ECG and Pharmacology
Course Description
This course is specifically designed to address
a key knowledge gap in Electrocardiogram (ECG) and Pharmacology, the American
Heart Association?s Adult ECG and Pharmacology Course is a program focused on
specific ECG recognition skills and drug treatment knowledge. This is a
pre-course option for ACLS students and other healthcare providers, and is also
for ACLS students who need to improve after the ACLS pre-course self-assessment
test.
The course is divided into two modules ? one for ECG and one for Pharmacology ?
which can be taught together or separately, depending on the need. Skills
taught in the ECG module include heart anatomy, basic electrophysiology, normal
ECG measurements and basic arrhythmias. The Pharmacology module covers basic
ACLS drugs and usage; drugs, doses and routes of administration during
cardiovascular emergencies; and integrating basic drug pharmacology into ACLS
algorithms.
Course Length:
6.25 hours (3.5 hours for the ECG module & 2.75 hours for the Pharmacology
module)
Course Dates
Schedule as needed. Please call our office.
Course Options
$75.00 (with Textbook)
Note:
The student is REQUIRED to complete the pre-course material prior to attending
the course
Intended Audience
For a variety of healthcare providers, including physicians, nurses,
paramedics, residents, respiratory therapists, nurse practitioners, physician
assistants, clinical pharmacists and ECG technicians.
Instructor Materials * ECG & Pharmacology Instructor CD
* Includes pre-course material, such as agenda and student letter Course
material includes Flash slide sets for ECG and Pharmacology, course lesson
maps, Instructor notes for both modules, and all Completion Certificates.
Student Materials
* ECG & Pharmacology Student Workbook designed for use by students before,
during and after the course as a resource. ECC Handbook, (Recommended)
* A 48-page guide that contains colorful illustrations. Sections are: part 1
covers ECG, part 2 covers Pharmacology and appendix reviews six Algorithms.
Certificate Type: ECG Completion Certificate, Pharmacology Completion
Certificate or ECG & Pharmacology Completion Certificates
* Class subject to cancellation for lack of sufficient enrollment*
* A 15% non-refundable cancellation fee incurred UNLESS student reschedules 24
hours in advance. All registrations for all classes must be prepaid.