Welcome to Dr. Stanley’s ECG Interpretation Courses for nurses, physicians, PAs, NPs and medical professionals. Since 2004, we have offered ECG and ECG Rhythm interpretation training courses for medical professionals, from beginner to advanced levels. Our ECG and ECG Rhythm examples are taken from actual patient cases and include real-life artifact (“background noise”) as you would find in real life.
Dr. Stanley has trained nurses and physicians since the 1980s to analyze the 12-lead ECG waveform from the standpoint of a PhD Electrical Engineer – and not simply rote memorization of 12-Lead ECG patterns. Clinically, Dr. Stanley has 40 years of experience as a physician in the trenches of Emergency Medicine at a Level I Trauma Center where he deeply saw the need for doctors, nurses and all members of the medical team to interpret the 12-lead ECG.
With 5 ECG interpretation courses, you may wonder which course is best for you. All ECG interpretation courses are accredited for up to 61 hours of CE in a range of CE increments from 3 to 30 hours. And we offer both AMA PRA Category I CME for doctors and CE for nurses.
We Offer 5 Courses on ECG & ECG Rhythm Interpretation:
1. Animated ECG Rhythms Interpretation (9 Hours Cat I CME or Nursing CE | Basic Learning Level)
What is the Animated ECG Rhythms Course?
The Animated ECG Rhythms Course is a “hybrid” blend of 6 online modules containing texts and quizzes along with companion, hardcopy books to keep when finished with the online portion of the course. The Animated ECG Rhythms correlates electrical activity in the heart with the resultant waveform on the rhythm strip from Lead II using color-coded animations. The course includes supplemental audio reinforcement with each video animation. The Animated ECG Rhythms provides great basic, introductory content and is perfect for medical board review or ACLS certification or recertification preparation!
Who is the Animated ECG Rhythms Course for?
Physicians, Nurses, Physician Associates, Nurse Practitioners, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Monitor Technicians, and Medical Students.
Our ECG and ECG rhythm interpretation courses are designed with the busy medical practitioner – nurse, midlevel, doctor – and medical student in mind. Book materials are delivered to your door. And courses can be taken at the physician’s time and pace from the convenience of home.
How many CE hours can I earn?
The Animated ECG Rhythms Course is accredited for 9 hours of AMA PRA Category I CME or Nursing CE.
Testimonials from Participants…
“I found this online course truly helpful… the animations showing the electrical and mechanical activity side-by-side with the rhythm strip was key… being a visual learner, this was an excellent learning tool!” ~ Jessica, RN
“The best presentation of cardiac rhythms I have seen. The animated portion beautifully ties what is occurring in the heart to the ECG tracing. The course was comprehensive and clinically relevant. Bravo!” ~ C. Curtis, DO
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2. Advanced 12-lead ECG Interpretation Course (30 Hours Cat I CME or Nursing CE | Advanced Level Course)
- What is the Advanced 12-lead ECG Interpretation Course? The Advanced 12-lead ECG Interpretation Course has been a best seller from Dr Stanley’s ECG courses for 20+ years. This advanced, comprehensive 12-lead ECG Interpretation Course covers everything from normal ECG patterns to LBBB, RBBB, WPW, LVH, STEMI, and NSTEMI ECG patterns. Finally, understand the analysis of the 12-lead ECG instead of rote memorization. Academic and Tech support is provided throughout the course.
- Who is the Advanced 12-Lead ECG Course for? Physicians, Nurses, Physician Associates, Nurse Practitioners, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Monitor Technicians and Medical Students. Our Advanced 12-lead ECG interpretation courses is designed with the busy medical practitioner (nurse, midlevel, doctor and medical student) in mind. Book materials are delivered to your door. And courses can be taken at the physician’s time and pace from the convenience of home.
- How many CE hours can I earn? The Advanced 12-lead ECG Course is accredited for 30 hours of AMA PRA Category I CME or Nursing CE.
- Testimonials from Participants…
- “This was by far the most useful way to learn EKG interpretation. I wish this approach was taught in school. Direct and to the point, presented in a way that was not overwhelming. The content was great, tried and true!” ~ Jenn, MD
- “I am a PA in cardiology and the course was wonderful. It cleared up a lot of questions I had about ST segment/T-wave abnormalities in the setting of RBBB, LBBB, LAFB, and LVH… Thank you.” ~ Carlos, PA-C
- Additional Questions? Please Contact Us or Visit our FAQ page.
3. 50 ECG Case Study Course (13 Hours Cat I CME or Nursing CE | Intermediate to Advanced Level)
- What is the 50 ECG Case Study Course? The 50 ECG Case Study Course is offered exclusively online and serves as an ideal 12-lead ECG review course. This online course includes fifty 12-lead ECG case presentations and clinical discussions, block review multiple choice Q&A quizzes scattered throughout the course and a final online exam. The 50 ECG Case Study Course (13 hours CME) can be stand-alone or serves as a great follow up to our very popular Advanced 12-lead ECG Interpretation Course (30 Hours CME).
- Who is the 50 ECG Case Study Course for? Physicians, Nurses, Physician Associates, Nurse Practitioners, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Monitor Technicians and Medical Students. Our Advanced 12-lead ECG interpretation courses is designed with the busy medical practitioner (nurse, midlevel, doctor and medical student) in mind. This online course offers unlimited access for 1 year and bookmarks the provider’s last case study. It is also mobile friendly and ideal for on-the-go CME hours.
