H S 84 Basic Electrocardiograph Reading

Units: 1
Hours: 18 hours LEC
Grade Options: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
This is an elementary course designed to introduce the basic concepts related to electrocardiography, including, but not limited to: the pertinent anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system, including the electrical conduction system; the systematic interpretation of ECG tracings; the recognition of normal and abnormal cardiac rhythms; pharmacological treatment of cardiac rhythm disorders; and proper placement of ECG electrodes for continuous cardiac monitoring and for 12-lead ECG diagnostics. Units earned in this course do not count toward the associate degree.