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PREP BCMC WORKSHOP

7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This one-day course is designed for non-licensed participants as preparation for attendance in our 3-day Basic Cardiac Monitoring Course.

The course will discuss and practice basic concepts needed to successfully complete and pass the Basic Cardiac Monitoring Course.

COURSE CRITERIA

  • Attend entire course

  • Complete instructor evaluation and self-assessment tests

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

  • List the chambers of the heart.

  • State the normal flow of blood through the heart.

  • State the difference between a pacemaker cell and a muscle cell.

  • Explain the difference between cardiac conduction and contraction.

  • State the flow of electricity in relationship to positive and negative electrodes.

  • Demonstrate proper lead placement.

  • Describe polarization, depolarization, repolarization.

  • Name the normal pacemaker rates: Atrial;Junctional;Ventricular.

  • Identify waves and intervals produced on EKG graph paper.

  • Match the waves/intervals with the proper location of the heart.

  • Correctly identify the timing markers on the EKG graph paper (.04 sec; 20sec; 3sec; 6sec).

  • Accurately measure heart rates and intervals.

  • State the step to follow for rhythm interpretation.

COURSE FEES
$50 SSNA
$60 Non SSNA

(check payable to CHW)

COORDINATOR
Nancy Diehl, R.N., M.S.N.
Clinical Nurse Specialist

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. If you have questions prior to class, please call (916) 733-6333.

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

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
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