ECG Interpretation will appeal to healthcare professionals who are involved in recording and interpreting ECG’s.

It is suitable for all grades of staff as it begins with a basic overview and builds up to an advanced level. There are no pre course requirements for this course.

Please note: Competency is achieved in the workplace following the training using a competency framework. Each procedure needs to be signed off by a qualified, senior member of staff as part of their personal development plan or supervision.

Course Summary

The syllabus covers such topics as:

  • Review of cardiac anatomy, coronary circulation and electrical system
  • Practicalities of ECG rhythm monitoring
  • The basic components of a systolic beat—P,Q,R,S,T
  • Lead placements—3 and 12 leads
  • Ectopics, escape beats and fusion beats
  • Re-entry systems
  • Atrial arrhythmias—SVT, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter
  • Heart blocks
  • Cardiac arrest rhythms
  • Ventricular arrhythmias
  • Cardiac axis
  • ECG in acute coronary syndrome—ST depression and ST elevation

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Max attendees: 15

Course length: 1 day

This course can be tailored to meet your specific requirements

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The session was very informative. It was well presented and definitely very stimulating.