Advanced Telemetry for Nurses
September 23, 2009
Course Overview
The purpose of this course is to provide healthcare professionals with a detailed approach to cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation, as well as cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, electrophysiology and treatments of dysrhythmia, in accordance with the American Association of Critical Care Nurses and the American Heart Association’s ACLS guidelines. Course includes detailed, in-depth review of clinical diagnosis and treatment of the cardiac patient.
Some of the Objectives Include:
- Describe the general anatomical structures of the heart.
- Identify the heart’s electrical properties.
- Describe the right- versus the left-sided mechanical functions of the heart.
- Explain proper electrode placement for EKG monitoring.
- Identify the components of the normal EKG complex.
- Utilize the 5-step method for EKG interpretation.
- Identify the criteria for arrhythmias, clinical significance and treatment modalities.
- Identify the assessment sequence and techniques for pulmonary, cardiac and vascular diseases.
- Describe different types of vascular diseases and their complications.
- Outline diagnosis and treatment of acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
- Perform a 12 lead and right-sided EKG.
- Identify frequently used telemetry cardiac drugs, mechanism of action, side effects, adverse effects and nursing considerations.
Who Should Attend:
- Anyone who wishes to work in:
• Critical care
• Stepdown units
• Special Procedures
- RNs who would like to expand their marketability
The course fee is $300 for 29.4 Contact Hours. A comprehensive course workbook will be provided on the first day of class.
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BLS Renewal Class in North Miami – Miami Gardens
December 22, 2008
Course Overview
This CPR course is conducted in affiliation with the American Heart Association, which has updated the guidelines for performance of Basic Life Support. This is the course required by healthcare facilities in order to maintain employment. It is designed for healthcare providers that have taken CPR before and have a current Healthcare Provider card. Our 1 to 1 manikin to student ratio increases the amount of time spent on actual skills resulting in enhanced retention. Upon successful completion a 2-year American Heart Association card will be issued along with a certificate for 3 contact hours.
Course Prerequisite:
A current AHA BLS for Healthcare Provider Card. Pre registration is not required for this program. Just call before class and let us know you are coming and we will save you a seat.
The course fee is $45 for 3 contact hours and includes the AHA textbook from Nursing Unlimited’s Library
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