12 Lead EKG Interpretation
Course Description
This course is designed to enhance the clinical decision making and assessment skills of the critical care and emergency department specialty nurse who works with all types of adult critically-ill patients through analysis of a variety of challenging 12-Lead ECGs and case studies. With the numerous advances in the diagnosis and management of patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and other related cardiac disorders, the specialty nurse must be able to quickly recognize abnormalities on the 12-Lead ECG and notify the physician for appropriate intervention.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Describe the derivation of the standard 12 ECG leads, including electrode placement and polarity and views of the heart.
- Critically analyze PQRST complexes for any abnormalities of interval lengths, slurring,depression, elevation, inversion, notching and intrinsic deflection.
- Define electrical axis, determine mean electrical axis, and state the common causes of axis deviation (LAD, RAD, IAD).
- Describe ECG features of: ischemia, injury, infarction; chamber enlargement, bundle branch blocks, hemiblocks, pericarditis, and electrolyte and drug effects.
- Interpret 5 (five) 12-Lead ECGs and identify the pathological condition causing the abnormality.
Pre-requisites: |
None |
Highly Recommended: |
Basic Arrhythmia |
Faculty: |
Terry Ray, RN, MSN |
Course Number: |
CAE 0066 |
Co-requisite: |
None |
Course Date: |
Please call Sonia Kaiser for upcoming class dates
954-201-6905 |
Time: |
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
Hours: |
16.0 |
Total Cost: |
$147.20 |
Location: |
A. Hugh Adams Central Campus, Building 8, Room 241 |
Mandatory Textbook
12-Lead ECG–The Art of Interpretation by Tomas Garcia & Neil Holtz
CE Online Courses
Winter Term 20132 Online Courses
NOTE: Online course meets program admissions requirements for Radiography and Massage Therapy, but are not approved for CEU's by provider boards for Radiologic Technology. Online HIV/AIDS and Prevention of Medical Errors course are not accepted for FBD Message Therapy. Student must take face to face classes. Students must sign-in to Desire to Learn within FIRST WEEK of the semester and read the syllabus. | Reference Number |
Course Number |
Course |
Contact Hours |
Fees |
| #456976 |
CAE0620 |
All Hazards Preparedness |
2.0 |
$19.95 |
| #457012 |
HSC0691 |
Domestic Violence Students |
2.0 |
$10.35
$26.43 |
| #457011 |
HSC0591 |
HIV/AIDS Students |
4.0 |
$15.70
$47.87 |
| #456639 |
CAE0617 |
Prevention of Medical Errors |
2.0 |
$19.95 |
| #457009 |
HSC0692 |
Prevention of Medical Errors (NOTE: Meets admissions requirements for Dental Hygiene, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting and Radiography only.) |
2.0 |
$5.35
$21.43 |
| #456640 |
HSC0522 |
TB/OSHA Hepatitis Students |
6.0 |
$21.05
$69.30 |
| #456521 |
CAE0618 |
OSHA Update: Blood Borne Pathogens & TB [NOTE: For students who have previously taken HSC0522 (old course number CAE0476, 6 hours) that has expired after two years] |
3.0 |
$27.42 |
| #456241 |
CAE0518 |
Basic Arrhythmia |
32.0 |
$281.80 |
| #456243 |
CAE0548 |
Critical Care: AACN online Course |
69.0 |
$650.12 |
| #456446 & #456449 |
HUN1202 |
Essentials of Nutrition |
48.0 |
$338.70
$1,104.00 |
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Medical Surgical Online |
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| #456248 |
CAE0551 |
Module I Course |
20.0 |
$314.50 |
| #456249 |
CAE0552 |
Module II Course |
30.0 |
$396.75 |
| #456520 |
CAE0553 |
Module III Course |
30.0 |
$396.75 |
Critical Care Nursing
The Critical Care Nursing Course provides the basic didactic content In both a self-pace and interactive format. It combines the flexibility of a blended format concept that incorporates a structured online course with traditional educational activities such as, facilitation,discussions, research projects, reading assignments and group activities. This blended format provides for nexibility and creativity in designing a unique training experience. The course was designed to target entry level critical care nurses and to incorporate the principles of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology,assessment and management. Pre-requisites: |
Florida RN License (active); BLS Health Care Provider Course; Basic Arrhythmia Course |
Highly Recommended: |
AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support |
Course Coordinator: |
Evy Warmbier, RN, BBA, MSN |
Course Number: |
CAE0601/ Reference #456311 |
Co-requisite: |
CAE 0587 |
Course Date: |
July 29, 2013 - August 26, 2013 (Monday – Friday) |
Time: |
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
Hours: |
124.0 |
Total Cost: |
$1,033.89 |
Location: |
A. Hugh Adams Central Campus, Building 8, Room 202/241 |
________________________________________________________________________ Co-requisites: |
Nursing Simulation Lab |
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Susan Pickel, RN, BSN, MHM |
| Course Number: |
CAE0587 / Reference #456310 |
Course Date: |
July 29, 2013 - August 26, 2013 (Monday – Friday) |
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Time: |
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
Hours: |
25.0 |
Total Cost: |
$283.22 |
Location: |
A. Hugh Adams Central Campus, Building 8, Room 229/204 |
Emergency Department Nursing
The Introduction to Emergency Nursing's 95 hour theory course provides the basic didactic content for those interested in entering the field of emergency nursing. The curriculum is based on the educational recommendations from the Emergency Nurses Association.
