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FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE
COLLEGE CREDIT COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE NUMBER:
CVT 2500C
COURSE TITLE:
EKG Interpretation w/lab
PREREQUISITE(S):
CVT 1000
COREQUISITE(S):
None
CREDIT HOURS:
4
CONTACT HOURS/WEEK:
5
CONTACT HOUR BREAKDOWN:
Lecture/Discussion:
3
Laboratory:
2
Other ____________:
FACULTY WORKLOAD POINTS:
4
STANDARDIZED CLASS SIZE
ALLOCATION:
35
CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course relates electrophysiological principles of the EKG components to heart function. Students identify the
individual components of the EKG complex and discuss the best lead placement for a diagnostic EKG versus lead
placement for intra-procedural monitoring. After identifying rhythm rules, students differentiate between normal
and abnormal rhythm strips and paced rhythms, in correlation with known pathologies. Students demonstrate the
ability to identify heart rhythms and arrhythmias and gain the ability to set up a 12-lead EKG.
SUGGESTED TEXT(S):
TBD
IMPLEMENTATION DATE:
Spring Term, 2013 (20132) – Proposal 2011-42
REVIEW OR MODIFICATION DATE:
Summer Term, 2013 (20133) – Proposal 2013-07
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COURSE TOPICS
I.
Demonstrate knowledge of the correlation of the electrical function of the
heart to mechanical function of the heart.
A.
B.
C.
II.
III.
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Mechanical:
1. RA
2. RV
3. PA
4. LA
5. LV
Electrical:
1.
SA Node
2.
AV Node
3.
Bundle of His
4.
Bundle branches
5.
Purkinje Fibers
Electrophysiology
1. Electrical conduction vs Mechanical function
2. Sodium pump
3. Polarization and depolarization
Discuss and be able to identify each portion of the EKG waveform with normal
vs. abnormal measurements.
A.
B.
C.
D.
CONTACT HOURS
__PER TOPIC__
45 lecture hours
30 lab hours
4
Waves and measurements.
Graph paper and values
Cardiac cycle
Artifact and interference
Discuss and be able to differentiate between Sinus, Atrial, Junctional, and Ventricular Rhythms, Heart
Blocks, and paced rhythms.
10
A.
B.
Sinus Rhythms:
1. Normal sinus
2. Sinus bradycardia
3. Sinus tachycardia
4. Sinus arrhythmia
Atrial Rhythms:
1. Premature Atrial Contractions
2. Atrial tachycardia
3. Atrial fibrillation
4. Atrial flutter
5. Wandering pacemaker
6. Ectopic beats
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COURSE TOPICS
C.
D.
E.
CONTACT HOURS
__PER TOPIC__
Ventricular Rhythms:
1. Premature Ventricular Contractions
2. Ventricular tachycardia
3. Ventricular fibrillation
4. Ventricular flutter
5. Unifocal vs multifocal PVC’s
6. Runs and couplets (Bigeminy, trigeminy)
7. Asystole
Heart Blocks:
1. First degree
2. Second degree
a. Type I (Wenckebach)
b. Type II
a. Third degree (Complete heart block)
Junctional Rhythms:
1. Junctional pacemaker
2. Junctional P-wave
3. Premature junctional contractions
4. Junctional escape rhythm
5. Junctional tachycardia
6. Accelerated junctional rhythm
7. Supraventricular tachycardia
IV.
Discuss and be able to correlate arrhythmias to cardiac pathologies.
4
V.
Discuss and be able to perform 12-lead EKG.
A. Myocardial Infarction and Ischemia
B. Bundle Branch blocks
4
VI.
Discuss regular stress testing using various accepted protocols.
4
VII.
Discuss ambulatory ECG (holter monitoring, event monitoring)
3
VIII.
Discuss stress echo/pharmacological stress echo.
2
IX.
Discuss nuclear stress testing.
2
X.
Discuss and be able to differentiate between artifact, interference,
noise versus arrhythmias.
2
XI.
Demonstrate knowledge of how to troubleshoot EKG lead issues.
2
XII.
Lab
30
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PROGRAM TITLE:
Cardiovascular Technology
COURSE TITLE:
EKG Interpretation w/lab
CIP NUMBER:
02.0
DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE AND USE INTERPERSONAL SKILLS EFFECTIVELY.
-- The student will be able to:
02.01
02.02
02.03
02.04
02.05
02.06
02.07
02.08
02.09
02.10
02.11
02.12
06.0
1351090100
Develop basic speaking and active listening skills.
