Learn:® Rhythm Pediatric is a self-directed, online course that introduces healthcare providers to normal pediatric cardiac rhythms and prepares them to recognize basic pediatric cardiac arrhythmias in clinical practice. The course allows healthcare providers to gain proficiency in pediatric ECG rhythm recognition in an effort to provide better patient treatment and save more lives.Audience
Healthcare professionals needing basic pediatric rhythm recognition skills, including:
• Telemetry staff
• Neonatal and pediatric ICU personnel
• Ambulatory care personnel
• Those preparing for PALS
Healthcare professionals needing basic pediatric rhythm recognition skills, including:
• Telemetry staff
• Neonatal and pediatric ICU personnel
• Ambulatory care personnel
• Those preparing for PALS
Course Content
• Basic pediatric rhythm understanding
• Relationship between ECG strip and heart impulses
• Common pediatric arrhythmias
• Identifying and distinguishing various arrhythmias
Course Format
• Online, self-directed
• Teaches skills through audio, animation, interactive activities and self-assessment portions
• Course completion time is approximately 2.5 hours.
Features
• Improves decision-making skills in distinguishing specific cardiac rhythms and arrhythmias
• Allows healthcare providers to gain proficiency in ECG rhythm recognition in an effort to provide better patient treatment
• Self-paced learning, accessible 24/7
• Provides students ability to assess their own skills throughout the course
• Access to course for 12 months from activation, allowing students to conveniently refresh knowledge
• Certificate of completion provided
• Continuing education credits available
Certification
Completion of this course does not result in an AHA course completion card. A certificate of completion is available for the student to print upon successful completion of the course.
Continuing Education
Continuing Education Accreditation – Nurses
The American Heart Association is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. The maximum number of hours awarded for this CE activity is 2.50 contact hours.
Continuing Education Accreditation – Emergency Medical Services
This continuing education activity is approved by the American Heart Association, an organization accredited by the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS), for 2.00 Advanced CEHs, activity number 12-AMHA-F3-0157.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn:® Rhythm Pediatric list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Does the AHA determine the cost for all training courses and the accompanying course materials?
A: Costs for courses and materials are determined by Training Centers or Instructors and may vary. The AHA does not regulate price; however, provides its authorized distributors suggested retail pricing on course materials.
Student Materials
Learn: Rhythm Pediatric Course (90-1423)
