The Canadian Heart Association’s virtual ECG Rhythm Interpretation & Arrhythmia Recognition Program provides you with the knowledge to confidently interpret and evaluate the Lead II ECG rhythms on a cardiac bedside monitor.
You will learn to systematically analyze cardiac rhythms, calculate rates and intervals, and interpret sinus, atrial, and ventricular rhythms. You will also understand the significance of 1st, 2nd, & 3rd-degree AV heart-blocks and pacemaker rhythms.
Who Should Attend The ECG Rhythm Interpretation & Arrhythmia Recognition Program?The Canadian Heart Association's ECG Rhythm Interpretation & Arrhythmia Recognition Program is designed for healthcare professionals who manage patients who require continuous cardiac monitoring. This can include but is not limited to personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care, and critical care units such as physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, dentists, paramedics, and others who need to interpret Lead II ECG Rhythms.
What Will You Learn During The ACLS Program?You will...
- Describe the cardiovascular circulation system.
- Explain the functions and controls of electrocardiography machines and equipment.
- Identify the correct procedures in performing ECG tests.
- Recognize arrhythmias that require an immediate response.
- Describe the process of evaluating ECG tracings and determining the presence of dysrhythmias.
- Identify & Understand Sinus Rhythms
- Identify & Understand Atrial Rhythms
- Identify & Understand Junctional Rhythms
- Identify & Understand Ventricular Rhythms
- Identify & Understand Paced Rhythms
- Identify & Understand Premature Beats
- Identify & Understand AV Heart-Blocks
How Will I Be Evaluated?During the Canadian Heart Association's ECG Rhythm Interpretation & Arrhythmia Recognition Program, you will be given access to an integrated online evaluation system. It is through the use of this system that you will be evaluated. Evaluation happens in real-time within the program. You can access the system using your smartphone. Using this interactive evaluation system, we guarantee you will successfully complete the program and earn your ECG Rhythm Interpretation & Arrhythmia Recognition Program Completion Certificate.
What Certificates Will I Earn At The End Of The ECG Rhythm Interpretation & Arrhythmia Recognition Program? - Canadian Heart Association – ECG Rhythm Interpretation & Arrhythmia Recognition Certificate (Certificate Doesn't Expire)
Will I Earn Continuing Education Credits For Attending This Program? - The short answer is yes. Each individual regulatory body will have different rules that they will apply to ECG Rhythm Interpretation & Arrhythmia Recognition Certification. Please contact your regulatory body for more details.
