CERTIFICATE IN ECG TECHNOLOGY (1 YEAR)

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CERTIFICATE IN ECG TECHNOLOGY (1 YEAR)

Certificate in ECG Technology (1 Year)

📘 Syllabus Structure

1. Introduction to ECG Technology

  • History and development of ECG
  • Scope of ECG technology in medical diagnostics
  • Role and responsibilities of an ECG Technician
  • Basics of the cardiac conduction system

2. Human Anatomy and Physiology (Basic)

  • Introduction to body systems
  • Cardiovascular system anatomy
  • Heart structure and blood flow
  • Respiratory and nervous system overview
  • Relationship of heart to other systems

3. ECG Waveforms and Interpretation

  • Electrical activity of the heart
  • P wave, QRS complex, T wave, U wave
  • PR interval, QT interval, ST segment
  • Introduction to rhythm strip interpretation
  • Identification of normal vs. abnormal ECG

4. Basic Medical Sciences and Terminology

  • Common medical prefixes and suffixes
  • Terminology used in cardiology and diagnostics
  • Abbreviations related to ECG and patient reports
  • Basics of infection control and hygiene

5. Patient Care and Safety

  • Preparing and positioning patients for ECG
  • Infection prevention practices
  • Communication with patients (including elderly, children)
  • Handling patients with cardiac distress

6. ECG Equipment Handling and Maintenance

  • Components of an ECG machine
  • Types of ECG machines (3-lead, 12-lead, Holter)
  • Paper speed, gain, and filter settings
  • Proper cleaning, calibration, and storage
  • Troubleshooting common equipment issues

7. Introduction to Cardiac Arrhythmias

  • Definition and types of arrhythmias
  • Tachycardia, bradycardia, and fibrillation
  • Heart block basics
  • Early identification of critical rhythms (basic overview only)

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