3 Lead ECG Interpretation Online Short Course

Allied Health

A course by

AUT

A 100% online short course teaching health professionals to interpret 3 Lead ECGs, designed as both a beginner's introduction and a refresher, with video modules, practice activities, and quizzes.

NZ$164

inc GST

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This course starts anytime


Online study

Flexible online learning from anywhere

Online

It will take a total of 4 weeks

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Understand ECG Fundamentals

Identify the components of a 3 Lead ECG and understand their significance.

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Apply the 5-Step ECG Interpretation Method

Use a systematic, universal approach to analyze ECG rhythms.

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Recognize Common Cardiac Rhythms

Accurately identify and differentiate between sinus, atrial, junctional, and ventricular rhythms.

What You're Signing Up For

This exciting short course is designed for working health professionals seeking foundational skills in 3 Lead ECG interpretation. Delivered fully online by AUT's accredited paramedicine and emergency management faculty, participants receive self-paced video lessons, quizzes, and practice tools over approximately 4 weeks (flexible up to 6 months). Suitable for newcomers and those seeking a refresher, this course is open to a wide range of health roles (including paramedics, nurses, doctors, and more) and provides a vital basis for further resuscitation courses and advanced ECG interpretation.

Course Content

  • 3 Lead ECG Acquisition
  • Identification of ECG components
  • 5-step method for 3 Lead ECG Interpretation
  • Analysis of Sinus Rhythms: Normal, Tachycardia, Bradycardia, Arrhythmia
  • Analysis of Atrial Rhythms: Wandering Pacemaker, Atrial Tachycardia, Fibrillation, Flutter
  • Analysis of Junctional Rhythms: Escape, Accelerated, Tachycardia
  • Heart Blocks: First Degree, Second Degree Type I and II, Third Degree
  • Ventricular Rhythms: Tachycardia, Fibrillation, Idioventricular
  • Review and practice activities
  • Quizzes and worksheets for self-assessment
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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Health

  • Emergency Services

  • Allied Health Professions

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Enhanced capability for ECG interpretation in emergency and health care settings

  • Preparation for roles requiring ECG reading skills, such as paramedicine, nursing, and emergency medical services

  • Foundation for progressing to further cardiac and resuscitation training