| Intro to Interventional Cardiology |
Post Procedural Care |
| This course is designed for the novice employee in a high-risk lab or the diagnostic laboratory. This is an overview of the numerous interventional strategies and the following post-procedural care. |
This course is designed for the novice employee in a high-risk lab or a diagnostic laboratory. It includes an overview of the post procedure care following diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization. |
| CEU'S: 2 |
CEU'S: 2 |
Cardiovascular Pharmacology
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Cardiac Catheterization Course |
| This course will review ACLS medications, as well as any medications that are frequently used in a cardiovascular setting. |
This course offers several cardiovascular related topics. Covered topics will include angle and arteries, pathophysiology, electrophysiology, brachytherapy, conscious sedation, and interventional techniques. |
| CEU'S: 2 |
CEU'S: 6.5 |
| Conscious
Sedation |
Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation |
| This course is a generic overview of the principles of conscious sedation. The course includes a discussion of the following agents: Diprivan, Sublimaze, Valium, Ativan, and Versed. The course will also cover reversal agents. |
This course will discuss basic cardiac anatomy, basic principles for cardiac conduction, and EKG interpretation for all rhythms. |
| CEU'S: 2 |
CEU'S: 3.5 |
| Electrophysiology |
Pacemakers |
| This course will discuss basic cellular physiology, action potentials, conduction sequences, electrical and mechanical cardiac components, and the basic principles of an EP study. |
This course will discuss indications and contraindications for permanent pacemaker insertion. The course will also discuss electrical stimulation, single and dual chamber pacemakers, lead components and placement, and timing sensing and safety options of various devices. |
| CEU'S: 2 |
CEU'S: 2 |
| Pathophysiology |
Angles and Arteries |
| This course is designed for discussion of etiology, signs and symptoms, pathologies, diagnostic testing, and treatment of various cardiovascular related pathologies. |
This course reviews the coronary arteries, great vessels, and the ventricular chambers, as well as the angles utilized to opacify them. The speaker will use examples of angulation with the aid of diagrams, and actual pictures taken in the cath lab to demonstrate various positioning of the cameras in AP, RAO, & LAO views with cranial and caudal angulation. Onsite Course, CEU Offering |
| CEU'S: 2 |
CEU'S: 2 |
| Cardiovascular Interventions |
Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology |
| This course reviews the history of cardiovascular interventions with a focus on the forefathers of cardiology, a review of early coronary interventional procedures, and the present day modalities used in high-risk interventional cardiac cathlabs today. This course devotes a large component to the evolution of drug eluting stents. On-site Course, CEU Offering |
This course is a review of the anatomical structures of the cardiovascular system. The course will also talk in depth about physiology of the heart and how the anatomical structures can influence various factors of physiological states. Online course, On-site course, CEU Offering |
| CEU'S: 2 |
CEU'S: 2 |
| Cardiovascular Pharmacology |
Cardiovascular Procedures |
| This course is a review of cardiac medications used in the cardiac setting. The course will include but is not limited to: anti-arrhythmics, anti-coagulation, anti-platelets, sedatives, analgesics, and beta-blockers. This course will also offer an open discussion of commonly used cardiac medications and their calculations. Online Course, CEU Offering |
This course discusses the proper procedure process of performing multiple invasive testing in the cardiac cath lab. This lecture focuses on Catheter selection, shapes sizes, coronary anatomy, diagnostic procedures, the importance of indications, contraindications, risks, and complications of the various procedures performed in the cardiac cath lab. Pacemaker technology will be briefly discussed and a history of cardiac cath will also be given. On-site course. |
| CEU'S: 2 |
CEU'S: 2 |
| Conscious Sedation |
Hands-on orientation program: Invasive laboratory |
| This course is a generic overview of the Principles of conscious sedation. Includes a discussion of: Diprivan, Submlimaze, Valium, Ativan, and Versed as well as a discussion of reversal agents. Online course, On-site course, CEU Offering |
This course is designed to give the novice Cath lab professional the opportunities to learn to scrub assist the physician during Invasive Cardiovascular procedures. This encompasses practice of standards and equipment used during the catheterization procedure.
