Course Code: REL-ACU-0-MHBJRS
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Describe the etiology and signs and symptoms of heart blocks, junctional rhythms, and STEMIs.
Identify the ECG characteristics and management options for heart blocks, junctional rhythms, and STEMIs.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
Overview
ECG Rhythm Basics
Review
Normal Versus Abnormal Cardiac Conduction
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Heart Blocks and Junctional Rhythms
Atrioventricular Block
First-Degree AV Block
Second-Degree AV Block
Third-Degree AV Block
Junctional Rhythms
Types of Junctional Rhythms
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Management of Heart Blocks and Junctional Rhythms
Overlapping Clinical Presentations
Management of AV Block
Review
Management of Junctional Rhythms
Symptomatic Bradycardia
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Myocardial Infarction (MI)
Evaluation of STEMI
Evaluating the ECG
Treatment for STEMI
After Discharge
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resource
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: Medical Providers; Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care, Hospitals: Acute, Hospitals: Critical Access (CAHs).
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.