Overview: This is a one day course designed to enhance clinical decision making and assessment through the utilization of a systematic method of rhythm recognition. Cardiac physiology as it relates to the EKG is reviewed. Application and analysis of the EKG will be practiced to develop pattern recognition.

Objectives: At the conclusion of this course the active participant will have the ability to demonstrate through oral, practical and/orwritten evaluation: an understanding of basic heart anatomy and physiology, Describe the cardiac electrical conduction system, Identify the components of the cardiac cycle, Identify lethal and non-lethal Dysrhythmias, Recognize normal EKG measurements, Detect basic arrhythmias and Describe the rapid interpretation method.

Outline:

Welcome/Introductions

Cardiac Anatomy/Physiology

Anatomy of the ECG

The Six Step Process

Practice/case reviews

Lunch

Rhythms Originating in the Sinus Node

Rhythms Originating in the Atria

Rhythms Originating in the AV Junction

Rhythms Originating in the Ventricles

AV Heart Blocks

Written Examination

Evaluation: Participants shall be evaluated using oral questioning techniques,and instructor will ensure that each participants practice strips are at least 80%correct, instructor may choose to have participants complete the multiple choice written evaluation at the completion