TECH136-0418: ECG Interpretation Module 1
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The lectures for this course will be presented in an audio format.
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Instructor: Dianne Hudson, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia)
Course Open: April 23, 2018-May 24, 2018
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Mondays, April 30, May 7 and 14, 2018; 9:00pm-10:30pm ET (USA)
Course RTS Times in Your Area:
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To prepare for your online experience, review the
VIN-VSPN CE informational video prior to the course open date.
Level and Prerequisites:
This
intermediate course is geared toward veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants and veterinary technician students. Module 1 is a required prerequisite for Module 2 to help insure a complete basic understanding of ECG interpretation in the anesthesia, emergency and critical care patient
VSPN CE Course: Open to VIN and VSPN members
"This program 22-26037 is approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer a total of 0.00 CE Credits (0.00 max) being available to any one veterinarian: and/or 4.50 Veterinary Technician CE Credits (4.50 max). This RACE approval is for the subject matter categorie(s) of: Category One: Scientific using the delivery method(s) of: Interactive-Distance. This approval is valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however, participants are responsible for ascertaining each board's CE requirements"
Course Description:
This is module 1 of a two part course designed to cover the essentials of electrocardiograph (ECG) interpretation. Basic knowledge of the cardiovascular system and physiologic components is highly recommended as we will only cover basic anatomy and physiology briefly in this intermediate level course. Participants completing both modules of this course will be exposed to the basic elements of ECG interpretation (Lead II) including a review of the conduction system of the heart, the ECG/EKG waveform, normal rhythms, cardiac arrhythmias, and nursing care of abnormal cardiac events.
Week 1 (Real Time Session April 30):
Circulation and the Conduction System
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- Illustrate cardiac anatomy
- Demonstrate normal blood flow through the heart
- Describe the conduction system
- Describe the properties of cardiac muscle
Week 2 (Real Time Session May 7):
Recording ECGs
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- Demonstrate ECG lead wire placement
- Describe standard patent positioning for diagnostic ECG
- Interpret ECG paper readings
- Understand how to calculate rate from and ECG recording
- Differentiate amplitude and duration
Week 3 (Real Time Session May 14):
What is Normal for Our Canine and Feline Patients?
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- Recognize normal ECG waveforms for canine and feline patients
- Recognize normal sinus rhythms
- Recognize sinus arrhythmia
- Recognize sinus tachycardia
Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required
to earn a certificate of completion for the course.
*To learn more about the requirements for earning a CE certificate, please refer to
Receiving Your CE Credit and Course Completion Certificate.
Course Materials: Course materials will be available
in the course library prior to each Real Time Session.
Required Textbook:
There is no required textbook for this course.
About the Instructor:
Dianne Hudson, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia) has worked at the Oklahoma State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital since 1984. She has had a diverse career working in multiple departments including Small Animal Medicine, Equine Medicine and Surgery, Small Animal ICU as the Staff Supervisor in addition to her role as in anesthesia since 1991. Dianne has had the pleasure of teaching ECG interpretation in a private practice setting, as a guest lecturer for Tulsa Community College, Murray State College and OSU-OKC veterinary technician programs. She has also designed an interactive computer based course covering anesthesia monitoring and ECG interpretation in addition lecturing on ECG interpretation at the Southwest Veterinary Symposium for the past several years.
Total CE Credit: 4.5
Tuition: $95 ($85 early bird pricing if enrolled by April 9, 2018)
* Enroll in all both modules by April 30, 2018 and receive a 15% discount off the original course price
Prices are listed in US dollars.
* Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status).
*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes,
enrollment will close at 5pm ET on April 30, 2018,
or when the maximum number of participants is reached.
*For more information on how online CE works, see the
Participant Resource Center.
To Enroll:
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*Note:
�This program (22-26037) has been approved by AAVSB RACE to offer a total of 4.5 CE Credits, with a maximum of 4.5 CE Credits being available to any individual veterinary technician/technologist. This RACE approval is for the subject matter categories of: Scientific using the delivery method of Interactive-Distance: (Web-based, Teleconference or Audio-Conference). This approval is valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however, participants are responsible for ascertaining each board�s CE requirements.�
Course withdrawal and refund policy: A complete refund of the paid course price will be
issued when your withdrawal request is received prior to the listed start date of the course.
If you wish to withdraw after the start date please contact the VSPN office 800-846-0028 ext. 792
to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund.
*For more information on VSPN's upcoming CE courses, check the
VSPN Course Catalog.
Lisa Kernaghan, LVT, RVT, CVT, VTS (ECC)
VSPN CE Coordinator
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