Introduction to ECG Interpretation 17 May 2021 GP2112

Date: 17 May 2021

Time: 09h00 – 12h00

Who Should Attend

Healthcare professionals and healthcare assistants who perform taking of an ECG

Nurses, pharmacists, paramedic

Allied Healthcare professionals

Pre Requisites : A basic understanding of the anatomy of the heart

Session Aims

This session aims to provide you with the skills to record  and interpret a standard ECG.

Content

Overview of anatomy of the heart

How to apply the ECG leads and record an ECG.

Troubleshooting and challenges in obtaining a high quality ECG.

Examining rate and rhythm and recognising normal sinus rhythm.

Introduction to abnormal rhythms and arrhythmia.

Recommended Courses

Advanced ECG interpretation

Heart Failure and Hypertension