Introduction to 12-lead ECG interpretation

This course provides participants with the opportunity to review the following topics:

• Obtaining a readable ECG recording
• Listing causes of artifact in an ECG
• Listing the 10-stage systematic approach to 12-lead ECG interpretation - Demonstrating an understanding of the role of the 12-lead ECG in a patient with chest pain
• Identifying abnormalities associated with an acute coronary syndrome
• Identifying ECG changes associated with hyperkalaemia

Who is it for?

This one-day 12-lead ECG interpretation course is aimed at registered practitioners who have some basic understanding of rhythm recognition. The applicant will build on this knowledge to develop and understanding of how arrythmias can present of a 12-lead ECG.

Timetable

This course runs over one full day. Please note that dates are provisional and can be subject to change, if we need to change this date you will be contacted via email in advance.

Benefits

Participants will work in groups using case scenarios, and will review a number of 12-lead ECGs with varying arrythmias.

This course is worth 7.5 CPD hours

Introduction to 12-lead ECG interpretation

• Obtaining a readable and clinically useful 12-Lead ECG (including lead placement)
• Systematic approach to 12-lead ECG interpretation (including recognition of the normal 12-lead ECG)
• The role of the 12-lead ECG in identifying acute coronary syndromes (ACS) and determining immediate management
• 12-lead ECG abnormalities associated with electrolyte imbalance.

Participants will receive a workbook which will be used throughout the day. The workbook contains several group work exercises involving patient scenarios.

There is no formal assessment for this course.

The study day will award the applicant with 7.5 CPD hours and a certificate of attendance.

Applicants must be registered practitioners working in a clinical setting where continuous cardiac monitoring is performed and 12-lead ECG interpretation skills are required.

The applicant does not need to complete any pre-course learning. However, it would benefit the applicant to have a basic understanding of rhythm recognition through a rhythm strip.

English requirements

You will need a good level of spoken and written English to enrol on this course.

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