Course Code: REL-ACU-0-CEP
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Identify terminology used to discuss cardiac circulation, cardiac conduction, blood components, and venipuncture.
Recall the steps on how to record an ECG.
Determine the steps needed to collect blood samples.
Outline:
Section 1: Getting Started
Janie’s New Job
Section 2: Cardiovascular Electrocardiogram (ECG)
How the Heart Works
12-Lead ECG
Reading the ECG
What to Look for on an ECG
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Abnormal ECGs
Artifact
Sinus Arrhythmia
Atrial Arrhythmias
Ventricular Rhythms
Heart Block (HB)
ST Elevated Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Phlebotomy
Overview
Venipuncture
Venipuncture Procedure
Capillary Puncture
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Review
Electrocardiogram
Phlebotomy
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Subject Matter Expert: Alia Lutz, BA, BSN, RN
Alia Lutz, BA, BSN, RN, has over 10 years of experience as a Registered Nurse with a focus on cardiothoracic, respiratory, and coronary care. She has also had experience in Med-Surg, step-down and ICU. Prior to joining Relias as a SME and Content Writer for acute care, she provided virtual education and injection training on injectable biologics to patients, reported adverse events, and was a patient advocate. She has collaborated with peers on creating job aids, writing policies, and improving quality of care and documentation. Alia received her Bachelors in Nursing from Otago Polytechnic in New Zealand in 2011.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Medical Assistants; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.