ECG Interpretation: The Basics of 12-Lead ECGs
The 12-lead ECG is a tool that can provide helpful information when assessing cardiovascular function. The ECG must be used within the context of the patient’s clinical presentation and medical history. This course will present basic information about 12-lead ECGs, including how to correctly perform one and its clinical implications. The goal of this course is to provide healthcare professionals with basic information about 12-lead ECGs.
The 12-lead ECG is a tool that can provide helpful information when assessing cardiovascular function. The ECG must be used within the context of the patient’s clinical presentation and medical history. This course will present basic information about 12-lead ECGs, including how to correctly perform one and its clinical implications. The goal of this course is to provide healthcare professionals with basic information about 12-lead ECGs.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC 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.
Nurses will receive 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
Recognize indications for obtaining a 12-lead ECG and the relationship between the cardiac conduction system, coronary circulation, and 12-lead ECG waveforms.
Identify correct lead placement for a 12-lead ECG, elements of a normal ECG waveform, and the clinical significance of ECG abnormalities.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: The Formation of the Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)
Introduction
The Physiology Behind ECGs
Knowledge Check
Capturing the ECG Waveform
Knowledge Check
Section 3: Interpreting the ECG
ECG Interpretation
Knowledge Check
Section 4: ECG Abnormalities
ECG Abnormalities
Case Study
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Laura Bell, BSN, RN, CCRN is a SME writer for Relias with over 15 years of acute care experience in nursing. She began working in adult critical care at Wake Med Cary Hospital in 2011, obtained her CCRN certification in 2016, and served in the role of Rapid Response/Code Blue/Rounding RN for over 2 years. She continues to work as a staff nurse in the intensive care unit. Laura has a passion for education and excellence in nursing care. She has been involved in numerous special projects and educational activities to improve staff development, evidence-based clinical practice, and patient satisfaction. She continues to strive for excellence in education and clinical development as an acute care course writer. Disclosure: Laura Bell, BSN, RN, CCRN discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as a Salaried Employee All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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