Course
Transcutaneous Pacing Review
Contact Hours Awarded: 2
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Course Overview
Author: Sandy A. Salicco, MSN, RN, CCRN
This course will introduce transcutaneous pacing, including the rationale, use, maintenance, and removal of the transcutaneous pacemaker (TCP). Guidelines for rhythm recognition, step-by-step application and troubleshooting will be presented. Resources from reliable manufacturers of these devices, as well as research articles will be utilized to provide needed information. A LPN/LVN may take general care of a patient with TCP, such as administer ADLs, but an RN or APRN must manage the operation and care of TCP. It is also highly recommended that the nurse caring for the patient using TCP should be certified in a basic cardiac rhythm course.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Background History
- Indications
- Bradyarrhythmias
- Possible Causes
- Contraindications
- Procedure
- Preparation
- Application
- Pacer Settings
- The Nurse’s Role / Considerations
- Troubleshooting (Complications)
- Removal
- Case Studies
- Conclusion
Accreditation Statement
Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
In this course, we will discuss Transcutaneous Pacing Review. It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 contact hours of continuing education.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- List at least three reasons a person would need to have a transcutaneous pacemaker applied, including appropriate cardiac arrhythmias.
- Describe correct placement and care of transcutaneous pacemaker pads.
- Recognize proper settings and functions of the transcutaneous pacemaker to assure best possible patient outcomes.
Target Audience
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirement for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- Attest and testify learning of the course materials
Accreditations + Approvals
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
- Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
- New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
- New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
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Course Expires on: January 23, 2028
Course Offering: #500