Heart Failure Training and Education

Heart Failure Training and Education for Healthcare Professionals

Online Training Courses

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Available Courses

HeartMate 3 LVAS Introduction Course

The HeartMate 3™ Left Ventricular Assist System (LVAS) Introduction eLearning training course is designed to provide users with the information needed to have a basic understanding of the various components within the HeartMate 3 LVAS as well as to understand Full MagLev™ Flow Technology as theory of operation in the HeartMate 3 LVAD. Furthermore, the different pump parameters from the system will be introduced. This course includes two interactive online training modules. To maximize your learning experience, the modules should be viewed in the order displayed.

HeartMate 3 System Controller

The HeartMate 3 System Controller eLearning training course is designed to provide users with the information needed to safely operate and properly understand functionality of the HeartMate 3 System Controller. Areas covered are the interpretation of indicator lights, how to operate the buttons on the controller and connecting the driveline. This course includes one interactive online training module.

HeartMate 3 System Controller - Alarms Course

The HeartMate 3 System Controller Alarms eLearning training course is designed to provide users with the information needed to have a detailed understanding of the HeartMate 3 LVAS Alarms. Detailed information will be provided on advisory and hazard alarms. Explained is how alarms present itself, the meaning of alarms and how to handle the various possible alarms. This course includes two interactive online training modules.

HeartMate LVAS Power Sources

The HeartMate™ Power Sources eLearning training course is designed to provide users with the information needed to have a detailed understanding of the various available HeartMate LVAS power sources. This course instructs on how to operate, care for and the handling of alarm conditions for the various power sources. This course includes one interactive online training module.

HeartMate Touch Communications System Course

The HeartMate Touch™ Communication System eLearning training course is designed to provide users with the information needed to properly and safely operate the HeartMate Touch Communication System with a HeartMate LVAS. This course includes three interactive online training modules. To maximize your learning experience, the modules should be viewed in the order displayed.

HeartMate System Monitor

The HeartMate System Monitor eLearning training course is designed to provide users with the information needed to properly and safely operate the System Monitor with a HeartMate LVAS. This course includes one interactive online training module.

HeartMate LVAS Patient Management

The HeartMate Patient Management eLearning training course is designed to provide users with the information needed to have a general understanding of the different stages in the management of patients with an HeartMate LVAS. Discussed are the post-operative care after a HeartMate LVAD implant and the patient discharge planning. This course includes two interactive online training modules.

HeartMate II LVAS Introduction Course

The HeartMate II™ LVAS Introduction eLearning training course is designed to provide users with the information needed to have a basic understanding of the various components within the HeartMate II LVAS. Furthermore, the different pump parameters from the system will be introduced. This course includes two interactive online training modules. To maximize your learning experience, the modules should be viewed in the order displayed.

HeartMate II System Controller - Alarms

The HeartMate II System Controller Alarms eLearning training course is designed to provide users with the information needed to have a detailed understanding of the HeartMate II LVAS Alarms. Detailed information will be provided on advisory and hazard alarms. Explained is how alarms present itself, the meaning of and how to handle the various possible alarms. This course includes two interactive online training modules.

HeartMate II System Controller

The HeartMate II System Controller eLearning training course is designed to provide users with the information needed to safely operate and properly understand functionality of the HeartMate II™ System Controller. Areas covered are the interpretation of indicator lights, how to operate the buttons on the controller and connecting the driveline. This course includes one interactive online training module.

Centrimag Acute Circulatory Support System Theory of Operation and System Overview

The CentriMag™ Theory of Operation and Equipment Overview course is designed to provide users with the information needed to properly and safely operate the CentriMag Acute Circulatory Support System. This course includes 3 interactive online training modules that provide an overview of the CentriMag equipment and theory of operation. Prior to using these devices, please review the Instructions for Use manuals for a complete listing of indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, potential adverse events and directions for use.

Understanding HeartMate 3 LVAS Parameters – On Demand Webinar

Chris Cotter, Principal Engineer at Abbott, provides an overview on HeartMate 3 pump parameters, their technical background and discusses various clinical scenarios and related parameter change behavior. The information is intended to give fundamental knowledge of system function, helping to navigate through clinical scenarios when applied.

HeartMate Touch™ App Simulator

The HeartMate Touch™ App Simulator aims to provide users the opportunity to practice the use of the HeartMate Touch App in the OR and outpatient setting. The simulations are fictional and designed for general educational purposes. The data does not represent specific clinical conditions and is not intended to constitute medical advice. This course is a self-paced simulated environment.

CardioMEMS – Interpreting Hemodynamics – On-Demand Webinar

These 3 webinars provide a comprehensive overview of hemodynamics. The webinars look into how various pressures relate, the interpretation of right heart catheterization data and how this data translates into patient management with the use of the CardioMEMS™ Heart Failure System.

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Technical Assistance & Support

Technical Assistance & Support

These devices are commercially available for use in select international markets.

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