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<div data-testid="richTextElement" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">AWARDS A NATIONALLY RECOGNISED AND ACCREDITED CERTIFICATE IN ECG i) OCN Accredited at Level 3 (Advanced Level)&nbsp;- The Open College Network&nbsp;[Equivalent to Level 5 in Ireland] ii) CPD Accredited&nbsp;- The CPD Certification Service SUITABLE FOR:- OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS&nbsp;(no previous healthcare experience OR qualifications necessary) - MEDICAL / HEALTHCARE (trainees and professionals)- GP RECEPTIONISTS, ALLIED HEALTHCARE STAFF This Introduction to ECG Course is divided into two parts:&nbsp;Part 1&nbsp;covers theory (online) and should be completed before&nbsp;Part 2&nbsp;- practical training (classroom or virtual classroom)&nbsp;A nurse or paramedic-led half-day session covering essential practical skill-sets required to set up and record a valid ECG trace.&nbsp;A SHORT PRELIM / PRIMER COURSE "GETTING STARTED IN ECG" IS INCLUDED AS A SEPARATE COURSE FOR THOSE ENROLLING WITH NO PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE OF ECG RECORDING (3 SECTIONS, NO QUESTIONS!)YOU CAN OPT OUT OF THIS AT POINT OF BOOKING IF PREFERRED. <div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Please make sure you verify the precise dates and timings of your course when you receive your booking confirmation, as it may vary from the information provided above.</div> Course Itinerary - overview: PART 1 - THEORY (online)Delegates will fully understand the theory and will be able to demonstrate they can identify the correct patient, gain consent and perform an ECG, conforming to Skills for Health recommended standards and guidelines.&nbsp;<div style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">M01&nbsp;&ndash; Introduction: History, definitions, types of ECG, the uses of an ECG, results, and risks.M02&nbsp;&ndash; Infection Prevention &amp; Control: Reducing healthcare-associated infections. Keeping Safe.M03&nbsp;&ndash; Professionalism &amp; Effective Communication: Interacting with patients and staff and the use of effective communication methods.M04&nbsp;&ndash; Legal Requirements &amp; Consent: Legal Obligations and Accountability. Criminal, Civil and Contractual law in healthcare. Vicarious Liability and your Duty of Care.M05&nbsp;&ndash; Preparation for the ECG Examination: Patient preparation when performing a resting ECG, skin preparation, placement of the electrodes &amp; the Angle of Louis.M06&nbsp;&ndash; The Electricity of the Heart: The heart&rsquo;s electrical signal, depolarisation &amp; repolarisation, the wiring of the heart, PQRST complex.M07&nbsp;&ndash; The ECG Machine: Times &amp; speeds, PR interval, QRS complex, Recording an ECG, machine calibration, Obtaining a good quality recording, Variation from standard, Equipment &amp; clinical room specification, environmental considerations, documentation, storage &amp; confidentiality, and Electrocardiography on children.M08&nbsp;&ndash; The 12-Lead ECG: A detailed look at the 12-lead ECG.M09&nbsp;&ndash; The Shape of the QRS Complex: QRS for limb leads, the cardiac axis, deviation and QRS for V leads.M10&nbsp;- Conduction issues within the AV node &amp; Bundle of His: The AV node &amp; the Bundle of His, types of heart block, first degree block, second degree block and third-degree blocks.M11&nbsp;- Conduction Issues within the Bundle Branches: Bundle Branch Block, Right and Left Bundle Branch BlockM12&nbsp;- Conduction issues with the Distal Section of the LBBB: A guide on conduction issues with the distal section of the LBBBM13&nbsp;- The Heart&rsquo;s Rhythm: What happens when depolarisation doesn&rsquo;t start in theSA node, the intrinsic rhythm of the heart, sinus arrhythmia, sinus bradycardia &amp; sinus tachycardia, abnormalities in the cardiac rhythm, supraventricular rhythms, abnormal rhythm.M14&nbsp;- The Heart&rsquo;s Rhythm &ndash; Bradycardias &amp; Ectopic Beats: Escape rhythms, atrial escape, junctional escape, complete heart block, ventricular escape, accelerated idioventricular rhythm, extrasystoles, atrial &amp; junctional extrasystoles and ventricular extrasystoles.M15&nbsp;- The Heart&rsquo;s Rhythm &ndash; Tachycardias: Supraventricular Tachycardia and Ventricular TachycardiaM16&nbsp;- The Heart&rsquo;s Rhythm &ndash; Fibrillation &amp; WPW: Fibrillation and why it happens, atrial and ventricular fibrillation, the Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome.M17&nbsp;- Abnormalities within the P, QRS &amp; T Waves: What to check when interpreting an ECG, abnormalities in the P wave, QRS complex, ST segment &amp; T wave, Right Ventricular Hypertrophy, Pulmonary Embolism, Left ventricular hypertrophy, acute myocardial injury, pericarditis and ischaemia.&nbsp;PART 2 - CLASSROOM (am, pm or evening sessions)Half day (morning, afternoon or evening sessions): skill-set development with practical demonstrations and hands-on experience in set-up, ECG electrode placement and observing a number of ECG traces.&nbsp;M18&nbsp;- The Basics - an overview: Welcome to ECG interpretation, revision.M19&nbsp;- Atrial Fibrillation &amp; Flutter: Detailed overview.M20&nbsp;&ndash; Bundle Branch Blocks: Detailed overview.Practical Sessions</div></div>

