ECG for Midwives UKMCS Webinar Series

Join us for 5 monthly lunchtime webinars to find out all you need to know about the ECG in maternity.

Taught by experts in maternal cardiology, this series is designed specifically for midwives. It will give you the skills, knowledge and practical application to become confident in recording and understanding the basics of the ECG in practice.

The webinar series is open to all midwives (UKMCS members and non-members) and is free.

Part 1.  27/02/2025 1-2pm 

Basic anatomy & physiology

Indications for ECG monitoring 

How to set up and record an ECG – practicalities

Part 2.  27/03/2025 1-2pm              

What does a normal ECG look like? What makes it normal?

What does each lead represent? 

Common pathology 

 

Part 3.  24/04/2025 1-2pm

Recognising abnormalities on the ECG : Atrial arrhythmias 

 

Part 4.  22/05/2025 1-2pm

Recognising abnormalities on the ECG : Ventricular arrhythmias 

Holter Monitor

 

Part 5.  26/06/2025 1-2pm

Recognising abnormalities on the ECG : AV Block 

Consolidation of learning

Quiz