Aaaaaarrrrgggghhh!!! I never knew that seminars, trainings, etc. were sooooo confusing! There are a lot of seminars offered and we do not know what are truly necessary to take. Not to mention the huge amount of money we new nurses spend on these things. Here's Part 1 of trying to unravel the intricate web of seminars...
ECG / EKG (Electrocardiogram)
There is a big difference between a seminar and workshop. The seminar is more of a lecture while the workshop will allow you to handle and manipulate the ECG machine, as well as giving in depth explanation about the different heart rhythms. If you have not yet taken any of these two, I suggest that you take the workshop only because the seminar is somewhat a shorter version of the whole workshop. But, if you have taken the workshop already, it is also okay to take the seminar if you would like an update or to refresh what you know abut the ECG rhythms.
BLS (Basic Life Support)
This actually depends on where you plan to work or on your employers. BLS Trainings are offered in hospitals, training centers, and Red Cross. These are all accredited but there are some institutions that prefer a certain training certificate and license over others. There are even some that would only accept certificates that are accredited by the AHA (American Heart Assoiation). Advice: CHOOSE WISELY.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
This training is very useful especially for those nurses who plan to work in monitored areas (ICU, CCU, etc.). But, although it is very seful for advancement in the nursing field, the lowdown is that it does not come cheap. Also be careful in checking the ACLS certificate. For those planning to go to another country, be sure to have an endorsement certificate. This lists all of the topics and portions of the ACLS training you attended.
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