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MEDA 110 - MA: Diagnostic Procedures I



2.0 Credits
Instruction in cardiovascular and respiratory anatomy and physiology, and cardiac and pulmonary function testing; electrocardiography performance, equipment use, recognition of normal findings, and response in emergency situations.
Corequisite MEDA 111.

Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Identify the major organs and structures in the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems, describe their normal function, and compare this with common pathologies.
  2. Describe electrocardiography concepts and equipment applications, and identify types of artifacts and methods of resolving them.
  3. Describe pulmonary function testing and measurement procedures and when they are used.
  4. Identify different types of emergency situations and interventions associated with cardiopulmonary procedures, and conditions that may necessitate methods of oxygen administration.


Course Typically Offered
Winter



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