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ForwardBasics of ECG Rhythm Interpretation 2025 Livestream (virtual) CNE Course Series
This livestream course is in Central Standard Time Zone
Denise Rismeyer, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
This livestream CNE course is designed as a beginner overview of ECG rhythm interpretation for cardiac monitoring. The course focuses on basic cardiac rhythm identification including some pathophysiology and treatment interventions. 12 lead ECG interpretation is not included.
This course is conducted as a live web stream with an expert instructor and includes hands on practice time interpreting ECG rhythms. Self-paced pre and post work is also included in this course.
Included in the registration fee is a set of digital calipers and the "Basic ECG Redbook" (a comprehensive workbook). These are mailed to registered participants one week prior to the live course date. Please ensure the mailing address is updated in your learner profile.
Mayo Clinic Department of Nursing learners-search for this course in the internal LMS system My Learning for registration. Course name is Basic ECG Interpretation, ID# A1060110ECGI15.
Session Dates:
January 14, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT & January 16, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT
March 5, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT & March 7, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT
May 6, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT & May 8, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT
June 17, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT & June 19, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT
September 9, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT & September 11, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT
November 4, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT & November 6, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT
Target Audience
This course is designed for registered nurses and other healthcare staff who perform cardiac monitoring in clinical practice.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe the normal conduction system and corresponding waveforms on an ECG strip
- Demonstrate accurate measurements of heart rate, PR intervals, QRS width, ST segments and QT intervals
- Identify basic principles of ECG lead placement and selection
- Identify rhythms including sinus, atrial, junctional, ventricular, AV blocks, and paced rhythms along with characteristics, causes, clinical significance, and interventions for each
- List clinical indications for temporary and permanent pacemaker therapies
- Identify causes of artifact on an ECG tracing and discuss trouble shooting ECG monitoring equipment
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
| Pre-Work Before Day 1 | Review pages 2-5 in the "Basic ECG Redbook"
Complete the online module "Cardiac Conduction System". |
| Day 1 Class Content | Introduction to ECG starting on page 6 of "Basic ECG Redbook" Sinus Rhythms Practice and Review of ECG Strips Worksheet #1 Atrial Rhythms Junctional Rhythms |
| Day 1 Post-Work | Complete "Basic ECG Redbook" Worksheet #2 Review Causes and Intervention of Sinus, Atrial and Junctional rhythms in the "Basic ECG Redbook" |
| Pre-Work Before Day 2 | Complete ECG Practice worksheet |
| Day 2 Class Content | Ventricular Rhythms Bundle Branch Blocks Atrioventricular Blocks Paced Rhythms |
| Day 2 Post-Work | Complete "Basic ECG Redbook" Worksheet #3 Review Causes and Interventions of Ventricular, Bundle Branch Blocks, Atrioventricular Blocks and Paced rhythms in the "Basic ECG Redbook" Review Module 9: Hints on Monitoring |
This course will be presented via Zoom live web stream.
Course Directors
Denise Rismeyer, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
Nursing Education Specialist-Continuing Nursing Education Program
Assistant Professor of Nursing, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Department of Nursing
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Mayo Faculty
Allison Zweibohmer, RN, BSN
CVRN – Cardiology Consult Service
Department of Nursing
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Credit Statement(s):
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 8.00 ANCC contact hours
Other Healthcare Professionals
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Available Credit
- 8.00 ANCC
- 8.00 Attendance
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Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which individual differences are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
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