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Fundamentals of EKG

This three-module e-Learning series was designed to assist sleep health professionals become more proficient in EKG specific to polysomnography. Each module includes a glossary and a knowledge check section to reinforce learning. Topics included in preview on next tab.

Module 1: Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology provides an overview of the structural components of normal cardiac anatomy and electrophysiology, as well as reviews the primary components of the electrocardiogram (ECG). Lisa M. Endee, MPH, RT, RRT-SDS, RPSGT, RST Clinical Associate Professor, Respiratory Care Program and Polysomnography Specialty School of Health Technology and Management, Stony Brook University

Module 2: Arrhythmia Challenges provides an overview of cardiac function and the conducting pathways of the heart essential for understanding the basic waveforms of the EKG.  The module includes examples of various arrhythmias with detailed explanation of how to recognize and manage significant abnormal rhythms. Jon Atkinson, BS, RPSGT, CCSH, AAST

Module 3: In this module Case Studies are used to present multiple EKG abnormalities for review.  A systematic analysis is provided for each abnormality presented. Jon Atkinson, BS, RPSGT, CCSH, FAAST 

  • Arrhythmia Challenges
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Module 3 of Fundamentals of EKG Modules, Arrhythmia Challenges, 10-question knowledge assessment and 1.0 AAST Continuing Education Credits (CECs).

    In this third module, Case Studies are used to present multiple EKG abnormalities for review.  A systematic analysis is provided for each abnormality presented.

    By Jon Atkinson, BS, RPSGT, CCSH, FAAST

  • Cardiac Arrhythmias
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Module 2 of Fundamentals of EKG Modules, Cardiac Arrhythmias, includes a 10-question knowledge assessment and 1.0 AAST Continuing Education Credits (CECs).

    The second module in this series, Arrhythmia Challenges, provides an overview of cardiac function and the conducting pathways of the heart essential for understanding the basic waveforms of the EKG.  The module includes examples of various arrhythmias with detailed explanation of how to recognize and manage significant abnormal rhythms.

    By Jon Atkinson, BS, RPSGT, CCSH, AAST

  • Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Module 1 of Fundamentals of EKG Modules, Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology, includes a 10-question knowledge assessment and 1.0 AAST Continuing Education Credits (CECs).

    The first in the series the Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology module provides an overview of the structural components of normal cardiac anatomy and electrophysiology, as well as reviews the primary components of the electrocardiogram (ECG).

    By Lisa M. Endee, MPH, RT, RRT-SDS, RPSGT, RST