Basics of ECG Rhythm Interpretation - September 24 & 26, 2025 LIVESTREAM CNE Course

Rochester, MN US
September 24, 2025 to September 26, 2025

Denise Rismeyer, MSN, RN, NPD-BC

September 24, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT & September 26, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT

This livestream CNE course is designed as a beginner overview of ECG rhythm interpretation for cardiac monitoring. The course focuses on basic cardiac rhythm identification including some pathophysiology and treatment interventions. 12 lead ECG interpretation is not included.

This course will be conducted as a live web stream with an expert instructor and includes hands on practice time interpreting ECG rhythms. Self-paced pre & post work is also included in this course.

Included in the registration fee is a set of digital calipers and the "Basic ECG Redbook" (a comprehensive workbook). These will be mailed to registered participants one week prior to the live course date. Please ensure the mailing address is updated in your learner profile.

Mayo Clinic Department of Nursing learners-search for this course in the internal LMS system My Learning for registration. Course name is Basic ECG Interpretation, ID# A1060110ECGI15.

 

Target Audience

This course is designed for registered nurses and other healthcare staff who perform cardiac monitoring in clinical practice.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Describe the normal conduction system and corresponding waveforms on an ECG strip
  • Demonstrate accurate measurements of heart rate, PR intervals, QRS width, ST segments and QT intervals
  • Identify basic principles of ECG lead placement and selection
  • Identify rhythms including sinus, atrial, junctional, ventricular, AV blocks, and paced rhythms along with characteristics, causes, clinical significance, and interventions for each
  • List clinical indications for temporary and permanent pacemaker therapies
  • Identify causes of artifact on an ECG tracing and discuss trouble shooting ECG monitoring equipment


Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 8.00 ANCC
  • 8.00 Attendance
Event starts: 
09/24/2025 - 7:00am
Event ends: 
09/26/2025 - 12:00pm
Cost:
$500.00
Internet Live Activity
39804 street
Suite 10
Rochester, MN 13988
United States

All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.

Course Directors
Denise Rismeyer, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
Nursing Education Specialist-Continuing Nursing Education Program
Assistant Professor of Nursing, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Department of Nursing
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Mayo Faculty
Allison Zweibohmer, RN, BSN
CVRN – Cardiology Consult Service
Department of Nursing
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Statement(s):

ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 8.00 ANCC contact hours

Other Healthcare Professionals
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.

For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.

Available Credit

  • 8.00 ANCC
  • 8.00 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$500.00
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