AHE 117 - Monitor Technician

5.0 Credits
Overview of anatomy and physiology of the heart and conduction system. Normal and abnormal rhythm of the heart with an emphasis on interpretation of single lead electrocardiography in a dynamic environment and recognition of cardiac rhythm that require immediate intervention. Prerequisite: AHE 110, 116, BSTEC 104, 129, HIV/AIDS and CPR, all with a minimum grade of 2.0 or equivalent.

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

Explain the role and reporting structure of the Monitor Technician in the clinical environment. [COMMUNICATE]
Describe the principles of electronic monitoring in the clinical environment and explain the purpose of monitoring on an ongoing basis. [REASON]
Describe the principles of electronic monitoring in the clinical environment and explain the purpose of monitoring on an ongoing basis. [REASON]
Measure and calculate heart rate and rhythm in standard EKGs. [REASON]
Differentiate between artifact and abnormal rhythm. [REASON]
Recognize lethal and nonlethal rhythms and state the appropriate actions to be taken. [ACT]
Access medical resources to acquire up-to-date data. [EXPLORE]