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To address this dual deficiency, this paper presents a low-cost and modular educational intervention aligned with the \u201cComputing, Electronics, and Health for Everybody\u201d philosophy. The proposed approach is a hands-on technical workshop that translates core biomedical signal-processing concepts into an accessible learning experience using the Arduino platform and the AD8232 ECG sensor. The intervention was implemented simultaneously across universities in Chile, Peru, and Ecuador, involving a total of n=92 undergraduate engineering students. Learning outcomes were evaluated using a pre\u2013post assessment design. The results demonstrate a statistically significant improvement in participants\u2019 conceptual understanding of ECG signal components (p&lt;0.001), with mean scores increasing across all evaluated dimensions. In addition, students reported higher confidence in interpreting physiological signals and applying interdisciplinary reasoning. 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