Group bookings ONLY: Please note this training course is only available to employers, such as NHS Trusts, CCG’s, Independent Providers etc. This is because the course is delivered onsite within the customers training facilities for groups.

12 lead ECG training and interpretation course

Our ECG training course and interpretation training is designed to provide healthcare workers with the knowledge and insight to confidently and accurately use ECG monitors. Delivered by trained professionals with plenty of first-hand experience, delegates will be taught how to expertly operate the equipment and understand the results.

This 12 lead ECG training course will facilitate workers to diagnose and monitor cardiology issues in patients and service-users under their care and as the most frequently used diagnostic tool for these kinds of health problems, it’s a vital course for any professional working in healthcare organisations.

What does our ECG training course cover?

Whether you’re a doctor, nurse or other healthcare professional, our training course provides essential guidance on the administration of ECG monitors and traces, and provides a valuable introduction to reading and interpreting the results. Our 12 lead ECG and interpretation training course covers:

• Anatomy and physiology of the heart and conduction system
• Lead placement for recording a 12 lead ECG
• The normal 12 lead ECG and cardiac axis
• Troubleshooting
• Atrial abnormalities
• Ventricular abnormalities
• Disorders of conduction
• Ischaemia Infarction and the ECG
• Rhythm recognition
• Practical session
• The ‘normal’ ECG
• Clinical case studies
• Acute Myocardial Infarction

Duration

Our ECG training course is completed in one day. ECG taking training consists of a 3 hour session, while the full ECG taking and basic interpretation course lasts for a duration of 6 hours, at a time and location suited for you.

Assessment and certification

The course process consists of continual assessment by the course tutor, case studies, practical scenarios, OSCE's and workbook completion. Guardian Angels Training will provide the necessary competency proformas required to ensure safe and evidenced-based clinical practice following completion of our training course, allowing the registered provider to ensure mandatory competency assessments are completed within the workplace by a nominated mentor/supervisor. For more information regarding competency assessments or to request an onsite competency assessment conducted by one of our specialist registered nurse trainers, feel free to get in touch and we’ll be happy to help. Upon successful completion of the course, delegates will receive a certificate valid for 2 years.

Further information

For more information about our clinical observation training course or to learn more about our other training courses and how they can help you to deliver a better standard of patient care, please feel free to contact our team who will be happy to help.

Group bookings ONLY: Please note this training course is only available to employers, such as NHS Trusts, CCG’s, Independent Providers etc. This is because the course is delivered onsite within the customers training facilities for groups.