Without the ability to interpret critical findings from tests like laboratory tests, 12-lead ECGs, or arterial blood gases, you risk missing important symptoms and interventions that could jeopardize both your patient's well-being and your professional standing.

Objectives:

Integrate sound critical thinking and clinical decision-making.
Demonstrate advanced heath assessment knowledge and skills including therapeutic communication.
Manage a comprehensive database including functional assessment, psychological assessment, health and pharmacological history, and physical examination.
Formulate appropriate laboratory and diagnostic testing.
Evaluate findings of laboratory and diagnostic testing along with suggestions for treatment.
Determine a differential diagnosis based on assessment data.
Diagnose the area of the heart where ischemia, injury, or infarction are occurring based on 12-lead ECG.
Choose the best interventions for stabilization of the deteriorating patient.
Determine the key interventions to stabilize the successfully resuscitated patient.
Analyze the latest clinical practice guidelines for common pathologies and comorbidities.
Formulate documentation strategies to protect yourself and your practice in the case of lawsuit.
Evaluate early signs of clinical deterioration to identify key interventions to initiate.