Core Concepts in EP for Allied Professionals 2022 (Videos)

Comprehensive Cardiac Electrophysiology Training for Allied Health Professionals

Core Concepts in EP for Allied Professionals 2022 is a comprehensive educational program developed to provide allied health professionals with a strong foundation in cardiac electrophysiology (EP), cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs), arrhythmia management, ablation therapies, inherited arrhythmia syndromes, and electrophysiology laboratory practice.

Featuring more than 20 expert-led didactic lectures delivered by internationally recognized electrophysiologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, genetic counselors, and allied professionals, this course serves as an essential learning resource for healthcare professionals involved in cardiac rhythm management.

Designed specifically for non-physician members of the electrophysiology team, the program provides practical knowledge applicable to EP clinics, device clinics, remote monitoring programs, catheter ablation services, and cardiac rhythm management practices.

Course Overview

Cardiac electrophysiology continues to evolve rapidly with advances in catheter ablation, device therapy, remote monitoring, genetic testing, and arrhythmia management. Allied professionals play an increasingly important role in patient assessment, procedural support, device management, education, and long-term follow-up.

Core Concepts in EP for Allied Professionals 2022 was created to provide a structured and comprehensive overview of the essential principles of electrophysiology while emphasizing practical clinical applications. Through expert lectures and evidence-based teaching, participants gain a deeper understanding of arrhythmia mechanisms, electrophysiology procedures, device therapy, congenital heart disease, inherited arrhythmia syndromes, and quality improvement in EP practice.

This course serves as an excellent educational foundation for professionals seeking to expand their electrophysiology knowledge and improve patient care.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Discuss safety and quality improvement principles in the electrophysiology laboratory.
• Understand shared medical decision-making in cardiac rhythm management.
• Explain the anatomy and physiology associated with bradyarrhythmias.
• Review remote monitoring and remote interrogation of cardiac devices.
• Recognize clinical factors that influence ablation success and procedural complications.
• Identify arrhythmia management strategies for congenital heart disease patients.
• Understand inherited arrhythmia syndromes and channelopathies.
• Discuss indications for medical therapy, device therapy, and advanced therapies in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
• Apply evidence-based approaches to arrhythmia diagnosis and treatment.
• Improve patient management within electrophysiology practice settings.

Major Topics Covered

Foundations of Cardiac Electrophysiology

Basic Electrophysiology Principles

• Cardiac conduction system
• Electrophysiologic mechanisms
• Action potentials
• Cardiac rhythm generation
• Arrhythmia development

EP Laboratory Fundamentals

• EP study principles
• Intracardiac recordings
• Mapping techniques
• Procedural workflow

Bradyarrhythmias

Conduction Disorders

• Sinus node dysfunction
• Atrioventricular block
• Bundle branch block
• Bradycardia evaluation

Clinical Management

• Indications for pacing
• Permanent pacemaker therapy
• Patient follow-up

Tachyarrhythmias

Supraventricular Arrhythmias

• Atrial fibrillation
• Atrial flutter
• AVNRT
• AVRT

Ventricular Arrhythmias

• Ventricular tachycardia
• Ventricular fibrillation
• Sudden cardiac death prevention

Ablation Therapy

• Patient selection
• Procedural planning
• Outcome assessment

Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs)

Device Fundamentals

• Pacemakers
• Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs)
• Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT)

Device Management

• Programming principles
• Troubleshooting
• Follow-up care
• Device optimization

Remote Monitoring & Device Interrogation

Modern Device Follow-Up

• Remote monitoring systems
• Device interrogation techniques
• Clinical workflow integration

Clinical Applications

• Early detection of complications
• Arrhythmia surveillance
• Device performance monitoring

Congenital Electrophysiology

Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD)

• Common arrhythmias in congenital heart disease
• Procedural challenges
• Limited vascular access considerations

Pediatric Electrophysiology

• Congenital arrhythmias
• Special population management

Inherited Arrhythmia Syndromes

Genetic Cardiology

• Long QT syndrome
• Brugada syndrome
• Catecholaminergic polymorphic VT (CPVT)

Channelopathies

• Genetic inheritance patterns
• Family screening
• Risk stratification

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Risk Assessment

• Sudden cardiac death prevention
• ICD indications

Medical & Device Therapy

• Pharmacologic management
• Advanced therapies
• Long-term monitoring

Syncope & Autonomic Disorders

Syncope Evaluation

• Diagnostic strategies
• Risk assessment
• Management approaches

Autonomic Dysfunction

• POTS
• Neurocardiogenic syncope
• Orthostatic disorders

Safety & Quality Improvement

EP Laboratory Safety

• Radiation safety
• Procedural risk reduction
• Infection prevention

Quality Initiatives

• Outcome improvement
• Patient safety programs
• Best practice standards

Shared Decision Making

Patient-Centered Care

• Treatment discussions
• Device implantation decisions
• Ablation therapy counseling

Communication Strategies

• Patient education
• Risk-benefit discussions
• Long-term care planning

Educational Features

✔ More than 20 expert-led electrophysiology lectures

✔ Developed specifically for allied professionals

✔ Comprehensive review of cardiac electrophysiology

✔ Practical clinical applications

✔ Device management and remote monitoring education

✔ Arrhythmia diagnosis and treatment review

✔ Congenital and inherited arrhythmia coverage

✔ Quality improvement and patient safety focus

✔ Evidence-based EP practice updates

✔ Multidisciplinary faculty from leading institutions worldwide

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
• Physician Assistants (PAs)
• Registered Nurses (RNs)
• Electrophysiology Nurses
• Cardiac Device Specialists
• Cardiac Technologists
• EP Laboratory Staff
• Cardiovascular Technologists
• Cardiac Physiologists
• Genetic Counselors
• Allied Health Professionals
• Cardiology Practice Providers
• Electrophysiology Clinic Coordinators

Why This Course Stands Out

✔ Designed specifically for allied professionals in electrophysiology

✔ Comprehensive EP curriculum from basic to advanced concepts

✔ Faculty from leading institutions including Mayo Clinic, UCSF, University of Pennsylvania, Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and Stanford

✔ Covers both device therapy and catheter ablation

✔ Includes congenital and inherited arrhythmia topics

✔ Emphasizes practical clinical knowledge

✔ Strong focus on patient-centered care

✔ Excellent introduction to electrophysiology practice

✔ Valuable resource for professional development

✔ Applicable across multiple electrophysiology care settings