Contributors
- Richard P. Lewis, M.D., M.A.C.C., Editor in Chief
- Leonard S. Gettes, M.D., F.A.C.C.
- E. William Hancock, M.D., F.A.C.C.
- Jay W. Mason, M.D., F.A.C.C.
- Stephen F. Schaal, M.D., F.A.C.C.
Nurse Planning Committee
- Melanie T. Gura, R.N., M.S.N., C.N.S., Nurse Planner/Nurse Content Expert
- Eileen Pummer, R.N., M.S.N., Target Audience Representative
Learner Objectives
Upon completion of this program, learners should be able to:
- Identify specific areas in ECG interpretation in which you may be deficient
- Improve your interpretive skills and understanding of electrocardiography
Target Audience
ECG-SAP 4: Back to Basics is intended for fellows, residents, early career cardiologists, nurses, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, physician assistants or other healthcare professionals who care for patients with heart disease.
Format
The product is available in convenient online and print formats that are sold together as a package.
Accreditation Statement
The American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACCF) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The ACCF designates this educational activity for a maximum of 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The ACCF is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
The ACCF designates this educational activity for a maximum of 10 continuing education hours. Requirements for successful completion are reviewing tracings in the examination book, select diagnoses you consider to be correct, review correct answers, complete evaluation, claim credit. Contact hours will be awarded in amounts equal to the time associated with successful completion. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ECG-SAP 4 does not provide extensive training or offer certification in the field of cardiology.
Important Dates
Date of Original Release: June 2008
Date of Last Review: February 2011
Term of Approval/Date of CME and CNE Expiration: June 2012
Please note that the online version of the product will be available only through the term of approval noted above.
60-Day Risk-Free Return Policy
ACC guarantees its educational products. If you are dissatisfied with your product within 60 days of purchase, you may return the product at your expense. Please contact our Resource Center (toll-free 800-253-4636, x5603; direct dial 202-375-6000, x5603; email resource@acc.org) for return instructions. Please note that if you have already claimed CME and/or CNE credit for the product, you will not be eligible for a refund.