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Five Ways To Become An ECG Expert!

Monthly or Annual Subscription Plan

Membership plans include unlimited access to the video tutorials. Each plan is targeted for a specific level of proficiency. There is a FREE Introductory level that covers basic electrical theory, cardiac anatomy and physiology, and discusses ECG rates, timing, and interval measurements. The Basic membership plan includes all of the video lessons comprising "Level 1," which will equip you to read simple and complex cardiac rhythm strips. Level 1 covers normal and abnormal rhythms and how to diagnose them. Arrhythmia recognition is based on understanding how the heart works... the video lessons show you WHY the ECG looks like it does. We don't rely on pattern recognition like other ECG courses (like ACLS or other online programs). We teach you how to ANALYZE rhythm disturbances, so you'll become confident in your ability to get the right answer! The Advanced membership includes Levels 1 and 2, which will show you how to read a 12-lead ECG as well as a cardiologist! The Expert  level membership includes all of the above plus access to videos covering advanced topics, 40-minute arrhythmia workshop videos, and over 600 ChalkTalks, which are 6-minute practical videos based on an unknown rhythm strip or 12-lead. A new ChalkTalk is released each week, and all monthly memberships include access to the new ChalkTalks. Click Here to see the topics covered at each level. To get started, click Subscribe Now below and choose one of the monthly membership plans (Basic, Advanced or Expert). Watch the videos for as long as you want and cancel your subscription at any time. Annual plans are also available, which provide a discounted rate. There is also a Premier membership plan that includes everything in the Expert level but also free access to our Live ECG Masterclasses (see below).

Certificate Courses

By incorporating ECG Academy's unique video tutorials into an educational framework, we are now able award CE Contact Hours to nurses, nurse practitioners and techs. We also provide Category 1 CMEs to physicians and physician assistants. The Certificate Courses were TOTALLY UPGRADED as of 2024. They feature large graphics, extensive feedback, and more content, with up to 38 hours of CME. The courses are broken up into Sections pertaining to a particular topic (for example, Atrial Flutter). Each section contains a series of 3-5 videos followed by a series of "Practice Questions" (new for 2024). At the end of the section is a graded quiz to reinforce the information and to measure your proficiency. At the end of each Level there is a final exam. Completion of each level qualifies the participant to receive a "Certificate of Completion." CE/CME credit is awarded to MDs, DOs, NPs, PAs, RNs and techs. ECG Academy Level 1 program is approved for 16-25 contact hours of continuing education, and Level 1+2 is approved for 28-38 contact hours, depending on your specialty. Click Here to see the topics covered at each level. To purchase the course, click Subscribe Now below and choose one of the Certificate Courses (Level 1 or Level 1+2). Click here for more information.

New HYBRID Courses

The HYBRID courses at ECG Academy provide that very effective way to master this valuable and marketable skill without the stress of going through a graded course. We took all the video content, quizzes and major exams in the CE/CME Certificate Course and put them into an easy learning experience. You will truly understand our NEW WAY of reading ECGs in a user-friendly environment with built in reinforcement that gives you feedback on your progress so you can maximize learning with no pressure.

The Hybrid Courses are located at courses.ecgacademy.com -- a site established by Dr. Nick Tullo, the creator of ECG Academy. You don't even have to be a member of ECG Academy to purchase the course -- all payments are handled at that website. The cost is less than that of an accredited Certificate Course and there are no recurring fees or extras — just a learning experience second to none to show you how to look at ECGs in a Whole New Light. Click Here for more information about Hybrid Courses.

ChalkTalks

ChalkTalks are 5-6 minute "how to" video tutorials based on a single rhythm strip or 12-lead ECG, and are unique to ECG Academy. The ChalkTalk coaching sessions are rated in difficulty from 1 to 7, and they assume that you already know the basics, so this is a great way for experienced readers to gain more insights and improve their ability to tackle those tough tracings. Each monthly membership or certificate course provides access to a number of basic or intermediate ChalkTalks. In addition, a new ChalkTalk is released every week, so that you'll always have something new to learn. If you think you already know how to read an ECG, just subscribe to the ChalkTalks and test yourself! For a very low price you can watch 8-10 recent ChalkTalks and then receive access to a new one each week. That's over an hour of expert teaching as soon as you sign up. Learn something new every week! You can cancel your subscription at any time. To get started, click Subscribe Now below and choose the ChalkTalks subscription plan. An annual plan is also available, which provides a very affordable way to hone your ECG skills.

LIVE ECG Masterclasses

Dr. Nick Tullo, the creator of ECG Academy, is a practicing Cardiac Electrophysiologist and award-winning educator. Being in private practice, he encounters challenging cases every day. That's where LIVE ECG MASTERCLASSES come in. They are mostly clinical, based on a case presentation, but they are live-streamed and participants can ask questions to "pick the professor's brain" during the session. There is nothing else like it on the Internet, and starting in 2024 ECG Academy will deliver a new Live ECG Masterclass every month. These will be for experienced readers who want to hone their skills further and reach a new level of proficiency. We hope to open doors in your career and help make you a resource in the hospital or the medical office. The day and time of each session will vary, to give viewers in different time zones a chance to be part of the class. The good news is that if you miss a Masterclass, we will provide access to recordings afterwards, so you can still learn a great deal from the presentation.  These Masterclasses are FREE for Premier members, but other members will be able to sign up for any individual class for a small fee. Either way, you'll have access to the recording, so if you miss the live event you can still learn from watching the video playback.       

Which Plan To Choose?

  • If you need CE Contact Hours or a "Certificate of Completion," choose a Certificate Course
  • If you want the challenge and feedback of quizzes and a final exam along the way, but you don't need accredited CE/CMEs, choose a HYBRID Course
  • If you don't need a "formal" course but just want to learn to read ECGs by watching videos, choose a monthly membership (or save money with an annual membership plan)
  • If you just need to know cardiac rhythm strips and arrhythmias, choose Level 1 course or the Basic membership plan
  • If you need to be able to read 12-lead ECGs, choose a Level 1+2 course or the Advanced membership plan
  • If you already know how to read ECGs but want to delve deeper into the nuances of arrhythmias and electrophysiology, choose the Expert membership plan
  • If you already know how to read ECGs but need practice dealing with complex or "tricky" tracings, choose the "ChalkTalks Only" plan. You can always upgrade to the Advanced plan for additional insight
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