ECG Analysis and Rhythm Recognition

Course Code: REL-ACU-0-ECGANRR

Hours: 2

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027

Learning Objectives:
Identify the anatomy and physiology of the heart and cardiac conduction system.
Recall how the electrocardiogram translates electrical impulses to the ECG waveform, including placement of leads and electrodes.
Identify components of the ECG waveform and how they relate to the cardiac cycle.
Interpret cardiac rhythms accurately and discern between those that are normal and abnormal.
Analyze cardiac rhythm strips using a step-by-step approach.

Outline:

Section 1: Cardiac Anatomy

ECG Analysis and Rhythm Recognition

Anatomy of the Heart

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 2: The Cardiac Conduction System

Electrical Conduction in the Heart

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 3: ECG Basics

Basics of ECG Monitoring

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 4: Understanding Sinus Rhythms

Sinus Rhythms

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 5: Understanding Atrial Rhythms

Atrial Rhythms

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 6: Understanding Junctional Rhythms

Junctional Rhythms

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 7: Understanding Ventricular Rhythms

Ventricular Rhythms

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 8: Understanding Atrioventricular Blocks

Atrioventricular Blocks

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 9: Understanding Paced Rhythms

Paced Rhythms

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 10: Additional ECG Anomalies

Additional ECG Anomalies

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 11: Practice

Putting it into Practice

Section 12: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Subject Matter Expert: Laura Bell, BSN, RN, CCRN

Laura Bell, BSN, RN, CCRN is a SME writer for Relias with over 16 years of acute care experience in nursing. She began working in adult critical care at WakeMed Cary Hospital in 2011, obtained her CCRN certification in 2016, and served in the role of Rapid Response/Code Blue/Rounding RN for over 2 years. She continues to work as a staff nurse in the intensive care unit. Laura has a passion for education and excellence in nursing care. She has been involved in numerous special projects and educational activities to improve staff development, evidence-based clinical practice, and patient satisfaction. She continues to strive for excellence in education and clinical development as an acute care course writer.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Emergency Medical Personnel; Nurses; Physicians; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility, Pre-Hospital Setting.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.