AWARDS A NATIONALLY RECOGNISED AND ACCREDITED CERTIFICATE IN ECG



i) OCN Accredited at Level 3 (Advanced Level) - The Open College Network [Equivalent to Level 5 in Ireland]

ii) CPD Accredited - The CPD Certification Service



SUITABLE FOR:
- OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS (no previous healthcare experience OR qualifications necessary)

- MEDICAL / HEALTHCARE (trainees and professionals)
- GP RECEPTIONISTS, ALLIED HEALTHCARE STAFF


This Introduction to ECG Course is divided into two parts: Part 1 covers theory (online) and should be completed before Part 2 - practical training (classroom or virtual classroom)
 
A nurse or paramedic-led half-day session covering essential practical skill-sets required to set up and record a valid ECG trace.
 
A SHORT PRELIM / PRIMER COURSE "GETTING STARTED IN ECG" IS INCLUDED AS A SEPARATE COURSE FOR THOSE ENROLLING WITH NO PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE OF ECG RECORDING (3 SECTIONS, NO QUESTIONS!)
YOU CAN OPT OUT OF THIS AT POINT OF BOOKING IF PREFERRED.


Please make sure you verify the precise dates and timings of your course when you receive your booking confirmation, as it may vary from the information provided above.

Course Itinerary - overview:


PART 1 - THEORY (online)
Delegates will fully understand the theory and will be able to demonstrate they can identify the correct patient, gain consent and perform an ECG, conforming to Skills for Health recommended standards and guidelines.
 
