Supporting safer, more consistent ECG interpretation in Pre-Hospital Care

Accurate ECG interpretation is fundamental to patient safety in pre-hospital care. Recent national patient-safety findings have highlighted significant variation in ECG education, confidence, and competence across ambulance services and Higher Education Institutions.

In response to recommendations from the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB), and with the endorsement of the Royal College of Paramedics, this national ECG webinar series has been developed to support improved consistency, confidence, and clinical decision-making in ECG interpretation. The online series directly addresses the risks identified in national investigations, including misinterpretation of time-critical ECGs and gaps in training related to patient diversity and protected characteristics.

This series provides a structured, progressive approach to ECG interpretation, grounded in patient safety, inclusive practice, and the realities of pre-hospital care.

Session 12 - Panel Discussion and Real-World ECG Challenges 

• Multi-disciplinary panel: paramedics, cardiologists, educators, diversity specialists
• Case-based learning integrating ECG topics, inclusive practice, patient-centred care
• Open Q&A and reflection on key learning outcomes

Speaker: Claire Hall

Host: Steven Poulton

Date of Session: Tuesday 6th October, 10:00 - 11:30

Speaker Bio:

Claire brings over 20 years’ experience across UK ambulance services as a paramedic, educator and cardiovascular lead. She led the introduction of the UK’s first stroke telemedicine pathway linking ambulance clinicians directly with stroke units, shaping early out-of-hospital stroke decision-making and remote specialist input. She now teaches paramedics at St George’s and works clinically as a Frailty Paramedic Practitioner within a PCN, managing complex patients both at home and in clinic alongside GPs. With a specialist interest in cardiac and stroke care, and active involvement in UCL research into stroke telemedicine, she offers a unique blend of frontline practice, academic insight and system-level innovation.

Programme Overview

Each session is delivered as a live, one-hour webinar, consisting of a structured taught component followed by an interactive Q&A. Sessions focus on a discrete aspect of ECG practice and are designed to be practical, clinically relevant, and directly applicable to pre-hospital care.
Sessions may be attended individually or as part of the full series, allowing flexibility for learners at different stages of practice. The series is delivered by Royal College members, supporting professional growth, shared learning, and the development of expertise across the profession.

Due to the nature of this session and the breadth of discussion, this webinar has been extended to 1 hour 30 minutes, allowing sufficient time for case exploration, debate and audience engagement.

A separate email will the sent with the Zoom link in due course if you have purchased a ticket.

 Members:

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