CPR Renewal
Online Training
New NRP Class
Heartsaver Video
April 9, 2010
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.
| North Dade Nursing Unlimited Headquarters 18405 NW 2nd Ave Miami Gardens, Fl Monday – Friday July 5 – 9 Register now |
South Dade Kendall Regional Medical Center Medical Office Building II 11750 SW 40 St Miami, FL Monday – Friday May 10 -14 Register now August 16 – 20 Register now November 8 – 12 Register now |
| West Broward Plantation General Hospital Medical Office Building II 4101 N.W. 3rd Court, Suite #7 Plantation, FL Monday – Friday March 8 – 12 Register now |
North Broward Keiser University 1500 N.W. 49th Street (Please go to the front desk for classroom assignment) Ft. Lauderdale, FL Monday – Friday April 26 – April 30 Register now |
| Boca Raton West Boca Medical Center 21644 State Road 7 Education Center North Boca Raton, FLMonday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm June 14 – 18 Register now |
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Stress and Depression – References
July 24, 2009
American Academy of Family Physicians
http://www.aafp.org/afp/990700ap/225.html
American Institute of Stress
http://www.stress.org/
Geriatric Depression Scale
University of Stanford
http://www.stanford.edu/~yesavage/GDS.html
Helpguide.org
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/stress_signs.htm
National Alliance on Mental Illness
http://www.nami.org/Content/ContentGroups/Helpline1/Depression_in_Women.htm
National Institutes of Health
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/stress.html
Prevalence of depression and its treatment in an elderly population: the Cache County study
Steffens DC, Skoog I, Norton MC et al
Archives of General Psychiatry 200: 57(6) 601-7
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
http://www.cchs.net/health/health-info/docs/2200/2268.asp?index=931326
The National Institute of Mental Health
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/healthinformation/depressionmenu.cfm
Stress and Depression – Outline
July 24, 2009
What Is Stress?
Physical Effects of Stress
Methods of Preventing and Coping with Stress
Changes in Thinking and Emotional Response to Better Handle Stress
Compassion Fatigue
When Is Professional Help Needed for Stress Management?
Conclusion
What Is Depression?
Treating Physical Symptoms
Depression in the Elderly
Risk of Suicide
Special Risks for Women
Diagnosing Depression
Treatment of Depression
Conclusion
Stress and Depression – Objectives
July 24, 2009
Upon successful completion of this program, the participant should be able to:
1. List 2 physical effects of stress.
2. List 4 lifestyle habits that can help avoid or manage stress.
3. Describe “compassion fatigue”.
4. List 5 symptoms of depression.
5. Identify 2 physical consequences of depression.
6. Describe 3 treatment modalities for depression.
