CPD evidence and
reflection record

Activity record

• Activity: ECG Foundations: Context & Recording
• Method: structured, assessed, self-directed online learning
• Date completed:
• Actual time spent:
• TriageTrail CPD credits (1 credit = 60 minutes; completed 0.25-credit increments; never round up):
• Assessment score and certificate reference:
• Current or future scope to which this relates:

Learning outcomes

1. Explain what an ECG records and what it does not directly measure.
2. Distinguish electrode contacts from lead views.
3. Identify reasons to question recording quality.
4. Use introductory P, QRS and T waveform language.
5. Describe why automated text and a trace require clinical context and qualified review.
6. State the course boundary and plan a supervised next step.

Reflection

1. What did I learn or clarify?
2. How is it relevant to my current or future practice?
3. What will I change, check or discuss as a result?
4. How could this benefit the people who use my service?
5. What further supervised, participatory or work-based learning is needed?

Professional-framework notes

NMC

Record the method, topic, relevance, date, actual hours and relevant part of the Code. This self-directed course records zero participatory hours unless a separate documented activity includes interaction with other professionals.

GMC

Keep the certificate and reflection as supporting information for appraisal. Relate learning to the scope of practice and discuss its effect or planned effect during appraisal.

HCPC

Keep the certificate and reflection within a continuous record. Explain relevance, learning outcomes, effect on practice and benefit to service users. Maintain a mixture of learning activities.

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