12-Lead ECG Course

Description

The workshop covers how to record a good quality ECG, placing the leads and electrodes in correct positions, basic 12-lead ECG interpretation and rhythm recognition.

Suitable for: 

• Nurses, paramedics from ward areas, clinics, remote and rural areas.

Continuing Education

• NMBA: 6 CPD points for nurses & midwives. (2 hours e-learning, 4 hours workshop)

Course content

• Patient preparation to ensure a good quality reading
• Anatomical land marks for normal and alternative electrode placement
• State the reasons for recording a 12 lead ECG\Information represented on an ECG tracing
• The views that are obtained from each lead

Prerequisites

Recent employment in a clinical environment.

Whats Included

• 4-hour instruction by an accredited Australian Resuscitation Council Advanced Life Support instructor
• Small group teaching – max. group size 6
• Hands on practice
• Refreshments