Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death in the United States (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2022a). It is imperative that professionals working in the outpatient setting know how to identify heart conditions and respond accordingly. Professionals must be able to distinguish true chest pain from esophageal reflux, musculoskeletal disorders, and other differential diagnoses.

The goal of this course is to provide nurses in community health settings with information on recognizing symptoms of common cardiac conditions, components of objective and subjective assessments, and interventions commonly used in cardiac care.