ECG Interpretation: Sinus, Atrial, Junctional Rhythms, and Heart Blocks

Course Code: REL-ACU-0-EIHBSAJREMS

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
Recall basic principles of ECG interpretation including lead placement and how the cardiac conduction cycle translates to the ECG waveform.
Recognize the identifying features of different sinus and atrial rhythms on ECG.
Identify different types of junctional rhythms and heart blocks on ECG.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Basic ECG Review

Basic ECG Principles

Knowledge Check

Section 3: Sinus Rhythms

Sinus Rhythms

Practice

Section 4: Atrial Rhythms

Atrial Rhythms

Practice

Section 5: Junctional Rhythms

Junctional Rhythms

Practice

Section 6: Atrioventricular Heart Blocks

Atrioventricular (AV) Heart Blocks

Practice

Section 7: Clinical Vignette

Ms. Davis

Section 8: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Subject Matter Expert: Laura Bell, BSN, RN, CCRN

Laura Bell, BSN, RN, CCRN is a SME writer for Relias with over 16 years of acute care experience in nursing. She began working in adult critical care at WakeMed Cary Hospital in 2011, obtained her CCRN certification in 2016, and served in the role of Rapid Response/Code Blue/Rounding RN for over 2 years. She continues to work as a staff nurse in the intensive care unit. Laura has a passion for education and excellence in nursing care. She has been involved in numerous special projects and educational activities to improve staff development, evidence-based clinical practice, and patient satisfaction. She continues to strive for excellence in education and clinical development as an acute care course writer.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Emergency Medical Personnel; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.