Six Second ECG® Essentials
ECG interpretation is central to acute care, emergency care, critical care and high acuity settings. Become adept with a simple, powerful 3 step method to quickly identify and interpret ECG rhythms.
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Proven
Certified and proven 3-Step rhythm interpretation method
Practical
Effectively understand and interpret ECG rhythms when it counts most
Powerful
Grow vibrant, breakthrough skills using the Six Second ECG® Method
ECG For Real Life
- Offered in BC since 1993
- Taught in Universities and Hospitals globally
- Used in every Provincial and First Nations Health Authority in BC
- Thousands of students have said, ‘I get it now!’
- Safe learning environment

What you'll learn
3-Step Method
Certified and proven 3-Step rhythm interpretation method
Useable
Learn to identify rhythms right on the screen
Understand
Understand the ‘why” instead of just memorizing answers
Connect
Deepen your understanding of heart physiology and connect it to the rhythms
Customized
Scenarios and examples customized to fit you and your role
Foundations
Simple, flexible learning models that you can build on
What you'll receive
Guidebook
The Six Second ECG: A Practical Guide to Basic and 12 Lead ECG Interpretation – (included with tuition)
Completion Card
ECG Course Completion Card
ECG Card
3-Step Method Card
Library
Access to free quizzes with annotated answer keys within our Library
ECG 360
For an additional learning opportunity, try our online ECG 360 Simulator
SkillStat Guarantee
You are welcome to repeat the same course for FREE within a YEAR of your original course completion date!
"This course took a seemingly complex subject and made it understandable. This course advanced my knowledge tremendously. The book was also excellent. It was a great review tool for me. I leave more confident in my ECG knowledge." - Darren
"The entire course was relevant to our non-hospital surgery center. Excellent content & instruction. Practical & thorough." - A. Denton
"It was more fun/engaging that I thought!" - Taryn
"I am able to confidently identify and interpret ECG strips. I am able to think more critically than before with the 6 Second ECG mastery class." - Titi
Did anything surprise you in the Six Second ECG Mastery course? "How quickly that proper ECG interpretation can be taught and how it can be done in 3 Steps. I thought the course was perfect length and was nicely spread between 3 days. I am very motivated + positive moving forward with ECG monitoring. I feel not only capable in ECGs but a better nurse." - Hayley
"Group discussions were great and interesting. Accurate diagnosis leads to proper management. It helped differentiating between serious and less serious arrhythmias. It helped me be systematic & think in a step-wise manner." - Sheirin
"Exceptional + practical approach. Instructor was fantastic." - Naida
"Very engaging + concise. Would recommend this class. Thank you!" - Megan
"This course is very simple, straightforward in the method of interpreting what seems to be a daunting piece of info in ECG waveforms." - Albert
"I've been pretty nervous thinking about this new job, but this course really helped alleviate some of that, so thank you!" - Randi
Available learning options
Live Online
Interactive and dynamic sessions via Zoom. Learn better from the comfort of your own home.
In Class
We deliver our Six Second ECG® courses privately in Vancouver and throughout BC!
ECG 360
Learn and practice whenever and wherever via our interactive web app - desktop and mobile.
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Six Second ECG® Essentials
Vancouver Coastal
Interior Health
Northern Health
Fraser Health
Vancouver Island

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