Aims & objectives:
At the end of the course the candidates should be able to:
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Have knowledge and understanding of the normal conduction system and of the heart, normal cardiac cycle
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Understand how depolarisation/ repolarisation of the myocytes occurs.
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Understanding of action potential and what may cause change to this and the effects
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Be confident in recording of an ECG, correct lead placement and patient preparation.
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Be able to systematically analyse a 12 lead ECG, calculate heart rate and rhythm, identify normal criteria in an ECG, normal patterns and size and timings of complexes, identify abnormalities on a 12 lead ECG, identify common arrhythmias – supra and ventricular tachyarrhythmias
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Have understanding of main treatment strategies for arrhythmias above
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Be able to identify heart blocks, treatment strategies and understanding of the role of pacing
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Understand patho physiology of bundle branch blocks and appearances on ECG
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To understand the signs and symptoms of ACS, immediate management and to be able to interpret ECGs of STEMI, NSTEMI and unstable angina.
Programme:
Who should attend: Trained Nurses, Junior Doctors and Medical Students
Length: 4 Days - Attendance at all four days is required to complete the course.
Dates 2013:
14th, 21st, 28th March & 4th April 2013
Venues to be confirmed - St Richards Hospital, Chichester
Cost: £200 per place
How to Apply:
Complete an External Application Form and send it to Learning & Development Unit, 3 Liverpool Gardens, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1TF
For further information about the course contact katie.edney@wsht.nhs.uk
