HLTH 1575 - EKG & Telemetry

Institution:

Saint Paul College

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Description:

This comprehensive 6 credit course will prepare students to be an EKG Technician and take the Certified EKG Technician (CET) exam. An EKG Technician attaches electrodes to the patient's body which then send a signal to a machine displaying the activity in a recognized pattern. The technician will recognize abnormalities in EKG tracings and report them to a physician or other authorized healthcare providers for interpretation. Students will study: cardiac anatomy and physiology, EKG equipment (attaching to patients, proper safety and operation, recognize artifacts and resolve problems), how to recognize tracings that deviate from normal and prioritize reporting of such deviations, heart rhythms and waveforms, obtain basic vitals, HIPAA compliance, use of Holter monitors, introduction to stress tests and 12-lead EKGs. 6C/4/2/0

Credits:

6.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.saintpaul.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 846-1600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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