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Basic Arrhythmia Recognition & Pharmacology

Refresh your ECG interpretation skills, strengthen your understanding of cardiac medications, and improve your ability to recognize abnormal heart rhythms. Designed for healthcare professionals looking to sharpen their knowledge of arrhythmias and cardiovascular pharmacology.

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Basic Arrhythmia Recognition & Pharmacology Training and Continuing Education

Recognizing changes in a patient's cardiac rhythm is an essential part of providing safe, effective care. This course builds on previous ECG experience, reviewing normal cardiac conduction, common dysrhythmias, ECG measurements, and the pharmacology associated with cardiovascular emergencies. Designed for healthcare professionals looking to reinforce their clinical knowledge, the training connects rhythm interpretation with the medications and treatment decisions encountered in patient care.

Basic Arrhythmia Course Format

Self-Paced Online Training

Complete your Basic Arrhythmia Recognition and Pharmacology course entirely online, at your own pace. Students complete the online modules, required assignments, final examination, and course evaluation within 60 days of registration.

100% Online Training

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Basic Arrhythmia Recognition & Pharmacology Course Curriculum

  1. ECG Fundamentals & Measurements

    • Cardiac conduction and basic electrophysiology
    • ECG waveforms, intervals, and measurements
    • Heart rate calculation and rhythm interpretation basics

  2. Sinus & Atrial Rhythms

    • Normal sinus rhythm, sinus bradycardia, and sinus tachycardia
    • Atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and atrial tachycardia
    • Premature atrial contractions and other atrial rhythms

  3. Junctional & Ventricular Rhythms

    • Junctional rhythms and premature ventricular contractions
    • Ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation
    • Idioventricular rhythms, asystole, and pulseless electrical activity

  4. Heart Blocks & Conduction Abnormalities

    • First-degree AV block
    • Second-degree AV block: Mobitz I and Mobitz II
    • Third-degree AV block and bundle branch blocks

  5. Cardiac Pharmacology

    • Common cardiovascular and emergency medications
    • Medication actions, indications, and clinical considerations
    • Pharmacology related to cardiac rhythm disturbances

  6. Clinical Rhythm Recognition

    • Reviewing rhythm strips and identifying abnormalities
    • Recognizing potentially life-threatening cardiac rhythms
    • Applying rhythm recognition knowledge to clinical situations

Who Should Enroll?

  • New Graduate Nurses

    Nurses preparing to enter the workforce who want to strengthen their ECG interpretation and cardiac pharmacology knowledge.

  • Licensed Nurses

    RNs and LVNs looking to refresh their rhythm recognition skills, meet employer training requirements, or earn continuing education hours.

CLASS COST

Basic Arrhythmia Course Pricing

Basic Arrhythmia Recognition & Pharmacology

Basic Arrhythmia Recognition & Pharmacology

Certification Course — 8 BRN Continuing Education Hours

$200

YOUR CERTIFICATION

Certificate of Completion — 8 Continuing Education Hours

Students receive a certificate of completion with 8 California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)-approved continuing education hours upon successfully completing the online course requirements.

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