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Learn: Rhythm Adult is an online,
self-directed course designed to
introduce healthcare providers to normal
cardiac rhythms and prepare them to
recognize basic cardiac arrhythmias in
clinical practice. To teach these
skills, this course features a
combination of audio, animation,
interactive activities, and
self-assessment portions.
- Course
content includes:
- Basic rhythm
understanding
- Relationship between
ECG strip and heart impulses
- Common arrhythmias
- Identifying and
distinguishing various arrhythmias
- 2-part AHA exam (must complete exam with
a score of 84% or higher)
Benefits of the course:
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Self-paced learning,
accessible 24/7 so it can be
done on your time
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Improves decision making
skills by distinguishing
specific cardiac rhythms and
arrhythmias
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Access to course for 12
months which allowing
students for a refresher
option
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Convenient alternative
to classroom training
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Improves quality of
patient treatment because
the student gains
proficiency in ECG rhythm
recognition
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this lesson,
the user should be able to:
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Recall the normal sinus rhythm
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Explain normal depiction of
cardiac impulses in the ECG
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Understand that correct
electrode placement is important to
obtain an optimal image of a cardiac
rhythm
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Understand how to estimate the
heart rate
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Recognize the most common
arrhythmias in clinical practice
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Identify the most common
characteristics in rhythm
recognition
Course outline:
- Part 1: Introduction to the
Cardiac Cycle - Presents a basic
rhythm understanding and correlation
between the ECG strip and heart
impulses
- Part 2: Arrhythmias - Explains
the relationship between the ECG
strip and heart impulses
- Part 3: Rhythm Summary -
Identifies important characteristics
in distinguishing various common
arrhythmias
- Part 4: AHA Certification Exam -
Multiple choice exam testing
knowledge in basic anatomy,
physiology, monitoring techniques,
and rhythm identification
CME/CE Information:
- Continuing
Medical Education Accreditation -
Physicians
The American
Heart Association is accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Continuing
Medical Education to provide continuing
medical education for physicians.
The American Heart Association
designates this educational activity for
a maximum of 4.50 AMA PRA Category 1
Credit(s)™. Physicians should only
claim credit commensurate with the
extent of their participation in the
activity.
All faculty participating
in CME/CE activities sponsored by The
American Heart Association will disclose
to the audience (1) significant
financial relationships with the
manufacturer(s) of products from the
commercial supporter(s) and /or the
manufacturer(s) of products or devices
discussed in their presentation, and (2)
unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or
devices discussed in their presentation.
Such disclosures will be made in writing
in course presentation materials.
Continuing Education
Accreditation – Nurses
This
program (07-NC-063) has been approved by
an AACN-approved provider (11527) under
established AACN guidelines for 4.50
contact hours, CERP Category A.
Continuing Education
Accreditation – Emergency Medical
Services
This continuing
education activity is approved by the
American Heart Association, an
organization accredited by the
Continuing Education Coordinating Board
for Emergency Medical Services
(CECBEMS), for 4.50 Basic CEHs, activity
number 07-AMHA-F3-0027.
Continuing Education
Accreditation – Pharmacists
The American Heart Association is
accredited by the Accreditation Council
for Pharmacy Education as a provider of
continuing pharmacy education. ACPE
Credit: 4.50 Contact Hours or 0.450
CEUs. Universal Program Number:
256-000-07-487-H01.
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