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:

  1. Describe the general anatomical structures of the heart.
  2. Identify the heart’s electrical properties.
  3. Describe the right- versus the left-sided mechanical functions of the heart.
  4. Explain proper electrode placement for EKG monitoring.
  5. Identify the components of the normal EKG complex.
  6. Utilize the 5-step method for EKG interpretation.
  7. Identify the criteria for arrhythmias, clinical significance and treatment modalities.
  8. Identify the assessment sequence and techniques for pulmonary, cardiac and vascular diseases.
  9. Describe different types of vascular diseases and their complications.
  10. Outline diagnosis and treatment of acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
  11. Perform a 12 lead and right-sided EKG.
  12. 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.

Register online now

North Dade
Nursing Unlimited Headquarters
18405 NW 2nd Ave
Miami Gardens, Fl

Monday – Friday
9:00am – 5:00pm

July 5 – 9 Register now

South Dade
Kendall Regional Medical Center
Medical Office Building II
11750 SW 40 St
Miami, FL

Monday – Friday
9:00am – 5:00pm

May 10 -14 Register now
(05/10, 11 Room 758, 5/12 & 13 Auditorium 05/14 Room 758

August 16 – 20 Register now
(08/16, 17 Room 758, 08/18 Library, 08/19 Auditorium, 8/20 Room 758)

November 8 – 12 Register now
(11/8, 9 Room 758, 11/10, 11 Library, 11/12 Room 758)

West Broward
Plantation General Hospital
Medical Office Building II
4101 N.W. 3rd Court, Suite #7
Plantation, FL

Monday – Friday
9:00am – 5:00pm

March 8 – 12 Register now
October 18 – 22 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
9:00am – 5:00pm

April 26 – April 30 Register now
August 23 – 27 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

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.

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