Welcome to Part 1 of ECG Basics! In this section, we will cover the very basics of ECG interpretation. The ECG Basics' sections will be critical as they will serve as the foundation for which we will build more advanced concepts on in subsequent sections.
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LEARNING CONTENT OVERVIEW
Total lessons: 26
HIGH-YIELD learning time: ~2 hours
Maximum quiz time:~1 hour
OVERARCHING LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Describe basic cardiac anatomy and circulation
Describe the electrical conduction system of the heart
Identify the locations of various leads on the standard 12-lead ECG
Identify and describe various aspects of the cardiac cycle and their normal appearance on the ECG