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12 Lead ECG Interpretation Identification of Myocardial Infarction.
We hope you enjoy the course and get a lot out of it.
Format: Online
CPD: 4 Hours
Access: 12 months from the course start date. You are able to return to any part of the course as many times as needed.
Your Course Overview
Download your 12 Lead ECG Interpretation Course Handout here
ECGs Simply: Cardiac Arrhythmias Made Easy
Learning Outcomes
- Review the cardiac complex: waves, segments and timing intervals and demonstrate the understanding of the foundation of interpretation of sinus rhythm and abnormal arrhythmias.
- Demonstrate skills in interpretation of a 12 lead ECG interpretation and be able to recognise changes related to acute coronary syndrome
- Become proficient at interpreting a myocardial infarction
Demonstrate expert knowledge of the potential complications that may be associated with a specific myocardial infarction.
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12 Lead ECG Interpretation Course
Interpretation of a Myocardial Infarction
This course is ideal for:
Nurses in all areas of clinical practice require knowledge and skills in the area of ECG Interpretation. With the changing health environment, the introduction of ward-based telemetry units, acute cardiac patients now being managed in general care areas and acutely unwell patients presenting at community based medical practices, highlights the benefit of the knowledge you will acquire by undertaking this course.
Other health-care professionals who perform an ECG as part of their role are also welcome to enroll.
You will learn:
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to review the cardiac complex: waves, segments and timing intervals and demonstrate the understanding of the foundation of interpretation of sinus rhythm and abnormal arrhythmias.
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to demonstrate skills in the 12 lead ECG interpretation and be able to recognise changes related to acute coronary syndrome
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to become proficient at interpreting a myocardial infarction.
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to demonstrate expert knowledge of the potential complications that may be associated with a specific myocardial infarction.
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Modules included in this Course:
- Module One: Introduction to the interpretation of sinus rhythm and foundation principles
- Module Two: Interpretation of a 12 lead ECG
- Module Three: Advanced interpretation of an acute myocardial infarction.
In this Course you will:
- learn to interpret an acute myocardial infarction quickly and accurately in a patient with signs and symptoms of suspected acute coronary syndrome.
- learn the essential skills of interpreting an acute myocardial infarction.
- understand that the longer a coronary artery remains blocked the greater the amount of cardiac muscle that is damaged.
- learn that once an infarction is even several hours old, much of the damage is permanent.
- acknowledge that Nurses are often the first healthcare professionals to assess patients who present with signs and symptoms of an acute myocardial infarction and recognise the presentation on an ECG.
- learn that this ensures early diagnosis leading to timely treatment and reperfusion of the occluded coronary artery.
Meet our Presenter
Anne has also lectured at Bond University Medical School.
ECGs Simply: Cardiac Arrhythmias Made Easy
See what others have said after completing one of Anne's Courses
- Karen | Telemetry 2022
- Liz | Telemetry 2022
- Anne | The Deteriorating Patient | New Zealand
- Rachel | Telemetry, Cardiac Arrhythmias and 12 Lead ECG | Hervey Bay
Why Anne thinks all Nurses should do this course
I like to add a bit of humour into the important concepts to make it interesting and to influence Nurses to become experts at reading ECGs and rhythms and also assist them to develop confidence in their knowledge. Nursing CPD has worked with me to develop the interactive format of this ECG course allowing me to assist the students as they progress through many of the exercises.”
This course is for:
- The Nurse in coronary care, critical care, emergency and cardiothoracic units. Every Nurse in these specialist areas must have expert cardiac knowledge.
- Nurses working in other areas such as dialysis, managing patients with diabetes, surgical wards, medical units, rehabilitation units to name a few where staff will find these co-morbidities existing in a large number of their patients.
- All Nurses working with patients with both acute and chronic illnesses, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and kidney disease are the three most common illnesses in Australia. These three diseases often occur together.
- Nurses working in the area of telemetry. The growth of telemetry in both specialist units and general ward situations has heightened the Nurse’s responsibility to ensure their knowledge regarding cardiac arrhythmias and ECG interpretation is current and reflects best practice guidelines.
- Psychiatric Nurses, Midwives, and Nurses working in general practice areas where ECG's are often taken and left for someone else to interpret.
You will also learn:
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How to quickly interpret a 12 lead ECG in three easy steps
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The common errors that are made in performing a 12 lead ECG
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The warning signs of an acute myocardial infarction
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How to recognise a patient deteriorating with a cardiac disorder
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How to recognise the leads associated with different myocardial infarctions
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How a patient with Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) presents and the gender issues on presentation
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To interpret a 12 lead ECG identifying angina, anterior and inferior STEMI
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The foundation of interpretation of sinus rhythm
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The cardiac complex: waves, segments and timing intervals
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How to interpret deterioration of a monitored patient
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Confidence in recognising an acute MI
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The complications of an anterior and inferior myocardial infarction
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To place an ECG on the right side of the chest
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A serious complication of an inferior myocardial infarction
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SCAD – Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection
Q&A Session with the Presenter
How does the online course work?
When you enroll:
- You’ll receive login details to access your online course via email
- Your course contains three learning modules, each including video and quizzes
- Complete each module when it suits you
- We suggest allowing 4 hours to complete the course
- Once you have completed all modules you will receive your course certificate
- You’ll have access to the course for a year from the time of purchase – giving you plenty of time to revisit your lessons and refresh your knowledge whenever needed
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Frequently asked questions:
A: Any nurse working in critical care, coronary care, emergency departments as well as the general ward areas. It is designed not only for the critical care areas, but ideal for the nurse in a telemetry ward or any nurse who performs a 12 lead ECG for a patient with chest pain.
Q. Who’s the presenter?
A: Anne Evans-Murray – R.N., BHlthSc, MACCCN, Grad.Dip Ed, MEd, Dip Counselling, GradCertCritCare, CertIV Training and Assessment, and CertIV in Mediation
Q. How will this help me in my career?
A: The changing environment in health has led to lack of access to advanced care settings such as critical care units as they may not be available. Therefore, nurses in all areas require both basic and more advanced clinical knowledge and skills in this area of care to manage these patients across a range of clinical settings.


