Course curriculum

Become An Expert In Reading ECG Rhythm Strips

  1. 1
    • Introduction to ECG Academy®

    • How To Make The Most Of This Course

    • Summary / Syllabus – Level 1+2

  2. 2
    • Engineering Theory 1-1: Basic Electrical Concepts

    • Engineering Theory 1-2: Electrical Circuits

    • Engineering Theory 1-3: Recording Electrical Events

    • Section 1 Quiz – Electrical Theory

  3. 3
    • Introduction To The Heart 2-1: Cardiac Tissue

    • Introduction To The Heart 2-2: Cardiac Action Potential

    • Introduction To The Heart 2-3: 3D Anatomy

    • Introduction To The Heart 2-4: Conduction System

    • Introduction To The Heart 2-5: Electrical Events

    • Section 2 Quiz - Introduction To The Heart

  4. 4
    • ECG Recording Basics 3-1: Recording Systems

    • ECG Recording Basics 3-2: ECG Electrode Placement

    • ECG Recording Basics 3-3: Lead Misplacement

    • ECG Recording Basics 3-4: ECG Artifacts

    • Section 3 Quiz - ECG Recording Basics

  5. 5
    • ECG Lead Basics 4-1: ECG Leads

    • ECG Lead Basics 4-2: Limb Leads

    • ECG Lead Basics 4-3: Precordial Leads

    • Section 4 Quiz - ECG Lead Basics

  6. 6
    • The Normal ECG 5-1: First Impressions

    • The Normal ECG 5-2: Size and Timing

    • The Normal ECG 5-3: Determining Rate

    • The Normal ECG 5-4: Interval Measurements

    • The Normal ECG 5-5: Interval Practice

    • ECG Interval Practice Tracings

    • Section 5 Quiz - The Normal ECG

  7. 7
    • Normal Sinus Rhythm 6-1: Normal Sinus Rhythm

    • Normal Sinus Rhythm 6-2: Other Sinus Rhythms

    • Normal Sinus Rhythm 6-3: Sinus Arrhythmia

    • Section 6 Quiz - Normal Sinus Rhythm

  8. 8
    • Sinus Node Dysfunction 7-1: Sinus Node Dysfunction

    • Sinus Node Dysfunction 7-2: Sinus Pauses and Sinus Arrest

    • Sinus Node Dysfunction 7-3: SA Exit Block

    • Section 7 Quiz - Sinus Node Dysfunction

  9. 9
    • AV Node Dysfunction 8-1: AV Block

    • AV Node Dysfunction 8-2: First Degree AV Block

    • AV Node Dysfunction 8-3: Second Degree AV Block

    • AV Node Dysfunction 8-4: Complete AV Block

    • Section 8 Quiz - AV Node Dysfunction

  10. 10
    • Interventricular Conduction Disturbances 9-1: Intro to IVCDs

    • Interventricular Conduction Disturbances 9-2: Types of IVCDs

    • Interventricular Conduction Disturbances 9-3: Functional IVCDs

    • Section 9 Quiz - Interventricular Conduction Disturbances

  11. 11
    • Premature Beats 10-1: Premature Beats

    • Premature Beats 10-2: Atrial Premature Beats

    • Premature Beats 10-3: Vent Premature Beats

    • Premature Beats 10-4: Aberrantly Conducted and Blocked PACs

    • Premature Beats 10-5: Other Premature Beats

    • Section 10 Quiz - Premature Beats

    • Basic Level ChalkTalks

  12. 12
    • Atrial Tachycardia 11-1: Atrial Tachycardia

    • Atrial Tachycardia 11-2: Sustained SVT

    • Atrial Tachycardia 11-3: PAT with Block

    • Atrial Tachycardia 11-4: PAT with Aberrancy

    • Atrial Tachycardia 11-5: MAT

    • Section 11 Quiz - Atrial Tachycardia

  13. 13
    • Atrial Flutter 12-1: Atrial Flutter

    • Atrial Flutter 12-2: Atrial Flutter 2 to 1

    • Atrial Flutter 12-3: Unusual A Flutter

    • Section 12 Quiz - Atrial Flutter

  14. 14
    • Atrial Fibrillation 13-1: Introduction to AFib

    • Atrial Fibrillation 13-2: Examples of AFib

    • Atrial Fibrillation 13-3: AFib with Aberrancy

