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Introduction to ECG Course

INTRODUCTION TO ECG - RECORDING AND BASIC INTERPRETATION (GPT009)
CLASSROOM OR VIRTUAL CLASSROOM

Learn how to perform and

read an ECG ...

  • Nationally Recognised Qualification

  • OCN Accredited - Level 3 (advanced level)

  • CPD Accredited - The CPD Certification Service

  • Introduces you to the fundamentals of setting up and operating an ECG machine

  • Includes patient preparation

  • Produce a valid (error free) ECG

  • Learn and understand ECG traces

  • Recognise recordings that require urgent attention

  • Basic understanding of English language required

  • OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS

VIRTUAL CLASSROOM OPTION INCLUDES COMPREHENSIVE PRACTISE@HOME ECG TRAINING KIT

Final interpretation of all ECG recordings is the responsibility of a medical professional.

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About this course

PART 1 - Theory: complete online at
home or work and download a certificate of completion

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PART 2 - Skills and Practical Development: Attend a classroom location or virtual classroom for your practical training

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A "primer" course is also included, covering the basics of ECG (opt out if not required)

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78 UK & Eire training locations

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OCN Accredited at Level 3 (advanced)   +

CPD Accredited

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Adheres to current medical training

standards throughout - Skills for Health &

WHO compliant

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Virtual Classroom course includes

comprehensive "at home" ECG Training Kit

Understanding different ECG equipment types

 

ECG equipment - set-up and calibration

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Includes professionalism, consent, IPC

and legal requirement

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Patient preparation

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How to correctly apply electrodes to limbs and chest

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Identify artifacts (equipment and patient)

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Identify and recognise routine traces

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Identify and recognise non-routine traces

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Identify traces requiring urgent attention

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Labelling and reporting

Learning Outcomes

Safely and competently set up an ECG machine

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Introduce patients to the ECG test, adhering to compliancy requirements before and after testing

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Perform an ECG test to national guidelines

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Understand basic traces and their correlation to cardiac issues

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Recognise normal and erroneous recordings

 

Recognise recordings that require urgent medical follow-up

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Complete the recording and label (or record digital copies) as per guidelines

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After the course

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