CERTIFICATE COURSE IN ECG AND RHYTHM INTERPRETATION

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COURSE CODE & TITLE	ECI 26 ECG & RHYTHM INTERPRETATION
COURSE DURATION	15 hrs
COURSE AVAILABILITY	May / November
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION	English
MAXIMUM INTAKE	40
PREREQUISITES (General)	MBBS or Equivalent, Bachelor degree in Allied Health Science
AWARD	1.5 CE units

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course provides an opportunity to health care professionals who encounter ECG monitoring and traces to update and enhance their generic skills in ECG and rhythm interpretation. The course covers the basic concepts of relation of each segment of the ECG trace to the cardiac cycle as well as the interpretation of ECG and rhythm in the most classical and basic cardiac anomalies like angina, MI etc., by building on knowledge of pathophysiology, assessment, examination, treatment and care.

COURSE OUTCOMES: At the end of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Explain the essential technical aspects of ECG recording.
2. Explain the normal standardization of the ECG and recognize correct- /incorrect standardization of the ECG trace
3. Describe the specific waves in an ECG trace in terms of Polarity, Amplitude and Duration.
4. Calculate the cardiac axis, identify axis deviation and recognize the impact of axis deviation on the clinical ECG.
5. Interpret the ECG in the setting of Acute Coronary Syndrome(Acute MI and Angina Pectoris)
6. Identify and differentiate between normal and abnormal Rhythms.
7. Recognize the significance and types of Arrhythmias (Tachyarrhythmia / Brady arrhythmia) on ECG traces encountered in daily clinical practice.
8. Identify the common ECGs provided of patients having miscellaneous conditions e.g. electrolyte imbalance, congenital heart disease, heart muscle disease and metabolic disorders.
   

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE COURSE:
The course is aimed at doctors, interns and residents, nurses, paramedical staff and technicians and other related healthcare providers

COURSE CONTENT

ECG Waves	ECG Leads I
The Normal ECG	ECG Leads II
Axis Deviation	Electrical axis
Ischemic Heart Diseases	Conduction Blocks
Bradyarrhythmias	Tachyarrhytmias
Miscellaneous ECG patterns

COURSE METHODOLOGY: Didactic lectures and interactive sessions (case-based with sample traces) VENUE OF STUDY Information & Learning Center, Gulf Medical University GMC Hospital, Ajman

ASSESSMENT: Pre and Post-Test

For academic advising and planning of their study schedule applicants are requested to contact: The Academic Coordinator, Office of the Assistant Director, Center for Continuing Education & Community Outreach, Gulf Medical University, Al Jurf, Ajman, UAE. Continuing Education Units The course has been accredited for one and half continuing education (CE) units awarded by the University. Although these CE units cannot be transferred to satisfy credit requirements in any diploma or degree level courses in which the candidates may enroll at a future date, they could be counted in advancement of career by the relevant institutions.

CONTACT DETAILS: PHONE: 06 743 1333 Ext: 384 FAX: 06-7431222 Email: cceco@gmu.ac.ae

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