12-Lead ECG Interpretation
12-Lead ECG Interpretation is a summer course that promotes in-depth exploration of the significant diagnostic ECG challenges encountered in the advanced practice nursing environment. An understanding of the importance of clinical assessment skills and clinical judgment associated with diagnosis of clients in a variety of settings is an underlying assumption of faculty teaching this course. Included in this course are techniques for interpreting a variety of basic and advanced dysrhythmias and the ECG changes associated with bundle branch block, myocardial ischemia and infarct, atrial and ventricular hypertrophy, electrolyte imbalance, drug effects on the ECG, and other miscellaneous changes. Diagnostic characteristics, causes of the disorder, clinical significance, and management strategies will be highlighted. The student will be provided with opportunities for practicing 12-lead ECG interpretation using a variety of media.