Basic Rhythms (Basic ECG Interpretation)

Are you a healthcare professional who participates in the management of medical emergencies? Elevate your critical care expertise with the Basic Rhythms Course taught by the EMS Education Department. This essential training builds on your medical knowledge enhancing care of critical patients.

Course Overview & Key Benefits

The Basic Rhythms Course provides a solid foundation in ECG rhythm interpretation for new and developing healthcare providers. This training breaks down cardiac electrical activity, waveform components, and common arrhythmias into simple, easy-to-understand steps. Participants will learn how to confidently recognize normal and abnormal rhythms, preparing them for real-world patient monitoring and advanced ECG education.

• Clear, beginner -friendly approach to rhythm interpretation
• Improved recognition of early warning signs with hands on practice with real ECG strips
• Builds confidence for hospital, prehospital and clinical care settings

What You Will Learn

Participants with develop the skills to :

• Understand basic cardiac anatomy and the electrical conduction system
• Identify ECG waveform components (P wave, QRS, T wave, intervals and segments)
• Recognize normal sinus rhythm and common arrhythmias
• Interpret atrial, junctional, ventricular rhythms and heart blocks
• Identify life-threatening rhythms requiring rapid intervention
• Apply correct lead placement and recognize common ECG artifacts

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for:

• Nursing students and new graduate nurses
• Cardiac monitoring/telemetry technicians
• Paramedic and medical students needing foundational ECG skills
• Medical assistants, patient care techs and allied health professionals
• Any healthcare provider responsible for patient monitoring or basic ECG interpretation

For any questions, call EMS Education at 701-858-6310.