Introduction to ECG Interpretation for Primary Care – Basics of ECG
A clear, confidence‑building course designed for healthcare professionals who want to strengthen their understanding of simple ECG findings. This foundational session provides a practical, clinically relevant overview tailored for busy primary care clinicians who need essential ECG knowledge without advanced cardiology detail. As a result, this session provides an ideal introduction for those seeking to grasp ECG interpretation basics.
Delegates will explore the heart’s electrical conduction system—including:
- SA node
- AV node
- heart rate
- BPM and rhythm
This part of the course is where the introduction to ECG interpretation and its fundamentals is truly emphasised, before progressing to key ECG components such as:
- P waves
- QRS complexes
- T waves
- QTc intervals.
The course also links these features to common primary care presentations, including arrhythmia, bradycardia, tachycardia and atrial fibrillation, and highlights how medications such as antidepressants can influence ECG results. By making these connections, the session supports your journey towards confident ECG interpretation through a practical introduction.
Please note: This introductory session does not cover 12‑lead ECG interpretation, electrode placement or advanced cardiology conditions. For those requiring more than an introduction to ECG interpretation concepts, further study is recommended.
Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the basic electrical conduction system of the heart
2. Identify key ECG components and their clinical significance
3. Relate basic ECG features to common conditions and medication effects
Ideal for nurses, ACPs, GPs , HCSWs and Allied Health Professionals seeking a confidence‑building introduction to ECG interpretation built to suit modern primary care.
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