Part 1
Rhythm Interpretation
October 13, 2026
Build a systematic approach to recognizing normal and abnormal cardiac rhythms and understanding how to respond.
Nova Scotia x QRS Student Iniative
QRS Student Access Initiative
Nova Scotia Student
Cardiac Education Series
QRS is bringing a three-part cardiac learning experience to nursing and health students in collaboration with the StFX CNSA Chapter across Nova Scotia, designed to strengthen cardiac knowledge, clinical confidence and readiness for practice.
One series. Three stages.
Build from cardiac foundations to real-world application.
Each part builds on the last, progressing from rhythm interpretation to ECG assessment and hands-on clinical readiness.
Part 2
Combined Rhythm & ECG
Expected February 2027
Build on your rhythm foundation through ECG assessment, case-based scenarios and clinical decision-making.
Part 3
Life Beyond Nursing School
Expected Spring 2027
Bring learning into practice through hands-on CPR, airway management, mock-code scenarios and clinical skills.
Part 1 • Registration Open
Rhythm Interpretation
Build confidence in rhythm interpretation through guided learning, case studies and practical application. This course is designed for health students who are new to cardiac monitoring.
Registration Now Open Across Nova Scotia:
Following the StFX priority registration period, registration is now open to nursing and health students across Nova Scotia, space permitting.
REGISTER FOR THE LIVE COURSE
Rhythm Interpretation Course Content
What you will learn
A practical, systematic approach reinforced through examples, case studies and guided practice.
1
Systematic Rhythm Approach
Learn a repeatable step-by-step method for interpreting cardiac rhythms.
2
Conduction, Rate & Intervals
Review cardiac conduction and understand the key measurements used in monitoring.
3
Key Rhythms & AV Blocks
Recognize normal rhythms, bradycardias, tachycardias, AV blocks and life-threatening rhythms.
4
ACLS Interventions
Connect rhythm recognition with pacing, cardioversion, defibrillation and appropriate clinical response.
Flexible Learning
Choose the option that works best for you.
Attend live for the interactive experience or complete the course asynchronously at your own pace.
Join Darlene live on October 13
Participate in a live virtual learning environment where you can work through concepts, examples and case studies in real time.
- Live instructor-led learning
- Opportunity to ask questions
- Interactive case-based discussion
- OnDemand access included afterward
- Complimentary certification test
Can't attend live? No problem!
Complete the asynchronous version of the Rhythm Interpretation course independently through QRS Educational Services.
- Learn on your own schedule
- Learn from wherever
- Instructor support by email for course-related questions
- Same subsidized student rate of $80
- Complimentary certification test
Who It's For
Built for students beginning their cardiac learning.
You do not need to already feel confident with cardiac monitoring to participate.
Nursing and health students new to cardiac monitoring
Students looking for additional cardiac practice and confidence
StFX students first, followed by students from other Nova Scotia universities
Meet Your Instructor
Learn with Darlene Hutton
Darlene Hutton
RN, BScN, MSN
President of QRS Educational Services and an experienced cardiac nurse educator. Darlene brings decades of experience in critical care, emergency care, cardiac monitoring and nursing education to an approachable, practical learning environment.
Start building your cardiac confidence.
Begin with Rhythm Interpretation and build the cardiac knowledge and confidence you can carry into practice.