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ForwardUW-NIL: Advanced Rhythm Interpretation March 6, 2026
Overview
Participants will learn how to interpret advanced cardiac rhythms with greater accuracy and confidence. They will deepen their understanding of complex ECG concepts such as bundle branch blocks, aberrancy, QT abnormalities, and Torsades de Pointes. They will learn to analyze ST‑segment changes and distinguish ischemic patterns from non‑ischemic causes. They will also correlate electrolyte imbalances with their ECG manifestations to better recognize clinically significant changes. By the end of the activity, learners will be able to apply systematic, advanced rhythm‑analysis skills to support safer and more informed clinical decision‑making.
Format: Live In-Person
This session is scheduled to be held in person at UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital, 401 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61104.
Elements of Competence
This activity has been designed to change learner competence and focuses on the following competencies:
American Board of Medical Specialties
- Medical Knowledge
Social Belonging
- Teams and Teamwork
Intended Audience
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of nurses, Advanced Nurse Practic, Monitor Techs; Rad Techs.
Learning Objectives
As a result of participation in this educational series, members of the healthcare team will be able to...
- Differentiate normal and abnormal conduction patterns by accurately identifying bundle branch blocks (BBB), aberrant conduction, and related advanced rhythm disturbances on ECG tracings
- Interpret QT interval abnormalities, including recognition of QT prolongation and associated risks such as Torsades de Pointes, using systematic ECG analysis
- Analyze ST-segment changes to distinguish ischemic patterns from non-ischemic causes, including electrolyte imbalances and conduction abnormalities
- Correlate electrolyte disturbances with ECG manifestations, identifying characteristic rhythm and waveform changes and their potential clinical implications
Agenda
8:00 am- 11:00am
Rhythm Review Game
Conduction Pathway Review
Bundle Branch Blocks (BBB) – 12‑Lead ECG
QT Prolongation / Torsades
Aberrancy
ST Changes
Paced Rhythms
Electrolytes & Impact on Rhythms
Case Study / Strip Practice
UW Health Northern Illinois-Swedish American Hospital
1401 E State St
Rockford, IL 61104
United States
Presenters
Melissa Karenke — MSN, Nursing Professional Development Specialist
Michelle Youngberg‑Campos — MSN, Nursing Professional Development Specialist
Planners
Melissa Karenke — MSN, Nursing Professional Development Specialist
Michelle Youngberg‑Campos — MSN, Nursing Professional Development Specialist
Anna Burks — Technician
Policy on Disclosure
It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) to identify, mitigate and disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* held by the speakers/presenters, authors, planners, and other persons who may influence the content of this accredited continuing education (CE). In addition, speakers, presenters, and authors must disclose any planned discussion of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation. For this accredited continuing education activity all relevant financial relationships have been mitigated and detailed disclosures are listed below.
Name | Role | Financial Relationship Disclosures | Discussion of Unlabeled/Unapproved uses of drugs/devices in presentation? |
| Melissa Karenke | Planner/Speaker | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
| Michelle Youngberg‑Campos | Speaker | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
| Anna Burks | Planner | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
*Ineligible companies are those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re‐selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on, patients. The ACCME does not consider providers of clinical services directly to patients to be ineligible companies.
Accreditation Statement
 | In support of improving patient care, the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. |
Credit Designation Statements
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live in-person activity for a maximum of 3.00 ANCC contact hours.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP, as a member of the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), authorizes this program for 0.30 CEUs or 3.00 hours.
Available Credit
- 3.00 ANCC Contact Hours
- 3.00 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
Questions about Registration
Email Julie Gates at [email protected]
Program Changes
Emergency situations occasionally occur and may necessitate topic or speaker changes. The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP reserve the right to alter or substitute a topic or speaker without prior notification.
Accessibility
We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodation for this event. Please contact [email protected] as soon as you can make a reasonable accommodation request.