ECG Assessment: an Introduction for Healthcare Providers

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St George's, University of London

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ECG Assessment: an Introduction for Healthcare Providers

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ECG Assessment: an Introduction for Healthcare Providers

The course ECG Assessment: an Introduction for Healthcare Providers is an online class provided by St George's, University of London through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Understand the principles of electrocardiography and learn a step-by-step approach to the ECG test, with this free online course.

Course description

2 weeks

The electrocardiograph (also known as electrocardiogram) or ECG is a non-invasive diagnostic procedure, commonly used to assess people with known or suspected heart disease, in a variety of healthcare settings.
Competent recording, reading and interpretation is vital to ensure safe and effective care, yet ECGs are commonly undertaken by unqualified and junior staff, who have received little training.
Gain an introduction to ECG assessment and interpretation
This free online course will equip you with an introductory understanding of ECG assessment and interpretation, which will support the further hands-on training that is needed to competently perform the ECG test in clinical practice.
Over two weeks, you will be guided through a step-by-step approach to undertaking the procedure, including ECG lead placement, and how to deal with common challenges you may face in obtaining a high quality ECG reading. You will also explore the principles of electrophysiology, and how to recognise a normal heart rhythm, as well as signs of arrhythmia.
You will learn through demonstrations and interactive animations, and be able to check your knowledge and deepen your understanding through a variety of quizzes and peer discussion.

What are ECGs and why are they useful?
How to record an ECG
Troubleshooting and challenges in obtaining a high quality ECG
Recognising normal sinus rhythm
Introduction to arrhythmias

Explain the heart’s normal electrical activity and the meaning of the term ‘sinus rhythm’
Describe an ECG and what it measures
Discuss the reasons for recording an ECG
Identify the steps involved in recording a standard 12 lead ECG, including electrode placement and the pre and post-procedure considerations
Identify problems in obtaining a good quality ECG and suggest solutions to these
Explain the relationship between the heart’s electrical activity and ECG waveforms
Summarise the parameters for normal sinus rhythm
Describe some key features of arrhythmias and their potential impact

This course is suitable for a range of existing healthcare providers, including qualified and student nurses, paramedics and support workers.

St George’s, University of London
St George’s is the UK’s only university dedicated to medical and health sciences education, training and research.
Kingston and St George’s Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education
The Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education is a joint enterprise of Kingston University and St George’s, University of London.

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ECG Assessment: an Introduction for Healthcare Providers

Course Topic

Healthcare & Medicine, Medical Technology

University, College, Institution

St George’s, University of London

Course Skill Level

see course summary

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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ECG Assessment: an Introduction for Healthcare Providers

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / St George's, University of London you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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