The modules include:
Trauma Clinical Basics Medical Emergencies Basics of Emergency Care Special Populations (OB / GYN emergencies, Pediatric Emergencies, Abuse, Mental Health Emergencies and Sexual Assault)
The 25 hour Nursing Simulation Course is a course co-requisite and includes simulated patient case scenarios to demonstrate assessment skills and patient management of various disorders on a patient simulator.
Students will be required to demonstrate that they can evaluate signs and symptoms, intervene, and then evaluate if the selected treatment has been effective. Simulated patient care for the emergency department patient will include acute coronary syndrome, acute stroke, cardiac arrest, emergency child birth and pediatric scenarios.
Students will create a compassionate environment for the simulated patient and family members. The faculty will guide students as they engage in the ongoing process of questioning and evaluation of practice. In the simulated environment, students will feel safe to make a mistake, correct the mistake and use the learning experience to promote the best patient care in the hospital environment.
Pre-requisites: |
Florida RN License (active); BLS Health Care Provider Course; Basic Arrhythmia Course |
Highly Recommended: |
AHA Advanced Life Support Course |
Course Coordinator: |
Debra Hauss, RN, BSN |
Course Number: |
CAE 0556 / Reference #456264 |
Co-requisite: |
CAE 0587 |
Course Date: |
June 24 - July 22, 2013 (Monday – Friday) |
Time: |
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; First day arrive at 7:30 a.m. for orientation |
Hours: |
95.0 |
Total Cost: |
$712.71 |
Location: |
A. Hugh Adams Central Campus, Building 8, Room 202/241 |
________________________________________________________________________ Co-requisites: |
Nursing Simulation Lab |
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Debbie Hauss, RN, BSN |
| Course Number: |
CAE0587 / Reference #456265 |
Course Date: |
June 24 - July 22, 2013 (Monday – Friday) |
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Time: |
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
Hours: |
25.0 |
Total Cost: |
$283.22 |
Location: |
A. Hugh Adams Central Campus, Building 8, Room 229/204 |
Health Care Career Core Courses (PSAV Courses) & CE Student Course Schedule
The following Post Secondary Adult Vocational (PSAV) courses are scheduled through the Center for Health Science Education, Department of Continuing Education/Workforce Development. Each course may or may not have a prerequisite for course admission.
- HCP0001 (Health Care Career Core—75 Hours)
- HSC0405 (BLS—8 Hours)
- CAE0506 (BLS-Renewal—4 Hours)
- HSC0591 (HIV/AIDS—4 Hours)
- HSC0691 (Domestic Violence—2 Hours)
- HSC0522 (TB/OSHA/Hepatitis—6 Hours)
- CAE0528 (Prevention of Medical Errors—2 Hours)
Health Care Career Core (HCP0001)—75 Vocational Hours
This course presents the basic knowledge and skills for students majoring in certain health science degree and certificate programs. The course introduces students to the healthcare delivery system, health occupations, and teaches basic medical and employability skills. This course is a prerequisite for admission into the following health science programs:
Cardiovascular Technology |
Massage Therapy |
Medical Assistant |
Nuclear Medicine Technology |
Nursing Technology (Generic) |
Ophthalmic Dispensing |
Opticianry |
Radiation Therapy Technology |
Radiography (X-ray) |
Dental Assistant |
Respiratory Technician |
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NOTE: For further information on specific Health Science admission requirements or to obtain a Health Science Admission Application, call 954-201-6111![]( "Call: 954-201-6111") or visit the Health Sciences Admissions page.
Local Anesthesia for Dental Hygienists
This course fulfills the requirements of the Florida Board of Dentistry for Dental Hygiene Certification in the Administration of Local Anesthesia as defined in Chapter 466.017, F.S.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Understand the history of pain control and the individuals who made significant contributions to the practice of dental local anesthesia.
2. Understand the fundamentals of pain management.
3. Demonstrate a sound knowledge of nerve anatomy. Understand the generation and conduction of nerve impulses.
4. Understand the mechanisms of action, pathways and toxic effects of each drug on local and systemic tissues.
5. Learn the differences and similarities between dental local anesthetics.
6. Discuss the specific situations in which specific vasoconstrictors may be indicated or contraindicated.
7. Understand patient assessment tools for the evaluation of physical and psychological tolerance to local anesthesia, identify situations requiring medical consultation, and understand how to obtain informed consent.
