DCB 352 - EKG Technician

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Ulster County Community College

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3 Credits Undeclared division Development Cntr for Business Join this fascinating field of medical professional by becoming an EKG Technician. This course covers the role of the technician, patient privacy, medical terminology, the cardiovascular and respiratory system, and the function of electrocardiography. The course also includes a clinical portion that will cover identifying normal anatomy of the chest, proper procedures for recording and mounting the standard 12-lead electrocardiogram, recording and measuring EKG tracings and recognition of abnormal tracings. Identify arrhythmias, atrial tachycardia, atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation and many other cardiac conditions. Upon completion of the course, students will be eligible to sit for the ASPT Certification Exam. This class has a required textbook which can be purchased at the SunyUlster bookstore.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.SUNYULSTER.EDU

Phone Number:

(845) 687-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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