Class Information for Basic Cardiac Telemetry
Description
This one-day course is designed to provide an introduction to rhythm interpretation for those that have little or no experience, as well as a great refresher for those that need to renew their skills caring for patients requiring cardiac monitoring. The course includes: A & P, basic electro-physiology, sinus mechanisms, atrial rhythms, junctional rhythms, ventricular rhythms, AV blocks, and pacemaker rhythms. Additionally, special emphasis will be placed on lead placement (bedside monitor and telemetry), central monitoring, alarm setting, and nursing documentation. Successful completion of this course will meet the behavioral indicator (BI) required for Cardiac Monitoring Competency validation
Contact Hours
MNA applications currently on hold. No CE at this time.
Special Comments
There is pre-course work required prior to attendance. The content will provide a foundation for rhythm recognition and basic cardiovascular understanding. Course completion requires passing a posttest learning assessment. Class is in-person, Bldg. 10, Room 1-5672 (first floow - down the hall past admissions and across from the NIH Play Room).
Target Audience
Clinical Center Nursing Department (CCND) Registered nurses (RNs) who would like to learn, or review, cardiac rhythm recognication. Nursing staff with Cardiac Monitoring Competency requirements
Course Objectives
1. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the cardiac cycle. 2. Discuss proper ECG electrode placement and lead monitoring 3. Identify basic elements of the ECG, including the significance of QT prolongation 4. Identify key problematic/lethal dysrhythmias. 5. Review institutional guidelines, competency requirement, and documentation related to rhythm interpretation.
Pre-requisites
1. Review Chapters 1 – 6 (Dubin [2000] Rapid Interpretation of EKG’s, 6th ed.) E-book is in the resource section of the Absorb module. 2. Pre-course work in Absorb. 3. Case studies and rhythm interpretation - templates located in Absorb and will be sent prior to class as an e-mail attachment... you need to complete, bring to class, and be prepared to participate in discussion.
Sessions Open for Registration
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