ECGT 1030 Introduction to Electrocardiography
Provides an introduction to electrocardiography techniques and record keeping. Emphasis is placed on the knowledge and skills needed to perform ECG on all types of patients. Topics include: infection control techniques, basic life support, legalities and ethics, basic cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, ECG techniques and recognition, ECG lead placement, technical aspects of the ECG, ECG rhythm strip interpretation, advanced ECG techniques and a Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) exam review.
Prerequisite
ENGL 1010 OR ENGL 1101 with a grade of “C” or better, PSYC 1010 OR PSYC 1101 with a grade of “C” or better, MATH 1011 OR MATH 1111 with a grade of “C” or better
Corequisite
ALHS 1011 OR BIOL 2113, BIOL 2113L and BIOL 2114, BIOL 2114L with a grade of ‘C” or better, ALHS 1090 - Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences with a grade of “C” or better