The Lead II ECG Interpretation course reviews basic cardiac anatomy, physiology, and electrophysiology and teaches ECG rhythm, acquisition, and identification. It is required that you prepare for the course in advance by studying the information in the course textbook, reading at least the recommended chapters of the course text, and spending some time practicing ECG rhythm recognition using the textbook. With advance preparation you will be able to complete the course with greater comprehension and retention. Refer to the course syllabus for details on preparing for the course (see attachment).
This course is a 15 hour course and runs:
Monday, January 9, 2017 - 0830-1230
Tuesday, January 10, 2017 - 0830-1230
Tuesday, January 17, 2017 - 0830-1230
Friday, January 20, 2017 - 0900-1200
Please log on to www.tbh.net/education/orientation/nurses/ and select Lead II from the left hand sidebar to access the three PowerPoint presentations for Chapters 1, 2, and 3 (pre-course work). The password for the Lead II information is nursing2016
The course content is based on the textbook:
Ellis, K. M. (2011). EKG plain and simple (3rd. ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.
The textbook can be purchased from Seasons Gift Shop at TBRHSC; cost $94.00.
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday, 0900 – 1930 hrs.
Saturday to Sunday, 1200 – 1600 hrs.
It is essential that you bring your textbook with you to the course. The classes start on time. Please plan accordingly and remember to allow time for parking. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact a course instructor.
Sincerely,
Chad Johnson, CNS – Critical Care
E-mail: johnsoc@tbh.net Phone: 684-6252
Martin Sabourin, CNS – Emergency
E-mail: sabourim@tbh.net Phone: 684-6265
Craig Kozlowski, CNS – Cardiology
E-mail: kozlowsc@tbh.net Phone: 684-6253
