The ECG workshop will provide an introduction to a number of areas: achieving a good quality 12 lead ECG recording, understanding the conduction cycle (a basic understanding of cardiac anatomy and physiology is assumed). and the difference in ischaemia and infarction with basic ECG recognition. Completed in two 3.5 hour sessions, cardiology workshop is in the morning and the Respiratory workshop in the afternoon. To register please contact: joanne.robertson@southerndhb.govt.nz

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Aims / Purpose:
The aim of this workshop is to improve nurses’ fundamental cardiology and respiratory knowledge.

The workshop is divided into two 3 and a half hour sessions.

The cardiology workshop is in the morning and a respiratory workshop in the afternoon.

Desired Learning Outcomes:
The ECG workshop will provide an introduction to several areas, which includes, achieving a good quality 12 lead ECG recording, understanding the cardiac electrical conduction pathway (a basic understanding of cardiac anatomy and physiology is also revisited), and the difference in ischemia and infarction with basic ECG recognition. Heart failure is also presented.

By the end of the respiratory afternoon session nurses will appreciate the importance of thorough respiratory assessment and the underrated the difference between asthmas and COPD. Participants will gain an awareness of the fundamentals of disease management and the role of inhaled therapies.

ECG Workshop:

- Understanding the electrical cardiac cycle and ECG
- Rhythm recognition (e.g., sinus rhythm, ectopic heart beats, basic heart block and AF). –
- Taking a 12 lead ECG and trouble shooting.
- Infarction and ischemia on ECG.
- Heart Failure

Respiratory Workshop:

- Respiratory assessment.
- Basic asthma and COPD pathophysiology.
- Fundamentals of disease management.
- Practice in inhaler use.

Facilitators:
Jo Robertson-Smith  - Cardiology Workshop
Debbie Hannah - Respiratory Workshop

Additional Information:
Participants are welcome to attend the full workshop or just the morning or afternoon session. Please make this clear when enrolling.

To enrol, please contact Jo Robertson-Smith on 027 591 0959 or joanne.robertson@soutnerhdhb.govt.nz