Taking the EKG/Terminal Tip Positioning Systems program, you will learn how and why the electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) is an effective system for guided tip positioning of a central venous catheter. Upon completion of this program, you will be able to:
- Identify the importance of real-time tip confirmation
- Describe the anatomy and electrophysiology of the heart
- Review EKG waveforms, how they work and what each waveform represents
- Explain how to apply EKG as a method to accurately determine terminal tip location during the placement of central venous catheters
Student comments:
What did you like most or find most helpful about this program?
- “real time pics/visuals very helpful” Rhonda R. 4/24/16
- “visual” Yvette E. 6/9/15
- “diagrams” Jaime J. 6/8/15
- “great graphics, easy to follow, explanations easy” Millie F. 6/4/15
- “the quizzes to reinforce learning” Julio S. 5/2/15
- “I liked the visual pictures” Mary S. 5/4/15
- “It was well explained” Rosalinda G. 5/4/15
- “demonstrations” Hazel W. 4/27/15
- “pictures” Matthew J. 4/11/15
- “learning new stuff” Michael K. 4/3/15
- “written materials” Sandra O. 3/29/15
- “explaining the fundamentals of the ecg” Sandra E. 3/15/15
- “online” Karen J. 3/1/15
- “very informative” Lorie S. 3/2/15
- “the animated graphs” Jeff F. 2/28/15
- “Pictures and Grafts” Sheila L. 2/20/15
- “Clear presentation of cut and dried material” Kathryn M. 2/14/15
- “This is the best program I have seen for vascular positioning using ECG. Very clear and understandable ECG information for this purpose.” RSB 6/9/2014
What did you find least helpful or what would you change?
- “Nothing” Jaime J. 6/8/15
- “EKG review” Matthew J. 4/11/15
- “nothing” Dawn M. 2/18/15
How can we improve the program?
- “No changes” Jaime J. 6/8/15
- “real movie of insertion” Matthew J. 4/11/15
- “easy to understand, great presentation” Lorie S. 3/2/15