Cardiology 101: Foundations of Cardiac Rhythm

Build a strong foundation in cardiac anatomy, physiology, and rhythm recognition in this 2-hour session. I’ll guide you through the heart’s electrical conduction system and introduce the essential features of a normal sinus rhythm complex.

Whether you’re new to cardiology or refreshing your clinical knowledge, this course offers a clear, practical starting point and provides the foundation for the rest of the series.

Key learning points

• Review core heart anatomy and physiology

• Understand the electrical conduction system

• Identify the basic components of a normal sinus rhythm complex

• Connect cardiac structure, function, and electrical activity

Cardiology 102: Atrial Arrhythmias

Develop a structured approach to atrial arrhythmias. I’ll help you build on foundational cardiac knowledge and strengthen your understanding of rhythms that originate in the atria.

Designed to welcome varied levels of clinical experience, this course keeps the focus on clear concepts and practical rhythm recognition.

Key learning points

• Understand how atrial arrhythmias develop

• Recognise key characteristics of atrial rhythms

• Distinguish atrial arrhythmias from normal sinus rhythm

• Consider the clinical significance of common atrial arrhythmias

• Identify an appropriate clinical response within your role and local protocols

• Apply a consistent approach to rhythm assessment

Cardiology 103: Ventricular Rhythms

Explore ventricular rhythms with a focused, clinically relevant approach. I’ll guide you through the defining features of rhythms originating in the ventricles and help you develop greater confidence in recognising them.

This course supports learners with varied clinical backgrounds while building on the foundations introduced earlier in the series.

Key learning points

• Understand the origins of ventricular rhythms

• Recognise their key rhythm characteristics

• Differentiate ventricular rhythms from atrial and sinus rhythms

• Consider the clinical significance of ventricular rhythms

• Identify an appropriate clinical response within your role and local protocols

• Strengthen systematic rhythm assessment skills

Across the series, ECG education remains clearly structured: Cardiology 101 establishes the foundations, Cardiology 102 focuses on atrial arrhythmias, and Cardiology 103 focuses on ventricular rhythms.