Graduate Certificate in Electrocardiograph (ECG) Interpretation. Code 10447NAT

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1 Electrocardiograph (ECG) Interpretation Code 10447NAT

2 On behalf of The Benchmarque Group, I am delighted to introduce you to our Graduate Certificate in Electrocardiograph (ECG) Interpretation. This program was reacccredited in March 2014 and has been completely revised to include additional learning modules and a new section on in the environment of stress testing. The self directed program provides direct access to post graduate studies to a broader range of participants regardless of geographic location or internet access. It involves a Course Folder, Textbook, Assessment Portfolio, DVD Lecture series and additional clinical resources. The program is fully supported by our Program Manager and our entire team. It is expected that from registration to completion the ECG Interpretation will require a study commitment of approximately 6 to 9 months to complete. The course takes you on a journey through understanding components of the ECG waveform, recognising and interpreting cardiac rhythms and interpreting a 12 lead ECG in a way that helps ensure you get the most out of the program. Throughout your study, our Program Manager will provide support and feed back on your work to also ensure that you completely understand the specific areas being studied. The outcome for participants is to gain the skills and knowledge to accurately interpret an ECG in every day practice and take appropriate action. Having these skills can lead to significant improvements for client outcomes and safety. The is designed to enhance your professional scope of practice, broaden your current work place practice or creating possible opportunities to move into new areas of clinical practice. If you have any further questions about the please do not hesitate to contact us on Kind regards, The Benchmarque Group Pty Limited Bruce Greaves General Manager

3 Course Pack After registering, you will receive in the post your course pack. The course pack contains the following: Course Folder containing 4 Course Modules and 4 Assessment Portfolios 1 DVD containing a series of Video Lectures 1 Textbook ECG interpretation for Everyone: An On-The-Spot Guide by Fred Kusumoto and Pam Bernath, Memory Stick containing Copies of Course Modules, Assessment Modules and additional support material Pre requisites (Minimum requirement) Registered Nurses, Medical Officers, Cardiac Technicians, Exercise Physiologists, Interns, Paramedics and other health professionals with relevant vocational capacity can apply based on recognition of prior learning. In addition to an existing qualification, the following skills in reading,writing and oral communication are required for entry to this course: Reading skills to read and interpret texts of some complexity, such as a textbook Writing skills to make notes on patient files Oral communication skills to provide information to clients and to ask relevant questions. Assessment The assessment for the is divided into 4 assessment activities. Course Delivery The is delivered as a distance learning module. On registration, students will be provided with a complete set of course materials including Core Unit, Elective Units and Assessment Portfolio. Outcome On successful completion of this course, students will receive a Nationally Recognised,.

4 The Electrocardiograph (ECG) Interpretation is essential learning for health care professionals working in areas where ECG interpretation is required as part of a patient s routine and emergency care. The course is designed to give the participant a high level of knowledge and skills in ECG interpretation and critical rhythm recognition. Aims of the Course: On completion of this learning package, you will have the required skills and knowledge to: Accurately perform and record an ECG Tracing Interpret components of the ECG waveform Recognise and interpret cardiac rhythm Interpret a 12 lead ECG Identify and assess acute coronary syndrome Identify and assess bundle branch blocks The course includes 12 Learning Modules. Module 1: Cardiac Anatomy Identify the four chambers of the heart Identify and describe the valves located in the heart Describe normal blood flow through the heart Identify the components and sequence of events in the conduction system Describe the nervous system that controls the heart Identify coronary artery blood supply. Module 2: Cardiac Physiology and Electrophysiology On successful completion of this module you will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of myocardial cells in the cardiac conduction system Explain the phases of the cardiac action potential Identify the seven phases of the cardiac cycle.

5 Module 3: Components of the ECG Waveform Recognise the components of the ECG waveform Identify variations of the ECG waveform Recall normal values for PR interval and QRS complex Calculate heart rate. Module 4: Sinus Arrhythmias Apply the process for systematically interpreting a rhythm strip Identify ECG features of normal sinus rhythm Identify ECG features of sinus arrhythmias. Module 5: Arrhythmias Originating in the Atrium Identify the mechanisms involved in arrhythmia formation Identify ECG features of atrial arrhythmias. Module 6: Arrhythmias Originating in the Atrioventricular Junction Identify key ECG features of Junctional rhythms. Module 7: Atrioventricular Blocks Identify the mechanisms involved in atrioventricular blocks Recognise the different atrioventricular blocks.

