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Arrhythmia Interpretation Certification Course

Chapter 1: Anatomy and Physiology of the Heart
11 Topics | 3 Quizzes
Anatomy of the Heart – Pretest
Anatomy of the Heart – Overview
Anatomy of the Heart – Cardiac Blood Flow
The Cardiac Cycle – Pretest
The Cardiac Cycle – Pretest Answer Key
The Cardiac Cycle – Overview
Electrophysiology – Pretest
Electrophysiology – Overview
Electrophysiology – Polarization
Electrophysiology – The Conduction System
Electrophysiology – Cardiac Rate Governors
Electrophysiology – Irritability and Escape
Electrophysiology – Innervation of the Heart
Chapter 1: Anatomy and Physiology of the Heart Quiz
Chapter 2: Electrocardiography: The Basics
13 Topics | 3 Quizzes
Electrocardiography – Pretest
Electrocardiography – Overview
Electrocardiography – Electrical Flow and Vector Projection
Electrocardiography – Understanding the ECG Grid
Electrocardiography – Monitoring the Leads
Electrocardiography – Waves, Complexes, Segments, and Intervals
Electrocardiography – Artifact
Approach to ECG Interpretation – Pretest
Approach to ECG Interpretation – Overview
Approach to ECG Interpretation – Regularity
Approach to ECG Interpretation – Rate
Approach to ECG Interpretation – The P Wave
Approach to ECG Interpretation – PR Intervals and QRS Complexes
Approach to ECG Interpretation – The AV Node
Approach to ECG Interpretation – Supraventricular vs. Ventricular Arrhythmias
Chapter 2: Electrocardiography: The Basics – Quiz
Chapter 3: Rhythms Originating at the Sinus Node
8 Topics | 3 Quizzes
Sinus Node Rhythms – Pretest
Sinus Node Rhythms – Overview
Sinus Node Rhythms – Normal Sinus Rhythm
Sinus Node Rhythms – Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Node Rhythms – Sinus Tachycardia
Sinus Node Rhythms – Sinus Arrhythmias
Sinoatrial Node Dysfunction – Pretest
Sinoatrial Node Dysfunction – Overview
Sinoatrial Node Dysfunction – Sinus Arrest
Sinoatrial Node Dysfunction – Sinoatrial Node Exit Block (AV Blocks)
Chapter 3: Rhythms Originating at the Sinus Node – Quiz
Chapter 4: Rhythms Originating from the Atria
7 Topics | 2 Quizzes
Atrial Rhythms – Pretest
Atrial Rhythms – Overview
Atrial Rhythms – Wandering Pacemaker
Atrial Rhythms – Ectopic Beats
Atrial Rhythms – Premature Atrial Contraction
Atrial Rhythms – Atrial Tachycardia
Atrial Rhythms – Atrial Flutter
Atrial Rhythms – Atrial Fibrillation
Chapter 4: Rhythms Originating from the Atria – Quiz
Chapter 5: Atrioventricular Junctional Rhythms and Heart Block
10 Topics | 3 Quizzes
Atrioventricular Junctional Rhythms – Pretest
Atrioventricular Junctional Rhythms – The Junctional Pacemaker
Atrioventricular Junctional Rhythms – Junctional P Waves
Atrioventricular Junctional Rhythms – Premature Junctional Complex
Atrioventricular Junctional Rhythms – Junctional Escape Rhythm
Atrioventricular Junctional Rhythms – Junctional Tachycardia
Atrioventricular Junctional Rhythms – Supraventricular Tachycardia
Atrioventricular Block – Pretest
Atrioventricular Block – Overview
Atrioventricular Block – First-Degree Atrioventricular Block
Atrioventricular Block – Second-Degree Atrioventricular Block
Atrioventricular Block – Third-Degree Atrioventricular Block
Chapter 5: Atrioventricular Junctional Rhythms and Heart Block – Quiz
Chapter 6: Rhythms That Originate from the Ventricles
10 Topics | 2 Quizzes
Ventricular Rhythms – Pretest
Ventricular Rhythms – Overview
Ventricular Rhythms – Premature Ventricular Complexes (PVCs)
Ventricular Rhythms – Unifocal Versus Multifocal
Ventricular Rhythms – The R-on-T Phenomenon
Ventricular Rhythms – Runs and Couplets
Ventricular Rhythms – Grouped Beating
Ventricular Rhythms – Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ventricular Rhythms – Ventricular Fibrillation (VF)
Ventricular Rhythms – Idioventricular Rhythm
Ventricular Rhythms – Asystole
Chapter 6: Rhythms That Originate from the Ventricles – Quiz
Chapter 7: Identify the Arrhythmia
Chapter 8: Arrhythmia Interpretation Skills Training
6 Topics
Arrhythmia Interpretation Skills Videos
Arrhythmia Interpretation Practice Exams
Arrhythmia Interpretation Knowledge Base
Arrhythmia Interpretation Flashcards
Arrhythmia Interpretation – Rhythm Recognition Game
Arrhythmia Interpretation – Shock or Not Game
Chapter 9: Abbreviations
Chapter 10: Glossary
Arrhythmia Interpretation Final Exam
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Ventricular Rhythms – Runs and Couplets

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Ventricular Rhythms – Runs and Couplets

A couplet is two successive PVCs. Three or four beats are called a “run” and are caused by several successive PVCs that do not allow the normal pacemaker to resume activity. A run is a significant indicator of irritability.

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