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

1.00 AACVPR CEUs | 1.00 ANCC CEUs

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

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

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 Franklin Zimmerman, MD, FAACVPR
No relevant disclosures.

1.00 AACVPR CEUs | 1.00 ANCC CEUs

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 Franklin Zimmerman, MD, FAACVPR
No relevant disclosures.

1.00 AACVPR CEUs | 1.00 ANCC CEUs pending

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."

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

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

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

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

How to view live webinar:

1. Proceed through this registration process. 
2. Receive confirmation email and AACVPR Live Education activation link via email.
3. Click the activation link to activate and view the webinar in the Learning Center.
4. When it is time to join the webinar, proceed to your dashboard in the Learning Center to join the Zoom webinar. 

How to access CE Credit:

Live Webinar: Please complete the evaluation at the conclusion of the webinar to obtain your certificate. The webinar evaluation is available in the Learning Center. The evaluation must be completed to download and obtain your certificate. 

Recorded Webinar: The recorded webinar course will become available within 10 business days of the live webinar. You will receive an email when the recorded webinar course is available. To earn CE credit, learners must complete the webinar test with 100% accuracy. The webinar test is included in the recorded webinar course package. 

Credits offered:

AACVPR CE: This course has been approved by the AACVPR Professional Education Committee for a total of 1.0 AACVPR Continuing Education Credits. 

Nurse CE: An application has been made to Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education activity for 1.0 contact hour for nurses.

Financial Disclosure:

All individuals who have the ability to control or influence the content of an educational activity have disclosed all relevant relationships within the past 12 months with any commercial interest. Relevant relationships are relationships with a commercial interest if the products and services of the commercial interest are related to the content of the educational activity.

Education Committee Chair:  Rachel Jarvis, MA, ACSM-RCEP, CES - Nothing to disclose.
Speaker(s): Tara M. Schmidt, M. Ed., RDN, LD

Presented by Tamara Meyers-Laplace, MSN, RN; Dean Engle, BSN, RN

No relevant disclosures. 

1.00 AACVPR CEUs, 1.00 ANCC CEUs 

Description: Advancements in cardiac and other implantable medical devices have led to increased complexity—and sometimes visual similarity—among various technologies. This webinar will help attendees improve their ability to identify implantable cardiac rhythm management (CRM) devices, gain a general understanding of their functionality and how they differ from other implants, and explore the mechanisms of action for various rate response sensor types, particularly in the context of physical activity.

Learning Objectives: 

1. Identify and differentiate common types of implantable cardiac devices (e.g., pacemakers, ICDs, CRT devices) by interpreting key device markers and recognition techniques relevant to cardiac rehabilitation settings.
2. Describe current pacing strategies, including traditional right ventricular pacing and newer approaches such as conduction system pacing (His bundle and left bundle branch pacing), and explain their clinical implications for exercise programming.
3. Explain the function and types of rate-responsive sensors used in modern implantable devices (e.g., accelerometer-based, minute ventilation, blended sensors), including how these sensors modulate heart rate during physical activity.
4. Evaluate how various physical activities influence rate response sensors, and identify which movements or exercise modalities may under- or over-stimulate these sensors, potentially impacting exercise tolerance and safety devices, ensuring optimal cardiovascular response and patient safety in cardiac rehabilitation programs.

Viewing window: 60 days from date of purchase.

Presented by: Wendy K. Cawley, BSN, RN, CCRP; Melissa Lyle, MD, FACC, FHFSA

No relevant disclosures. 

1.00 AACVPR CEUs, 1.00 ANCC CEUs 

Description: This webinar, recorded in July 2025, will provide an overview of current practices and advancements in heart failure and heart transplantation, and how to best serve these specific patient populations to maximize health outcomes. The practical management of these patients within the cardiac rehab setting will be discussed, including assessment, exercise, nutrition, psychosocial needs, medication management, blood glucose monitoring, infection control, rejection, and long-term self-monitoring. 

Learning Objectives:  

1. Discuss the various treatment options for patients with advanced heart failure and recognize the importance of pre-rehabilitation prior to those advanced therapies.

2. Describe how CP Rehab staff can help patients with LVADs optimize their health with lifestyle adjustments.

3. Recognize the special considerations needed in managing heart recipients and how those considerations can be applied in the CP Rehab setting.

Viewing window: 60 days from date of registration.