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ECG

The course will cover the recognition and management of dysrhythmias as well as the use of the defibrillator.

Students attending the course will learn about dysrhythm recognition and pharmacological management, 12 lead ECG interpretation of ACS, STEMI, NSTEMI, Transcutaneous pacing, use of the AED, defibrilation and cardioversion.

Course Date(s):	24 Mar 2010 & 26 Nov 2010
Course Duration:	1 Day – 8.30am to 1 pm
Course Venue:	Clinical Skills Centre, Stellenbosch Medical Campus
Clinical Director(s):	Adele de Villiers
Logistics Coordinator:	Elize Archer
Course Price in ZAR:	R 475
Certification Received:	SUN

Brief Course Overview

Students attending the course will learn about the following:

• Dysrhythm recognition and pharmacological management
• 12 lead ECG interpretation of ACS, STEMI, NSTEMI
• Transcutaneous pacing
• Use of the AED
• Defibrilation and cardioversion

Who should attend this course?

Any doctor, paramedic or registered nurses working in an emergency setting.

Why should someone attend this course?

Healthcare Practitioners working in the Emergency Center are often faced with patients admitted with life threatening dysrhythmias; it is therefore essential for them to be able to make an immediate diagnosis and initiate appropriate management. This workshop will give them the skills to initiate appropriate management of patients with life threatening dysrhythmias.

Detailed Course Outline

Students attending the course will learn about the following:

• Dysrhythm recognition and pharmacological management
• 12 lead ECG interpretation of ACS, STEMI, NSTEMI
• Transcutaneous pacing
• Use of the AED
• Defibrilation and cardioversion

Clinical Director Profile

Adele de Villiers

Qualifications  Critical care trained nurse

When completed  1994

Current Job  Lecturer clinical skills University of Stellenbosch

Experience  ICU and teaching

Interest  ECG’s and CPR