CARD-120 Rhythm Analysis and 12-lead ECG

The purpose of this course is to prepare students to recognize and interpret the various features of the electrocardiogram (ECG). Emphasis is placed on ECG patterns and components, cardiac conduction and regulation, normal values of ECG components, SA nodal, AV nodal and ventricular arrhythmias, and disorders of the cardiac conduction system. Practical application of ECG theory incorporated with arrhythmia detection will prepare the student to recognize abnormal conduction patterns of clients in various clinical settings. Content will also review normal cardiac anatomy, waveform nomenclature, electrode placement, vectors, and Einthoven's triangle. Stress Testing and Holter Monitoring will also be discussed.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

Admission to the Cardiovascular Technology program and BIOL-204

Hours Weekly

2 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Describe atrio-ventricular synchrony and its significance to cardiac function.
2. 2. Given an ECG rhythm strip example for interpretation, the learner will apply a systematic process.
3. 3. Given an ECG rhythm strip example for interpretation, the learner will correctly analyze the following
   rhythms: sinus, atrial, junctional, heart blocks and ventricular.
4. 4. Demonstrate proper lead placement.
5. 5. Given a 12 lead example, the learner will determine the electrical axis of the heart
6. 6. Given a 12 lead example, the learner will correctly analyze the following 12 lead findings: normal,
   bundle branch blocks, hypertrophies and myocardial infarction patterns.
7. 7. Discuss the indications and contraindications for stress testing.
8. 8. Describe stress testing protocols
9. 9. Discuss the indications and contraindications for holter monitoring
10. 10. Describe the holter monitoring procedure

Course Objectives

1. 1. Describe atrio-ventricular synchrony and its significance to cardiac function.
2. 2. Given an ECG rhythm strip example for interpretation, the learner will apply a systematic process.
3. 3. Given an ECG rhythm strip example for interpretation, the learner will correctly analyze the following
   rhythms: sinus, atrial, junctional, heart blocks and ventricular.
4. 4. Demonstrate proper lead placement.
5. 5. Given a 12 lead example, the learner will determine the electrical axis of the heart
6. 6. Given a 12 lead example, the learner will correctly analyze the following 12 lead findings: normal,
   bundle branch blocks, hypertrophies and myocardial infarction patterns.
7. 7. Discuss the indications and contraindications for stress testing.
8. 8. Describe stress testing protocols
9. 9. Discuss the indications and contraindications for holter monitoring
10. 10. Describe the holter monitoring procedure