M01 – Introduction: History, definitions, types of ECG, the uses of an ECG, results, and risks.
M02 – Infection Prevention & Control: Reducing healthcare-associated infections. Keeping Safe.
M03 – Professionalism & Effective Communication: Interacting with patients and staff and the use of effective communication methods.
M04 – Legal Requirements & Consent: Legal Obligations and Accountability. Criminal, Civil and Contractual law in healthcare. Vicarious Liability and your Duty of Care.
M05 – Preparation for the ECG Examination: Patient preparation when performing a resting ECG, skin preparation, placement of the electrodes & the Angle of Louis.
M06 – The Electricity of the Heart: The heart’s electrical signal, depolarisation & repolarisation, the wiring of the heart, PQRST complex.
M07 – The ECG Machine: Times & speeds, PR interval, QRS complex, Recording an ECG, machine calibration, Obtaining a good quality recording, Variation from standard, Equipment & clinical room specification, environmental considerations, documentation, storage & confidentiality, and Electrocardiography on children.
M08 – The 12-Lead ECG: A detailed look at the 12-lead ECG.
M09 – The Shape of the QRS Complex: QRS for limb leads, the cardiac axis, deviation and QRS for V leads.
M10 - Conduction issues within the AV node & Bundle of His: The AV node & the Bundle of His, types of heart block, first degree block, second degree block and third-degree blocks.
M11 - Conduction Issues within the Bundle Branches: Bundle Branch Block, Right and Left Bundle Branch Block
M12 - Conduction issues with the Distal Section of the LBBB: A guide on conduction issues with the distal section of the LBBB
M13 - The Heart’s Rhythm: What happens when depolarisation doesn’t start in the
SA node, the intrinsic rhythm of the heart, sinus arrhythmia, sinus bradycardia & sinus tachycardia, abnormalities in the cardiac rhythm, supraventricular rhythms, abnormal rhythm.
M14 - The Heart’s Rhythm – Bradycardias & Ectopic Beats: Escape rhythms, atrial escape, junctional escape, complete heart block, ventricular escape, accelerated idioventricular rhythm, extrasystoles, atrial & junctional extrasystoles and ventricular extrasystoles.
M15 - The Heart’s Rhythm – Tachycardias: Supraventricular Tachycardia and Ventricular Tachycardia
M16 - The Heart’s Rhythm – Fibrillation & WPW: Fibrillation and why it happens, atrial and ventricular fibrillation, the Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome.
M17 - Abnormalities within the P, QRS & T Waves: What to check when interpreting an ECG, abnormalities in the P wave, QRS complex, ST segment & T wave, Right Ventricular Hypertrophy, Pulmonary Embolism, Left ventricular hypertrophy, acute myocardial injury, pericarditis and ischaemia.
 
PART 2 - CLASSROOM (am, pm or evening sessions)
Half day (morning, afternoon or evening sessions): skill-set development with practical demonstrations and hands-on experience in set-up, ECG electrode placement and observing a number of ECG traces.
 
M18 - The Basics - an overview: Welcome to ECG interpretation, revision.
M19 - Atrial Fibrillation & Flutter: Detailed overview.
M20 – Bundle Branch Blocks: Detailed overview.
Practical Sessions



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Learn how to perform and

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    Nationally Recognised Qualification

    OCN Accredited - Level 3 (advanced level)

    CPD Accredited - The CPD Certification Service

    Introduces you to the fundamentals of setting up and operating an ECG machine

    Includes patient preparation

    Produce a valid (error free) ECG

    Learn and understand ECG traces

    Recognise recordings that require urgent attention

    Basic understanding of English language required

    OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS

VIRTUAL CLASSROOM OPTION INCLUDES COMPREHENSIVE PRACTISE@HOME ECG TRAINING KIT

Final interpretation of all ECG recordings is the responsibility of a medical professional.

Introduction to ECG Course (GPT009)

