The ECG Workshop

The authentic ECG Workshop attended by over 12,000 nurses and allied professionals since 1992.

Cardiac arrhythmia need quick, simple, effective assessment and management, founded on evidence based knowledge and practical assessment.

A two-day course of theoretical and practical workshops delivered by experienced cardiac professionals. This workshop addresses the needs of nurses, doctors and allied health professionals who encounter ECG monitoring and traces, whilst recognising the often chronic nature of these diseases, by building on a knowledge of pathophysiology, assessment, examination, treatment and care.

Course Content

Anatomy and physiology of the heart and conduction system
Recording a 12 lead ECG
The normal 12 lead ECG and cardiac axis
Atrial abnormalities
Ventricular abnormalities
Disorders of conduction
Ischaemia, infarction and the ECG
Rhythm recognition
Clinical case studies delivered by practising clinicians

Aims/Outcomes

Learn to interpret 12 lead ECGs & rhythm strips using a systematic approach
Understand cardiac axis and its impact on the ECG
Rhythm abnormalities, atrial, junctional and ventricular
Identify the effects on the ECG following infarction

This course will be attended by

Nurses
Operating Department Practitioners
Cardiac Physiologist
Healthcare Support Workers
Junior Doctors
Physiotherapists
Practice Nurses
General Practitioners
Pharmacists
Radiographers
Paramedics and Ambulance Technicians

Related Courses

Back to courses

Download booking form

Duration

2 days

Venues

Birmingham
27-28 September 2010