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BASIC CARDIAC MONITORING COURSE

7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This 3 day Basic Cardiac Monitoring Course is designed to acquaint the learner with essential information necessary to interpret basic EKG tracings.

NOTE: This is a BASIC course; advanced dysrhythmias will NOT be discussed.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

  • Relate basic principles of electro-physiology to wave patterns produced on EKG graph paper.
  • Determine measurements and rates of EKG tracings on graph paper.
  • Recognize uncomplicated arrhythmias in each of the following categories:
    Sinus Rhythms
    Atrial Rhythms
    Juntional Rhythms
    Heart Blocks
    Ventricular Rhythms
    Paced Rhythms
  • Relate basic principles of cardiac pacing.
  • Successfully complete a two hour EKG multiple choice and rhythm interpretation exam.

COURSE COMPLETION CRITERIA

  • Completion of all pre-readings.
  • Completion of all homework assignments prior to class.
  • Completion of all instructor and course evaluations.
  • Completion of daily quizzes.
  • Pass recognition quiz of urgent arrhythmias with 100% accuracy the first time.
  • Pass a multiple choice and rhythm strip interpretation final exam with 85% accuracy. This test must be taken within two weeks after completion of the course.
  • Attendance at EVERY class is mandatory to receive a certificate.

Upon successful completion of the preceding criteria, a Certificate of Completion will be issued. For those students who successfully complete the above criteria, except for passing the final test, a CE certificate will be issued.

COURSE FEES
$180 SSNA
$250 Non SSNA

(check payable to CHW)

COURSE INFORMATION Upon receipt of your registration form, a confirmation letter stating date, time and location will be sent. If you do not receive confirmation in approximately 2 weeks, please contact our office immediately. Your confirmation letter will act as an acknowledgment of your enrollment in the course.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
 Registration deadline is one week prior to the first class date or when the class limit is reached. Registration is by mail only and will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Hospital facilitators may fax registration.

Printable Registration Form

COURSE MATERIALS
The cost of the course includes your syllabus and calipers. The text is optional. Once purchased, course materials cannot be returned.

C.E. INFORMATION
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP# 07960, for 24 contact hours.

REFUNDS
The registration fee will be refunded provided notice of cancellation is given in writing 14 days prior to course date. The registration fee will be refunded in full if, for any reason, Continuing Education Consortium cancels the program.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
(916) 733-6333
Fax (916) 733-6286
e-mail

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