NUR-211 EKG Technician

This course provides the major theoretical concepts associated with EKG anatomy and physiology (structural and electro-physiology) and medical terminology. Other types of cardiovascular testing such as halter monitoring, stress tests, echos, signal averaging and event recording will be discussed. Also included in this course is dysrhythmia interpretation, major diagnostic consideration and differentiation of cardiac problems, the principles of HIPPA, customer service, medical legal aspects and cultural diversity. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to perform a 12 lead EKG and have the skills and knowledge to sit for a national certification exam. Laboratory fee required. Prerequisites: Math and Reading placement tests with MAT-098 and ENG-100 equivalencies. Please follow the placement testing exemptions that are listed in our course schedule or in the college catalog under academic skills assessment and placement policy. Open only to current health care employee or current health science student. Students are required to bring a pair of calipers and a magnifying glass to class. Please wait until after the first class meets and the instructor specifies caliper and magnifying glass requirements to make your purchase. Semesters offered: Fall, Spring. 3 Credits.