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AHA ECG and Pharmacology

Course Information

American Heart Association (AHA)

ECG & Emergency Pharmacology

2025 Guidelines Live: Zoom (Synchronous)

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About

Overview

Prefer to learn with an instructor in the room? This live session pairs ECG rhythm recognition with emergency pharmacology, guided by an instructor certified in teaching ACLS, PALS, and ECG.

The ECG and Emergency Pharmacology course is an excellent introduction to ECG and Emergency Pharmacology. This is a perfect course to bring you up to speed with ECG rhythm recognition, cardiac physiology, and pharmacology of dosage and administration of agents during a patient emergency. Upon completion of this program, you will receive 2 American Heart Association (AHA) certificates (ECG and Emergency Pharmacology), and you will be prepared to undertake Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) courses.

Audience

RNs, NPs, PAs, interns, students (nursing and non-nursing), etc.

Topics

Topics Include:

ECG

Heart anatomy
Basic electrophysiology
Normal ECG measurements
Basic arrhythmias
and much more...

Pharmacology

ACLS & PALS drugs and usage
Drugs, doses, and routes of administration during cardiovascular emergencies
Integrating basic drug pharmacology into ACLS algorithms
Current guidelines for emergency pharmacology usage
and much more...

What is included with this course:

Onsite instructor/lectures (interactive/class participation required) with an instructor certified in teaching ACLS / PALS / ECG
ECG course
Emergency Pharmacology course
ECG and Emergency Pharmacology workbook
ECG certificate
Pharmacology certificate

Agenda (Tentative)

The exact agenda is set at the course. Class size, time zone, and start time all affect the schedule, so session times vary. The topics below are what we cover.

Program outline (approximately 6.5 hours):

ECG: heart anatomy, basic electrophysiology, normal ECG measurements, basic arrhythmias
Pharmacology: ACLS and PALS drugs and usage; drugs, doses, and routes during cardiovascular emergencies; integrating basic drug pharmacology into ACLS algorithms; current guidelines for emergency pharmacology usage

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

Identify normal and basic abnormal ECG rhythms using fundamental cardiac electrophysiology.
Apply correct ACLS/PALS emergency pharmacology — drugs, doses, and routes of administration — for cardiovascular emergencies.
Integrate basic drug pharmacology into ACLS algorithms using current emergency-pharmacology guidelines.

Faculty

Faculty/Speaker

Lee Taylor-Vaughan, PhD, JD, RN, ACNP, CCRN-CSC-CMC, PCCN, CEN, TCRN, NREMT-P, LNC, CFRN

Lee is a native of Yorkshire, England, and began his healthcare career over 20 years ago in the emergency room and intensive care unit. His education includes EMT and paramedic training, a BS, an MS in nursing from Rutgers University, a Doctor of Law from Concord Law School, and a PhD from the University of Arizona.

Since 1997, Lee has provided continuing education for nurses, physicians, and other medical professionals. He co-authored the CEN® and CCRN® examination review books with Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio, RN, PhD, and travels across the USA teaching a range of exam review courses, including the CCRN review course with Laura.

Lee's career focuses primarily on emergency and critical care. He currently practices as an acute care nurse practitioner in a cardiothoracic surgery intensive care unit in the New York City metro area.

Lee is an enthusiastic, down-to-earth, and energetic lecturer whose presentations are easy to follow. He holds national and international speaking engagements on many topics.

Headshot of Lee Taylor-Vaughan

The planners, presenters, and others in a position to control the content of this educational activity have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. This educational activity is entirely free from commercial support or sponsorship, and there are no financial disclosures associated with the content of this seminar.

Tuition

Tuition and Course Materials

Tuition varies by location and date. Please click the event on our course calendar to see the tuition for your date/location.

Refund, Cancellation, Transfer Policy

No refunds. All ECGPHARMIP purchases are final. See the full policy under Disclaimers.

Registration transfer: Not available for this program. All registrations are final once submitted.

Requirements

Pre-Course Requirements

There are no prerequisites for this program.

Course Completion Requirements

Attend the full live session (or complete the recorded session) to receive your ECG and Emergency Pharmacology certificates. Contact hours certificates are emailed upon completion of this program.

