Course Description
Cardiac electrophysiology is the study of the electrical system of the heart. This course will explore the basics of cardiac electrophysiology and strengthen the building blocks of EP knowledge. An in depth guide to understanding the procedures used in the EP lab will be reviewed.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the learner will be able to:
- Gain a better understanding of electrophysiology (EP)
- Be able to assist EP physicians with monitoring and recording of findings during EP studies
Intended Audience
This course is intended for nurses, registered cardiac electrophysiology specialists and physician assistants.
CE Information
This course is approved for 2.0 contact hours by the Florida and California State Boards of Nursing.
Completion of this course can be submitted as 2.00 CEU towards the CEU requirement set forth by Cardiac Credentialing International.
Course Authors
Angela Massen, RCES and edited by Brenda Kozak, MSN, RN, CNE
Angela is RCES credentialed and has 15 years of electrophysiology experience in the EP Lab and in Industry (Medtronic AF Solutions and Biosense Webster). Brenda is a certified nurse educator and has 17 years of clinical experience in nursing and earned her Master of Science in Nursing with a focus on education.