This half day course on 12 lead ECG training is brought to you by the NC TraCS CTRC. The goals of the course are to provide a basic overview of ECG physiology, selecting appropriate equipment used to perform an ECG, discuss the importance of correct electrode placement and describe the conditions that may cause ECG artifacts. The course will consist of lecture, hands-on learning, an exam, and skills test. To successfully complete the course you must attend the full session, pass the exam, and successfully perform at least one 12 lead ECG on a standardized patient. Interpretation of a 12 lead ECG, ability to make a medical diagnosis based on the 12 lead ECG and performing 12 lead ECG on participants under the age of 2 years old are not covered in this training.

Please note that students will practice placing electrodes on a manikin and a standardized patient. Students will not be required to practice electrode placement on each other. Completion of this course does not qualify attendees as licensed personnel or result in a certification (such as a certified ECG technician). Attendees who successfully complete the course will be provided with a certificate of completion to document 12 lead ECG training.

Cost:  $80 

Date:  October 28th, 11 am - 3:30 pm

Location: NC TraCS, 2nd Floor Brinkhous-Bullitt, Conference Room 219, 160 N. Medical Drive (note: hands on training will be completed in the CTRC outpatient unit later in the session)

Students will have an opportunity to take a 30 minute lunch break (bring your own or visit one of the nearby cafeterias) after the lecture portion is completed. 

Please contact Janette Goins janette_goins@med.unc.edu if you have questions regarding this training. If for any reason you cannot make a session, please notify Janette at least 48 hours in advance.