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Anne Evans-Murray
R.N., BHlthSc, MACCCN, Grad.Dip Ed, MEd, Dip Counselling, GradCertCritCare, CertIV Training and Assessment, CertIV in Mediation
Dr Amanda Bowden


Diabetes Queensland
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Dr Julie Martyn
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Jules Aitken
MSc (Nurse Practitioner), RN, CDE
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She has participated in research projects involving weight management, diabetes, metabolic and chronic diseases and has presented at nursing, allied health, medical and community events at local, State and National level.
She is a mentor for diabetes educators with the Australian Diabetes Educators Association and also provides education and mentorship for student nurses, RNs, EENs and other health professionals within private organisations.
She is also an member of External Advisory Committee for Queensland's University of Technology Master of Nursing programme.
Louise Webber
Masters Nursing Science (Nurse Practitioner), BA (Hons), RN
She has worked in several public hospitals and Community settings in Australia and overseas. She currently works collaboratively with several Aged Care Providers and private hospitals and runs her specialist community wound clinic.

Maria Clemente
BScN, RN, JD, GradDip, Solicitor
Mary Andrew
Mary has a long history working in aged care, with 25 years experience with the Department of Veterans Affairs in various roles addressing
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Mary joined the Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland
almost 10 years ago – initially as Co-ordinator of the Community Visitor Scheme
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Mary has a background in Pharmacy, gaining a qualification in Ireland before migrating to Australia in the early 80s.


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Clinical Education Specialist
Silvia Borges
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Masters Nursing Science (Nurse Practitioner), Master of Palliative Care
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Colleen Reid
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Dr Konara works within the biomedical sector to translate research and product concepts into practical solutions for healthcare facilities.
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