ECG/EKG Interpretation for Healthcare Professionals

A practical online ECG course for medical students, nurses, doctors, paramedics and ECG technicians.

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Learn ECG interpretation on Udemy

Build a systematic approach with clear explanations, hand-drawn diagrams and real ECG examples.

17 lectures · 1 quiz · About 2 hours 50 minutes

Learn at your own pace with Dr. Sangita Choudhury, MBBS, MD (General Medicine).

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Schematic ECG waveform showing the P wave for atrial depolarization, QRS complex for ventricular depolarization, and T wave for ventricular repolarization. Not a patient tracing or to scale.

Six-step ECG interpretation checklist: check recording quality and clinical context; assess rate and rhythm; review axis and intervals; inspect waveform morphology; compare all 12 leads and prior ECGs; summarise findings and seek clinical review.

Free ECG study materials and PDF downloads

Practise ECG interpretation with a printable study guide, a structured worksheet and a compact reference sheet.

ECG basics study guide and practice worksheet

A two-page PDF with a labelled P-QRS-T diagram, ECG paper basics, an interpretation checklist and space to record your findings.

Open the ECG study guide and worksheet (PDF)

ECG reference sheet from ECGpedia

A compact external reference for revision alongside structured ECG lessons.

Open ECGpedia’s ECG reference sheet (PDF)

These resources support learning and supervised practice. Interpret ECG findings in their clinical context.

Online ECG interpretation course for beginners

Learn ECG and EKG interpretation step by step, from ECG basics and heart rhythm analysis to a systematic approach to the 12-lead ECG. This self-paced course is designed for medical students, nurses, junior doctors, paramedics and ECG technicians.

What is the difference between ECG and EKG?

ECG and EKG are two abbreviations for the same test: an electrocardiogram, which records the heart’s electrical activity.

Can I learn ECG interpretation without previous experience?

Yes. Start with the basics, use the labelled diagrams and worksheet, and build your skills through the course examples. Basic anatomy and physiology are helpful.

Learn through clear explanations, hand-drawn diagrams, real ECG examples and practice questions.

Course at a glance

17 lectures · 1 quiz · About 2 hours 50 minutes. Study at your own pace on Udemy.

What you will learn

ECG basics, lead placement, waves and intervals
Heart rate, rhythm and cardiac axis
Common arrhythmias and heart blocks
Ventricular hypertrophy and bundle branch blocks
Myocardial ischemia and infarction
Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) pattern
A structured approach to real ECG examples

Before you start

No previous ECG interpretation experience is required. Basic anatomy and physiology are helpful.

Your instructor

Dr. Sangita Choudhury, MBBS, MD (General Medicine).

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