KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE – LOITOKTOK CAMPUS
NURSING DEPARTMENT – CLASS 1.2
LECTURER: STANLEY BWIRE
6 LESSON PLANS FOR CARDIOVASCULAR
DISORDERS (NURSING STUDENTS)
LESSON 1: INTRODUCTION TO CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM &
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
Time: 2 Hours
Objectives:
o Explain the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular
system.
o Outline the blood flow through the heart and function of coronary
arteries.
o Identify and interpret key cardiovascular diagnostic tests (ECG,
echocardiogram, angiography).
Lesson Schedule: | Time | Activity | |——|———-| | 0:00 – 0:30 |
Lecture on anatomy and physiology of the heart | | 0:30 – 1:00 | Blood
flow and coronary artery function | | 1:00 – 1:30 | Diagnostic tests
overview and demonstration (ECG, echo, angiogram) | | 1:30 – 2:00 |
Q&A and ECG interpretation exercise |
Teaching Methods: Lecture, anatomical diagrams, ECG strips, Q&A.
Teaching Aids: Charts, ECG printouts, multimedia projector.
Evaluation: Oral questioning, ECG interpretation exercise.
LESSON 2: CONGESTIVE CARDIAC FAILURE (CCF)
Time: 2 Hours
Objectives:
o Differentiate between left-sided and right-sided heart failure.
o Identify signs and symptoms of CCF.
o Describe management approaches for CCF (hospital and home
care).
Lesson Schedule: | Time | Activity | |——|———-| | 0:00 – 0:30 |
Lecture on pathophysiology of CCF | | 0:30 – 1:00 | Signs, symptoms,
and complications discussion | | 1:00 – 1:30 | Case studies and
management strategies | | 1:30 – 2:00 | Group discussion and recap |
Teaching Methods: Lecture, case studies, group discussion.
Teaching Aids: Clinical videos, case vignettes, flip charts.
Evaluation: Written quiz, student participation in group discussion.
LESSON 3: HYPERTENSION & ATHEROSCLEROSIS
Time: 2 Hours
Objectives:
o Define hypertension and atherosclerosis.
o List risk factors and complications.
o Explain drug therapy and lifestyle modifications.
Lesson Schedule: | Time | Activity | |——|———-| | 0:00 – 0:40 |
Lecture on definitions and risk factors | | 0:40 – 1:20 | Medication and
lifestyle modification role-play | | 1:20 – 2:00 | BP demonstration and
quiz |
Teaching Methods: Interactive lecture, demonstration, role-play.
Teaching Aids: Charts, BP apparatus, medication samples.
Evaluation: Practical demonstration of BP measurement, short answer
quiz.
LESSON 4: CORONARY HEART DISEASE, ANGINA & MI
Time: 2 Hours
Objectives:
o Distinguish between angina and myocardial infarction.
o Describe emergency management of MI.
o Interpret ECG changes in MI.
Lesson Schedule: | Time | Activity | |——|———-| | 0:00 – 0:30 |
Lecture on CHD, angina, and MI overview | | 0:30 – 1:00 |
Signs/symptoms and ECG interpretation | | 1:00 – 1:30 | Emergency
management simulation | | 1:30 – 2:00 | Group activity and feedback |
Teaching Methods: Lecture, simulation, group activities.
Teaching Aids: ECG samples, simulation manikin, multimedia
projector.
Evaluation: Role-play emergency response, ECG case analysis.
LESSON 5: RHEUMATIC HEART DISEASE & INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS
Time: 2 Hours
Objectives:
o Describe pathophysiology of rheumatic fever and its cardiac
effects.
o Identify signs/symptoms of RHD and bacterial endocarditis.
o Explain management and prevention strategies.
Lesson Schedule: | Time | Activity | |——|———-| | 0:00 – 0:30 |
Lecture on rheumatic fever and cardiac effects | | 0:30 – 1:00 |
Endocarditis pathophysiology and signs | | 1:00 – 1:30 | Management
approaches (case study) | | 1:30 – 2:00 | Student presentations |
Teaching Methods: Lecture, storytelling, case study analysis.
Teaching Aids: Charts, video clips, storytelling boards.
Evaluation: Case study presentation, multiple choice quiz.
LESSON 6: PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASES & CARDIAC SURGERY
CARE
Time: 2 Hours
Objectives:
o Identify types and symptoms of peripheral vascular diseases
(DVT, varicose veins, TIAs).
o Explain pre- and post-operative cardiac care.
o Outline nursing responsibilities in managing cardiac surgery
patients.
Lesson Schedule: | Time | Activity | |——|———-| | 0:00 – 0:30 |
Lecture on peripheral vascular diseases | | 0:30 – 1:00 | Cardiac
surgery overview (indications and procedures) | | 1:00 – 1:30 | Nursing
care before and after surgery | | 1:30 – 2:00 | OSCE practice and Q&A
session |
Teaching Methods: Lecture, skill demonstration, discussion.
Teaching Aids: Models, surgical tools display, post-op care checklist.
Evaluation: OSCE (Observed Skill Assessment), peer review, Q&A.
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