EP Exam Review - Volume 1 Basics: RCES & CEPS Basics

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Most people go home the same day. Plan to have someone else drive you home after your test and to relax for the rest of the day. You may feel some soreness for a few days where the catheters were inserted. Results An EP study doesn't hurt, but you may feel uncomfortable as your heartbeat speeds up or slows down. Tell your care providers if you feel any pain. Over the past 20 years the treatment for complex cardiac arrhythmias has evolved from primary medical therapy to more frequent invasive and definitive therapies with ablations. With this, the number of ablations performed has increased substantially. Electrophysiology, once a niche field, has become a well-established specialty throughout hospitals around the world.

It is important to note that the results of the self-assessment exam do not guarantee or indicate individual success on the exam, nor should the self-assessment serve as the only means for preparing for the examination. Examination Details Exam Time

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Candidates may request one extension to their originally issued Authorization to Test (ATT). The extension will be for a period of 90 days. We begin by covering cardiac anatomy including a thorough heart dissection, the conduction system, and ECG rhythm interpretation. Do not eat or drink anything after midnight on the day of an EP study. If you take any medications, ask your health care provider if you should continue taking them before your test.

Real-world Scenarios: Practice applying your knowledge to real-world scenarios that mimic actual client interactions. Develop the critical thinking skills needed to tailor fitness plans to individual needs. Verification of the evaluator, psychologist, physician, or health care professional credentials and specialty in the diagnosis of the stated disability. The RCES examination is a three-hour, computer-based exam that contains 170 questions(150 scored and 20 unscored). Two (2) hours and fifty (50) minutes are allotted for answering the exam questions and ten (10) minutes are allotted for a tutorial and post-exam survey.

Impact of the functional limitations on the individual’s ability to participate in the testing activity Several different tests can be done during an EP study. Which tests you have will depend on your specific condition and your overall health. During an EP study, a heart doctor can: In this book review, Christine Chiu-Man, MSc, FHRS, RCES, CEPS, CCDS, describes the new second-edition set of EP Exam Review - Volume 1 Basics: RCES and CEPS Basics, and EP Exam Review - Volume 2: Diagnosis & Therapy for RCES and CEPS by Wes Todd, RCIS, RCES, RCSA, and April Edberg, RCIS, RCES, CEPS, CCDS.