Update on Cardiac Arrhythmias
October 10-12, 2005

COURSE DESCRIPTION AND INTENDED AUDIENCE:
The intended audience for this 2 ½ day course is health care staff who have completed a prior cardiac arrhythmia course. This course reviews new developments in arrhythmia diagnosis and treatment, current concepts in heart failure management, and care of device patients. Course objectives are to: 1. Provide a thorough overview of cardiac arrhythmias. 2. Acquaint the learner with conditions that are associated with sudden cardiac death. 3. Present differential features for wide and narrow QRS tachycardia. 4. Discuss new technology in the electrophysiology field.
5. Provide an overview of the pathophysiology of heart failure. 6. Discuss current heart failure treatment modalities.
7. Review device interrogation technologies. 8. Review current indicators of pacemaker and ICD implantation.
9. Review pertinent issues in pacemaker and ICD follow up.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of the program the learner will be able to:

1.	Define 2 mechanisms of arrhythmias.
2.	State current treatments and new technologies for supraventricular and ventricular tachycardias.
3.	Discuss disorders considered high risk for sudden cardiac death.
4.	Discuss the etiology and pathophysiology of heart failure.
5.	List current medication used for heart failure.
6.	State steps in CRT interrogation and analysis of these findings.
7.	State at least 2 new indications for pacemaker and ICD implantation.
8.	List 3 key points for pacemaker and ICD follow up.

SPEAKER: Linda Moulton, RN MS and Marilyn Prasun, RN Ph.D. CNS

COURSE SCHEDULE:

Day1
	8:00	Registration
	8:30	Arrhythmogenesis
	9:15	Bradycardias: Sinus node dysfunction and AV conduction disturbances
	10:00	Break
	10:15	Supraventicular Tachycardias: Atrial fibrillation, Inappropriate sinus tachycardia, Atrial tachycardia, AVNRT, WPW
	12:30	Lunch
	1:15	Ventricular Arrhythmias
	2:30	Break
	2:45	Noninvasive Testing; High Risk Disorders
	4:15	Conclusion

Day2
	8:00	Etiology and Pathophysiology in Heart Failure
	9:00	Assessment Modalities in Heart Failure
	9:45	Pharmacologic Management and Current Research in Heart Failure
	10:15	Break
	10:30	Pharmacologic Management and Current Research (continued)
	11:30	Pacemaker Indications and Concepts
	12:15	Lunch
	1:00	Pacemaker Concepts (continued) and Programming
	2:15	Break
	2:30	Pacemaker Follow-up and Troubleshooting
	4:00	Conclusion

Day3	8:00	Cardiac Resynchronizaton Therapy
	9:30	Break
	9:45	ICD’s: Indications and Concepts
	11:00	ICD Programming, follow-up, and troubleshooting
	12:15	Conclusion and Evaluation (Lunch to go)

ACCREDITATION:
A certificate of attendance will be given upon completion of course requirements, enabling you to register your credit with the appropriate licensing boards or associations. You may apply for other accreditations using the procedure established by the specific organization. Additional brochures and evaluation forms can be provided upon your request.

NURSES AND TECHNICIANS:
These programs have been approved by an AACN Certification Corporation-approved Provider (#12190) (Critical Care ED) under established AACN Certification Corporation guidelines. They are also approved by the California Board of Nursing (CEP 12206) and the ASRT. (ASRT credit is not approved for the EP Update Course).

CREDIT:
Course # 12190-001 (AACN) 8.0 contact hours, Category A;
Course # 12206-409 (Calif. Board) 8.0 contact hours, 0.8 CEU’s.

FACULTY
Linda Moulton, RN MS is a cardiovascular researcher and educator, and owner of Critical Care Ed and C.C.E. Consulting, Springfield, IL. Her professional roles have included manager, educator, clinical specialist, consultant and researcher. She has taught across the U.S., for NASPE and for industry. She manages the www.orderanddisorder.com and www.cceconsulting.net web sites. She is currently a doctoral student in education.

Marilyn Prasun, RN Ph.D. CNS is a cardiovascular researcher, educator and clinical specialist with Carle Clinic Association, Urbana, IL. Her areas of expertise are heart failure and cardiac electrophysiology. She is the recent recipient of the American Heart Association’s Martha N. Hill New Investigator of the year Award for her dissertation research in heart failure.

Continental Breakfast, AM Break, Lunch and PM Break
provided each day.

Questions: Call 217-787-5937 or E-mail lmoulton@cceconsulting.net

* These courses and others can be brought to your city
or institution. Call 217-787-5937.

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and current information on other upcoming courses.

LOCATION
The conference will be held at the Marriott St. Louis Airport, 9801 Natural Bridge Road, St. Louis, MO 63134. Phone 877-264-8771 or 314-423-9700. Critical Care Ed has reserved rooms for participants and their guests at special rates in effect, based on availability from October 9th through the night of October 11th with October 12th checkout: $89 single to quad occupancy on all rooms each night. All guests should make reservations directly with the hotel by calling 877-264-8771 or 314-423-9700 and ask for Marriott St. Louis Airport Hotel and identify yourself with Critical Care Ed. Reservations must include first night’s deposit to be guaranteed. Major credit cards are acceptable to establish pre-payment. Be sure to request written confirmation of your registration. Stay over until Sunday and visit downtown Chicago’s Christmas Display!

RELEASE DATE:
The hotel room release date is September 16th. To take advantage of the reduced rates, you must make your reservations before this date. The reduced rates may not be available after September 16th. Call the hotel for availability after this date.

ROOM CANCELLATIONS:
Contact the hotel regarding cancellations. For arrivals after 3 p.m., call the hotel on the day of travel to reconfirm reservations.

AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION:
Airport Transportation: The Marriott has a 24 hour complimentary Airport Shuttle service.