Title:		2010 ECG Series - Introduction to Basic Dysrhythmias	Code:	OS0050-0054	Cost $120.00
Course Series Description:		Click here for FREE DEMO. 12 CE accredited program providing the nursing professional with a review of basic cardiac anatomy, physiology, and electrophysiology. Content includes heart structure and function, leads and waveforms, and ECG strip analysis. An introduction to essential ECG rhythms; sinus, junctional, ventricular, and heart block rhythms are discussed including their identification criteria, causes, and appropriate treatment protocol. Overview of pacemakers and an introduction to the pharmacologics generally used to manage dysrhythmias. Each drug is presented in terms of its use, dosage guidelines, and clinical impact. FREE Application Assessment included. "I highly recommend this course to any nursing professional who wishes to advance his or her clinical expertise."- James M. Rippe, MD, Cardiologist, Associate Professor of Medicine(Cardiology), Tufts University School of Medicine.

SECTION I: Anatomy and Physiology and ECG 1. Describe the anatomical structures and functions of the heart. 2. Explore the process of electrical conduction in the heart. 3. Recall the properties of cardiac depolarization and repolarization. 4. Describe the relationship of each ECG waveform to the electrical events in the heart. 5. Apply correct waveform measurement, rate calculation, and analysis techniques for interpreting an ECG strip. 6. Describe correct lead placement. SECTION II: Rhythms 1. Identify specific sinus rhythms and describe specific characteristics, causes, and treatment for each. 2. Identify specific junctional rhythms and describe specific characteristics, causes, and treatment for each. 3. Identify specific ventricular rhythms and describe specific characteristics, causes, and treatment for each. 4. Identify specific heart block rhythms and describe specific characteristics, causes, and treatment for each. SECTION III: Treatment and Pharmacologics 1. Describe types of pacemakers and their functions. 2. Identify possible pacemaker malfunctions, their causes and appropriate actions. 3. Recognize ECG strip representations of pacemaker malfunctions. 4. Identify common pharmacologics (and their class if appropriate) used to manage dysrhythmias. 5. Describe the appropriate use, treatment, guidelines and clinical impact for each drug. BONUS 1 hour! SECTION IV: Application Assessment of ECG Sections I, II, and III 1. Use knowledge gained in Sections I-III to apply principles in identifying treatment to be used in management of ECG abnormalities. 2. Identify ten different types of ECG rhythm strips.

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