The Basics of ECG Interpretation

Whether you're just starting out as a healthcare professional or have been in your job for many years and would like a refresher. This interactive 2-day course will take you through the ins and outs of the 12 lead electrocardiogram (ECG).

Starting with an introduction to cardiac anatomy, physiology and the electrical conduction system, we will guide delegates through how to perform a 12 lead ECG correctly, including troubleshooting tips and tricks.

Using clinical examples we will then introduce users to 12 lead ECG interpretation - explaining the key features of atrial arrhythmias, heart blocks, bundle branch blocks, hemi-blocks and ventricular arrhythmias. We'll delve into the changes that can occur during myocardial infarction, ischaemia and electrolyte imbalances. We will also show how the ECG can change with basic pacing and in genetic conditions such as Long QT and Brugada. Please see below for our full agenda.

The course will be provided by experienced Cardiac Physiologists and Cardiac Clinical Scientists from Manchester University Foundation Trust - one of the largest tertiary cardiac centres in the UK.

Our course is suitable for all healthcare professionals who use ECGs to monitor their patients whether you're based in primary, secondary or tertiary care. This includes students/ trainees, healthcare associates/ practitioners, nurse practitioners, physician associates, ambulance technicians, paramedics, junior doctors, GPs, cardiac sonographers, cardiographers, cardiac physiologists and other healthcare scientists that might use ECGs to monitor patients during their procedures.

This course has been approved by the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians United Kingdom for 12 category 1 (external) CPD credits.

This course has also been endorsed by the Arrhythmia Alliance.

If you have any questions or queries relating to this event please contact [email protected].

Host or Publisher Manchester University Foundation Trust