COURSE DESCRIPTION
This nine-module course - developed by MedAxiom and CV Remote Solutions, a leader in cardiac device patient care - provides self-directed content to support team members, such as nurses and technicians, who are new to the management of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED) in the device clinic setting. The CIED technologies include pacemakers, implantable defibrillators, cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices and implantable loop recorders.
The course incorporates video and online learning to cover these essential topics:
- Module 1: Basics of Electrocardiogram Interpretation and Rhythm Recognition
- Module 2: Device Technology
- Module 3: Remote Device Clinic Operations & Management
- Module 4: In-Person Device Clinic Operations & Management
- Module 5: Device and Lead Function
- Module 6: Interrogation Basics
- Module 7: Programming Basics
- Module 8: Implantable Loop Reorders
- Module 9: Coding, Billing and Documentation of CIED monitoring
COURSE GOALS
For the Care Team: This course is designed to provide a baseline understanding and framework of CIEDs through the application of technical knowledge and skills to evaluate device function and assist with device management in outpatient, procedural and in-patient settings. Cardiac device monitoring roles are highly technical and patient management workflow is complex. Once recruited, even qualified trainees can require a year or more of instruction. Participants will gain an understanding of function, programming and troubleshooting CIEDs with a focus on operational management and workflow. This course also includes an overview financial aspects of successful device clinic management.
FACULTY
James Allred, MD, FACC, FHRS
Jenny Kennedy, MSN, RN, CHFN, NEA-BC
Nicole Knight, LPN, CPC, CCS-P
Amber Seiler, RN, MSN, NP, CCDS, CEPS, FHRS
Katie Willerick
ABOUT CV REMOTE SOLUTIONS
CV Remote Soluions stands as a unique and vital partner in cardiac device patient care, distinguished by our software-agnostic approach and service-focused expertise. Founded by Dr. James Allred and Amber Seiler, their leadership team brings over 100+ years of device clinic management experience. CV Remote Solutions employs a dedicated team of highly experienced IBHRE certified registered nurses, each with a minimum of five years’ experience in a device clinic, complemented by a contingent of remote care specialists who are experts in cardiac device administration, assuring exemplary patient care. Learn more.
THE METHODOLOGY
Each lesson has a didactic presentation providing the content for each week’s focus. To be completed at student’s own pace within a 12-month period or less. Enrollment begins on the date the student begins the course.
This is a pass/fail course based on the completion of the material. Students must pass an exam upon course completion with an 80 percent or above and the final course evaluation feedback survey to receive a certificate of completion.
Disclaimer: The instructors reserve the right to make modifications to this course material as needed.
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