ET 4278 - Cardiac Devices

Institution:

Temple University

Subject:

Description:

Intended for electrical engineering, biology, and bioengineering students. No course pre-requisites. This course will cover cardiac anatomy and physiology, the hearts electrical system in health and disease, cardiac ecg rhythm interpretation, design and function of ecg monitoring devices, pacemakers and external and implanted defibrillators, and arrhythmia detection algorithms. The course will include observation of pacemaker implants, and troubleshooting in a pacemaker follow-up clinic. The course will prepare students to take the Heart Rhythm Society Allied Professional Pacemaker Certification examination. It is intended to put students in a competitive advantage for getting jobs in the expanding pacemaker and other medical electronics device industries.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

MATH 1022 and PHYSICS 1021

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

WWW.TEMPLE.EDU

Phone Number:

(215) 204-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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