Course Code: REL-ACU-0-EPO
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Explain the rationale behind the placement of the electrodes when recording a 12-lead ECG, and how leads interpret electrical cardiac activity.
Identify the relevant cardiac activity in relation to ECG waveforms, intervals, and segments, and how ECG tracing relates to the anatomy and physiology of the heart.
Recall the steps to interpreting ECG rhythm strips and how electrolyte disturbances affect ECG recordings.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Cardiac Conduction System
Cardiac Conduction Anatomy
Cardiac Conduction Physiology
Review
Summary
Section 3: ECG Principles
Introduction to the 12 Views of the Heart
The 12-Lead ECG Machine
Rhythm Strip Views of the Heart
Critical Thinking
ECG Electrode Placement
Review
Summary
Section 4: ECG Rhythm Strip Components
Overview
Basic ECG Waveform and Complexes
ECG Intervals and Segments
Review
Summary
Section 5: Interpreting ECG Rhythm Strips
A Systematic Approach
Sequence of the Cardiac Cycle
Rate
Rhythm
Intervals
Practice
Axis
Electrolyte Disturbances
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Writer: Alia Lutz, BA, BSN, RN
Alia Lutz, BA, BSN, RN, has over 10 years of experience as a Registered Nurse with a focus on cardiothoracic, respiratory, and coronary care. She has also had experience in Med-Surg, step-down and ICU. Prior to joining Relias as a SME and Content Writer for acute care, she provided virtual education and injection training on injectable biologics to patients, reported adverse events, and was a patient advocate. She has collaborated with peers on creating job aids, writing policies, and improving quality of care and documentation. Alia received her Bachelors in Nursing from Otago Polytechnic in New Zealand in 2011.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Dentist; Medical Providers; Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.