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CARD 206 - Advanced Electrocardiograph Technique
PREREQUISITES: CARD 205 - Introduction to Electrocardiography
PROGRAM: Healthcare Specialist
CREDIT HOURS: 3
LECTURE HOURS: 2
LAB HOURS: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Summer, 2017
Discusses related anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system, identification of cardiac arrhythmias, their rhythm strip appearance and common treatment modalities. Also includes event and Holtor monitoring.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be expected to:
- Identify the normal cardiovascular anatomy and physiology of the heart.
- Describe the characteristics of a normal sinus rhythm.
- Describe the characteristics of a normal 12 lead electrocardiogram.
- Identify common arrhythmias based on an analysis of rhythm strip characteristics.
- Measure each wave of an ECG complex accurately.
- Describe and name the twelve ECG leads.
- Identify the anatomical landmarks necessary for proper electrode placement.
- Describe the characteristics of abnormal rhythm strips.
- Demonstrate and understand the difference between a standard twelve lead ECG and a rhythm strip.
- Demonstrate the technique required to obtain a twelve lead electrocardiogram.
- Identify how antiarrhythmic drugs alter an electrocardiogram.
- Identify waveforms associated with electrolyte disturbances.
- Describe the method used to determine axis deviations.
- Describe changes in a 12 lead ECG associated with ischemia, injury and infarction.
- Determine the site and extent of myocardial damage on a 12 lead ECG.
- Identify changes in a 12 lead ECG related to bundle branch blocks.
- Recognize changes in a 12 lead ECG associated with hypertrophy.
- Discuss the action potential and how that relates to the absolute and relative refractory periods.
- Identify life-threatening arrhythmias.
- Discuss the differences between Holtor monitoring and telemetry.
- Explain principles of obtaining accurate vital signs.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
Anatomy of the heart
Cardiovascular physiology
Use of calipers
Advanced electrophysiology
Sinus rhythm
Electrical conduction system
Junctional rhythm
Components of the normal 12 lead electrocardiogram
Heart block rhythms
Landmarks for electrode placement
Ventricular rhythms
Basic interpretation of an EKG strip
Pacemaker rhythms
Bundle branch blocks
Atrial flutter
Arrhythmias associated with myocardial infarctions
Telemetry
Electrolyte dysrhythmias
Axis deviations
Dysrhythmias related to antiarrhythmic medications
Holtor monitoring
Treatment modalities for dysrhythmias
Mounting ECG strips
Formulas for estimating heart rates
Atrial fibrillation
Automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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