Device Clinic Essentials for the Care Team-Download the syllabus

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The MedAxiom 2024 course on Device Clinic Essentials for the Care Team provides self-directed modules for nurses and technicians new to managing cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) like pacemakers and defibrillators. The course covers topics including Electrocardiogram Interpretation, Device Technology, Remote Device Clinic Operations, and Coding/Billing. Participants will learn to assess device function, manage arrhythmias, and understand the financial aspects of clinic management. Each lesson includes a 60-minute presentation and quiz to be completed within 12 months. Successful completion requires passing quizzes with 80% or higher and course evaluation feedback. The course aims to build foundational knowledge in CIEDs, troubleshooting, and clinic operations across outpatient, procedural, and inpatient settings. The syllabus outlines specific learning objectives for each module, such as understanding ECG interpretation, device functionality, interrogation methods, and coding/billing procedures. Additional resources and readings are suggested to enhance learning. The course emphasizes the technical nature of device monitoring roles and the complexities of patient management, aimed at preparing trainees for successful device clinic management.

Keywords

MedAxiom 2024 course

Device Clinic Essentials

Cardiac implantable electronic devices

Pacemakers

Defibrillators

Electrocardiogram Interpretation

Device Technology

Remote Device Clinic Operations

Coding/Billing

CIEDs management