The ECG Academy India, an online portal offering ECG courses, teaches you how to expertly interpret an electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at your own pace. It couldn’t be easier! Excellent for beginners or for experienced readers who want to improve their skills at analysing complex ECGs. Its benefits are as follows:
- Easy to understand video lessons in ECG interpretation
- Step by step instruction from basic to advanced
- Learn from a physician specialist/electrophysiologist
- Weekly practice “ChalkTalk” sessions
- Now with special pricing for India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan
Idea behind starting up ECG Academy India
“Earlier, I was involved in importing and marketing of medical equipment under West Coast Corporation. Two years back I was involved in a project for developing a tele-ECG device with technical know-how from BARC. When the product was launched it was a shock to come across qualified medical professionals who by all means could acquire ECGs but could not interpret them. Hence they required the help of a specialist to analyse the ECG. On further interaction it was found that there is not much exposure to the medical students in their MBBS course to ECGs. The paramedical and nursing staff had no clue whatsoever even about a basic interpretation in case of an emergency. This is where the idea of online training for ECG analysis and interpretation emerged,” informs Vijhay J Shetty, CEO, Managing Partner, ECG Academy India.
How it works
Two levels of courses are offered, which are purely online. Any candidate on registration gets a specific user name and password to access the information comprising videos and chalk talks for two months. During this period the candidate can visit the site and spend unlimited time to learn and take an online test which is evaluated by our principal set up ECG Academy US. On clearing the test with 75 per cent + marks the required credit and certification is issued to the candidate.
Who all can get benefit from this website?
Medical students, nursing students and para medical professionals are offered the Level 1 course and for qualified practicing doctors the Level 2 is offered.
What makes ECG Academy India different?
ECG Academy India is the first online portal offering online ECG courses in India.
The advantage of Internet by which the student can access at any given time from anywhere and any number of times. This gives a complete exposure to the student before he takes the final test. Moreover the subsidised rates are applicable for all candidates enrolling from India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Pakistan. It is the first online ECG training course in India for medical professionals.
| LEVEL1 | LEVEL1 | LEVEL2 | ChalkTalks (both levels) | |
| Best suited for: | Nurses, Telemetry Technicians, Ambulance Squads, Students, BLS/ACLS | Interns and Residents, Cardiac Nurses, Medical Students, EMTs, Paramedics | Attending Physicians, Medical Residents, Cardiology/EP Fellows, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse ractitioners | You know the basics but you’re looking to become an ECG expert (Included in all courses) |
Advantages, charges, levels and syllabus
LEVEL 1 – Arrhythmias/ Rhythm Strip Analysis
This ECG Course begins with basic concepts of electricity, ECG systems, and cardiac physiology. It covers basic ECG measurements and reviews all cardiac arrhythmias that might be seen on a rhythm strip. Basic concepts in 12-lead interpretation are also included. It also includes nine hours of video lessons. You will receive an email containing a link to the final exam. Participants who achieve a passing grade on the exam will be sent a Certificate of Proficiency. Includes weekly ChalkTalks.
Fees: $50 or Rs 3300
LEVEL 2 – 12-Lead ECG Interpretation
This ECG Course begins with basic concepts of electricity, ECG systems, and cardiac physiology. It covers basic ECG measurements and reviews all cardiac arrhythmias that might be seen on a rhythm strip. The second half teaches all necessary concepts in 12-lead ECG interpretation. Includes 14 hours of video lessons. You will receive an email containing a link to the final exam. Participants who achieve a passing grade on the exam will be sent a Certificate of Proficiency. Includes weekly ChalkTalks.
Fees: $75 or Rs 4800
Background information
Affiliated to ECG Academy US and division of Westcoast Corporation, specialising in state of the art medical innovations and equipment. Recently launched a digital radiography retrofit system to convert conventional X-ray machines to direct digital radiography systems, PC-based ECG machine.
Faculty associated with teaching
The ECG Academy (US) was established by Dr Nicholas Tullo, a cardiac electrophysiologist with a passion for teaching. Dr Tullo has been reading ECGs since he was a medical student on cardiology rotation in 1979. Sitting for hours with plenty of ECGs to read, he learnt how to analyse the degrees and the art of understanding this very common medical exam. Almost every individual in the healthcare field has to be acquainted with the ECG. Dr Tullo has been teaching physicians and nurses how to read them for decades now. He provides his lectures with videotapes and uses very effective audio-video tools to accomplish this. With the help of digital recording and editing, he realised that he was able to take a relaxed, easy mode of teaching and capture it as a series of video clips that we now present at the ECG Academy India.
Contact Details:
Vijhay J Shetty
CEO & Managing Partner
ECG Academy India
Div: Westcoast Corporation
Email: vijhay@ecgacademyindia.com
Website: www.ecgacademyindia.com