Interpreting and Applying the 12 Lead ECG in Clinical Settings

Uunderstand the major components of a 12-lead ECG

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Credits: 2.0 CE contact hours

Course Overview

Interpreting ECG results have become increasingly important in the treatment of cardiovascular disease. In this two-hour course, learn from Dr. Caroline Miller Reilly on how to interpret and apply the 12 Lead ECG in a clinical setting. At the completion of the course, learners will be able to understand the major components of a 12-lead ECG and how to interpret and apply this knowledge to patient care. The difference between VT, SVT, and aberrancy and criteria for LVH, fascicular and bundle branch blocks, and acute myocardial infarction will also be discussed. 

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Credits: 2.0 CE contact hours

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Learning Objectives

  1. Review the major components of the 12-lead ECG including the axis, p-wave, QRS complex, T wave, ST segment, and QT duration 
  2. Outline a systematic approach to 12-lead ECG interpretation and application to patient care utilizing case studies 
  3. Differentiate VT vs SVT and aberrancy 
  4. List the criteria for LVH, fascicular and bundle branch blocks, and acute myocardial infarction

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Faculty

  • Caroline Miller Reilly, PhD, RN, CFHN 
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PCNA is accredited by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners as an approved provider of nurse practitioner continuing education. Provider number: 030602.