NUR107 - Arrhythmia (1.5 HR)
The purpose of this course is to provide greater understanding of arrhythmias, how and why they develop, symptoms associated with an arrhythmia, and general treatment measures to expect. We will briefly cover EKG changes, medication, treatment, and life support interventions.
Purpose: The purpose of this course is to provide greater understanding of arrhythmias, how and why they develop, symptoms associated with an arrhythmia, and general treatment measures to expect. We will briefly cover EKG changes, medication, treatment, and life support interventions.
Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the heart’s electrical conduction system.
- Describe the heart action represented by electrocardiogram.
- Define and identify the different types of arrhythmias.
- Describe patient signs and symptoms of an underlying arrhythmia.
- Describe pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic measures used to treat arrhythmias.
Continuing Education Credits: 1.5 contact hours Iowa BON #335; 1.5 contact hours CA Board of Nursing CEP 14033; 1.5 contact hours CE Broker # 50-4572 Florida and District of Columbia; 0 contact hours for Social Work State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 159.001315; 0 contact hours for Physical Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284; 0 contact hours for Occupational Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 224.000164; 1.5 CE hours for long term care department heads; and other health care disciplines.