VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICES (VAD)

Program Overview

Ventricular Assist Devices are used for patients whose hearts are failing. These devices act as the pump of the body, taking over the work of the heart. Anticoagulation and troubleshooting are must-have knowledge when caring for a VAD patient. CHOP uses several different types of VADs including the Heartmate 3, Centrimag and Pedimag, Impella, and the Berlin. Nurses attending this class gain knowledge about each of these devices.

Pre-Test

<1 Hour of E-Learning Modules

6-Hour Instructor-Led Training

-3 hours of teaching from VAD Coordinator, ENS, and Perfusion

-3 hours of handson simulation

-Review of several VAD devices

Post-Test