Pediatric EKG 2025: January 15

January 15, 2024

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 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.

Target Audience

This course is intended for nurses and other interested healthcare professionals.

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: 
12/24/2024
Course expires: 
12/31/2025
Event starts: 
01/15/2024 - 8:00am CST
Event ends: 
01/15/2024 - 4:00pm CST
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
Pediatric EKG 2025
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Advocate Christ Medical Center Christ OPP Room 7142
United States

Faculty

Cindy Yarger, BSN, CCRN, RN, Pediatric Cardiology ICU Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center

Colleen Brady, MBA, MSN, CCRN, RN, Nursing Professional Development Specialist, Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center

Disclosure

The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose.

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, Advocate 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 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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