Presented by Franklin Zimmerman, MD, FAACVPR
No relevant disclosures.

1.00 AACVPR CEUs | 1.00 ANCC CEUs - pending approval

Topics Covered in this Webinar: Structured electrocardiographic interpretation, 12-lead ECG examples, and Q&A.

Webinar Course Description: This webinar will discuss the importance of structured ECG reporting. It will review diagnostic criteria for key ECG diagnoses and interpret real-world ECGs using the concepts learned throughout the series. 

Webinar Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this webinar, attendees will be able to:

1. Discuss the importance of structured ECG reporting.

2. Review diagnostic criteria for key ECG diagnoses. 

3. Interpret real-world ECGs using the concepts learned. 

Presented by Franklin Zimmerman, MD, FAACVPR
No relevant disclosures.

1.00 AACVPR CEUs | 1.00 ANCC CEUs - pending approval

Topics Covered in this Webinar: Chamber enlargement, Bundle branch block and axis deviation, Preexcitation, Pharmaceutical effects, QT syndromes, and Metabolic disorders.

Webinar Description: This webinar will cover a variety of ECG diagnoses including chamber enlargement, bundle branch block, axis deviation, preexcitation (WPW), and the effect of pharmaceuticals and metabolic derangements.

Webinar Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this webinar, attendees will be able to:

1. Learn how to diagnose atrial and ventricular enlargement.

2. Recognize RBBB, LBBB, LAFB, LPHB.

3. Discuss preexcitation (WPW pattern).

4. Recognize QT prolongation.

5. Discuss the ECG effects of common electrolyte abnormalities.

Presented by Franklin Zimmerman, MD, FAACVPR
No relevant disclosures.

1.00 AACVPR CEUs | 1.00 ANCC CEUs - pending approval

Topics Covered in this Webinar: Ventricular arrhythmias, The basics of aberrancy and wide complex tachycardia, and Pacemaker/Device electrocardiography.

Webinar Description: This webinar will focus on ventricular arrhythmias and discuss basic concepts of aberrancy and wide complex tachycardia. It will conclude with a discussion of pacemaker electrocardiography. 

Webinar Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this course, webinar will be able to:

1. Recognize VPCs, ventricular tachyarrhythmias such as ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation and torsades de pointes.

2. Discuss a basic approach to aberrancy and wide complex tachycardia.

3. Discuss a normal and abnormal pacemaker function.

Presented by Franklin Zimmerman, MD, FAACVPR
No relevant disclosures.

1.00 AACVPR CEUs | 1.00 ANCC CEUs - pending approval

Topics Covered in this Webinar: Electrophysiology of sinus rhythm and calculating HR, Using laddergrams for arrhythmia analysis, Complex cornucopia (early and late), Heart block, and Supraventricular arrhythmias.

Webinar Description: This webinar will begin the discussion of arrhythmias, starting with the electrophysiology of normal sinus rhythm and the technique of calculating heart rate both for regular and irregular rhythms. The technique of using laddergrams for arrhythmia analysis will be described and these techniques will then be used to illustrate and diagnose ectopic complexes and heart block. This webinar will conclude with the interpretation of supraventricular arrhythmias (SVT/MAT/Afib/Aflutter).

Webinar Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this webinar, attendees will be able to:

1. Discuss basic electrophysiology for the cardiac rehab specialist.

2. Learn the proper calculation of heart rate in the presence of arrhythmias.

3. Recognize a variety of supraventricular arrhythmias, ectopic complexes and AV block.

4. Learn how to construct a laddergram to better understand the mechanism of arrhythmias.

Presented by Franklin Zimmerman, MD, FAACVPR
No relevant disclosures.

1.00 AACVPR CEUs | 1.00 ANCC CEUs - pending approval

Topics Covered: This webinar will cover electrophysiology of the normal 12-lead ECG, making basic measurements, understanding vectors, acute and chronic coronary syndromes and “infarction imitators.”

Webinar Description: This webinar will introduce ECG interpretation. It will cover basic electrophysiology, nomenclature, and proper technique. It will discuss understanding the vector concept to explain the configuration of a normal ECG. 

Webinar Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this webinar, attendees will be able to:

1. Describe electrophysiology of the normal ECG - why these "squiggles" look the way they do. 

2. Explain how to make basic measurements.

3. Demonstrate understanding of vectors and why we should avoid "pattern recognition."

4. Recognize acute and old myocardial infarction, coronary ischemia, and "infarction imitators."

Presented by Franklin Zimmerman, MD, FAACVPR
No relevant disclosures.

