutter Health, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Designation Statement
Sutter Health designates this LIVE activity for a maximum of 1.00 continuing professional development contact hours for nurses. Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Note to Other Disciplines: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits HOURS™ Continuing Medical Education is acceptable for meeting the continuing education requirements for Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, and Respiratory Care Practitioners. For other disciplines, please check with the regulatory board for your discipline to confirm what type of credits meet the continuing education requirements. Continuing education hours for nurses accredited by ANCC, via Joint Accreditation.
Available Credit
- 1.00 CA BRN
Nursing Credit - California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN)
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hour(s) by Sutter Health, which is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing. (Provider Number 17182). Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. - 1.00 IPCE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.