ECG Training for HCAs - M&K

Overview

Following attendance candidates will be able to record an ECG correctly and start to develop interpretation skills.

Content

• Anatomy & physiology of the heart

• Conduction system

• Recording a 12 lead ECG

  • Lead placement

  • Troubleshooting

• The ‘normal’ ECG

• Introduction to interpretation skills recognising

  • Ischaemia

  • Acute Myocardial Infarction

Aims and outcomes

• 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.

Booking information:

How to apply for funding and apply for this course

Please complete the MS Form available at the following link: Funding Request MS Form

The Training Hub will review and respond to your funding request. If funding is approved, it will be your responsibility to book your place on the course you wish to attend, we will provide the instructions to do this. Applications will be reviewed in order of the course date (soonest courses first) and date received. If you have any questions, please contact us at hwetraininghub@nhs.net.

Please note, you will need to send us your booking confirmation within 1 week of your funding being approved as places are limited. Failure to do this will result in your funding being withdrawn and you will need to reapply.

Course cost

The approximate course per delegate is: £170

If your funding request is approved the Training Hub will cover the full cost of this course.