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May 07, 2024
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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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CARD 206 - Advanced Electrocardiograph Technique
PREREQUISITES: CARD 205 - Introduction to Electrocardiography
PROGRAM: Healthcare Specialist
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 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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