Learner Outcomes

Enhance your ECG skills with this hybrid course. Through a combination of online learning and practical hands-on experience, you will develop the know-how to produce high quality ECG tracings and to troubleshoot problems. The practical session will provide you with the opportunity to practice the collection of valid and accurate ECG tracing.

Course Objectives:
• Understand the physiology behind ECG
• Learn how to operate ECG machines
• Learn to apply patient leads correctly for both 12 and 15-lead ECGs
• Improve your troubleshooting techniques
• Learn how to maximize the quality of ECG tracings

Complete the didactic component online  and you will be eligible for the half day hands-on workshop. The workshop provides demonstrations and practice of ECG techniques using live patient models.

Evaluation Method

Online assignments and tests must be completed prior to attending the 4 hour workshop.

Hands on workshop- practical assessment

Workshop location: The Michener Institute of Education at UHN, 222 St. Patrick Street, Toronto, Ontario
Time: 08:30am – 12:30pm or 12:30pm – 4:30pm- You will be advised which session you are scheduled to attend.
NOTE: Workshop dates and times are subject to change. NOTE: You must have completed all required online assignments and tests minimum 4 weeks prior to workshop date in order to be eligible to attend the workshop.

 

Intended For

ECG skills are in high demand in health care settings, whether it be in a hospital, clinical laboratory, doctor’s office or clinic. This course is designed for health care practitioners including Medical Laboratory Technologists, Laboratory Technicians and Assistants, Respiratory Therapists, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses and Emergency Medical Technicians.