A mannequin is provided for assisting. On-site course. |
| CEU'S: 2 |
CEU'S: 2 |
| Basic Echocardiography |
Basic Electrocardiography |
| This course discusses the basic fundamentals of cardiac ultrasonography. The course will focus on various clinical techniques such as: three dimensional echo, stress echo, and transesophageal (and intraesophageal) ultrasound. This program provides the perfect basic lecture on utilizing non-invasive tool for imaging the heart and surrounding structures. Topics addressed in this program will include: evaluation of cardiac chamber size, wall thickness, wall motion, valve configuration and motion, and the proximal great vessels. This course is appropriate for individuals who would like to establish a fundamental basis of knowledge, and for non-invasive technologists who want to refresh their existing knowledge. On-site course |
This course discusses an overview of the electrical system in the heart, and focuses on the various rhythms generated by the components of that system. Rhythms to be discussed are as follows: Sinus rhythms, atrial rhythms, junctional rhythms, and ventricular rhythms. This course is appropriate for individuals with a basic knowledge that just want to refresh their existing knowledge. On-site course, CEU offering |
| CEU'S: 2 |
CEU'S: 2 |
| Basic Electrocardiography (2 day course) |
Electrophysiology |
| This course is designed for the learner beginning their career in cardiology. This course focuses the learner on the basic cardiac anatomy (mechanical & electrical components) and the rhythms that they generate. The learner will spend time learning and practicing rhythms such as: Sinus rhythms, atrial rhythms, junctional rhythms, and ventricular rhythms. On-site course, CEU offering |
This course is offered to lend a basic understanding to the procedures performed in the EP lab. The topics of discussion will focus on the diagnostic and interventional procedures performed on a daily basis such as: Wire studies, tilt table testing, ablations, pacemakers, ICD/Defibrillators, and bi-ventricular pacing. This course will also review the cardiac anatomy and conduction systems within the heart. On-site Course, CEU Offering |
| CEU'S: 2 |
CEU'S: 2 |
| Exercise Stress Testing |
12 Lead EKG |
| Basic overview of the types of procedures performed, lead placement, indications, contraindications, common medications and patient assessment and care techniques. The learner will provide a review of electrode placement, rhythm review, and the proper protocol for performing the procedures. On-site Course |
This course will cover all aspects of the 12 lead EKG with a heavy emphasis on vectors and axis deviation. The course will also review various EKG findings utilized for diagnosing bundle branch blocks, hypertrophy of muscular chambers, and chamber enlargement, and R wave progression. On-site Course, CEU Offering |
| CEU'S: 2 |
CEU'S: 2 |
| Hemodynamic Calculations |
Hemodynamic Waveform |
| This lecture is offered to professionals with a basic understanding of pathophysiology. Includes calculation of Aortic and mitral valve area, resistance to flow, ejection fraction, cardiac output and gradient analysis. On-site course, CEU Offering |
This course offers a basic review of the waveform components for all types of chambers, assessment of the chambers, normal values of the chambers, and abnormal values of the chambers. This course will briefly identify the various calculations utilized in a cardiovascular setting for manual identification of cardiovascular parameters. Online Course, On-site Course, CEU Offering |
| CEU'S: 2 |
CEU'S: 2 |
| Introduction to Interventional Cardiology |
Orientation program
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| This course is designed for the novice employee in a high-risk lab or the diagnostic laboratory, who would like an overview of the numerous interventional techniques. This course includes such topics as PTCA, stenting, Rotablator, Cutting balloon, and drug eluting stents. This course can also be modified to give a more in depth detailing of the indications, contraindications, risks, and equipment that are used in interventional procedures. On-site course, CEU Offering |
Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory: First session: Held within the first two weeks of employment. Includes: Pathophysiology, coronary artery disease, angiographic assessment, Catheter selection, right and left heart catheterization. The second three to four weeks after initial employment includes hemodynamics coronary artery assessment, basic intervention, x-ray production and radiation safety. Our orientation program enables your staff to concentrate on the hands-on while we concentrate on the didactic portion. It has been our experience that this decreases the employee orientation time by 3 or 4 weeks. On-site course |
| CEU'S: 2 |
CEU'S: 2 |
| Pacemakers |
Pathophysiology |
| This course focuses on the fundamental principles of pacemakers. Topics that will be identified and explained will include: history, mechanism of action, action potential, sensing capabilities, thresholds, pacing, indications, contraindications, pacemaker selection, and procedural information. On-site course, CEU Offering |
This course will be broken into three sections. A total of 6 credits will be awarded for all three sections, or the course can be broken down into three 2-credit courses.
