The Advanced ECG in Practice at Teesside University is a Certificate program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered online at the university's main campus in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom, the program is taught in English and takes 3 months 3 weeks to complete. Students study in a Part Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on January 1, 2027.
The award addresses the multi-professional care and management of clients who require cardiac monitoring.
Funding 2022/23
Funded places may be available. You will be notified if you are eligible for a funded place within your organisation once you have applied.
– ECG recording using current guidelines
– normal sinus rhythm, junctional rates, idioventricular rates
– action potential
– axis
– supraventricular arrhythmias - atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, premature atrial contractions (PACs), junctional tachycardia - effects on patient and treatment
– ventricular arrhythmias - ventricular ectopics, accelerated idioventricular rhythm, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation - effects on patient and treatment (ICDs)
– atrioventricular (AV) blocks - sinus block, atrioventricular blocks (pacing)
– bundle branch blocks (pacing, CRT)
– acute coronary syndromes (STEMI/NSTEMI/U/A)
– ECG - miscellaneous changes
Twenty hours of direct engagement with the VLE/learning materials is expected and includes presentations, blogs, tests and activities to support learning.
Formative feedback is provided for students engaging in four case studies provided in the VLE, which help you prepare for the exam and create an opportunity for students to systematically interpret a 12-lead ECG and discuss their thoughts on diagnosis and treatment options.
Summative assessment is a two-hour unseen written examination. You are provided with a selection of 3- or 5-lead rhythm strips and 12-lead ECGs to interpret, analyse, evaluate and discuss.
Community college diploma with 65% minimum
Or, holders of a a Tawjihi 65%+ average plus a recognised foundation programme
Or, holders of the International Baccalaureate Diploma with 27 points or more will be considered for direct admission to Bachelor degree courses
This award will enhance the CV of health professionals working with adult patients requiring cardiac monitoring, care and management of arrhythmias.
Undergraduate applicants can apply via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). You will find advice and step-by-step guidance about their online application process on the UCAS website.
United Kingdom, Middlesbrough
