BASIC CARDIAC

RHYTHM

INTERPRETATION

2016

Feb 3rd4th

OR

May 4th5th

OR

Aug 3rd4th

OR

Nov 2nd3rd

8:00am – 2:30pm

Oak Conference Room

SPENCERHOSPITAL

Spencer, Iowa

PURPOSE

This course is designed to prepare participants to identify cardiac rhythm changes associated with myocardial dysfunction.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Healthcare providers expected to respond in situations when advanced cardiac life support is needed.

OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

1.Review anatomy, electrophysiology, normal sequence in activation of the conduction system and EKG wave forms.

2. Review the process of identifying arrhythmias, determination of:

  • Rate
  • Pattern Regularity
  • QRS Width
  • Recognition of Atrial Activity
  • Relation of P’s to QRS’s
  1. Describe the characteristics of NSR and dysrhythmias:
  • Sinus
  • Atrial
  • Junctional
  • Ventricular
  • A-V Blocks
  1. Demonstrate ability to accurately identify each dysrhythmia.
  2. Describe the implications of each rhythm disturbances as it relates to the clinical status of the patient.

FACULTY

JEFF MESSEROLE, EMT – PS

Clinical Instructor at SpencerHospital

AHA trained ACLS instructor

The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course material, do not represent income to the Association.

REGISTRATION

Participants must pre-register one week prior to class. Spencer Hospital employees register via Healthstream. Non employees register by calling 264-6142, or send form to Human Resource Development dept at Spencer Hospital. No drop-in registration is permitted.

FEES

No fee required for employees of Spencer Hospital who have Director approval to attend the course; non-employees & Spencer Hospital employees without Director approval to attend - $120 (includes text: Basic Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation), $105 for students that have access to the required text.

CANCELLATION

A full refund (minus a $20 handling fee) is given if cancellation notice is received less than one week prior to class. No refund if less than 24 hours notice is given.

Spencer Hospital reserves the right to cancel this program if there is insufficient enrollment. In this event, every attempt will be made to notify enrollees prior to the event.

CEU’s

Nurses: 1.26 CEU’s will be awarded

by Iowa Board of Nursing provider #14, Spencer Hospital.

EMT’s: CEH’s have been applied for through Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines.

Participants must attend the entire program and meet the course criteria to receive continuing education credit. This program has been planned and implemented in accordance with 655 IAC, chapter 5, throughSpencer Hospital, Iowa Board of Nursing approved provider #14

BASIC CARDIACRHYTHMINTERPRETATION

REGISTRATION FORM

______(NAME)

______(HOME ADDRESS)

______(CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE)

______(IOWA LICENSE NUMBER)

______(EMAIL ADDRESS)

______(TELEPHONE NUMBER)

JOB TITLE Please circle: RN LPN EMT

Other-please specify: ______

Date plan to attend:______

Make checks payable to SpencerHospital

Send fees and registration to:

Danelle Stumbo

Human Resource Development

SpencerHospital

1200 First Ave. East

Spencer, IA51301

Registration Phone # - 712-264-6142

Fax # - 712-264-8529

E-mail -

We encourage participation by all individuals. If you

are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to participate in this program; please notify HRD (712) 264-6623 at least two weeks prior to the program.

BASIC CARDIAC

RHYTHM

INTERPRETATION

2016

Feb 3rd & 4th

OR

May 4th & 5th

OR

Aug 3rd & 4th

OR

Nov 2nd & 3rd

8:00am – 2:30pm

Oak Conference Room

SPENCERHOSPITAL

1200 First Ave East

Spencer, Iowa

IBON PROVIDER #14