Echo 221 - Identifying Rhythms

This course reviews the steps to interpreting EKGs, and the more common forms of arrhythmias. Topics include sinus, atrial, junctional, ventricular rhythms and heart blocks. Most appropriate for experienced cardiac techs, intermediate and advanced echocardiographers with some previous background.

Objective:
To be able to identify the more common electrocardiographic rhythms, including sinus, atrial, junctional, ventricular rhythms and heart blocks based on description, rhythm, rate, P wave configuration, PRI and QRS. A 10 question exam and evaluation form completes the course.

(Grade of 70% is required to receive CME credit)