Hard Skills
AdvancedHemodynamic MonitoringThe assessment and management of blood flow and pressure within the cardiovascular system using invasive and non-invasive technologies like arterial lines and Swan-Ganz catheters.
IntermediateAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)A set of clinical interventions for the urgent treatment of cardiac arrest, stroke, and other life-threatening medical emergencies.
ExpertMechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) ManagementOperation and monitoring of advanced life-support machines such as ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) and IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps).
AdvancedCardiac Pharmacotherapy AdministrationThe precise calculation and delivery of vasoactive drips, antiarrhythmics, and anticoagulants specific to cardiac recovery.
IntermediateSternal Wound Care and Infection PreventionManaging and assessing surgical incisions to prevent deep sternal wound infections and mediastinitis after open-heart surgery.