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Certificate - Electrocardiograms in Practice (Level 6)

This module will develop the skill and understanding of normal and abnormal cardiac conditions to interpret, analyse and apply knowledge relating to 12-lead ECG with support of evidence-based practice. Learning content will support in the understanding of case study clinical scenarios presenting with cardiac complaints. The module will explore the ability to apply assessment and analysis techniques and subsequent understanding of treatment based on underlying pathophysiology. You will determine application to true clinical practice and demonstrate the ability to associate knowledge.

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Course Overview

Students will gain knowledge which will demonstrate the student’s ability to analyse ECGs in clinical practice through a case study review of examples.

On this course you will...

  • Develop skills that allow you to practise as a confident and competent clinician in the identification and management of ECG-related patient presentation.
  • Study online, with the ability to bring your own clinical practice into your learning environment alongside other healthcare professionals in their fields of practice.
  • Enhance your own clinical expertise and professional development from the comfort of wherever you like to study, at a time that suits you.
  • Be involved in a stimulating and challenging academic and scholarly environment for you to advance your academic and professional development.
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Course Structure

What you will learn

Normal ECG recognition and conduction pathways

ACS and STEMI recognition

Atrial rhythms and dysrhythmias

Ventricular and Supraventricular rhythm recognition

Heart blocks

Identification of threats to life and evidence based supported treatment

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