04/16/2026
CE Opportunity- FREE
Tim Phalen:
“Internationally recognized as the Leading Expert in the Field of ECG education for 911 Pre-hospital
Fire and EMS Agencies”
A Paramedic clinical educator and author of the 12-Lead ECG in Acute Coronary Syndromes and 3-
additonal textbooks, Tim discusses common myths about ECGs, how ECGs can augment an emergency
caregiver’s decision-making, and more insights on implementing ECG technology in the field.
• A Nationally recognized expert in 12-lead ECG education for EMS
• 29 years of experience studying and educating systems on capturing and interpreting ECGs
• Works as an independent consultant with a third-party perspective on technology
• Helps providers become more confident with 12 and 15-lead ECG interpretation
• Helping STEMI (ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction; a life-threatening type of heart
attack that requires immediate medical attention) systems increase appropriate activation
and decrease STEMI overcall
• Trained over 100,000+ Healthcare providers throughout the world: Paramedics, EMTs,
Firefighters, Nurses, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Doctors, Nursing Assistants
and more
He has a unique ability to make the complex, easily understandable. His model for critical thinking
works, even at 2:00 A.M. on a double shift. He cares and it shows that Tim genuinely wants every
participant to become more comfortable and confident in their ECG interpretation skills.
Former Deputy Chief at Indian River County EMS, Florida, from 1991—1994
3 years Administration and Quality Improvement
Education:
Florida State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology, 1985
