ECG Assessment: an Introduction for Healthcare Providers (St George's; University of London)

The electrocardiograph (ECG) is a non-invasive diagnostic procedure; used to assess people with known or suspected heart disease. Competent recording; reading and interpretation of electrocardiographs is vital to ensure safe and effective care. In this two-week course; learners will be guided through a step-by-step approach to undertaking the procedure and dealing with common challenges in obtaining a high-quality reading. They will also explore the principles of electrophysiology and how to recognise a normal heart rhythm; as well as signs of arrhythmia. This course supports the further hands-on training that is needed to competently perform the ECG test in clinical practice.