Rhythm Interpretation Course

The Rhythm Interpretation Course combines interactive eLearning with case based webinars delivered over 4 sessions.   With a focus on practical application, this course provides a structured framework for evaluating rhythm, rate, intervals, and morphology, ensuring a comprehensive and precise interpretation based on the patient’s clinical presentation.  Each module provides the opportunity for applying what you have learnt during the webinar to a variety of practice strips and case studies.

Key Topics:

• Overview of cardiac monitoring and conduction

• Methodical 6-step ECG interpretation process

• Sinus rhythms and arrhythmias

• Atrial arrhythmias and aberrant pathways

• Nodal (AV) rhythms and conduction abnormalities

• Ventricular arrhythmias and life-threatening rhythms

• Case-based analysis and clinical application of arrhythmias

Who Should Attend:

This course is designed for clinicians looking to improve their ECG interpretation skills. It is ideal for those working in emergency care, cardiology, critical care, and other acute settings where understanding and managing arrhythmias is crucial for patient care. This course will be beneficial for those completing ALS or PALS training.

Learning Outcomes: 

• Apply a methodical approach to rhythm interpretation by accurately identifying key components of ECGs, including rate, rhythm, and waveform analysis.

• Recognize and differentiate normal sinus rhythm from common atrial arrhythmias, such as atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter, using ECG interpretation techniques.

• Identify nodal arrhythmias, including junctional rhythms and AV blocks, and evaluate their clinical significance in patient management.

• Analyse ventricular arrhythmias, such as ventricular tachycardia and fibrillation, and outline appropriate management strategies for patients experiencing these life-threatening conditions.

Additional Features:

• Interactive webinars with ECG interpretation practice

• Access to eLearning examples for continued skill testing, ranging from simple to complex ECGs

• Case studies for real-world application of ECG interpretation to patient management

This course equips you with the practical skills needed to improve your ability to diagnose and manage cardiovascular conditions, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes in acute and critical care environments. By the conclusion of this course you will feel confident in your ability to recognise common arrhythmias and be able to apply your knowledge to compromised patients with brady, tachy and life threatening arrhythmias.

Webinar module contents:

• Session 1 - Core skills of rhythm interpretation
• Session 2 - Tachyarrhythmias: atrial flutter, atrial fibrillation, WPW, SVT
• Session 3 - Bradyarrhythmias: junctional, idioventricular and AV blocks
• Session 4 - Life threatening arrhythmias: VT, VF, Asystole and paced rhythms

Testimonials:

I learnt a lot, and learnt it in a way that I can apply to my own practice

The course was extremely good; clear, methodical examples with opportunity to practice. Course instrutor was super knowledgeable and fatastic presenter keeping things interesting and relevant with related examples.

Methodical, clear and consistent approach to rhythm strip evaluation. Loved the examples so that theory is applied to real cases; I feel this embeds the theroy well.

Simple and methodical approach to rhythm interpretation. Great refresher and great to refer back to from time to time to keep skills up to date.

Great presentations, relevant to everyday practice. Wonderful practical points.

This is a Medcast Continuing Medical Education (CME) course