3 Lead ECG Interpretation Online Short Course

This exciting 3 lead ECG interpretation short course is 100% online and run by our team of approved and accredited paramedicine and emergency management staff.

Who can do this course

• Ambulance officers
• Paramedics
• Nurses
• Dentists
• Defence Force medics
• Doctors
• Midwives
• Physiotherapists
• Health science students

Why is this course recommended for me

It has been designed with working health professionals in mind, so it has flexible learning options with the entire course offered online. This course is designed for those new to ECG interpretation but also serves as a great refresher.

How long is the course

The course should take you approximately 4 weeks to complete, but we offer you the flexibility to take up to 6 months to complete it.

Short course overview

The course includes 8 video presentations of no more than 20 minutes each, that provide you guidance and help you remain engaged (These videos cover the material usually taught in a 4 day classroom setting). The presentation can be paused and restarted at any point to allow you to move through the material at your own pace.

1. 3 Lead ECG Acquisition
   Identify components of the ECG.
2. The 5 step method of 3 Lead ECG Interpretation
   Universal rules to guide rhythm analysis.
3. The Sinus Rhythms
   Normal Sinus Rhythm, Sinus Tachycardia, and Sinus Bradycardia and Sinus Arrhythmia.
4. The Atrial Rhythms
   Wandering Pacemaker, Atrial Tachycardia, Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter.
5. The Junctional Rhythms
   Junctional Escape Rhythm, Accelerated Junctional Rhythm and Junctional Tachycardia.
6. The Heart Blocks
   First Degree, Second Degree Type I and II and Third Degree Heart Block.
7. The Ventricular Rhythms
   Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Fibrillation and Idioventricular Rhythm.
8. Review and Practice
   Review of key concepts with practice to reinforce understanding.

Multi choice quizzes and worksheets help you quantify learning and encourage progression through the course.

A course completion certificate is provided.

This course is a good grounding for many resuscitation programmes and contains the essential background information needed to progress to 12 Lead ECG interpretation.

Start dates

Classes start every fortnight with up to 6 months to complete at your own pace.

Cost

$75

Contact us

Phone: 09 921 9999 ext. 7811
Email: indrani.govindsamy@aut.ac.nz