Body Changes with Age: Cardiovascular System
This 45-minute course provides non-medical caregivers with a foundational understanding of the cardiovascular system and the changes that may occur with aging. Learners will explore how to support older adults experiencing circulatory challenges, assist with tasks such as taking and documenting vital signs and positioning, and recognize signs that require prompt reporting.
The course uses practical examples, visual learning, and scenario-based guidance to show how to promote comfort, observe symptoms like swelling or fatigue, and follow proper protocols when supporting heart and circulation health.
Key topics include cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, age-related changes, heart disease risks, support tasks like positioning and anti-embolism stockings, and reporting warning signs like shortness of breath or chest discomfort.
45 mins Certificate included 100% online English Audio & Captions
Learning Objectives
What you'll learn
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Describe the basic anatomy and function of the cardiovascular system.
- Explain how aging affects the cardiovascular system, including normal and abnormal changes.
- Identify common cardiovascular conditions in older adults (e.g., hypertension, heart failure, peripheral artery disease).
- Recognize cardiovascular symptoms and changes that require reporting to a nurse (e.g., chest pain, swelling, dizziness, shortness of breath).
- Assist with client care procedures related to cardiovascular support, including:
- Taking and recording vital signs
- Applying and monitoring anti-embolism stockings
- Assisting with prescribed oxygen use
- Positioning clients for circulatory or respiratory comfort
- Follow appropriate reporting protocols, including what, when, and how to report changes to a supervisor or nurse.
- Promote cardiovascular health through safe activity support, hydration, and emotional reassurance.
What's inside
This course includes
How-to instructional videos
Interactive learning activities
Knowledge checks throughout
Audio narration
Closed captions (accessibility)
Certificate of completion
Scenario-based videos
Downloadable checklists
Mobile-friendly access
Progress saving (resume anytime)
