ECG Core Series- 1: Basic ECG Interpretation

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Target Audience

RNs, LPNs, cardio-vascular monitor techs, and other healthcare professionals with VERY LIMITED OR NO experience in ECG rhythm interpretation who wish to master the skill of the very basics of ECG interpretation

Description

This one-day course is designed to equip the participant with the BASIC knowledge essential for interpreting ECG rhythms. Methods for identifying P, QRS, T waveforms, measurements of segments and intervals, calculation of heart rate provide the tools necessary to interpret basic rhythms. This course provides practice with measurements and interpretation of sinus, atrial, junctional, ventricular, pacemaker, and AV block rhythms .

Textbook provided: ECGs Made Easy, 5th ed. (2013) by Barbara Aehlert; Mosby Elsevier Health Science Publishers.

Speaker
Sherry Walter, MSN, RN, CCRN

Credit
6.0 Continuing Nursing Education Contact Hours;
6.0 Contact Hours;
6.0 CRCE Contact Hours for Respiratory Therapists

The Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) system of the American Association of Respiratory Care has granted approval for 6.0 CRCE contact hours for this course (#148266000). No partial credit will be awarded.

Other Workshops in the "ECG Core Series"

ECG Core Series- 2- Advanced ECG Interpretation: October 25, 2017
Follow this link to register for ECG Core Series- 2

The "ECG Core Series- 2: Advanced ECG Interpretation" workshop scheduled for October 25th is recommended for those who wish to expand on the knowledge and skills learned in the "ECG Core Series 1: Basic ECG Interpretation" workshop. This advanced workshop will focus more on difficult rhythms such as junctional, ventricular, and blocks.

ECG Core Series- 3- 12-Lead ECG Interpretation: November 29, 2017
Follow this link to register for ECG Core Series- 3

"ECG Core Series-3 12-Lead ECG Interpretation" workshop offers a systematic approach for examining and interpreting 12 lead ECG’s as well as basic treatments in various situations and potential problems that may be encountered. Topics will include ischemia, injury, infarcts, bundle branch blocks, axis deviations.

Objectives

  • State the differences between electrical & mechanical activity within the heart
  • Describe electrodes and the critical importance of proper lead placement
  • State at least one method for calculating heart rate on an ECG strip
  • State the location and intrinsic rates for SA node, AV, junction, Bundle of His, and Purkinje fibers
  • Identify and measure the ECG waveform components (P wave, QRS complex, T wave, PR interval, QT interval, ST segment)
  • Identify a systematic approach to basic rhythm analysis
  • Recognize common ECG dysrhythmias

Contact

Rachel Ford CHES

Sessions

Sep 15, 2017
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Status
Open
Presenter(s)
Sherry Walter MSN, RN, CCRN
Date(s)
Sep 15, 2017
Time
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Check-In Time
8:30 AM
Credit
6.00 - Contact Hours
6.00 - CNE Contact Hours
6.00 - Contact Hours CRCE Credit
Location
South Piedmont AHEC
Room
Classroom 14
Objective(s)
• State the differences between electrical & mechanical activity within the heart
• Describe electrodes and the critical importance of proper lead placement
• State at least one method for calculating heart rate on an ECG strip
• State the location and intrinsic rates for SA node, AV, junction, Bundle of His, and Purkinje fibers
• Identify and measure the ECG waveform components
• (P wave, QRS complex, T wave, PR interval, QT interval, ST segment)
• Identify a systematic approach to basic rhythm analysis
• Describe the ECG characteristics for sinus rhythms, atrial rhythms, junctional, ventricular rhythms, and heart blocks
• Recognize common ECG dysrhythmias
Details
Status
Closed
Date(s)
Sep 15, 2017
Time
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Location
South Piedmont AHEC
Room
Classroom 14
Fees
$175.00
Registration; Light Breakfast & Lunch Provided; ECG textbook provided/ included in fee
Credits
6.00
Contact Hours
6.00
CNE Contact Hours
6.00
Contact Hours CRCE Credit