- How many CE hours can I earn? The 50 ECG Case Study Course is accredited for 13 hours of AMA PRA Category I CME or Nursing CE.
- Testimonials from Participants…
- “Thank you so much for all of your help; all of my staff feel that this is an excellent course to both learn and refresh.” ~ Jeannette, CME Coordinator
- “Well organized and flexible, it has been a fresh and fast review. I will look forward to…the Tracing of the Week and all…further activities that Dr. Stanley …[has to] share with us online. Thanks very much…” ~ Paolo, MD
- Additional Questions? Please Contact Us or Visit our FAQ page.
4. STEMI Recognition Review Course (6 Hours Cat I CME or Nursing CE | Intermediate Level)
- What is the STEMI Recognition Review Course? This intermediate level course can stand-alone course or be an ideal follow up to the 50 Case Study Course. The STEMI Recognition Review Course covers normal and classic STEMI 12-lead ECG patterns as well as mimic patterns such as changes to the 12-lead ECG secondary to pericarditis, LVH, LBBB, Brugada & WPW. The Sgarbossa Criteria is also a subject of focus.
- Who is the 50 ECG Case Study Course for? Physicians, Nurses, Physician Associates, Nurse Practitioners, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Monitor Technicians and Medical Students. Our STEMI Recognition Review Course is designed exclusively online with the busy medical practitioner (nurse, midlevel, doctor and medical student) in mind. This online course offers unlimited access for 1 year and bookmarks the provider’s last online “page”. It is also mobile friendly and ideal for on-the-go CME hours.
- How many CE hours can I earn? The STEMI Recognition Review Course is accredited for 6 hours of AMA PRA Category I CME or Nursing CE.
- Testimonials from Participants…
- “Wonderful course. Helps organize sequence of analysis. Enough examples to cover the basics well. Thank you for taking the time to create this great course online.” ~ Don R., MD
- “After taking the STEMI Review Course, I am better able to identify subtle EKG changes consistent with a STEMI. Overall, this course helped me increase my knowledge and competence for STEMI recognition.” ~ Daniel, MD Intern
- Additional Questions? Please Contact Us or Visit our FAQ page.
5. ACLS Prep Course (3 Hours Cat I CME or Nursing CE | Introductory or Basic Level)
- What is the ACLS Prep Course? This basic, introductory course is an online-only, condensed version of our popular Animated Rhythms Course (9 hrs Cat I CME/CE). The ACLS Prep Course (3 hrs Cat I CME/CE) is best described as a “crash course” in rhythm interpretation – very quick and to the point. It is most recommended for those preparing to sit for ACLS Certification or Recertification in class or online. The ACLS Prep includes 26 animated videos correlating electrical activity in the heart with the resultant ECG Rhythm strip (from Lead II) as well as supplemental audio files.
- Who is the 50 ECG Case Study Course for? Physicians, Nurses, Physician Associates, Nurse Practitioners, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Monitor Technicians and Medical Students. Our ACLS Prep Course is designed exclusively online with the busy medical practitioner (nurse, midlevel, doctor and medical student) in mind. This online “crash” course offers unlimited access for 1 year and bookmarks the provider’s last online “page”. It is also mobile friendly and ideal for quick, on-the-go CME hours.
- How many CE hours can I earn? The STEMI Recognition Review Course is accredited for 3 hours of AMA PRA Category I CME or Nursing CE.
- Testimonials from Participants…
- “This was an excellent CME Course! Also, the customer support was great. I will be coming back for more courses for sure!” ~ Robert, Medical Student
- “Excellent! Recommend for all nurses and practitioners!” ~ Jill, RN
- Additional Questions? Please Contact Us or Visit our FAQ page.
Why Take an ECG Course from Dr. Stanley’s ECGcourse.com?
- Patient Care First. As a rural Emergency Physician from West Virginia, Dr. Stanley has long known that “time is muscle” and believes that all members of the medical team need to engage with every step of previewing, analyzing and reading the 12-lead ECG and ECG. He has lectured electrocardiography widely to paramedics, physicians, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and medical students.
- Analyze the 12-lead ECG. Don’t just Memorize. Since Dr Stanley’s first 12-lead ECG teachings 30+ years ago, physicians and medical providers across the globe have raved that they finally analyze the ECG waveform and its correlation to the impacted region of the heart.
- Convenience. Whether you have 5 minutes or 5 hours, this course is designed with the busy doctor, nurse or medical professional in mind. Online modules bookmark your spot each time you login.
- Top Level CME accreditation for up to 61 Hours AMA PRA Category I CME or Nursing CE!
- Affordable. All of our online ECG courses offer affordable but quality CME at one low price. Cost can also be broken down into convenient installments from Pay-in-4 by PayPal.
- Academic & Tech Support provided for the life of your ECG course access. And the academic support comes directly from the author, Dr. Vernon R. Stanley, MD, PhD, and his support team of midlevel providers.
Still have Questions? Don’t Just Take our Word for It!
Useful, direct, to the point
This was by far the most useful way to learn EKG interpretation. I wish this approach was taught in school. Direct and to the point, presented in a way that was not overwhelming. The content was great, tried and true!
Increased competence
After taking the STEMI Review Course, I am better able to identify subtle EKG changes consistent with a STEMI. Overall, this course helped me increase my knowledge and competence for STEMI recognition.
T Wildman, Student
This course had a great impact on my competence and knowledge.