ALH 165 - Electrocardiogram Fundamentals

Offered WI
Lecture- 1 Lab- 2
2 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
Prerequisite: Current BLS certifications
Provides a pathway to Electrocardiogram Technician credential. It includes practice and background information about heart anatomy and physiology, cardiac disease processes, key terminology, and ethics training specific to patient care. Students will practice with equipment and perform hands-on labs for proper 12-lead torso placement and interpretation of EKG strips. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be eligible to sit for the Electrocardiogram Technician Certification.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Explain cardiac anatomy and electrophysiology.
Successfully perform at least 12-lead EKGs on live subjects.
Analyze and interpret EKG strips.
Communicate and interact professionally with staff, patients, and patients’ family members.