MEDA 220 - Electrocardiogram Application

Institution:

San Diego Mesa College

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Description:

This course presents the Medical Assisting and other Allied Health students with the basic principles of performing and analyzing an electrocardiogram (ECG). Students review the anatomy, physiology and electrophysiology of the heart and circulatory system as it pertains to an ECG. The basic components of an ECG, types of cardiac rhythms; both normal and abnormal presented. Students perform and analyze a normal 12-Lead ECG. Students also become familiar with and are able to identify the abnormal cardiac rates, rhythms and conditions that can be diagnosed utilizing an ECG. This course is appropriate for medical care workers with a need for this information.

Credits:

0.50

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.sdmesa.edu/

Phone Number:

(619) 388-2604

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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