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ECGs can be easy INTERMEDIATE Course

Course Description

This course contains all of the content of the Basic Course. Here you will learn to identify numerous arrhythmias, understand what caused them as well as some basic information regarding treatment for these abnormalities.

Introduction

You are guided through each segment of the ECG, cardiac axis, rhythm, rate, various ECG abnormalities, as well as interpretation of the ECG. Recognition of dangerous rhythms, patient management and an overview of medical treatment of some of these conditions is covered. The aim is not only to provide a theoretical overview of the anatomy of the cardiac conduction system, but also to present the content in a way that logically links cardiac anatomy and the electrophysiological changes that present on the ECG so that it is not merely an identification of what, but why, these changes occur.

Application of this knowledge in the practical part of the course is essential. Interactive learning ensures understanding, which is key to lasting knowledge! After all, the development of competence and confidence comes with practice

Who Should Enroll

Medical practitioners, emergency personnel, nurses, biokineticists

Course Content

Module 1 Introduction 4 min 01 sec
Module 2 Principles of electrophysiology & electrocardiography 16 min 26 sec
Module 3 Electrical views of the heart 8 min 41 sec
Module 4 Anatomy of the conduction system 6 min 28 sec
Module 5 Elements of the ECG 9 min 07 sec
Module 6 Heart Rhythm & Heart RATE (HR) 16 min 41 sec
Module 7 The P wave 2 min 26 sec
Module 8 The PR interval 1 min45 sec
Module 9 The QRS complex 5 min 53 sec
Module 10 The ST segment 5 min 07 sec
Module 11 The QT interval 3 min
Module 12 The T wave 1 min 50 sec
Module 13 The U wave 1 min 07 sec
Module 14 The QRS or cardiac axis 6 min 54 sec
Module 15 Interpreting the ECG 9 min 03 sec
Module 16 Sinus arrhythmias 20 min 02 sec
- A. Sinus Bradycardia
- B. Sinus Tachycardia
Module 17 Atrial arrhythmias
- A. Atrial flutter 9 min 34 sec
- B. Atrial fibrillation 11 min 05 sec
- C. WPW syndrome 6 min 19 sec
Module 18 Junctional/ Nodal arrhythmias
- A. Junctional rhythm
- B. Accelerated junctional rhythm (A & B = 10 min 18 sec)
- C. AV blocks (1st, 2nd degree Type 1, 2nd degree Type II, 3rd degree)
  - First degree AV Block 6 min 09 sec
  - Second degree AV block (Mobitz type I (Wenckebach)) 5 min 18 sec
  - Second degree AV block (Mobitz type II) 4 min 30 sec
  - Third degree AV block 7 min 15 sec
Module 19 Ventricular arrhythmias
- A. Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC)/ Ventricular extrasystole 23 min 19 sec
- B. Bundle Branch Blocks (RBBB & LBBB)
  - 1. RBBB 10 min 56 sec
  - 2. LBBB 8 min 45 sec
- C. Ventricular Tachycardia (VT) 9 min 58 sec
- D. Torsade de Pointes 4 min 30 sec
- E. Ventricular Fibrillation (VF) 8 min 04 sec
- F. Ventricular Standstill/ Ventricular Asystole 4 min 31 sec
Module 20 Other abnormalities/ disorders
- A. Ischemia, Infarction & ACS
  - PART 1 20 min 03 sec
  - PART 2 20 min 30 sec
- B. Pacemaker 20 min 48 sec
- C. Pericarditis 2 min 23 sec
- D. Ventricular (LVH & RVH) 11 min 04 sec
- E. Electrolyte Abnormalities 2 min 11 sec
- F. Drug therapy 0 min 45 sec
Module 21 Summary and Conclusion 3 min 08 sec

Course Highlights

This course is applicable to a wide range of medical professionals. It consists of short individual modules of video and audio combined with practical learning, and mastery of skills learned.

Learning Outcomes

Identify each element of the ECG, and what these elements mean, be able to measure each element, know the normal ranges for each element, and identify if each element is normal or abnormal, as well as recognition of abnormal and dangerous rhythms. At the end of the course, combining these skills to finally interpret the ECG and know what the next appropriate step is.

Assessment

The review test consists of questions to be answered at the end of the course.

20 Multiple choice questions with a pass rate OF 70%

Certification

Pass the assessment with 70%

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Medical Practice Consulting (MPC) is the Healthcare division of Pioneering Solutions Studio (PSS), is affiliated with The Foundation for Professional Development (registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) as a Private Higher Education Institution (PHEI) in terms of Section 54(1)(c) of the Act and Regulation 16(4)(a)) and a strategic partner of The South African Medical Association (SAMA).