12-Lead EKG Interpretation Course

12-Lead EKG Interpretation Course

Course Description:

This is not a 12-Lead Certification 

12 hours of CME!

This is a 12 hour course with 4 hours of precourse work and eight hours of hands-on, instructor-led in-person classroom time. It is designed to provide healthcare professionals with a comprehensive understanding of 12-lead electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG) interpretation. Through classroom instruction, interactive discussions, and real-world case studies, students will gain the knowledge and skills needed to accurately interpret 12-lead EKGs in clinical settings.

Whether you're new to cardiac monitoring or seeking a refresher to strengthen your interpretation skills, this course will build your confidence in recognizing normal and abnormal cardiac rhythms, ischemia, infarction patterns, axis deviations, and more.

What the class covers:

• Basics of the Heart and Electrical Conduction
• Cardiac Anatomy & physiology
• How the heart's electrical signals are generated and detected
• EKG fundamentals 
• Calculating heart rate, rhythm, axis and intervals
• Electrode placement and lead configuration for both 3 and 12 Leads
• Importance of correct placement for proper readings
• Systematic approach to EKG interpretation
• Identifying arrhythmias, conduction abnormalities, ischemia, infarction, and hypertrophy
• Recognizing signs of myocardial infarction and ischemia
• Recognizing STEMI (ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction) patterns
• How to respond to abnormal EKGs and what to do in emergency situations
• Clinical correlation and decision-making

Who Should Attend:

• Paramedics and EMTs

• Nurses (RN, LPN, LVN)

• Medical students and healthcare professionals preparing for ACLS or critical care roles

Course Features:

• Expert-led instruction with real EKG examples

• Small class sizes for personalized learning

• Hands-on practice with EKG equipment and case studies

• Certificate of completion (12 hours of Continuing Education for Airway, Breathing, Cardiovascular Cardiac Emergencies, EKG Interpretation, Monitoring and Cardiac Medications//Treatments.

Prerequisites:
Basic understanding of cardiac physiology is recommended. No prior EKG experience is required.

Duration: 8 hours with 4 hours of precourse work
Format: 8 hour In-person classroom session
Materials Provided: Workbook, EKG reference guide, practice strips