Program Overview

Program Information: Module - Electrocardiograms in Practice (Level 6)

This module will develop the skill and understanding of normal and abnormal cardiac conditions to interpret, analyse and apply knowledge relating to 12-lead ECG with support of evidence-based practice. Learning content will support in the understanding of case study clinical scenarios presenting with cardiac complaints. The module will explore the ability to apply assessment and analysis techniques and subsequent understanding of treatment based on underlying pathophysiology.

Students will gain knowledge which will demonstrate the student’s ability to analyse ECGs in clinical practice through a case study review of examples.

Course Objectives

• Develop skills that allow you to practise as a confident and competent clinician in the identification and management of ECG-related patient presentation.
• Study online, with the ability to bring your own clinical practice into your learning environment alongside other healthcare professionals in their fields of practice.
• Enhance your own clinical expertise and professional development from the comfort of wherever you like to study, at a time that suits you.
• Be involved in a stimulating and challenging academic and scholarly environment for you to advance your academic and professional development.

Learning Outcomes

• Normal ECG recognition and conduction pathways
• ACS and STEMI recognition
• Atrial rhythms and dysrhythmias
• Ventricular and Supraventricular rhythm recognition
• Heart blocks
• Identification of threats to life and evidence-based supported treatment

Teaching and Assessment

How You Will Learn

• The variety of tasks will match learning outcomes and are designed to enhance understanding of applicability of learning to clinical practice.
• During the module, you will complete assigned formative tasks which will support ECG recognition skills completing asynchronous tasks designed to encourage learning and development of practice.
• Case study review and completion will be undertaken, which supports further study toward final examination.

How You Will Be Assessed

• The assessment will be an online written examination, with supporting portfolio to evidence association in clinical practice.

Entry Requirements

• You must be currently working in practice and exposed to ECGs. If in doubt, contact module lead for clarification.

Fees and Funding

• 20 Credit Health Module Pricing
• CPD Pricing structure
• Tuition Fees Policy: Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year.

Key Details

Tuition Fees

• 20 Credit Health Module Pricing

Minimum Entry Requirements

• You must be currently working in practice and exposed to ECGs. If in doubt, contact module lead for clarification.
• Credits: 20
• Recruiting to UK / RoI / Settled in UK
• Institute Institute of Health
• Delivery Style Online
• Course Duration Part-time: Single Module
• Course Start Point January, April, September
• Award Module

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Notes:

The module will support in the understanding of case study clinical scenarios presenting with cardiac complaints.

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