AHE 114 - Electrocardiography Technician

4.0 Credits
Fundamentals of anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system and the role of the electrocardiography in patient assessment. Prerequisite: AHE 110, 116, BSTEC 104, 129, HIV/AIDS and CPR all with a minimum grade of 2.0 or equivalent. Permit code required.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Describe cardiovascular disease and its related risk factors. [COMMUNICATE]
Describe the major cardiac veins and arteries, heart chambers, valves, cardiac muscle and coronary blood supply. [COMMUNICATE]
Locate and determine heart position to accurately place electrodes. [REASON]
Describe the physiological processes governing the cardiovascular system. [COMMUNICATE]
Determine the origin and measurement of common EKG intervals, segments, heart rate and normal sinus rhythm. [REASON]
Identify commonly used cardiac drugs. [COMMUNICATE]
Demonstrate safe and effective EKG testing procedures, patient preparation, and explanation of test to patient. [ACT]
Explain why different leads are included in the standard twelve-lead EKG. [COMMUNICATE]
Describe the electronic concept of twelve-lead, three-channel and single channel EKG machines, patient and equipment grounding, maintenance and repair. [COMMUNICATE]
Identify common cardiac arrhythmias. [REASON]