Course Description

2 Hours Cardiac Emergencies and Rapid Response – Illinois Nursing

✅ Approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
✅ Provider Number: 236.000249
✅ Only $19.99 | No added or extra fees
✅ 100% Online & Self-Paced | Instant Certificate

Be ready when seconds matter with this 2-hour Cardiac Emergencies and Rapid Response course for Illinois nurses. You’ll strengthen your ability to recognize early warning signs, respond using rapid assessment and team-based protocols, and support post-event care and prevention. The course is fully online and self-paced, so you can log in and out anytime without losing progress, and you’ll receive an instant certificate upon completion (also emailed).

✅ Reporting note: If reporting is required for your license type, we report completions within 24 hours. If reporting is not required, you’ll keep your certificate for your renewal records.

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✅ Who Should Take This Course?

✅ Registered Nurses (RN)
✅ Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)
✅ Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
✅ Nurses in hospitals, clinics, long-term care, home health, urgent care, and community settings
✅ Any nurse who wants stronger rapid response skills for cardiac and stroke-related emergencies

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Illinois Nursing CE & Renewal — What to Know (Important)

✅ Illinois nursing renewal requires continuing education, and accepted CE topics can include clinical emergency response training like this course.
✅ This course provides 2 hours of Illinois Nursing CE and is commonly used as elective credit toward renewal requirements.
✅ Keep your completion certificate with your renewal documents in case of audit.

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How to Renew Your Illinois Nursing License (Step-by-Step)

✅ Step 1: Confirm your license type (RN, LPN, APRN) and renewal cycle
✅ Step 2: Verify how many total CE hours you need for this renewal period
✅ Step 3: Complete any required-topic CE that applies to you
✅ Step 4: Complete elective CE hours, including this 2-hour course
✅ Step 5: Finish the course online (self-paced; log in/out anytime)
✅ Step 6: Download your instant certificate (also emailed) and save it for your records
✅ Step 7: Renew through the standard Illinois renewal process and attest to CE completion as required

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What You’ll Learn — Course Outline (2 Hours)

Hour 1: Emergency Cardiac Recognition and Response

✅ Subtopic A: Recognizing Signs of a Heart Attack and Stroke
Identify early symptoms, common risk factors, and immediate nurse-led interventions for cardiac and cerebrovascular emergencies.

✅ Subtopic B: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Review essential resuscitation fundamentals, including CPR basics, AED use, and an overview of ACLS-style response flow and teamwork.

✅ Subtopic C: Managing Hypertension and Cardiac Risk Factors
Understand how hypertension contributes to cardiac events, what “red flags” look like, and how emergency response and patient education fit together.

✅ Subtopic D: The Role of Nurses in Emergency Cardiac Care
Focus on rapid assessment, prioritization, communication, and coordination with providers and rapid response teams.

✅ Subtopic E: Interpreting ECGs and Arrhythmias
Recognize common rhythm patterns and ECG changes associated with acute coronary syndromes and emergent arrhythmias.

✅ Subtopic F: Case Studies in Cardiac Emergency Response
Apply decision-making through real-world scenarios that reinforce nurse actions, escalation, and documentation priorities.

Hour 2: Post-Event Care and Long-Term Management

✅ Subtopic A: Post-Cardiac Arrest Care and Rehabilitation
Review recovery protocols, neurological assessment considerations, and rehabilitation strategies that support better outcomes.

✅ Subtopic B: Pharmacological Management of Cardiac Conditions
Understand common medication categories used in cardiac care (including emergency meds and ongoing therapies) and the nurse’s role in monitoring and safety.

✅ Subtopic C: Patient Education for Heart Disease Prevention
Provide actionable education on lifestyle changes, medication adherence, and risk factor control to reduce recurrence.

✅ Subtopic D: Special Considerations in Cardiac Care for Older Adults
Address age-related cardiovascular changes and practical nursing approaches for complex older-adult care.

✅ Subtopic E: Ethical Challenges in Cardiac Resuscitation Decisions
Navigate DNR considerations, informed consent concerns, and ethically complex situations in life-saving interventions.

✅ Subtopic F: Advances in Cardiac Treatment and Future Trends
Explore emerging therapies, new technologies, and evolving practices shaping modern cardiac care.

✅ Course pacing note: This is a self-paced course, with each subtopic designed to take approximately 8–10 minutes. A built-in timer helps ensure students remain engaged for the minimum required duration.

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Why Choose 1st Choice CE?

✅ Instant certificate of completion (download + email)
✅ 100% online and self-paced
✅ Log in/out anytime without losing your place
✅ Reporting within 24 hours when state reporting is required
✅ Money-back guarantee
✅ Trusted provider for 10+ years
✅ Support by call or text: 1-800-698-2770

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FAQ

Is this course approved for Illinois Nursing CE?
✅ Yes. It’s approved by IDFPR under Provider Number 236.000249.

How many hours is this course?
✅ 2 hours (120 minutes).

Is the course 100% online and self-paced?
✅ Yes. Complete it anytime, from any device.

Can I log in and out without losing my progress?
✅ Yes. Your progress is saved automatically.

Do I get my certificate right away?
✅ Yes. You’ll receive an instant certificate (download + email).

Do you report my hours to Illinois?
✅ If reporting is required for your license type, we report within 24 hours. If reporting is not required, you keep your certificate for your renewal records.

Are there any extra fees at checkout?
✅ No. $19.99 with no added or extra fees.

Does this course count toward Illinois renewal requirements?
✅ This course provides 2 hours of nursing CE and is commonly used as elective credit toward renewal requirements.

What will I be able to do better after this course?
✅ Recognize early warning signs faster, communicate more effectively during rapid response, and support safer post-event care and prevention.

What if I’m audited?
✅ Keep your completion certificate with your renewal documents so you can provide proof if requested.

What if I need help while taking the course?
✅ Call or text 1-800-698-2770.

Is there a refund policy?
✅ Yes. You’re covered by our money-back guarantee.

Course Details

• IDFPR Approved Renewal - Provider #236.000249.
• 2 Credit Hours.
• Instant Access - Online Course.
• Study At Your Own Pace. Anytime.
• On Any Device. Phone, Tablet, or Computer.
• Hassle Free Navigation. Easy to Follow.
• Certificate emailed immediately upon completion.
• 1-800-698-2770 for any questions.