5.00 AACVPR CEUs | 5.00 ANCC CEUs - pending approval

Overall Course Description: The AACVPR course in electrocardiography will provide the fundamentals of ECG interpretation and arrhythmia recognition necessary for the cardiac rehabilitation professional. Specifically designed for the cardiac rehabilitation environment, the course will cover six key areas. These will include: 1) Fundamental concepts of ECG electrophysiology and vectors, 2) Electrocardiography of acute and chronic coronary artery disease, 3) Arrhythmia interpretation, 4) Pacemaker electrocardiography,  5) Chamber enlargement, bundle branch block and preexcitation, 6) Pharmaceutical effects, QT syndromes and metabolic disorders. Educational materials and illustrations will be derived from Dr. Zimmerman’s textbook, ECG Core Curriculum, as well as from actual clinical cases.

Overall Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this course, attendees will be able to:
1. Describe the electrophysiologic basis for the normal ECG.
2. Properly identify and measure ECG intervals, segments and waves.
3. Demonstrate understanding of the vector concept and their relationship to ECG findings, avoiding reliance on pattern recognition.
4. Learn how to diagnose chronic coronary disease and differentiate acute coronary syndromes from “infarction imitators.”
5. Diagnose atrial and ventricular ectopic complexes, tachyarrhythmias and bradyarrhythmias.
6. Recognize chamber enlargement, bundle branch block and preexcitation.
7. Describe heart block and pacemaker electrocardiography.
8. Identify the effects of medications and metabolic disorders on the ECG.
9. Interpret tracings using a system of structured reporting.
10. Recognize “red flags” that warrant intervention or adjustment of exercise.

Presented by Lorri Lee, MHA, BS, CCRP, CEP, FAACVPR and Susan Flack, MS, BSN, RN, FAACVPR
No relevant disclosures.

1.00 AACVPR CEUs, 1.00 ANCC CEUs - pending approval

Description: This webinar will address current rules and regulations as they apply to Cardiac Rehabilitation, Intensive Cardiac, SET PAD, Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Outpatient Respiratory Services programs.  New CMS reimbursement rates and rulings will be presented as well as clarification and reinforcement of the current roles of Non-Physician Providers in these services. This webinar will review topics that cause confusion, frequently asked questions, and variability among the MACs.

Learning Objectives: 

1. Demonstrate competence in their interpretation and application of current Medicare rules for delivery of cardiac rehabilitation, intensive cardiac rehabilitation and SET PAD programs.  
2. Recognize the relationship between federal regulations, local governmental regulations, and private insurers.
3. Verbalize the role of non-physician providers within CR/ICR/PR services. 
4. Differentiate between Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) and Outpatient Respiratory Services (ORS).
5. Identify applicable billing codes for PR and ORS, and what services are “bundled.”
6. Discuss tips to help determine what program is appropriate for your patient referral.

Presented by Bryan J. Taylor, PhD, BSc
No relevant disclosures.

1.00 AACVPR CEUs, 1.00 ANCC CEUs - pending approval

Description: In this session, the presenters will discuss the evolving evidence that exercise-based cardiac or pulmonary (p)rehabilitation should be considered essential in optimizing functional capacity, enhancing health-related quality-of-life, decreasing post-operative complications and improving outcomes in heart or lung transplant candidates and recipients. Based on their clinical practice and giving case examples where appropriate, they will also detail the importance of a team-based approach in optimizing the (p)rehabilitation of such patients and consider the increasing challenge posed by patients who experience a complicated pre- and/or post-transplant course and explore the potential utility of alternative approaches to exercise training and rehabilitation delivery in these patients

Learning Objectives: 

1.) Summarize the evidence that exercise-based pulmonary (p)rehabilitation can optimize functional capacity, enhance health-related quality-of-life, and improve outcomes in lung transplant candidates and recipients. 
2.) Identify the prevalence and prognostic significance of frailty in lung transplant candidates and recipients. 
3.) Recognize the practical considerations for the management of pre- and post-operative complications and the need for education on indefinite self-monitoring in lung transplant recipients. 

Presented by Kyla Lara-Breitinger, MD, MS
No relevant disclosures

1.00 AACVPR CEUs, 1.00 ANCC CEUs

Description: This webinar, released as a recorded webinar in 2024, will cover cardioprotective diets and their effect on LDL-cholesterol and the benefits beyond lipid control, specific nutritional considerations including the importance of adequate protein intake, and the role of supplements.

Learning Objectives:

1) Analyze cardioprotective benefits of healthy diets beyond their cholesterol-lowering properties
2) Review the importance of adequate protein intake and cardiovascular health
3) Recognize the limitations of nutrient supplementation

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Presented by Althea Woodley, BS, AS, ACS Freshstart Facilitator
No relevant disclosures. 

1.0 AACVPR CEUs, 1.00 ANCC CEUs

Description: This webcast, released as a recorded webinar in 2024, will educate on techniques to have weekly discussions with patients concerning smoking cessation.  They’ll be able to have organized thoughts on how to have meaningful discussions with patients. We will discuss Nicotine Replacement Therapy as well.

Learning Objectives: 

1). Employ ideas on how to have weekly conversations with your patients about tobacco cessation.
2). Discuss nicotine replacement therapy.
3). Define non-traditional tobacco and tobacco-like products on the market.

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