8. Understand and know how to manage the adverse systemic events that occur during local anesthetic delivery.
9. Understand the indications and basic techniques for safe and effective administration for dental maxillary injections.
10. Understand the indications and basic techniques for safe and effective administration for dental mandibular and supplementary injections.
11. Define the local anesthetic delivery devices, including the factors to consider when selecting syringes, needles and cartridges.
12. Understand and know how to manage the adverse local events that occur during local anesthetic delivery.
Pre-requisites: |
Must be a current Florida Licensed Dental Hygienist; Current AHA BLS or ACLS Healthcare Provider card. |
Faculty: |
Barbara Needell, DMD |
Course Number: |
CAE 0635 / Reference #458141 |
Co-requisite: |
None |
Course Date: |
June 28,29, 30 & July 12, 13, 2013 |
Time: |
8am - 5pm |
Hours: |
Lecture: 30hrs Clinical: 30hrs |
Total Cost: |
$ 954.83 |
Location: |
A. Hugh Adams Central Campus, Bldg. 8, Rm 215/232 |
Mandatory Textbook
Local Anesthesia for Dental Professional by Kathy Bassett, Arthur C. Dimarco, Doreen K. Naughton.
ISBN-13: 978-0-13-158930-8
Medical-Surgical Review (Online Modules I, II, III)
Course Description
The Medical-Surgical Review Online Course is an innovative program designed for the Registered Nurse (RN) who has been away from practice for three or more years, or those currently working in areas other than the medical-surgical environment who want to return to acute care nursing. The curriculum is taught in the web-based classroom using Blackboard and is divided into three separate learning modules. The focus of the course is to provide a review of various concepts in medical-surgical nursing, discuss current treatments and nursing management, and highlight "What's New in Nursing." The teaching design provides online learning activities, case studies, and discussion activities with faculty and other students to help you apply and synthesize key concepts in caring for the medical-surgical patient. Each module contains a pre-test for self-evaluation, decision-making activities and module exam to validate your knowledge.
The program is divided into three modules and is taught by a team of medical-surgical nursing faculty versed in e-learning instruction. Each module will be available to students 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. The modules may be taken in any order. A Blackboard (web course management tool) orientation will be done on the Internet prior to beginning the first online module.
Module 1—An Overview of Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts: Part 1 (CAE0551)
Contact Hours: 20 contact hours
Module Description
The components of “An Overview of Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts: Part 1,” provides a review of the basic foundation of nursing practice and patient care for Nursing today. The key areas range from Scope of Practice, basic human needs, effective communication, privacy regulations, documentation and fluid, and electrolyte balance.
Objective Summary
To communicate the information needed for medication and IV therapy administration and management. To provide the most recent regulatory standards as it relates to patient care and safety. To review the nursing process and current documentation systems.
Lesson Content
- Lesson A: Math Calculations
- Lesson B: Fluid and Electrolytes
- Lesson C: Central Venous IV Therapy
- Lesson D: HIPAA Compliance
- Lesson E: Nursing Today / Scope of Practice
- Lesson F: Effective Documentation
- Lesson G: Basic Human Needs/Legal Overview
- Lesson H: Surgical Patient
Module 2—Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts: Part 2 ( CAE0552)
Contact Hours: 30 contact hours
Module Description
The components of “Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts: Part 2,” focus on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and nursing and medical management of major disorders of the cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, hematology and immunology systems.
Objective Summary
To review the pertinent assessment findings for each disorder presented. To discuss clinical manifestations of selected disorders and their potential complications. To describe the therapeutic interventions and medications commonly prescribed to treat the disorders.
Lesson Content
- Lesson A: Cardiac System
- Lesson B: Respiratory System
- Lesson C: Gastrointestinal System
- Lesson D: Musculoskeletal System
- Lesson E: Hematology/Immunology
Module 3—Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts: Part 3 (CAE0553)
Contact Hours: 30 contact hours
Module Description
The components of “Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts: Part 3,” focus on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and nursing and medical management of major disorders of the nervous, genitourinary, renal, endocrine and integumentary system. The top ranked cancers and the diagnosis, treatment, and nursing and medical management will be presented in the final section along with palliative care and end of life issues.
Objective Summary
To review the pertinent assessment findings for each disorder presented. To discuss clinical manifestations of selected disorders and their potential complications. To describe the therapeutic interventions and medications commonly prescribed to treat the disorders.
