ECG (Electrocardiograph) Fundamentals - Half Day Course

The ECG (Electrocardiograph) Fundamentals course introduces the participant to the principles of ECG recording, the rational and indications for the use and process of accurately recording ECGs on patient/clients in their care. The course also facilitates the student to identify, interpret and analyse all elements of the normal and abnormal ECG and to effectively report their findings.

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Qualifications Gained

• An Bord Altranais Category 1
• Portobello Institute Certificate of Completion

Course Venue

Please note that this course takes place in the clinical skills laboratory at Trinity College Dublin and in Portobello Institute City Centre.

Entry requirement

Entry to the course is by direct application to the college. This course is only suitable for registered nurses and midwives.

Course structure

This is a half day course.

Course content modules

1. Review of Anatomy and Physiology of the Heart
2. What is an ECG
3. Why are they recorded
4. Principles of Accurate ECG Recording Identification and Analysis of all Elements of an ECG Tracing
5. Interpretation of Normal and Abnormal ECG Tracings
6. Reporting Findings and Discussion

Booking

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