ECG Training for HCAs

Following attendance candidates will be able to record an ECG correctly and start to develop interpretation skills. The course includes supervised practice in recording a 12 lead ECG.

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Past course delegates

Anatomy & physiology of the heart

Conduction system

Recording a 12 lead ECG

• Lead placement
• Troubleshooting

Practical session

The ‘normal’ ECG

Introduction to interpretation skills recognising

• Ischaemia
• Acute Myocardial Infarction

• Understand relevant anatomy and physiology of the heart
• Place ECG electrodes in the correct position
• Recognise a ‘normal’ ECG
• Have an understanding of some common abnormal ECG’s.

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