Competency information

Details

Measure all amplitudes and intervals from the ECG.

Considerations

  • The derivation of the ECG.
  • The relationship between the ECG and the cardiac cycle.
  • Identification of amplitudes and intervals in ECG and normal ranges.
  • Effect of exercise on the normal ECG.

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome Plan and perform a resting ECG in a range of patients in a variety of clinical settings, to current nationally accepted standards.