Basics of ECG Rhythm Interpretation 2024 Livestream (virtual) Online CNE Nursing Course Series

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 16, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT & January 18, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT

March 12, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT & March 14, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT

May 7, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT & May 9, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT

July 30, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT & August 1, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT

September 24, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT & September 26, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT

November 19, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT & November 21, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 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.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 8.00 ANCC
  • 8.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
11/13/2023
Course expires: 
11/21/2024
Pre-Work Before Day 1 

Review pages 2-5 in the "Basic ECG Redbook"

  • Anatomy and Physiology of the Heart
  • Cardiac Contractility
  • The Cardiac Cycle
  • Innervation

Complete the online module "Cardiac Conduction System".

Day 1 Class ContentIntroduction 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-WorkComplete "Basic ECG Redbook" Worksheet #2
Review Causes and Intervention of Sinus, Atrial and Junctional rhythms in the "Basic ECG Redbook"
Pre-Work Before Day 2Complete ECG Practice worksheet
Day 2 Class ContentVentricular Rhythms
Bundle Branch Blocks
Atrioventricular Blocks
Paced Rhythms
Day 2 Post-WorkComplete "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

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.

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.

 

Available Credit

  • 8.00 ANCC
  • 8.00 Attendance
 
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