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0430_SBMF_Beyond the Basics: Performing an Electrocardiogram for the Adult and Pediatric Patient with Policy Review_Live- 4/10/25 Class
Description:
This live virtual continuing education course provides training to the SBMF policy: “Performing an Electrocardiogram (ECG) for Adult and Pediatric Patient.” It addresses racial and ethnic disparities of heart disease and provides necessary guidance for patient safety using best practice principles. It walks the student through correct lead placement and basic troubleshooting techniques. Anatomy and Physiology of the conduction system is explained, including how to recognize a sinus rhythm and calculate the heart rate from an ECG tracing.
Target Audience
Nurse, Registered (RN)
Other Healthcare Professionals
Learning Objectives
After attending this course learners should be able to:
• Demonstrate correct lead placement using anatomical landmarking of a 12 lead ECG
• Describe how to recognize ECG artifact, stating possible causes and resolution techniques
Assembly Bills 1195 & 241- Culturally Appropriate Care which is Free of Implicit Biases:
Learners are strongly encouraged to engage in self-directed learning related to the impact of implicit biases in this clinical area via the references provided below:
Social Determinants of Health Reference
- CDC (2019) Health, united states spotlight: Racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare. Retrieved from: CDC https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/hus/spotlight/2019-heart-disease-disparities.html
Implicit Bias Reference
- Elsevier (2018). Gender bias in clinical decision making emerges when patients with coronary heart disease symptoms also have psychological symptoms. Retrieved from: https://www.clinicalkey.com/nursing/#!/content/journal/1-s2.0-S0147956318303054
Disclosure of Financial or In-Kind Commercial Support & Conflict of Interest
No one involved in the planning or presentation of this educational activity have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. No financial or in-kind commercial support was received to produce or promote this educational activity.
– Provider Designee/Verification: Kerri Maya, PhD(c), MSL, RN, NPD-BC
Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, Sutter Health, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Designation Statement
Sutter Health designates this LIVE activity for a maximum of 1.50 continuing professional development contact hours for nurses. Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Note to Other Disciplines: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Continuing Medical Education is acceptable for meeting the continuing education requirements for Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, and Respiratory Care Practitioners. For other disciplines, please check with the regulatory board for your discipline to confirm what type of credits meet the continuing education requirements. Continuing education hours for nurses accredited by ANCC, via Joint Accreditation.
Attendance & Credit Claiming
Enter the six-digit attendance code into the "Attendance" field when prompted after you start the course.
Available Credit
- 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Hour(s)
In support of improving patient care, Sutter Health, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Sutter Health certifies this Live activity was designated for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Hour(s). Non-physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 1.50 ANCC
In support of improving patient care, Sutter Health, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This course/program has been awarded 1.50 ANCC contact hour(s). Sutter Health is accredited provider of nursing continuing professional development. Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 1.50 CA BRN
This activity is approved for 1.50 contact hour(s) by Sutter Health, which is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing. (Provider Number 17182). Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
