EP for NP and PA On-Demand
This course was created for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants who would like a structured overview of primary topics concerning Cardiac Electrophysiology for the Advanced Practice Provider.
The content was designed to enhance skills and build confidence in treating the specific needs of EP Patients.
COURSE TOPICS & PRE-LEARNING:
Topics:
- Cardiac Anatomy in EP
- Conduction System & Action Potentials
- Tachycardia Mechanisms
- Mechanisms of Arrhythmias
- Biophysics of Ablation
- Implanted Device Concepts
- Procedural Complications & Management
Pre-Learning:
- ECG Foundations
- Arrhythmia Classifications
- Action Potentials
- Non-Invasive Testing
BREAKDOWN OF COURSE CONTENT:
Laying the Foundation:
- 3D Cardiac Anatomy
- Action Potentials
- Pharmacology Antiarrhythmic Drugs & Case Studies
Clinical EP:
- Mechanisms of Arrhythmias
- EP Procedure
- Biophysics of Ablation
- Device Implants – Intro
Workflow in the Clinical Setting:
- Procedural Complications & Management
- Device Clinic
Cat 1+ CME: 17.5
In support of improving patient care, MedStar 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.
