NUR107 - Arrhythmia (1.5 HR)

Purpose: The nurse will enhance her understanding of cardiac arrhythmias, cause(s), and treatment. Objectives: 1. Discuss the heart’s electrical system; 2. Identify types of arrhythmia; 3. Describe the causes of arrhythmia; 4. List risk factors for arrhythmia; 5. Discuss the signs and symptoms of arrhythmia, diagnosis and treatment. Continuing Education Credits: 1.5 contact hours Iowa BON #335; 1.5 contact hours CA Board of Nursing CEP 14033; 1.5 contact hours CE Broker # 50-4572 Florida and District of Columbia; 0 contact hours for Social Work State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 159.001315; 0 contact hours for Physical Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284; 0 contact hours for Occupational Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 224.000164; 1.5 CE hours for long term care department heads; and other health care disciplines.