Learn Cardiac Rhythms, Waveforms, Interpretation, and Clinical ECG Skills for Healthcare Professionals
Electrocardiography (ECG) is a fundamental skill for anyone involved in healthcare, from students and nurses to paramedics and clinicians. This comprehensive ECG Essentials course is designed to provide you with a clear, practical, and easy-to-understand introduction to the world of ECG interpretation. Whether you’re new to ECG or looking to refresh your knowledge, this course will equip you with the essential skills to confidently read and analyze ECGs in clinical practice.
What you’ll learn
- Understand ECG basics, cardiac conduction, and how heart signals are recorded and displayed in a 12-lead ECG..
- Identify ECG waveforms (P, QRS, T), intervals, and segments with confidence and accuracy..
- Detect and interpret arrhythmias, heart blocks, and ischemic changes using real ECG examples..
- Apply ECG skills in clinical settings with proper lead placement, recording, and error recognition..
Course Content
- Introduction –> 1 lecture • 39min.
- Cardiac Action Potential and Cardiac Cycle –> 1 lecture • 35min.
- The History and Evolution of ECG –> 1 lecture • 3min.
- Understanding the ECG Machine and Recording Process –> 8 lectures • 21min.
- Recognizing Common ECG Rhythms and Abnormalities –> 1 lecture • 38min.
- ECG Changes in Myocardial Ischemia and Infarction: STEMI vs. NSTEMI –> 1 lecture • 3min.
- ECG in Special Situations –> 1 lecture • 13min.
Requirements
Electrocardiography (ECG) is a fundamental skill for anyone involved in healthcare, from students and nurses to paramedics and clinicians. This comprehensive ECG Essentials course is designed to provide you with a clear, practical, and easy-to-understand introduction to the world of ECG interpretation. Whether you’re new to ECG or looking to refresh your knowledge, this course will equip you with the essential skills to confidently read and analyze ECGs in clinical practice.
You will begin by exploring the basic principles of cardiac electrophysiology, learning how the heart generates electrical signals that create the ECG waveform. Understanding the cardiac cycle and action potentials lays a strong foundation to interpret the heart’s electrical activity accurately. The course then guides you through the essential components of the ECG tracing — the P wave, QRS complex, T wave, intervals, and segments — and teaches you how to identify normal versus abnormal patterns.
A key focus is placed on recognizing common cardiac rhythms and abnormalities, including arrhythmias, conduction blocks, and ischemic changes. You will learn to differentiate critical ECG findings in acute settings such as STEMI and NSTEMI, which are vital for prompt diagnosis and management. Additionally, the course covers practical aspects of ECG machine operation, including proper lead placement, machine calibration, and tips to avoid common recording errors.
Special clinical situations, such as interpreting ECGs in patients with electrolyte imbalances, drug effects, or pacemakers, are also addressed to prepare you for real-world scenarios. Interactive examples, case studies, and quizzes throughout the course reinforce your understanding and help you apply theory to practice.
By the end of this course, you will have the confidence and competence to interpret ECGs accurately, supporting better clinical decisions and improved patient care. No prior medical background is needed — just a willingness to learn and improve your skills in this essential diagnostic tool.
Enroll today and take the first step toward mastering ECG interpretation!