Lesson Content
- Lesson A: Neurology System
- Lesson B: GU/Renal
- Lesson C: Endocrine
- Lesson D: Integumentary
- Lesson E: Oncology
- Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice (7th Ed.) Nettina; ISBN 0-7817-2296-9
- The Physical Exam Pocket Guide (4th Ed.) Jarvis; ISBN 0-7216-9774-7
- Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses (8th Ed.) Deglin; ISBN 0939-6
Course Certificate
Module Certificate: A module certificate of completion will be issued upon successful completion of each individual module. The module exam passing rate is 80%.
Course Certificate: A Medical-Surgical Review Program Certificate, listing the description of the three modules, will be issued upon successful completion of all three modules.
Refund Information
Refunds must be completed in person at any Broward College Registration Office prior to the beginning date of the class. No refunds are possible after the course has started. If you are unable to come in person to withdraw and receive a refund, contact Kathy Jackson, Dean, at 954-201-6773![]( "Call: 954-201-6773") . Broward College reserves the right to cancel a class if there is insufficient enrollment. If canceled, a full refund will be given.
Are You and Your Computer Ready?
Before you register for an e-learning course, complete the steps to ensure that you and your computer are ready for e-learning by visiting Broward College Online.
Registration Information:
Students must sign-in to Desire to Learn within FIRST WEEK of the semester and read the syllabus
The Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) is the only professional organization that is dedicated to fostering excellence in adult health/medical-surgical nursing practice. The mission of AMSN is to enhance the clinical expertise, professionalism and leadership of nurses caring for adults in hospitals, the community, and long-term care.
AMSN is collaborating with Broward College in sharing educational information about the RN Refresher Online Theory Course. The organization provides the specialty of medical-surgical nursing with an avenue of great educational offerings, from national conferences to membership in a local chapter, to providing a Core Curriculum textbook for Medical-Surgical Nursing, to providing a medical-surgical certification program administered by the Medical Surgical Nursing Certification Board. AMSN grew out of a need for medical-surgical nurses to network and become more visible as expert care givers.
RN Refresher Course—Theory & Clinical
Course Description
This course is designed for the Registered Nurse (RN) who has been away from practice for three or more years, or those currently working in areas other than the medical-surgical environment. The material presented will allow the returning nurse to practice patient care skills and administer medication and physical assessment in the lab setting prior to hospital clinicals. This will give an opportunity for the nurse to become aware of the changes that have occurred and that are necessary for providing effective nursing care in a variety of acute care clinical situations, so that the nurse will be able to move with confidence into a staff nurse orientation and return to practice. Clinical lab will be provided in a local hospital(s) where the returning RN will be exposed to various experiences working with an RN preceptor.
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Current FL RN License, 2 years of RN experience, current BLS/CPR card, and must be able to pass security check and drug testing |
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Wesley Jackson, RN, MSN, ARNP |
| Course Number: |
NSP2781 |
Course Date: |
Call Linda Decurzio for upcoming dates 954-201-6768![]( "Call: 954-201-6768") |
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Time: |
5 p.m. - 10 p.m. |
Hours: |
80.0 |
Total Cost: |
In-state: $1,117.33 / Out of state: $3,668.33 |
Location: |
A. HUGH ADAMS CENTRAL CENTER, Bldg. 8, RM 206 |
________________________________________________________________________ Co-requisites: |
RN Refresher Clinical Lab |
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Carol Hockenberger, RN, ASN |
| Course Number: |
NSP2781L |
Course Date: |
Call Linda Decurzio for upcoming dates 954-201-6768![]( "Call: 954-201-6768") |
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Total Cost: |
In-state: $1,117.33 / Out of state: $3,668.33 |
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Required Textbooks
- Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice (Nettina, 7th Ed)
- Drug Guide for Nurses (deglin)
- Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, (Perry & Potter)
- Physical Examination (Pocket Companion) & Health Assessment (Jarvis, 4th Ed)
Attendance Policy
Late arrival or early departure from any scheduled class/clinical lab may result in the loss of all college credit and Continuing Education contact hours. No refund will be possible.
Registration Information
Registration must be completed in person at any campus registration site. A one time application fee of $35 is required if the student has not taken credit courses at BC before.
Provider Approval
Florida Board of Nursing-CE Broker Provider 50-266
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
This course is for nurses to enhance their emergency nursing knowledge in the care of trauma patients in an Emergency Nursing Association developed curriculum, which follows the trauma nursing process and incorporates the latest evidence based medical knowledge and technical advances.
Mandatory: Must pick up book 30 days prior to first day of class.
Pre-requisites: |
Must have minimum 6 months experience in ER or Critical Care nursing |
Highly Recommended: |
None |
Course Coordinator: |
Debbie Hauss, RN, BSN |
Course Number: |
CAE0628 / Reference #456267 |
Co-requisite: |
None |
Course Date: |
June 13 & 14, 2013 (Thursday & Friday) |
Time: |
8 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Hours: |
14.5 |
Total Cost: |
$261.75 |
Location: |
A. Hugh Adams Central Campus, Building 8, Room 241 |
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