What is the HEARTS ECG Course?

The HEARTS ECG Course is a comprehensive medical education program designed to provide clinicians with a systematic, evidence-based approach to interpreting electrocardiograms (ECGs). Developed by Dr. Jesse McLaren and Dr. Mazen El-Baba, the course aims to move beyond simple pattern recognition to help healthcare providers rapidly diagnose complex cardiac abnormalities and make critical care decisions with confidence.

Who are the instructors?

Dr. McLaren and Dr. El-Baba, U of T EM physicians

Are the courses online or in-person?

Primarily Zoom; in-person available for groups

What courses are available?

Foundation, EMS, Emergencies, ACS, Arrhythmia

Is a HEARTS ECG course right for me if I'm a medical student?

Yes, HEARTS Foundation is specifically designed for students

Are the courses accredited or CME-eligible?

Yes, HEARTS Courses are CME-eligible

Where is HEARTS ECG Course based?

The HEARTS ECG Course is based in Toronto, Canada. Our Zoom-based courses welcome participants from across Canada, the United States, and internationally.

What People Say

Absolutely amazing content and explanations. ECG have never been my strong suit but this was so wonderful and helps me so much I am so grateful, thank you

Extremely good facilitators – excellent knowledge, way of communicating information, constructive, feedback. Having learnt ECG interpretation in ‘traditional’ way with rate, rhythm, axis, I thought that the HEARTS approach is more clinically relevant, considers pathology/pathophysiology & more appropriate for working in clinical environment.

Excellent job answering questions, teaching the material. I learned a lot of great pearls I will take with me to my next shift. thanks again!

Maz. He was an amazing instructor. Really cared about the students and teaching the subject. He spoke clearly and gave good explanations. Patient with the students. Couldn’t ask for more.

Facilitator did an amazing job with fostering a safe learning environment.

Great course to take in improving ECG interpretation skills inclusive of those involving nuances

Allowing each learner the opportunity to go through an entire case was nice, as it allowed everyone with the opportunity to be more engaged, and for those listening to learn from them as well.

It gave students new to ECG interpretation a comprehensive structured approach. It makes it feel less daunting

The format, method, delivery, and inclusion of this course was unmatched. This course should be offered to many disciplines in healthcare managing emergency care. I am very thankful this opportunity was offered! My comfort with ECG’s has significantly increased.

I really really enjoy the HEARTS approach, and the opportunity to practice it many many times – I noticed myself getting more comfortable with ECG interpretation with every subsequent attempt!

Content

Excellent diversity of presentations including the most common to the rare ones!

Enjoyed the HEARTS approach and practicing applying it to many ECGs.

I liked how you started with the basics and slowly added more complexity.

Honestly, the best ECG teaching I’ve ever had. I finally understand why rather than trying to memorize things

Format

The large number of cases allowed reinforcement of concepts and practice. I also appreciated the small group size.

The pre workshop material was really comprehensive and helpful to have. Small breakout rooms helped with getting more learning experience.

Teaching

Everyone was given an equal chance to apply their new knowledge in a safe space that he created. I had a wonderful and informative time and certainly would recommend the course.

Facilitator did an amazing job with fostering a safe learning environment.