Course
Dysrhythmia Interpretation
Contact Hours Awarded: 3
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Course Overview
Author: Amanda Marten MSN, FNP-C
Healthcare professionals, including LVN/LPNs, RNs, and APRNs, must be able to identify dysrhythmias since some are or can become life-threatening, especially if left untreated. Prompt identification and treatment of these dysrhythmias can improve patient outcomes, including morbidity and mortality. This course will review the different types of abnormal heart rhythms, including identification, causes, signs/symptoms, and treatment methods.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Sinus Bradycardia
- Sinus Tachycardia
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs)
- Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Torsade de Pointes
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Left Bundle Branch Block
- Right Bundle Branch Block
- Atrioventricular Blocks (AV Blocks)
- First Degree AV Block
- Second Degree AV Block, Type I (Wenckebach)
- Second Degree AV Block, Type II (Mobitz)
- Third Degree AV Block
- Conclusion
Accreditation Statement
Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
In this course, we will discuss Dysrhythmia Interpretation. It will take the average learner 180 minutes to complete and awards 3 contact hours of continuing education.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- Identify various cardiac dysrhythmias.
- Differentiate and describe key differences between the various abnormal heart rhythms.
- Describe signs and symptoms related to cardiac dysrhythmias.
- Summarize treatment for the different cardiac dysrhythmias.
Target Audience
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirement for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- Attest and testify learning of the course materials
Accreditations + Approvals
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
- Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
- New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
- New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
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Course Expires on: February 05, 2028
Course Offering: #499