CNE

Continuing Nursing Education (CNE): 6.5 hours awarded upon program completion; no partial credit is awarded.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (Provider #CEP17561) and Florida Board of Nursing (Provider #50-24286) for 6.5 Contact Hours.

Healthcare Training Academy is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation (ANCC). Provider #295-8/27

Duration

This program runs approximately 6.5 hours, the same material as our online ECG & Pharmacology course delivered as a recorded, instructor-led video lecture (or live classroom session, depending on how your event is scheduled).

FAQs

Q: How is this different from the online ECG & Pharmacology course?
This is the same course content, delivered as a recorded video lecture (or in-person at your facility) rather than fully self-paced online.

Q: Can I bring this course to my facility?
Yes - email Support@hctausa.org to arrange an on-site session for your group.

Q: Do I get a certificate?
Yes, your ECG and Emergency Pharmacology certificates are emailed upon completion.

General Questions

Do you offer group/team discounts?
Yes. Please visit our Group Sales page to tell us about your group and our group sales team will reach out to discuss options.

How and when will I receive my contact hours / CE certificate?
Contact hours/CE certificates are issued once you complete all required components of the course (online modules, live/in-person sessions, and any required exam). Most are available in your account, or emailed, shortly after you complete every requirement - see this program's own CNE tab for its specific issuer and process.

What is your refund/transfer/cancellation policy?
See this program's Disclaimers tab for the full refund, transfer, and cancellation policy that applies to this course.

How long do I have access to the online portion of my course, and can it be extended?
Access windows vary by program - see this program's Duration tab for the exact access period. Extensions are not guaranteed and may require an additional license fee; email support@HCTAUSA.org to ask about your specific situation. (In-person-only programs have no online access window.)

How do I log in to access my course materials after registering?
Log in to your account on our website (HealthCareTrainingAcademy.org). Any online modules, live-session links, or other materials for your program will be available under "My Account."

What if I have a technical problem accessing my course materials or online portal?
Email support@HCTAUSA.org as soon as possible describing the issue. If your program includes a live virtual session, see that program's own FAQ or Topics tab for its specific platform and support details.

I don't see my question here. Who can I contact?
Email support@HCTAUSA.org and our office will get back to you.

Disclaimers

This program is the same as the classroom version and has been recorded as an online video instructor-led lecture. The student workbook is included with this course (+ shipping).
Program duration: approximately 6.5 hours.
We can bring this course to your facility. Click the "View Schedule" below to register. If your facility is not registered, please email support@HCTAUSA.org to bring this program to your facility.
There are no refunds, transfers, or credits for this program for any reason. All sales are final.

Accreditation and Approvals

Health Care Training Academy Inc. is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the New Jersey State Nurses Association, an accredited approver through the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Provider ID: P295-8/2027.
Approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP17561.
Approved via CE Broker for FL, GA, SC, NC, and AK (Provider ID: 50-24286).

Nursing Contact Hours

Nursing continuing education is accepted in all 50 states.

Program Information

Conflicts of interest: The planning committee, presenters, faculty, authors, and content reviewers have no conflicts of interest to disclose.
Presentation standards: All speakers are expected to give balanced, unbiased presentations. All content is reviewed, and any identified bias is addressed.
Program support: This program has no commercial support, joint providership, or sponsorship.

Important Information

Endorsement: Accreditation does not imply endorsement by The Health Care Training Academy (D/B/A CardiacEd), NJSNA, or ANCC of any commercial products shown during this program, if any.
ANCC policy: ANCC does not permit contact hours for BLS provider courses, except BLS Instructor courses.
College credit: This activity does not offer college credit unless explicitly stated.

Non-nursing professionals: Please check with your licensing board to confirm that nursing contact hours will satisfy your credential renewal. Refunds are not issued if your board does not accept nursing credits.

Refund policy: All registrations are final. Refunds, credits, extensions, and transfers are not available. Before registering, please confirm that you are available and able to complete the program.

Criteria to Earn Contact Hours

You must complete the entire program to receive nursing continuing education credit.
Partial contact hours are not awarded. You must complete all program requirements to earn credit.

Support

This course is hosted directly by HCTA. For login, access, or registration questions, contact Support@hctausa.org or (732) 777-1191.

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