Course: Basic ECG Strip Interpretation Course

This two day course is designed to provide the learners with the basic knowledge of cardiac rhythm interpretation.

  1. Identify the heart chambers, the cardiac muscle layers and the heart valves.
  2. Explain the four common characteristics of all cardiac cells.
  3. Identify the key components of the cardiac electrical conduction.
  4. Utilize the six step method for rhythms interpretation for each:

    ■ Sinus and Atrial Dysrhythmias

    ■ Junctional Dysrhythmias

    ■ Ventricular Dysrhythmias

    ■ Heart Blocks

    ■ Pacemaker Rhythms

Audience:  For healthcare providers or students that are required to monitor and interpret ECG monitor strips or wish to learn more about rhythm interpretation.

Prerequisites:  None

Course Length: Two sessions, 14 hours

Contact Hours: 12.75

Certification: none

Materials: Rhythm Strip Interpretation Workbook & Introduction to Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmias, 4th Edition

Please note: Fee includes the cost of the Workbook and the loan of the Text. Workbook and Text will be handed out in class.