CDS 130 - EKG/Lab

Institution:

Lackawanna College

Subject:

Cardiac Sonography

Description:

Students will learn the concept and skill to perform and read an ECG examination through classroom study and clinical experience. Students will learn the background needed to perform an ECG through recognition of heart anatomy and physiology, including biomechanics and electrophysiology. Students will be able to perform a 12-lead and 3-lead ECG through knowledge of limb and chest leads, electrode placement, and cable connections. Students will be able to analysis normal and abnormal types of rhythms, pacemaker rhythm, and myocardial infarct seen on ECG tracings. (2 Credits)

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.lackawanna.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 961-7810

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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