This dynamic, integrated course will provide healthcare professionals with the most comprehensive information vital to the basic interpretation of a 12-Lead ECG. In one intensive 6-hour course, you will recognize:

• Location of frontal plane axis

• Progression of the R Wave

• Chamber enlargements

• Intraventricular conduction defects

• Myocardial ischemia, injury, and infarction

• Supraventricular aberrancy versus ventricular ectopy

• Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome  

Course Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the successful participant will be able to:

• Identify the location of the frontal plane axis and recognize the ECG quadrant. Recognize normal and abnormal R-wave progression.

• Identify abnormal p-waves for atrial chamber enlargement. Evaluate for left ventricular enlargement utilizing the Estes method. Identify right ventricular enlargement.

• Evaluate ECG for presence of bundle branch blocks.

• Define acute cornonary syndrome, including NSTEMI and STEMI

• Identify pathological q-waves, elevated ST segments, and inverted T waves.

• Distinguish between supraventricular aberrancy versus ventricular ectopy rhythm.

• Locate delta wave in Wolff-Parkinson White Syndrome. 

Program Prerequisites:

Dysrhythmia Recognition Class

The participant should have a basic understanding of cardiac conduction, anatomy, and physiology. This course will not cover basic rhythms such as normal sinus, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, junctional, blocks, etc.

Program Credit:

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing for 6.0 hours, BRN Provider Number 1384. No partial credit will be given. 

Although the Board of Registered Nursing does not approve individual continuing education courses, providers are required by law to be approved by the Board. Complaints regarding continuing education providers or continuing education courses should be addressed to the Board.