Seminar Detail
EKG Interpretation: Advanced Techniques & Treatment Protocols
- Where:
- SCOTTSDALE, AZ
- When:
- Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
This event is not currently available for purchase.
For more information: Call (800) 844-8260
Course Description:
Attend this practical and comprehensive EKG seminar and learn to be successful and accurate in your interpretation of EKGs. You will gain the essential skills for determining:
Your speaker, Cathy Lockett, will take the mystery out of determining axis deviation and how to recognize intra-ventricular conduction delays. Careful patient observation and the analyses of the electrical components of the EKG will lead to faster treatment for your patient. You will leave with a systematic approach to EKG interpretation that you will apply immediately in your practice and improve the care you provide to your patients. Cathy makes EKG Interpretation clear and easy!
Attend this practical and comprehensive EKG seminar and learn to be successful and accurate in your interpretation of EKGs. You will gain the essential skills for determining:
- Axis Deviation
- A Systematic Approach to the 12-lead EKG
- Bundle Branch Block Identification
- Myocardial Injury & Ischemia
- Arrhythmia Interpretation
Your speaker, Cathy Lockett, will take the mystery out of determining axis deviation and how to recognize intra-ventricular conduction delays. Careful patient observation and the analyses of the electrical components of the EKG will lead to faster treatment for your patient. You will leave with a systematic approach to EKG interpretation that you will apply immediately in your practice and improve the care you provide to your patients. Cathy makes EKG Interpretation clear and easy!
Please refer to the course brochure for continuing education information.
Learner Objectives:
- Recognize patterns on the 12-lead EKG as they relate to activities occurring in the heart.
- Establish the importance of correct lead placement for each lead of the 12-lead EKG.
- Utilize the "Thumbs technique" to determine axis by quadrant method.
- Identify bundle branch blocks through an understanding of QRS morphology.
- Recognize patterns of ischemia, injury, and infarct on the 12-lead EKG utilizing a systematic process to identify ST segment, T wave, and Q wave changes.
- Correlate changes of myocardial injury with coronary artery occlusion and the region of myocardial infarction.
- Establish a personal method for systematic approach to 12-lead EKG interpretation.
- Differentiate STEMIs from STEMI imposters on the EKG.
- Discuss sudden cardiac death and state common causes.
CATHY LOCKETT, RN, MHA, BSN, CCRN-K
Cathy Lockett, RN, MHA, BSN, CCRN-K., has been practicing critical care nursing for over 35 years. Her critical care background includes working in medical, surgical, neuro, cardiac, cardiovascular care, and critical care transport with most of her clinical experience in the areas of medical cardiology and cardiovascular surgery. She has provided cardiovascular care in the role of staff nurse, preceptor, educator, supervisor and manager.
Utilizing her vast knowledge and experience, Cathy has presented on numerous topics related to cardiac and pulmonary care, including advanced and basic EKG interpretation, the heart in detail, hemodynamic monitoring, basic and advanced arrhythmia, pulmonary diseases and IABP therapy. Additionally, Cathy is a Training Center Faculty member for the American Heart Association in the disciplines of Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support. Cathy is also a former co-owner of an educational healthcare company.
Cathy’s teaching style is dynamic and high-energy while remaining informal and easy to understand. Attending this seminar will enhance your learning experience, improve your long-term retention of key concepts and provide more effective patient care. Cathy’s teaching style indeed personifies that learning can be fun and informative.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: M. Cathy Lockett is an independent contractor and receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: M. Cathy Lockett has no relevant non-financial relationships.
Credits listed below are for full attendance at the live event only. After attendance has been verified, pre-registered attendees will receive an email from PESI Customer Service with the subject line, “Evaluation and Certificate” within one week. This email will contain a link to complete the seminar evaluation and allow attendees to print, email or download a certificate of completion if in full attendance. For those in partial attendance (arrived late or left early), a letter of attendance is available through that link and an adjusted certificate of completion reflecting partial credit will be issued within 30 days (if your board allows). Please see “live seminar schedule” for full attendance start and end times. NOTE: Boards do not allow credit for breaks or lunch.
If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. For other credit inquiries not specified below, or questions on home study credit availability, please contact cepesi@pesi.com or 800-844-8260 before the event.
Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of mental health professionals. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.
The planning committee and staff who controlled the content of this activity have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. For speaker disclosures, please see speaker bios.
PESI, Inc. offers continuing education programs and products under the brand names PESI, PESI Healthcare, PESI Kids, PESI Rehab and Psychotherapy Networker.
If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. For other credit inquiries not specified below, or questions on home study credit availability, please contact cepesi@pesi.com or 800-844-8260 before the event.
Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of mental health professionals. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.
The planning committee and staff who controlled the content of this activity have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. For speaker disclosures, please see speaker bios.
PESI, Inc. offers continuing education programs and products under the brand names PESI, PESI Healthcare, PESI Kids, PESI Rehab and Psychotherapy Networker.
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Your satisfaction is our goal and our guarantee. Concerns should be addressed to PESI Rehab, P.O. Box 1000, Eau Claire, WI 54702-1000 or call (800) 844-8260.
ADA Needs
We would be happy to accommodate your ADA needs; please call our Customer Service Department for more information at (800) 844-8260.
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