Course overview
The award addresses the multi-professional care and management of clients who require cardiac monitoring.
Where you study
Learning materials are delivered using the VLE. Tutorial support is provided as required.
Course details
What you study
• ECG recording using current guidelines
• normal sinus rhythm, junctional rhythms, idioventricular rhythms
• action potential
• cardiac axis
• supraventricular arrhythmias - atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, premature atrial contractions (PACs), junctional tachycardia - effects on patient and treatment
• ventricular arrhythmias - ventricular ectopics, accelerated idioventricular rhythm, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation - effects on patient and treatment
• atrioventricular (AV) blocks - sinus block, atrioventricular blocks (pacing)
• bundle branch blocks (pacing, CRT)
• acute coronary syndromes (STEMI/NSTEMI/U/A)
• ECG - miscellaneous changes
How you learn
Twenty hours of direct engagement with the VLE/learning materials is expected, which includes presentations, blogs, tests and activities to support learning.
Formative feedback is provided through a mock exam in preparation for the summative exam.
How you are assessed
Summative assessment is a two-hour unseen written exam. You are provided with a selection of rhythm strips and 12-lead ECGs to interpret, analyse, evaluate and discuss.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
You should:
• have evidence of ability to study at Level 6
• be working in an environment where ECG interpretation can be employed
• have access to IT equipment.
Employability
Career opportunities
This award enhances the CV of health professionals working with adult patients in relation to ECG interpretation, cardiac rhythm analysis, cardiac monitoring, and the care and management of arrhythmias.