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Overview
This ECG Assessment - an Introduction for Healthcare Providers at FutureLearn, St George's, University of London by FutureLearn will equip you with an introductory understanding of ECG assessment and interpretation, which will support the further hands-on training that is needed to competently perform the ECG test in clinical practice.
Key facts
- The electrocardiograph (also known as electrocardiogram) or ECG/EKG is a non-invasive diagnostic procedure, commonly used to assess people with known or suspected heart disease, in a variety of healthcare settings.
- Competent recording, reading and interpretation are vital to ensure safe and effective care, yet ECGs are commonly undertaken by unqualified and junior staff, who have received little training. With this course, you’ll learn why an EKG test can be so useful, as well as some of the clinical applications of them.
Programme Structure
Topics include:
What are ECGs and why are they useful?
How to record an ECG
Troubleshooting and challenges in obtaining a high quality ECG
Recognising normal sinus rhythm
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 14 days
- 2 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course is suitable for a range of existing healthcare providers, including qualified and student nurses, paramedics and support workers. It’s designed to give an introduction to ECG assessments and the process behind it. Anyone interested in ECG interpretation can benefit from this online course.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents49 EUR / full≈ 49 EUR / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents49 EUR / full≈ 49 EUR / full
Funding
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