Now Available: VHAC 12-Lead ECG Fundamentals Course Download
- Sherri White
- 4 days ago
- 1 min read
We are excited to announce that the 12-Lead ECG Fundamentals Course, developed by the VHAC ECG Education Committee and supported by VCSQI, is now available for download.
This course was created to strengthen statewide ECG competency and ensure rapid, accurate STEMI recognition across EMS and hospital teams. It covers essential knowledge and skills including:
What an ECG is and how cardiac electrical activity is measured
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Proper electrode placement with visual step-by-step guides
STEMI criteria, STEMI mimics, and lead interpretation essentials
EMS responsibilities that directly impact FMC-to-Balloon time
Patient pathways before hospital arrival and how rapid recognition saves lives
This training supports our shared mission of improving cardiovascular systems of care through education, collaboration, and data-driven practice across Virginia.
Please share widely with your EMS agencies, emergency departments, educators, and clinical teams. Improving ECG competency saves time, saves muscle, and saves lives.
Thank you for your continued commitment to cardiovascular excellence.
Warm regards,
VCSQI Team
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