12 Lead ECG Acquisition and Interpretation Course
For FREC 4, EMTs, Paramedics, Advanced Paramedics, AAPs, QQI Level 5
Healthcare Assistants (HCAs), Pharmacists and Nurses. Other Allied Health care
professionals may apply on a case by case basis.
Course Duration: 1 Day
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Cost: €99
CPC/CPD Points: 8 Points (Points awarded by NMBI for registered Nurses & Midwives)
About the Course
This course is suitable for EMS practitioners, GP practice nurses, and healthcare assistants who are new to interpreting 12 lead ECGs and for those who require a refresher to boost their confidence and knowledge in this specialist area. Students will learn how to place a 3 lead, 12 lead, and 15 lead ECG along with basic interpretation. Successful students will earn 6 CPC points.
OBJECTIVES
Outline the basic anatomy of the chest and heart.
Discuss correct patient preparation.
Identify accurate electrode positions. ( 3 lead, 12 lead, Posterior, Right side ecg)
Outline how to record a diagnostic ECG.
Rhythm Recognition
ECG interpretations
Recognise Different Heart blocks etc
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the course delegates should be able to:
Explain the anatomy of the heart.
Discuss how to prepare the patient , consent and skin preparation.
Identify reasons for recording an ECG.
Identify problems in obtaining a good quality ECG and suggest solutions to these to avoid noise and artefacts.
Identify the steps involved in recording a standard 12 lead ECG, including electrode placement and the pre and post-procedure considerations.
