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Overview

Course Code

EK816

Instructor

Carrie Mclellan RN, BScN, MSN

Course Type

Part-Time

Course Length

Maximum 6 months to complete

Course Delivery

Virtual

Application Method

Self-Service Registration

OSAP Eligibility

No

About the Course

Study at your own convenience in the comfort of your home or office. This electrocardiography interpretation course is completely browser-delivered, so you don’t have to download any large programs or learn new interfaces – simply log-on and learn! The course is self-directed online learning with a course tutor that will reply to questions (email) within 48 hours.

You will:

  • Review cardiac anatomy and physiology
  • Review the basics of conducting electrocardiograms
  • Review basic arrhythmia interpretation
  • Discuss chamber enlargement and axis determination
  • Review conduction blocks, infarction & ischemia
  • Discover the systematic approach to 12-Lead ECG analysis

In terms of evaluation method, online practice opportunities will be followed by final assessment.


Outcome

Nurses or any healthcare professional required to know how to interpret 12-lead ECGs. Note: This course is also available by contract for hospitals and large organizations.

Please email ce@michener.ca for information.