Pediatric EKG 2023 September 20

September 20, 2023

This 7.25-hour faculty directed program will cover the five-step approach used to analyze EKG rhythm strips. The learner will be able to describe the anatomy and electrophysical properties of the heart. Characteristics, interpretation, significance and treatment/nursing measures will be discussed for atrial arrhythmias, sinus arrhythmias, junctional arrhythmias, atrioventricular block arrhythmias and ventricular arrhythmias.  Learner centered content delivery will occur in the format of lecture, case studies and discussion.  An exam will be administered at the conclusion of the class. Successful passing of EKG exam of 80% or greater.  Learners can attend one session.

 

Target Audience

This course is intended for Pediatric Registered Nurses and Pediatric Respiratory Therapists.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this session, learners should be able to:

  1. Describe the anatomy and electrophysical properties of the heart

  2. Utilize 5 step approach to interpretate a six second EKG strip

  3. Recognize common pediatric arrythmias and their interventions

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 7.25 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
  • 7.25 Continuing Nursing Education (CE)
    Aurora Health Care is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 7.25 contact hours have been awarded to this activity by the Wisconsin Nursing Association. To receive contact hours, participants must attend the entire activity.
Course opens: 
09/20/2023
Course expires: 
12/31/2023
Event starts: 
09/20/2023 - 8:00am CDT
Event ends: 
09/20/2023 - 4:00pm CDT
Cost:
$0.00
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Pediatric EKG 2023
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Faculty

Course Director: Colleen M. Brady MBA, MSN, RN, CCRN; Advocate Aurora Health

Cynthia Yarger BSN, CCRN, RN; Advocate Aurora Health

Disclosure

None of the planners or presenters for this educational activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose with ineligible companies.

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Advocate Aurora Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Statement(s)

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 
Advocate Aurora Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.25 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

 

 

Available Credit

  • 7.25 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
  • 7.25 Continuing Nursing Education (CE)
    Aurora Health Care is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 7.25 contact hours have been awarded to this activity by the Wisconsin Nursing Association. To receive contact hours, participants must attend the entire activity.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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