Basics of the ECG (5 cr)

Objective

You know the basics of heart anatomy and physiology.
You know the basics of taking a high-quality ECG.
You can systematically study and interpret the most common findings of the ECG in nursing.
You will strengthen your theoretical competence in how a nurse recognizes a normal ECG and the most common changes in the ECG.

Content

Anatomy and physiology of the heart. Online material and test 1.
Taking and recording a high-quality ECG. Online material and test 2.
Studying the ECG systematically and interpreting the most common findings in the ECG in nursing. Online material and test 3.
ECG exercises. Online material and final exam.

Course material

The study material is described on the learning platform.

Study forms and methods

During the course the student studies independently. The course includes various learning tasks and familiarization with materials. The students progresses during 2 months. The teacher evaluates tests and exam on the 15 th and 30th of every month, except on the week 9 and in june and july.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Verkkokurssin suunnittelussa on huomioitu työelämäyhteistyö.

Timing of exams and assignments

Student has 2 months time to study. Student completes three knowledge tests and a final exam, which is evaluated numerically.

Student workload

Student´s work amount is 135 hours.

Further information

Opintojakson opettaja Päivi Lifflander, etunimi.sukunimi(at)xamk.fi

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation by EQF6-criterions.