"About The live face-to-face EPEC Course"
This is an advanced ECG interpretation course designed from a clinical perspective, employing an innovative teaching method known as the
"Storytelling Approach"
based on real-life case scenarios.
This method has proven to be a highly effective tool for enhancing knowledge retention, increasing learner engagement, and improving the applicability of skills in real-world practice.
Since its launch in 2016, this course has been completed by over 2,000 clinicians from more than 20 countries, & they are spreading their knowledge across the globe now, consistently receiving excellent feedback.
This form of EPEC course usually happened as a pre/post-conference event in various countries (so far, EPEC was given in Egypt, Jordan, Oman, KSA, and UAE).
"Accreditation"
The Accreditation Review Committee (ARC) of the American Association of Continuing Medical Education® designates this medical education activity for a maximum of 9.50 hours in the Category 1 credit of the Association’s Designation.
"Sometimes, the accreditation can vary depending on the hosting conference or the country of accreditation"
"Achievements of the EPEC Course"
"Achievements of the EPEC Course"
The course is highly recommended by the training directors/Education leaders of the following hospitals to ALL the clinicians working in their Emergency Departments:
- Hull Royal Infirmary Hospital, United Kingdom.
- Hampshire Hospitals, United Kingdom.
- University Hospitals Dorset, United Kingdom.
- Al Qassimi Hospital, Sharjah, United Arab Emirate.
- Al Bank Al Ahly Hospital, Egypt.
The course is also highly recommended by the Sri Lankan College for Emergency and Retrieval Medicine (a full member of IFEM) to ALL Sri Lankan EM trainees.
"Course Objectives"
By the end of the course, you will be able to :
- Spot ACS ECG changes with more confidence; as the course covers new guidelines, new signs related to ECG interpretation, commonly missed signs of MI, how to anticipate ST elevation before it happens, ischemia detection in presence of BBB, and in the paced rhythm. It also discusses changes in concepts that had happened in the last few years.
- Manage some difficult arrhythmia in special circumstances, e.g. with WPW.
- Have a clear differential diagnosis when it comes to 'Syncope & ECG'.
- Understand and spot the non-cardiac causes of ECG abnormalities.
- Manage ECGs that look similar but with completely different diagnoses and management plans in the ED setting
"EPEC Target Candidates"
"EPEC Target Candidates"
The course aims at senior EM clinicians, but looking at the feedback of previous classes, Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs), junior doctors/trainees, & senior paramedics will also massively benefit from it.
"EPEC Course Program"
(Timing is based on local time of the hosting country)
(The program can slightly change depending on the hosting event rules)
"EPEC Course Promo"
"Frequently Asked Questions"
How many times a year is the face-to-face EPEC course offered?
How many times a year is the face-to-face EPEC course offered?
The face-to-face EPEC course happens 3-4 times/year, in differnet countries.
The dates & countries for 2025 so far are:
- In Dubai: This will be in May 2025 (exact date to be confirmed).
- In Egypt: This will be in July 2025 (exact date to be confirmed).
What do I need to do to join the course?
What do I need to do to join the course?
- Booking process varies depending on the courtry hosting the course.
- We will announce on this page the dates & relevant methods of booking once available.
Do I get an accredited certificate at the end of this course?
Do I get an accredited certificate at the end of this course?
Yes, but the accreditation body & number of CMEs can vary depending on the hosting event.