Section One- Offers the learner an in-depth view of valvular pathologies for all four valves in the heart. This course will discuss normal valvular characteristics, valvular stenosis, and valvular regurgitation. Online Course, On-site course, CEU Offering
Section Two- Offers the learner an in-depth view of various cardiomyopathies such as restrictive, constrictive, dilated, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathies. The course will look at the signs, symptoms, and hemodynamic findings for each of the listed pathologies. Online course, On-site course, CEU Offering
Section Three- Offers the learner an in-depth view of the disease states of the heart such as: Hypertension, Pulmonary hypertension, Congestive heart failure, and Cardiogenic shock. This course will look at the various etiologies, signs and symptoms, and hemodynamic findings for the various disease states. Online course, On-site course, CEU Offering |
| CEU'S: 2 |
CEU'S: 2 |
| Pediatric Conscious Sedation |
Post Procedure Care of the Cardiovascular Patient |
| This course focuses concentration on the definition, goals, rights, responsibilities, and guidelines of pediatric conscious sedation within the cardiac cathlab and in the cardiovascular unit. There is also an overview of adult conscious sedation and an overview of the Principles of conscious sedation. Includes a discussion of: Morphine, Fentanyl, Meperidine, and Versed. On-site course, CEU Offering |
This course outlines post procedural care of the invasive cardiac patients. Includes a discussion of IIB/IIIA agents, groin management, patient management, and commonly used vascular sealing devices. On-site course, CEU Offering |
| CEU'S: 2 |
CEU'S: 2 |
| Care of Patients Pre, Peri & Post Pharmacological CV Studies |
Registry Review Material |
| This course encompasses a basic overview of the care standards that patients having non-invasive studies should be given. Non-invasive studies such as Dobutamine, Adenosine, Persantine stress testing and Dobutamine echocardiograms will be addressed in this lecture. Good review for staff working in these areas as well as nursing staff preparing patients for these studies. On-Site course |
This course outlines the needs of the employee preparing to sit for the RCIS exam. The lectures cover material directly from the CCI guidebook. On-site course |
| CEU'S: 2 |
CEU'S: 2 |
| Sterile Technique |
Transesophogeal Echocardiogram |
| This course will explain the various infections that are predominant in the invasive cardiac cath environment, the proper aseptic techniques necessary to work safely in the scrub position, hand washing protocols, gowning, gloving, and working within a sterile field. The student will have a hands-on demonstration, and practice session to focus on proper sterile technique. On-site Course, CEU Offering |
This course focuses on the fundamental principles of performing a TEE procedure. Topics that will be identified and explained will include: history, mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, equipment, risks, potential complications, and the proper technique for procedure performance. On-site course |
| CEU'S: 2 |
CEU'S: 2 |
| X-ray Production/Radiation safety |
Medical Ethics |
| This course explains radiation production, safe levels of radiation for staff, radiation monitoring devices, and ways to decrease radiation exposure. On-site course |
This course reviews the discipline of evaluating merits, risks, and social concerns of practices in the medical field. The purpose of this course is to help the healthcare provider with difficult decision making by discussing common principles such as beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy, justice, dignity, and truthfulness. This course is based on the nursing code of ethics published by the American Nurses Association. On-site Course, CEU Offering. |
| CEU'S: 2 |
CEU'S: 2 |
