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Sep 23, 2024
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EMS 443 - Myocardial Disease and Basic Electrocardiography Description: This course provides instruction in the basic elements of bipolar limb-lead electrocardiography, beginning with a review of cardiovascular A and P, a brief discussion of cardiac pathologies, and focuses on EKG interpretation and dysrhythmia recognition.
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: admission to the paramedical major or program.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of common diseases and pathologies of the cardiovascular system, including the clinical presentation and the electrocardiographic and hemodynamic consequences of each.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the anatomical structures and physiology of the heart, with emphasis on the electrical conduction system, and the common dysfunctions that present electrocardiographically.
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic features of electrocardiographic analysis, a systematic approach to EKG analysis, as well as features and criteria of single, bipolar limb lead dysrhythmias.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the identification criteria of each of the major cardiac dysrhythmias that provide fatal or potentially fatal outcomes, as well as more benign dysrhythmias.
- Demonstrate an understanding of various methods and alternatives of therapeutic interventions related to fatal or potentially fatal dysrhythmias.
Learner Outcomes Approval Date: 1/28/2010
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