Course Overview
Taking an ECG is a critical skill for any healthcare worker in both primary and secondary care. This course will help you expand your understanding and practical skills for your clinical area, including wards, clinics, primary care and health screening.
What is an ECG?
An electrocardiogram captures electrical activity of the heart, helping clinicians to diagnose cardiovascular disease and electrical abnormalities.
What you’ll learn:
This is a practical course on how to accurately perform and record a 12-lead ECG.
Who will benefit:
This half-day course is aimed at Nurses, HCA’S, CSW’s, AHP’S, ACP’S, Medics, Physician Associates, GP’s, and Paramedics.
Venue:
DREEAM, A Floor, West Block, QMC Campus, Derby Road, Nottingham. NG7 2UH
Start and finish times:
08:00 – 12:00 (break is built into the course timetable)
Refreshments:
Tea/Coffee will be provided.
On this 4-hour course, you will learn:
- The basic anatomy and physiology of the heart including the electrical conduction system
- The correct and accurate lead placement using a manikin or simulated patient
- Common pitfalls in ECG recording in a clinical environment
Please ensure that your line manager and a clinical area can support your competency sign off before attending the course, as this can not be supported by DREEAM.
IMPORTANT: On completion of this workshop you will be required to have your competency assessed before independent practice. Please ensure your clinical area can support this process before booking, as DREEAM are unable to facilitate this, thank you.
Previous Course Attendees said:
"Kerry was great. Very friendly and equipped me with all the information I need to enhance my clinical skills & perform ECG in community."
“I really enjoyed the day, the tutor delivered it well, clearly had plenty of knowledge and experience. I have built lots of confidence for wound care."
"Kerry Laffan was fantastic! Very informative and a pleasure to listen to."
“Very good teaching session. Amazing communication skills and made the learning very interactive and interesting”
“I loved the practical, getting involved and having a go!”
"Kerry was very warm, chatting and helped to make you feel comfortable in the learning environment. Good knowledge surrounding ecgs and delivered the information in a way I could understand. Thank you for your support, Kerry!"
“As a result of the day, I have learnt how to perform an ECG safely and correctly, troubleshooting solutions.”
Faculty
The course lead is Kerry Laffan, however you could also be taught by Chloe Alvey, as they both teach ECG, Cannulation and Venepuncture.
Timetable
Please contact us if you have any queries, or if you wish to discuss a bespoke course to fit your specific needs.