Approved for up to 24 contact hours, The Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmias program
is usually a 3-day workshop designed to introduce the student to the
intricacies of cardiac rhythm recognition. Customized review or shorter
versions of program available. Students should be familiar with ECG monitoring
equipment and have some fundamental knowledge of ECG measurements. The workshop
content includes a brief review of cardiopulmonary A&P and
electrophysiology, how to accurately perform the basic measurements on actual
rhythm strips, then introduces the learners to the rhythms originating from the
Sinus Node, then explores abnormal rhythms from the Atria, Junctional and
Ventricular tissues, and AV Blocks. An introduction to Pacemaker rhythms is
included in the course content. Successful completion of the workshop is
achieved through participation in all workshop activities and through
successful completion of the post course exam.
Class Time: 8 hours( can be schedule 1 or 2 Sessions).
Remedial and or review sessions of shorter duration can be developed per your indivudal needs or
request.
Intended Audience: Healthcare workers whose job responsibilities
require recognition of cardiac rhythm disorders. Is an appropriate introductory
course for EMTs. Paramedics healthcare workers such as nurses, ECG technicians
and others who wish to br sble to differentiate rythmn disturbances of
monitored patients.
Student Materials: ECG's Made Easy, 2nd Edition
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