October Educational Webinar: 15-Lead - The start to the end of '12-Lead'
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Each month, WEMSA members will be able to access a free online webinar exclusive to members only! Accredited for 1 CEU, each month will feature a different topic that is relevant to a variety of EMS levels. This month's webinar will take place on October 28th from 6 - 7 PM CST. You must register for the course using your member profile to ensure you have access to the class. You will then be able to click the "Join Us Virtually" link above that will be become live 15 minutes prior to the webinar on the Event Page.
This month's topic is 15-Leads: The start to the end of '12-Lead' with Chris Kroboth, Owner/Lead Instructor of LifeLine EMS Training and Consulting LLC.
Course Description: Remember when EMS cornered early STEMI recognition? Remember when we started Cath lab activation early and started saving more and more of the patient's heart tissue and function? And we did all of that looking at less than half the heart. What if we looked at over 2/3 of the heart every time? How many STEMIs have you missed by not looking at the whole picture? Let this interactive case-based class be your change train to doing 15-leads every time! This session breaks down exactly what a standard 12-lead EKG shows, and what it misses. Attendees will learn how right-sided and posterior lead placement (V4R, V8, V9) expand visualization to the regions of the heart a 12-lead can't see, and why that matters for catching right ventricular and posterior STEMIs that would otherwise go unrecognized. Through interactive, case-based scenarios, providers will practice applying 15-lead acquisition and interpretation to real-world presentations, walking away with a practical framework for making 15-lead EKGs a default part of their cardiac assessment. Prerequisite: Familiarity with standard 12-lead EKG acquisition and interpretation.
Learning Objectives:
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Describe the anatomical regions of the heart visualized by a standard 12-lead EKG.
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Explain how right-sided and posterior lead placement (15-lead) expand EKG visualization beyond the standard 12-lead.
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Identify the additional leads used in right-sided and posterior 15-lead EKG acquisition (V4R, V8, V9).
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Apply 15-lead EKG interpretation to case-based scenarios to recognize right ventricular and posterior involvement.
Target Audience: Paramedics and EMT-Intermediates. Under the Wisconsin DHS Scope of Practice, 12/15/18-Lead ECG interpretation is a Paramedic/INT-level skill; EMTs and AEMTs are welcome to attend for clinical awareness, but this content may fall outside their scope of practice to apply directly in the field.
Chris Kroboth M.S. FP-C
Owner/Lead Instructor, LifeLine EMS Training and Consulting LLC
Chris has been a career Paramedic/Firefighter for over 21 years and in EMS for over 27. He has been in pre-hospital and in-hospital education for the past 20 years. Before returning to operations, his last assignment was as the EMS Training Captain in charge of continuing education programs and certification. He is the owner and lead instructor of LifeLine EMS Training and Consulting LLC and Director of Learning for PulseCheck Education.
About This Webinar's CE Credit
WEMSA's monthly educational webinars are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education (CAPCE). Each webinar is approved for 1.0 CAPCE Continuing Education credit hour, applicable toward the continuing education requirements for EMS recertification at the EMR, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic levels.
CAPCE is the national standard-setting body for EMS continuing education. CE earned through CAPCE-accredited programs is recognized by state EMS offices across the country, including the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, and is accepted for National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) recertification.
How to Earn Your CE Credit
To be awarded CE credit for this webinar, attendees must meet all three of the following requirements:
- Attend a Majority of the Live Webinar Participants must be present and actively connected for the majority of the webinar session. This is a CAPCE accreditation requirement — partial attendance that does not meet the majority threshold will not qualify for credit. Please plan to join on time and remain for the duration of the presentation.
- Complete the Post-Webinar Survey Following the session, you will receive an email from WEMSA with a link to the required post-webinar evaluation survey. Completion of this survey is mandatory to receive CE credit. The survey evaluates the quality, relevance, and learning objectives of the educational content presented. This feedback is required by CAPCE as part of the accreditation process and helps WEMSA continue to improve future programming.
- Be Marked as Attended Once WEMSA staff confirms your attendance and survey completion, your record will be updated in Member Compass. Please allow 1–2 business days following your survey submission for your certificate to appear
Can't Attend Live? No Problem.
All WEMSA monthly webinars are recorded and uploaded to the WEMSA Learning Portal following the live session, available exclusively to active WEMSA members.
On-demand recordings are also CAPCE-accredited for 1.0 CE credit hour, but the requirements differ from the live session:
- Post Test — A knowledge assessment based on the course content must be completed and passed
- Post Survey — The course evaluation survey must also be completed
Once both are submitted and confirmed, your certificate will be available in your Member Compass account within 1–2 business days.
Access on-demand webinars anytime at learning.wisconsinems.com
Accessing Your Certificate in Member Compass
Once all requirements have been met, your CE certificate will be available in your WEMSA Member Compass account. Here's how to find it:
- Log in to your WEMSA Member Compass account at wisconsinems.com/member-compass
- Navigate to the "Continuing Education" tab on the left side of your dashboard
- Locate the webinar and click "View Credit" to access your certificate
- Download and retain your certificate for your records
If you need to submit proof of completion for NREMT recertification or state license renewal, this certificate serves as your official documentation.
If you do not see your certificate within 1–2 business days of completing all required steps, please contact Breana Rinker, Education & Communications Coordinator, at breana@wisconsinems.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I earn CE by watching the recording if I miss the live session? Yes, all webinars are recorded and uploaded to the WEMSA Learning Portal after the live session. On-demand recordings are CAPCE-accredited and available exclusively to active WEMSA members. The on-demand pathway requires completion of both a post test and a post survey before CE credit is awarded. These are typically available about 1 - 2 weeks after the live webinar takes place.
What if I lose my connection briefly during the live webinar? Brief technical interruptions are understandable. However, if you are disconnected for a significant portion of the session and cannot meet the majority attendance requirement, you will not be eligible for live credit for that session. You are encouraged to complete the on-demand version through the Learning Portal to still earn your CE.
How long until my certificate appears in Member Compass? Please allow 1–2 business days after completing all required steps. If your certificate has not appeared after that window, contact WEMSA staff for assistance.
Where do I find my certificate once it's been issued? Log in to your WEMSA Member Compass, navigate to the "Continuing Education" tab on the left side of your dashboard, and click "View Credit" next to the applicable webinar to download your certificate.
Does this CE count toward my NREMT recertification? Yes. CAPCE-accredited CE is accepted by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) for recertification. Always verify your individual state's specific requirements, as Wisconsin and other states may have additional or varied requirements.
Do I need to be a WEMSA member to earn CE? Yes. At this time, live webinar registration and on-demand recording access through the Learning Portal are all exclusive to active WEMSA members. To become a member, visit wisconsinems.com/membership.
Questions about CE or accreditation? Contact Breana Rinker, WEMSA's Education Coordinator at breana@wisconsinems.com
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