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Basic ECG Course

What will I learn?

Improve your knowledge of ECGs with our Basic ECG Course (Zambian Edition), created to boost your skills in reading ECGs properly. Learn how to check the heart rate and rhythm, spot problems like ischemia (lack of blood flow) and infarction (heart attack), and understand axis determination. Get to know the important ECG words, waveforms, and what a normal ECG looks like. We'll also look at things like electrolyte imbalances and bundle branch blocks. Get a better understanding of common heart problems, how to make good decisions in the clinic, and how to write good reports. Join now to help patients better and get ahead in your career.

Apoia's Unique Offerings

Online courses with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
24/7 online support
Select and organise the chapters you wish to study
Set your own course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, no internet required

Develop your skills

Enhance your practical skills listed below

Become good at reading ECGs: Check the heart rate, rhythm, and axis properly.

Find heart problems quickly: Spot ischemia, infarction, and other issues early.

Understand the basics of ECGs: Learn the important words, waveforms, and normal patterns.

Make better decisions in the clinic: Use guidelines to decide on tests, referrals, and medicines.

Write good reports: Write detailed ECG reports and share what you find clearly.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters similar to the examples below

This is a free course aimed at personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but provides practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.