ELKG 1110 - Electrocardiographic (EKG) Technician

Academic Division:

Health Sciences

Academic Discipline:

EKG Technician

Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA

4 Credit(s)
This course provides students with the basic knowledge and skills to perform an electrocardiogram (EKG). It also introduces basic cardiac arrhythmias and medications used to treat them. After completion of the course, students are eligible to take a national certification exam. Semesters available: Offered based on need. UG

4 Lab Hour(s)

2 Lecture Hour(s);

Required Concurrent Course(s): Take PHLB 1110 , PHLB 1210 and PHLB 1250

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is me
1. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the Cardiovascular System	Midterm and final examination
2. Define EKG Terminology and Procedures	Midterm and final examination
3. Successfully apply Leads	Laboratory demonstration check-off, weekly
4. Describe function of MAC/5000	Midterm and final Exam, Laboratory demonstration check-off weekly
5. Describe the electrophysiology of the heart	Midterm and final examination
6. Identify characteristic of normal cardiac rhythms	Midterm and final examination
7. Identify abnormal cardiac rhythms	Midterm and final examination
8. Identify medications and calculate proper dose to treat cardiac ventricle and atrial arrhythmias	Midterm and final examination

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

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