Enhanced Services Performing ECG Training
The session will cover:
- Introduction to heart disease, basic anatomy and physiology , risk factors , preventable / modifiable and non- modifiable risks
- MI , angina , stroke and TIAs , heart failure looking at signs and symptoms – the types of investigations patients have to get their diagnosis
- MECC opportunities and identification via NHS health checks etc and the wider team / support available for all
- Taking an accurate ECG
- Getting the room and the patient ready
- Dos and don’ts
- Pre attendance advice , correct positioning of electrodes , ensuring result readability , processes to follow re: who will interpret, information given to patients
This training if for HCAs.
GPAs, pharmacists, nurses can attend if they require this training
GPAs, pharmacists, nurses can attend if they require this training