HSCI200 Electrocardiography Interpretation
Department of Health Sciences: Patient Care
- I. Course Number and Title
- HSCI200 Electrocardiography Interpretation
- II. Number of Credits
- 4 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 3750
- IV. Prerequisites
- BIOL115 (C or better), or BIOL181 (C or better) and BIOL182 (C or better)
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- This course is a 4-credit course totaling 3750 minutes: 3 credits (2250 minutes) theory and 1 credit (1500 minutes) lab.
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- The Electrocardiography Interpretation course includes the electrocardiogram (EKG) principles and procedures in the health care setting. Topics include the structure and function of the heart with emphasis on the conduction system, proper lead placement, and interpretation of rhythm strips.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- calculate patient's heart rate from EKG tracing;
- determine the regularity of patient's heart from EKG tracing;
- demonstrate patient positioning protocols for specific cardiac tests; and
- apply lead placement for 3-5-12 lead, stress test, and telemetry.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- The Basics
- Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology
- Electrophysiology
- Lead Morphology and Placement
- Technical Aspects of the EKG
- Calculating Heart Rate
- How to Interpret a Rhythm Strip
- Rhythms Originating in the Sinus Node
- Rhythms Originating in the Atria
- Rhythms Originating in the AV Junction
- Rhythms Originating in the Ventricles
- AV Blocks
- Rhythm Practice Strips
- Advanced Concepts
- How to Interpret a 12-Lead EKG
- Myocardial Infarction
- Medications and Electrical Therapy
- Diagnostic Electrocardiography
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Observation, Return Demonstration, Procedural Checklist, Simulation, Exam -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
See course syllabus.
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Approval Date: 3/4/2021