Course ID: FQUEWU301
Course Name: Advanced EKG Interpretation
Credits: 2

This two contact hour home study continuing education course will begin by briefly reviewing the electrical conduction system and concepts of lead placement, followed by a discussion of rhythms which require advanced knowledge of EKG interpretation, causes and nursing interventions. Rhythms to be discussed include; torsade de pointe, heart blocks, aberrant conduction, bundle branch blocks and differentiating wide QRS tachycardias.

About the Author
Dr. Kathryn Keller received her Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degree in Nursing from the University of Miami. Her area of expertise is in critical care and acute care nursing. She is currently an Assistant Professor at Florida Atlantic University and has coordinated and taught ACLS courses for many years. Dr. Keller has numerous publications in the areas of cardiovascular nursing.

Course Objectives
Upon completion of this home study continuing education course, the participant will be able to:

1. Identify the rhythm of torsade de pointe and appropriate nursing interventions.
2. Differentiate electrocardiographic criteria and physiological origins of first, second and third degree heart blocks.
3. Describe the identifying criteria for supraventricular tachycardia versus ventricular tachycardia.
4. Select appropriate lead placement based on electrocardiographic data.
5. Discuss nursing interventions for selected cardiac rhythms.