CCMA 118 — Fundamentals of ECG/EKG
2 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours, 3 Credits Prerequisites: C or better in CCMA 101 and CCMA 103 Corequisites: CCMA 104 and CCMA 120 This course will provide students the necessary skills to accurately perform an ECG/EKG examination to assess various heart rhythms. The course includes information on anatomy and physiology of the heart, cardiac related disease processes, medical terminology, medical ethics, legal aspects of patient contact, laboratory assisting electrocardiography and echocardiography. Additionally, students will practice with equipment and perform hands on labs including introduction to the function of performing ECG/EKG, proper use of ECG/ EKG equipment, proper lead placement and other clinical technician practices. This course assists students in preparation for the national credentialing exams for entry-level medical assistants [Certified EKG Technologist-CET].