    • Section 13 Quiz - Atrial Fibrillation

  15. 15
    • Ventricular Tachyarrhythmias 14-1: Ventricular Arrhythmia Overview

    • Ventricular Tachyarrhythmias 14-2: AIVR

    • Ventricular Tachyarrhythmias 14-3: Monomorphic VT

    • Ventricular Tachyarrhythmias 14-4: Polymorphic VT-VF

    • Ventricular Tachyarrhythmias 14-5: Wide QRS Tachycardia Part 1

    • Ventricular Tachyarrhythmias 14-6: Wide QRS Tachycardia Part 2

    • Section 14 Quiz - Ventricular Tachyarrhythmias

  16. 16
    • Pacemakers 15-1: Introduction to Pacemakers

    • Pacemakers 15-2: Basic Pacemaker Troubleshooting

    • Pacemakers 15-3: Dual-Chamber Pacemakers

    • Pacemakers 15-4: Advanced Pacemaker Troubleshooting

    • Section 15 Quiz - Pacemakers

  17. 17
    • Review For Mid-term Exam

    • Essential ChalkTalks

    • BONUS: Library of Level 1 ChalkTalks

  18. 18
    • READ THIS Before You Take The Mid-Term Exam

    • Level 1 (Mid-Term) Exam

  19. 19
    • READ THIS Before You Take The Retest

    • Level 1 (Mid-Term) Exam RETEST

    • You've Reached A MILESTONE

  20. 20
    • Vectors and Axis - 16-1: General Concepts

    • Vectors and Axis – 16-2: Determining the Axis

    • Vectors and Axis – 16-3: Causes of Axis Deviation

    • Vectors and Axis – 16-4: Other Axis Considerations

    • Section 16 Quiz – Vectors and Axis

  21. 21
    • Atrial Abnormalities – 17-1: P-wave Axis

    • Atrial Abnormalities – 17-2: Left Atrial Abnormality

    • Atrial Abnormalities – 17-3: Right/Biatrial Abnormality

    • Section 17 Quiz – Atrial Abnormalities

  22. 22
    • Hypertrophy 18-1: Left Ventricular Hypertrophy

    • Hypertrophy 18-2: Right Ventricular Hypertrophy

    • Section 18 Quiz – Hypertrophy

  23. 23
    • Bundle Branch Blocks 19-1: Right Bundle Branch Block

    • Bundle Branch Blocks 19-2: Left Bundle Branch Block

    • Bundle Branch Blocks 19-3: Other IVCDs

    • Section 19 Quiz – Bundle Branch Blocks

  24. 24
    • Hemiblocks 20-1: Introduction to Hemiblocks

    • Hemiblocks 20-2: Left Anterior Hemiblock

    • Hemiblocks 20-3: Left Posterior Hemiblock

    • Hemiblocks 20-4: Bifascicular Block

    • Section 20 Quiz – Hemiblocks

  25. 25
    • Ischemic Heart Disease 21-1: Coronary Anatomy

    • Ischemic Heart Disease 21-2: Coronary Events

    • Ischemic Heart Disease 21-3: Ischemia and Infarction

    • Ischemic Heart Disease 21-4: Ischemia and Infarction Part 2

    • Section 21 Quiz – Ischemic Heart Disease

  26. 26
    • Other ST Abnormalities 22-1: Secondary ST/T Abnormalities

    • Other ST Abnormalities 22-2: Other ST/T Abnormalities

    • Other ST Abnormalities 22-3: Pericarditis and Early Repolarization

    • Section 22 Quiz – Other ST Abnormalities

  27. 27
    • Miscellaneous Topics 23-1: Low Voltage / Lead Reversal

    • Miscellaneous Topics 23-2: Electrolyte Abnormalities

    • Section 23 Quiz – Miscellaneous Topics

  28. 28
    • How To Read A 12-Lead ECG

    • How to Read a 12-Lead ECG – Slide Set

    • Section 24 Quiz – How to Read a 12-Lead ECG

  29. 29
    • Review for Final Exam

    • Essential Level 2 (12-lead) ChalkTalks

    • BONUS #2 – Library of Level 2 (12-lead) ChalkTalks

  30. 30
    • READ THIS Before You Take The Final Exam

    • Final Examination

  31. 31
    • READ THIS Before You Take The Retest

    • Final Exam Retest

  32. 32
    • Congratulations on Completing the Course!