ECG Simulation Module

An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a method to graphically display the electric current generated by the heart muscle during a heartbeat. This SIMTICS module teaches you how to prepare for, record and interpret a 12-lead ECG. The interactive simulator lets you learn and practice how to record an electrocardiogram, and how to interpret the heart rate and rhythms for common pathologies. Online simulations offer a safe practice environment and also enable you to try out procedures that you might not otherwise experience. This module is ideal if you are studying for the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) registry exams.

Describe the anatomy and physiology of the heart
Identify the basic electrophysiology of the heart
Describe the sinus mechanisms
Describe atrial rhythms
Describe junctional rhythms
Describe ventricular rhythms
Describe atrioventricular (AV) blocks
Describe pacemaker rhythms
Explain and demonstrate the 12-lead ECG
Describe stress testing and Holter monitoring

The SIMTICS modules are all easy to use and web-based. This means they are available at any time as long as the learner has an internet connection. No special hardware or other equipment is required, other than a computer mouse for use in the simulations. Each of the SIMTICS modules covers one specific procedure or topic in detail. Each module contains:

an online simulation (available in Learn and Test modes)
descriptive text, which explains exactly how to perform that particular procedure including key terms and hyperlinks to references
2D images and a 3D model of applied anatomy for that particular topic
a step by step video demonstration by an expert
a quiz