General Admission

Course Overview:The "Understanding Physiological Observations" course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with a comprehensive understanding of physiological observations, including vital signs and other essential measurements. This course focuses on equipping participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to accurately assess and interpret physiological parameters, enabling them to detect changes in patient conditions and provide timely interventions. By emphasising evidence-based practices and clinical relevance, this course aims to enhance the quality of patient care. Course Duration:1 day (6 Hours) Course Content:By the end of this course, participants should be able to:1. Blood pressure2. Pulse3. Temperature4. Oxygen saturations5. Respiration rate6. Early Warning Systems and Individual care plans and parameters 7. SEPSIS and Acute Illness recognition  Course Objectives:1. Comprehend Vital Signs and Measurements: Understand the significance of common physiological observations, including temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation.2. Perform Accurate Measurement Techniques: Develop proficiency in accurately measuring vital signs using appropriate techniques, equipment, and documentation practices.3. Recognise Normal Ranges and Variations: Learn to identify normal ranges for different age groups and conditions, and recognise variations that may indicate changes in health status.4. Interpret Physiological Data: Gain skills in interpreting physiological observations and understanding their implications for patient health and well-being.5. Detect Early Signs of Deterioration: Recognise subtle changes in physiological observations that may indicate deteriorating health, enabling timely intervention.6. Communicate Effectively: Develop effective communication skills to convey physiological observations, changes, and concerns to colleagues and healthcare providers.7. Contribute to Patient Care Plans: Understand how accurate physiological observations influence patient care planning and interventions. Course Assessment:Participant comprehension and skills will be assessed through:<ul><li>Quizzes and assignments measuring theoretical understanding.</li><li>Practical assessments of vital sign measurements and interpretation.</li><li>Participation in case discussions and scenario-based exercises.</li><li>A final assessment covering all aspects of physiological observations.</li></ul><div> </div><div>Note: This course overview is a general guideline and can be customised to suit specific local requirements and preferences, therefore, we recommend that you contact us to discuss your requirements prior to making a booking.</div>

Course Overview:
The "Understanding Physiological Observations" course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with a comprehensive understanding of physiological observations, including vital signs and other essential measurements. This course focuses on equipping participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to accurately assess and interpret physiological parameters, enabling them to detect changes in patient conditions and provide timely interventions. By emphasising evidence-based practices and clinical relevance, this course aims to enhance the quality of patient care.


Course Duration:
1 day (6 Hours)


Course Content:
By the end of this course, participants should be able to:
1. Blood pressure
2. Pulse
3. Temperature
4. Oxygen saturations
5. Respiration rate
6. Early Warning Systems and Individual care plans and parameters 
7. SEPSIS and Acute Illness recognition 


Course Objectives:
1. Comprehend Vital Signs and Measurements: Understand the significance of common physiological observations, including temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation.
2. Perform Accurate Measurement Techniques: Develop proficiency in accurately measuring vital signs using appropriate techniques, equipment, and documentation practices.
3. Recognise Normal Ranges and Variations: Learn to identify normal ranges for different age groups and conditions, and recognise variations that may indicate changes in health status.
4. Interpret Physiological Data: Gain skills in interpreting physiological observations and understanding their implications for patient health and well-being.
5. Detect Early Signs of Deterioration: Recognise subtle changes in physiological observations that may indicate deteriorating health, enabling timely intervention.
6. Communicate Effectively: Develop effective communication skills to convey physiological observations, changes, and concerns to colleagues and healthcare providers.
7. Contribute to Patient Care Plans: Understand how accurate physiological observations influence patient care planning and interventions.


Course Assessment:
Participant comprehension and skills will be assessed through:
Quizzes and assignments measuring theoretical understanding.
Practical assessments of vital sign measurements and interpretation.
Participation in case discussions and scenario-based exercises.
A final assessment covering all aspects of physiological observations.
Note: This course overview is a general guideline and can be customised to suit specific local requirements and preferences, therefore, we recommend that you contact us to discuss your requirements prior to making a booking.

Guardian Angels Training

Enhance patient care with our "Understanding Physiological Observations" course. Gain comprehensive knowledge and skills to accurately assess and interpret vital signs and other measurements.

