ECG & Pharmacology Course
Online ECG and Pharmacology Course – Essential Prep for ACLS & PALS Certification
Looking to strengthen your understanding of ECG interpretation and emergency pharmacology before taking ACLS or PALS training? Our ECG and Pharmacology Online Course is designed to give healthcare professionals a strong foundation in cardiac rhythm recognition and drug administration—key skills required before attending Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) courses.
Since ECG and pharmacology are no longer covered in detail in ACLS and PALS certification courses, this online course ensures you’re fully prepared and confident when responding to cardiac emergencies.
✅ What You’ll Learn:
ECG Training:
- Anatomy of the heart and cardiac conduction system
- Basics of electrophysiology
- How to measure and interpret a standard ECG
- Identification of basic arrhythmias
Emergency Pharmacology:
- Overview of core ACLS drugs and their clinical use
- Proper drug dosages and routes of administration in cardiac arrest and other emergencies
- How to integrate pharmacology into ACLS treatment algorithms
Whether you’re a new healthcare graduate or an experienced medical provider, this course will enhance your clinical skills and improve your readiness in high-stakes cardiac situations.
⚠️ Please note: This is not a Heart & Stroke Foundation course. It is intended as a preparatory course for ACLS and PALS training.
Curriculum
- 2 Sections
- 34 Lessons
- 6 Hours
- ECG32
- 1.1Welcome In our ECG & Pharmacology Training
- 1.2Before We Start
- 1.3Anatomy of the Heart
- 1.4The Heart
- 1.5The heart is a hollow organ
- 1.6Conduction of the Heart (1)
- 1.7Conduction of the Heart (2)
- 1.8Conduction of the Heart (3)
- 1.9Conduction of the Heart (4)
- 1.10ECG Components
- 1.11Rhythm indicators
- 1.12ECG Measurement
- 1.13ECG Measurement 2
- 1.14Heart Rate Estimation
- 1.15Lead Placement
- 1.16Rhythm Analysis
- 1.17Normal Sinus Rhythm
- 1.18Sinus Bradycardia
- 1.19Sinus Tachycardia
- 1.20Premature Atrial Contraction (Complex)
- 1.21Supraventricular Tachycardia
- 1.22Premature Ventricular Contraction (Complex)
- 1.23Monomorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- 1.24Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- 1.25Ventricular Fibrillation
- 1.26Asystole
- 1.27Pulseless Electrical Activity
- 1.28First-Degree Block
- 1.29Second-Degree Block (Type I)
- 1.30Second-Degree Block (Type II)
- 1.31Third-Degree Block
- 1.32ECG Quiz
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Requirements
- Computer with Internet access
Features
- Comprehensive Curriculum:Comprehensive Curriculum: The course is divided into two main sections—ECG and Pharmacology—encompassing 34 lessons over approximately 6 hours.
- ECG Section: This section covers heart anatomy, basic electrophysiology, normal ECG measurements, and basic arrhythmias, providing foundational knowledge essential for accurate ECG interpretation
- Pharmacology Section: Focused on emergency pharmacology, this section addresses basic ACLS drugs and their usage, including drugs, doses, and routes of administration during cardiovascular emergencies, and integrates basic drug pharmacology into ACLS algorithms
Target Audiences
- RNs
- NPs
- Paramedic
- Students