Prerequisite Knowledge Checklist

Prerequisite Knowledge CheCKlist Before commencing this package, ensure you are able to demonstrate the prerequisite knowledge as outlined below:

… State the normal speed of the ECG paper … State what both the horizontal and vertical axes of the ECG represent … State the time representation of the following on ECG paper -1 mm box -5 mm box -25 mm box … Demonstrate 2 manual methods of calculating heart rate from ECG … State the intrinsic rates of the atria, nodes and ventricles … State the normal route of electrical activity in the heart … Recognise rhythms requiring defibrillation … Undertake systematic rhythm analysis … Identify the morphology and values associated with normal ECG segments … Recognise ectopic atrial and ventricular complexes … Identify the following rhythms -VF -VT -NSR -Sinus Bradycardia -AF -Atrial Flutter -Asystole -Junctional -Paced ventricular -1st degree AV Block (Type 1) -2nd degree AV Block (Type 2) -3rd Degree AV Block … Provide rhythm interpretation including rate, pacemaker origin and abnormalities … Demonstrate correct electrode placement for 12-Lead ECG … Demonstrate ECG troubleshooting and skin preparation … Demonstrate 12-Lead ECG acquisition … Discuss heart anatomy and physiology … Discuss pathophysiology of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) … Demonstrate an understanding of Paramedic CPGs.

“Real knowledge is to know the extent of one’s ignorance” -Confucius