Advanced Concepts in Cardiac Pacing: Programming & Clinical Applications

Course Overview:

This advanced-level course is designed for healthcare professionals, cardiology fellows, EP technicians, device specialists, and anyone involved in the management of patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs). The course provides a deep dive into the principles, programming strategies, and clinical decision-making involved in modern cardiac pacing therapy.

Through a structured series of lectures, assessments, and case discussions, learners will explore:

• The selection of pacemaker generators and leads

• Programming techniques tailored to different cardiac conditions

• Device optimization strategies to improve patient outcomes

• Clinical applications in both routine and complex scenarios

• Recent guideline updates and emerging trends in device therapy

Whether you’re preparing for credentialing exams (like IBHRE) or enhancing your clinical practice, this course bridges the gap between foundational knowledge and advanced clinical application.

🎯 Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand the types and configurations of pacing generators and leads

• Identify patient-specific criteria influencing device selection

• Apply advanced programming techniques to optimize hemodynamic performance

• Recognize and troubleshoot common pacing-related issues

• Interpret real-world pacing scenarios and ECG findings

• Stay updated on evolving practices and evidence-based strategies in device therapy

👩‍⚕️ Who Should Take This Course?

• Electrophysiology and cardiology trainees

• Certified Device Specialists (CEPS/CCDS aspirants)

• Cardiac sonographers, nurses, and technicians involved in device management

• Biomedical engineers or sales professionals in cardiac rhythm management

📚 Course Format:

• Video-based lectures

• Quizzes and assessments with in-depth explanations

• Downloadable resources and study notes

• Case-based clinical scenario discussions

• Certificate of completion (upon meeting course requirements)