6 Module 8: Ventricular Rhythms, Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA) and Asystole Identify the mechanisms involved in ventricular arrhythmias Recognise the different ventricular rhythms Understand a normal ECG may cause no muscular contraction Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA) Recognise asystole and its similarity to fine VF. Module 9: Introduction to Understand how the 12 lead ECG is formulated Recall the leads that represent certain areas of the heart Interpret normal and abnormal axis deviation Systematically analyse a 12 lead ECG. Module 10: Acute Coronary Syndrome Recall what acute coronary syndrome (ACS) encompasses Understand the pathophysiology of ACS Understand the biochemical markers associated with ACS Identify ECG changes associated with ACS Recognise characteristic ECG changes associated with coronary artery occlusion Recognise non ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) causes of ST elevation (Pericarditis) and J point elevation (Brugada Syndrome). Module 11: Bundle Branch Blocks Identify the mechanisms that cause bundle branch blocks Recognise right bundle branch block Recognise left bundle branch block Recognise left anterior and left posterior fascicular block Recognise trifascicular block.

7 Module 12: Stress Testing The exercise stress test (also called stress test, exercise ECG or stress ECG) is used to provide information about how the heart responds to exertion. It usually involves walking on a treadmill or pedalling a stationary bike at increasing levels of difficulty, whilst monitoring the patient s ECG, heart rate and blood pressure. The exercise stress test has been used for over 60 years to identify myocardial ischaemia. Exercise increases metabolic demand of cardiac tissue. If blood supply to a region of the heart is restricted due to a blockage, this region will become ischaemic and the ECG will reflect this. During the past several decades, exercise testing has been increasingly used to determine cardiovascular risk. On successful completion of this course participants will receive a Nationally Recognised Electrocardiograph (ECG) Interpretation. Course Title Course Code 10447NAT Course Cost $ per student (10% discount for payment on registration) Delivery Method 100% Self Directed. Course Duration 600 Hours of Learning Assessment Assessment Portfolio + Independent Clinical Practice CPD Hours 100 Pre Requisites Registered Nurses, Medical Officers, Cardiac Technicians, Accredited Exercise Physiologists, Accredited Sports Scientists, Accredited Exercise Scientists, Interns, Paramedics and other health professionals with relevant vocational capacity can apply.

8 Why should I complete a course in? ECG s are performed on a large number of patients in many clinical environments including - Primary Health Clinics, Doctors Clinics, Pathology Labs, Cardiac Wards, General Wards, Preoperative Screening and Emergency department just to name a few. Chances are you work in an area where you are taking an ECG or have monitored patients. If you complete the course you will be able to read the rhythm strip or ECG and identify if there are any abnormalities and ensure appropriate medical intervention can occur without delay. Who will benefit from doing the course? Anyone working on an environment where ECGs are taken and/or patients are monitored. Nurses working in Cardiac Wards with monitored patients, Coronary Care Unit (CCU), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Emergency Nurses, Practice nurses and Ambulance officers. Why is rhythm recognition and ECG interpretation so important in a Hospital? In the hospital environment, there is a growing number of patients that present to the hospital with conditions that require an ECG and ongoing monitoring. In this environment, staff providing care for these patients need to have the skills to confidentially read the rhythm and act appropriately if the rhythm is abnormal or life threatening. Why is ECG interpretation and rhythm recognition so important in a Clinic? Early recognition of abnormal rhythms is vital in ensuring patients are transferred to tertiary care urgently when necessary. With this qualification you will be able to ensure this occurs. What will I get out of it? You will have the skills to systematically and accurately interpret a rhythm strip and ECG. What skills can I put into place immediately? When you get to the third module which goes through the steps for interpreting rhythm strips, you can start practicing going through the rhythms you see at work. As you continue to progress through the modules, you will increase your knowledge base and will become more competent at rhythm recognition. Module 9 will guide you through the steps of systematic ECG interpretation. Again as you complete the following modules, your knowledge will increase assisting you with the interpretation.

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10 Program Testimonials I found the course very well presented following a well set out logical progression through the topics. Metropolitan Ambulance Paramedic After 25 years of nursing and multiple ECG courses I always felt I was missing the part of brain necessary to ever interpret an ECG confidently. Now working in Emergency I felt it was my little shameful secret. Oh what relief the Benchmarque Group ECG interpretation Course was!! Suddenly I could see what everyone else could see! Prolonged QT's, sinus pauses, wenkebacks and mobitz all jump out at me. It s such a simple systematic approach to break down the ECG into its smaller parts I cant believe it. It s like ECG for dummies (except that book was useless too). I recommend this course as the only course you will ever need to understand ECGs. Of course I have to keep practising every day but its easy now because I understand the fundamentals. Emergency Nurse I am a Registered Nurse working independently within a country Hospital Emergency Department. Working only with one other nurse on duty is important to be able to have a high level of assessment skills and to be able to liaise important information to a doctor over the phone. The ECG course enabled me to learn how to interpret ECG s learning what is normal and knowing how to identify an acute coronary syndrome, this in turn assisted me to feel more comfortable in everyday practice. The course is flexible and can complete it in your own time and there is always assistance through support in which staff reply within a timely manner. I highly recommend the course to anyone wishing to improve their ECG interpretation skills. Emergency Nurse (Regional Facility) 46 Dover Street Cremorne Victoria 3121 P E course@benchmarquegroup.com.au W V21