Welcome to Cardiac Physiology - Events

Events

Welcome to the Cardiac Physiology Network South events page. Listed here will be a range of forthcoming education seminars and training courses. These files will be made available in Adobe Acrobat 'pdf' format. If you do not have this software installed, you should be able to obtain a free reader from http://www.adobe.com.

Note:  New date for module 3

 

Electrocardiography
The network offers a comprehensive package in electrocardiography including theory, clinical experience, interpretation and assessment.  The programme has been designed to suit the needs of the candidate and offer the opportunity to have a clinical skill recognised and acknowledged.  The educational programme is offered as individual modules or can be accessed as a complete package.  The programme will be delivered at the Regional Cardiac Physiology Training Centre by an accredited faculty.
Module 1
This one day event delivers all the necessary theoretical knowledge behind electrocardiography, including instrumentation, practice and basic interpretation.  Ideally suited to a healthcare professional wanting to learn or consolidate an existing clinical skill.  Also suitable for student cardiac physiologists in year one or early year two under going the degree programme.
	Module 2
This part of the programme gives the candidate the opportunity to gain clinical experience from a choice of sites from around the region.  The network offers the choice of three hospital sites and a wide variety of clinical scenarios.  All clinical practice will be supervised by qualified and accredited members of staff.  Ideally suited for those healthcare professionals with an interest in cardiology.
		Module 3
This module is a one day event and will introduce the candidate to systematically interpret the 12 lead ECGs.  Those returning from module 2 will be able to return with their evidence from clinical practice and initiate their analysis skills.  The day will also cover rhythm abnormalities and morphological abnormalities.
			Module 4
Those candidates that require or wish to be  assessed in the practical aspects of electrocardiography and interpretation of a 12 lead resting electrocardiogram will return and be examined by accredited members of staff.  Successful candidates will receive a certificate of competency.
Dates available:               Module 1 March 17th 2010                               Module 3 November 4th 2009 Module 2 as requested from Module 1            Module 4 as requested from Module 3
If you would like more information please e-mail alison.day@suht.swest.nhs.uk		For online booking follow the link by clicking on the image.
			ECG Course

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to work together and improve patient care by minimising variations in clinical practice. To collaborate on training and education, support and develop a highly skilled, acknowledged workforce .