Basic ECG Interpretation & Pharmacology
Course Overview
This course is designed to improve electrocardiogram (ECG) recognition skills and pharmacology knowledge for treating cardiovascular emergencies. This course is for healthcare professionals who participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies. This includes personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care units such as physicians, nurses, paramedics, and others who require this specialized knowledge for their job.
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Practice in various case scenarios reinforces skills proficiency
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Classroom-based works well for learners who prefer group interaction and instructor feedback while learning skills
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Only course available to focus on this critical knowledge
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Flexible instructional format with two units – ECG and Pharmacology – that be taught together or separately
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Student Workbook with illustrations to be used before, during and after the course
Basic ECG Interpretation & Pharmacology is designed to provide healthcare professionals the ability to interpret basic ECGs (electrocardiograms) and recognize myocardial infarction (MI) and Pharmacology. Students will increase their condence in interpretation and practice through this course.
Course Features
Curriculum
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Anatomy, Electrophysiology and Action Potential
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Vectors and Hexaxial System
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Rate and Rhythm Recognition (SVT, Heart Blocks, WPW, Torsades, etc.)
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Bundle Branches Blocks and Hypertrophy (LAE, RAE, LVH)
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Acute Myocardial Infarction
Content
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BRN approved CE Completion Certificate
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7 CE Credits
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