RESP 2140 — - Basics of Electrocardiography
This course is designed to provide the health care practitioner with the knowledge and skills needed to accurately identify basic cardiac arrhythmias. A review of cardiac terminology, cardiac physiology and patient interaction before, during and after testing is included. Laboratory instruction provides hands-on practice of electrode placement, equipment set-up and troubleshooting of the electrocardiograph and practice reading ECG rhythm strips for arrhythmias. Note: Phlebotomy students - see prerequisites under program requirements Lecture: 2 hours, Lab: 2 hours