Cardiac ECG Interpretation & Telemetry
29-30 May 2025 | Queenstown, NZ | 12 CPD Hrs Download Brochure
Registrations close 19/05/2025
SYnopsis
The growth of telemetry in both specialist units and general ward situations has heightened the Nurse’s responsibility to ensure their knowledge regarding cardiac arrhythmias and ECG interpretation is current and reflects best practice guidelines.
The content covered in this seminar is considered essential knowledge and clinical competence of any Nurse working in the areas of ward telemetry, coronary care, critical care, and emergency nursing. It is also key information for the Nurse working in other clinical areas who is wanting to upskill their knowledge on the interpretation of arrhythmias.
Understanding of the foundation of electrophysiology and the three parameters of measurements will aid the Nurse in recognition of any deviation from the normal cardiac rhythm.
Seminar Learning Outcomes
In this seminar, you will:
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- Identify the three essential parameters (values) that assist with the analysis of a rhythm strip
- Demonstrate how to work out these parameters: PR interval, QRS width, and QT interval
- How to interpret a 12-lead ECG
- Explore the additional clinical scenarios of a drug overdose and post-myocardial infarction and what the Nurse would observe on a rhythm strip of that patient
You will learn:
- The cardiac complex: waves, segments, and timing intervals
- The foundation of interpretation of sinus rhythm
- The presentation and pathophysiology of atrial fibrillation
- Two potentially life-threatening complications of atrial fibrillation
- Interpretation of PEA (Pulseless electrical activity) and VT (Ventricular tachycardia)
- The treatment of PEA and VT according to the Australian and New Zealand Committee of Resuscitation guidelines (ANZCOR)
- The importance of assertive communication in getting the best outcome for your patient
- The warning signs of impending cardiac arrest on the telemetry monitor
- The R-on-T phenomenon
- Sudden cardiac death in the youth
- Hereditary Long QT interval syndrome
- How a patient with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) presents and the gender issues on presentation
- The common errors made in performing a 12-lead ECG
- The difference between angina, anterior and inferior MI on the 12-lead ECG
- Wellen’s syndrome
- SCAD – Spontaneous coronary artery dissection
- The presentation of Takotsubo syndrome
- The recognition of a paced rhythm
- The three common tachycardias seen on telemetry:
- Sinus tachycardia
- Supraventricular tachycardia
- Ventricular tachycardia
Our Presenter:
Anne Evans-Murray
R.N., BHlthSc, MACCCN, Grad.Dip Ed, MEd, Dip Counselling, GradCertCritCare, CertIV Training and Assessment, CertIV in Mediation
Anne has a passion for teaching which she does in an unpretentious way that ensures you will not only understand and retain what she presents but will enjoy this learning experience. She has extensive experience of over 26 years lecturing for Gold Coast Health District and Griffith University.
Anne is a frequent presenter at workshops, conferences & seminars throughout Australia & New Zealand on subjects such as high dependency nursing, cardiac arrhythmias & ECG interpretation, chest x-rays interpretation, clinical assessment of the deteriorating patient, assertion training and leadership. She conducts accredited advanced life support training for nurses, doctors and paramedics.
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Conference Program:
Day one:
Topics covered today will include:
- Foundational principles of ECG monitoring in critical care and ward telemetry units
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Recognition of SVT and VT
- Life-Threatening Arrhythmias: Cardiac arrest due to shockable arrhythmias in the ward and critical care / ED
- Sinus tachycardia
- Supraventricular tachycardia
- Ventricular tachycardia
- Long QT syndrome
Day Two:
Topics covered today will include:
- Interpretation of 12-lead ECG recognising Acute Coronary Syndrome and Myocardial Infarction
- Takotsubo syndrome
- Life-threatening arrhythmias: Assessment of a Collapsed Patient: Syncope in anaphylaxis or hypoglycaemia vs cardiac arrest
- Recognition of a paced rhythm on the telemetry monitor
CONFERENCE GOVERNANCE
The Governance oversight for the content of this Conference program and the issuing of the associated CPD Certificate is provided by the Nursing CPD. Nursing CPD is committed to providing high quality, clinically relevant education for Nurses.
Venue:
Hotel St Moritz
NB: It is up to the individual attendee to organise their own accommodation and travel arrangements. These costs are not included in the registration fee.
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Happy attendees
I just attended the Interpreting ECGs on the Gold Coast. Honestly, how good was that??! Totally loved it and lots of light bulb moments for me.
I will need to practice the arrhythmias and get more proficient at it but I have learnt so much.
The course was easy to follow due to the presenters clear passion for her subject. It was paced perfectly and every aspect was interesting and relevant. It has given me more confidence to begin to properly analyse why we are monitoring our patients and given me a good foundation to begin interpreting the rhythms.
The presenter [Anne] is easily the best thing about the event, and the infectious passion for the subject.
Anne made ECGs understandable. Excellent conference. I feel empowered with the ability to confidently read ECGs and GPs to review patients immediately if required. Thank you.
What’s Included:
- An extensive seminar program based on current best practice
- Seminar presenter who is a recognised expert in her field and is excited to be able to share her skill, knowledge, and passion with Conference Attendees
- A seminar pack that includes a notepad, pen, and additional information to support a fantastic experience
- Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea as outlined in the program
- A seminar transcript that identifies each session presented including the session synopsis and session presenters
- A Certificate of Completion identifying the CPD hours to include in your CPD Evidence Portfolio
Registration Cost
$890.00
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