An Understanding of Physiological Observations

Course Overview:The "An Understanding of Physiological Observations" course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and practical skills required to accurately monitor and interpret physiological parameters in patients. Vital signs and physiological observations play a crucial role in assessing patient health, detecting changes, and ensuring timely interventions. This course offers comprehensive training in conducting and interpreting various physiological observations to support informed clinical decision-making. Course Duration: 1 day (6 Hours) Course Content:By the end of this course, participants will be able to:1. Outline the normal parameters for Blood pressure, Pulse, Temperature, Oxygen saturations and Respiration rate2. List the steps for taking an individual's Blood pressure, Pulse, Temperature, Oxygen saturations and Respiration rate3. Discuss nationally available Early Warning Systems and Individual care plans and parameters4. Summarise SEPSIS and Acute Illness recognition Course Objectives:1. Recognise the significance of physiological observations: Understand the vital role that physiological observations play in assessing patients' health, detecting changes, and ensuring timely interventions.2. Learn about key physiological parameters: Familiarize yourself with essential parameters such as heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, temperature, and oxygen saturation.3. Acquire skills in accurate measurement: Develop hands-on skills in accurately measuring and recording physiological observations using appropriate techniques and equipment.4. Understand normal ranges and variations: Gain knowledge about normal ranges for different age groups and variations influenced by factors like age, gender, and underlying health conditions.5. Recognise signs of deterioration: Learn to identify early signs of patient deterioration by recognising abnormal physiological observations and understanding their clinical implications.6. Address infection control measures: Understand and practice infection prevention protocols during patient monitoring to minimise the risk of infection transmission.7. Develop communication skills: Learn effective communication techniques to educate patients and their families about the purpose of physiological observations, the significance of abnormal readings, and the importance of monitoring.8. Ethical considerations and patient-centered care: Explore ethical issues related to respecting patient autonomy, obtaining informed consent, and delivering care with compassion and respect. Assessment and Certification:Participants will undergo a practical skills assessment and a written examination to evaluate their understanding of the course content. Successful completion will lead to a certification of achievement in "An Understanding of Physiological Observations."Note: This course overview is a general guideline and can be customised to suit specific local requirements and preferences, therefore, we recommend that you contact us to discuss your requirements prior to making a booking.

Course Overview:
The "An Understanding of Physiological Observations" course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and practical skills required to accurately monitor and interpret physiological parameters in patients. Vital signs and physiological observations play a crucial role in assessing patient health, detecting changes, and ensuring timely interventions. This course offers comprehensive training in conducting and interpreting various physiological observations to support informed clinical decision-making.


Course Duration: 
1 day (6 Hours)


Course Content:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Outline the normal parameters for Blood pressure, Pulse, Temperature, Oxygen saturations and Respiration rate
2. List the steps for taking an individual's Blood pressure, Pulse, Temperature, Oxygen saturations and Respiration rate
3. Discuss nationally available Early Warning Systems and Individual care plans and parameters
4. Summarise SEPSIS and Acute Illness recognition


Course Objectives:
1. Recognise the significance of physiological observations: Understand the vital role that physiological observations play in assessing patients' health, detecting changes, and ensuring timely interventions.
2. Learn about key physiological parameters: Familiarize yourself with essential parameters such as heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, temperature, and oxygen saturation.
3. Acquire skills in accurate measurement: Develop hands-on skills in accurately measuring and recording physiological observations using appropriate techniques and equipment.
4. Understand normal ranges and variations: Gain knowledge about normal ranges for different age groups and variations influenced by factors like age, gender, and underlying health conditions.
5. Recognise signs of deterioration: Learn to identify early signs of patient deterioration by recognising abnormal physiological observations and understanding their clinical implications.
6. Address infection control measures: Understand and practice infection prevention protocols during patient monitoring to minimise the risk of infection transmission.
7. Develop communication skills: Learn effective communication techniques to educate patients and their families about the purpose of physiological observations, the significance of abnormal readings, and the importance of monitoring.
8. Ethical considerations and patient-centered care: Explore ethical issues related to respecting patient autonomy, obtaining informed consent, and delivering care with compassion and respect.


Assessment and Certification:
Participants will undergo a practical skills assessment and a written examination to evaluate their understanding of the course content. Successful completion will lead to a certification of achievement in "An Understanding of Physiological Observations."
Note: This course overview is a general guideline and can be customised to suit specific local requirements and preferences, therefore, we recommend that you contact us to discuss your requirements prior to making a booking.

Gain essential knowledge and practical skills to accurately monitor and interpret physiological parameters in patients with our "An Understanding of Physiological Observations" course. Learn to conduct and interpret various observations to support informed clinical decision-making.

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