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

1.00 AACVPR CEUs | 1.00 ANCC CEUs - pending

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. 

Recordings will be made available within 10 business days following the webinar. There is a 60 day viewing window for the recordings. 

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

1.00 AACVPR CEUs | 1.00 ANCC CEUs - pending

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.

Recordings will be made available within 10 business days following the webinar. There is a 60 day viewing window for the recordings. 

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

1.00 AACVPR CEUs | 1.00 ANCC CEUs - pending

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.

Recordings will be made available within 10 business days following the webinar. There is a 60 day viewing window for the recordings. 

Presented by: Susan Flack, MS, RN, FAACVPR - Nothing to disclose. Aimee Kizziar, MHAL, RCP, RRT-NPS, AE-C, CES, FAACVPR - Nothing to disclose. Lisa Smith, PT - Nothing to disclose. Connie Paladenech, RRT, RCP, MAACVPR, FAARC - Nothing to disclose. Chris Garvey, FNP, MSN, MPA, MAACVPR - Speaker Bureau for Boehringer Ingelheim. Debbie Koehl, MS, RRT-NPS, AE-C, FAARC - Nothing to disclose. 

4.0 AACVPR CEUs, 4.0 ANCC CEUs pending

Description: This course will provide attendees with current information regarding billing and coding best practices for pulmonary rehabilitation professionals. Workshop seats are limited to 50 people on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Learning Objectives: 

1. Discuss coverage rules and regulations
2. Discuss referral-to-charge key considerations
3. Summarize the key elements of an ITP and how to navigate an audit
4. Identify coverage and regulation resources
5. Describe real-life application of tools/resources

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

1.00 AACVPR CEUs | 1.00 ANCC CEUs - pending

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.

Recordings will be made available within 10 business days following the webinar. There is a 60 day viewing window for the recordings. 

Presented by: Robert Berry, MS, ACSM-CEP, FAACVPR, FCEPA; Stacey Greenway, MA, MPH, CCRP, ACSM-CEP, MAACVPR; Lorri Lee, MHA, BS, CCRP, CEP, FAACVPR; Matt Thomas, MS, MBA, FAACVPR

Disclosures: None

4.0 AACVPR CEUs, 4.0 ANCC CEUs pending

Description: This course will provide attendees with current information regarding billing and coding best practices for cardiac rehabilitation professionals. Workshop seats are limited to 50 people on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Learning Objectives: 

1. Discuss coverage rules and regulations

2. Discuss referral-to-enrollment key considerations

3. Summarize the key elements of an ITP

4. Identify coverage and regulation resources

5. Recognize business practices efficiencies

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

1.00 AACVPR CEUs | 1.00 ANCC CEUs - pending

Topics Covered in this Webinar: 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."

Recordings will be made available within 10 business days following the webinar. There is a 60 day viewing window for the recordings. 

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

5.00 AACVPR CEUs | 5.00 ANCC CEUs - pending

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 its 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. Using structured reporting to interpret examples of “real world" examples.
10. Recognize “red flags” that warrant intervention or adjustment of exercise.

Recordings will be made available within 10 business days following each webinar. There is a 60 day viewing window for the recordings. 

Presented by Lorri Lee, MHA, BS, CCRP, CEP, FAACVPR; Susan Flack, MS, BSN, RN, FAACVPR; Todd Brown, MD, MSPH, FACC, FAHA, MAACVPR

1.00 AACVPR CEUs, 1.00 ANCC CEUs pending

Description: This webinar will address current rules and regulations as they apply to Cardiac Rehab, Intensive Cardiac, SET PAD, Pulmonary Rehab 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 Rehab (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 Tara M. Schmidt, M. Ed., RDN, LD

Credits: 1.0 AACVPR CEUs; 1.0 ANCC CEUs pending

This webinar describes tools for diet-related discussions with patients, utilization of motivational interviewing, nutrition guidance for cardiac rehab patients, and evidence related to common nutrition topics.

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe unbiased lifestyle and dietary counseling
2. Practice the use of motivational interviewing for behavior change 
3. Identify target areas for nutrition interventions