Develop basic observational skills and related documentation strategies in written and oral form.
Identify characteristics of successful and unsuccessful communication including barriers.
Respond to verbal and non-verbal cues.
Compose written communication using correct spelling, grammar, formatting and confidentiality.
Use appropriate medical terminology and abbreviations.
Recognize the importance of courtesy and respect for patients and other healthcare workers and
maintain good interpersonal relationships.
Recognize the importance of patient/client educations regarding healthcare.
Adapt communication skills to varied levels of understanding and cultural orientation including
diverse age, cultural, economic, ethnic and religious groups.
Recognize elements of communication using a sender-receiver model.
Distinguish between and report subjective and objective information.
Report relevant information in order of occurrence.
RECOGNIZE AND RESPOND TO EMERGENCY SITUATIONS.--The student will be able to:
06.01 Monitor and record vital signs.
06.03 Obtain and maintain training or certification on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated
external defibrillator (AED), foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO) and first aid.
08.0
DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS IN
HEALTHCARE.-- The student will be able to:
08.01
08.02
08.03
08.04
08.05
11.0
Describe the uses of computers in healthcare. .
Define terms and demonstrate basic computer skills.
Recognize technology applications in healthcare.
Interpret information from electronic medical documents.
Identify methods of communication to access and distribute data such as fax, e-mail and internet.
APPLY BASIC MATH AND SCIENCE SKILLS. --The student will be able to:
11.01
11.02
11.03
11.04
11.05
11.06
11.07
11.08
Draw, read, and report on graphs, charts and tables.
Measure time, temperature, distance, capacity, and mass/weight.
Make and use measurements in both traditional and metric units.
Make estimations and approximations and judge the reasonableness of the result.
Convert from regular to 24 hour time.
Demonstrate ability to evaluate and draw conclusions.
Organize and communicate the results obtained by observation and experimentation.
Ask appropriate scientific questions and recognize what is involved in experimental approaches to
the solution of such questions.
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PROGRAM TITLE:
Cardiovascular Technology
COURSE TITLE:
EKG Interpretation w/lab
CIP NUMBER:
1351090100
11.09
13.0
IDENTIFY THE ANATOMIC STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF BODY SYSTEMS IN RELATION TO
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE AND STUDIES. – The student will be able to:
13.01
13.02
13.03
13.0
Observe acceptable safety practices in cardiovascular instrumentation.
Demonstrate knowledge of quality assurance as it relates to imaging equipment, film quality, etc.
Implement appropriate JCAHO patient safety goals.
USE BASIC MEDICAL ELECTRONICS AND MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION. – The student will be able
to:
17.01
17.02
17.03
17.04
18.0
Describe human anatomy and physiology with emphasis on the cardiovascular and pulmonary
systems.
Identify normal and abnormal data obtained from medical tests.
Describe basic pathological conditions of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems.
PRACTICE SAFETY AND QUALITY ASSURANCE. – The student will be able to:
15.01
15.02
15.03
17.0
Calculate ratios.
Identify the duties related to electronic monitoring and diagnostic testing of patient.
Demonstrate computer literacy skills as applied to cardiovascular practice.
Operate equipment used in diagnostic testing and physiological monitoring of patients.
Set up, calibrate and operate selected equipment in the cardiovascular laboratory.
DESCRIBE THE ROLE OF THE CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGIST IN CATASTROPHIC EVENT
MANAGEMENT. – The student will be able to:
18.02
18.03
18.04
Respond to simulated emergency care situations encountered in a cardiovascular department.
Identify the components of the defibrillator.
Cite the indications for cardiac defibrillation and cardioversion.
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At Jacksonville
Course Learning Outcomes & Assessment
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Section 1
SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS (CC): 4
CONTACT HOURS (NCC):
COURSE PREFIX AND NUMBER: CVT2500C
COURSE TITLE: EKG Interpretation w/lab
Section 2
TYPE OF COURSE: (Click on the box to check all that apply)
AA Elective
AS Required Professional Course
College Prep
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AAS Required Professional Course
Technical Certificate
Other
PSAV
Apprenticeship
General Education: (For General Education courses, you must also complete Section 3 and Section 7)
Section 3 (If applicable)
INDICATE BELOW THE DISCIPLINE AREA FOR GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES:
Communications
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Natural Sciences
Humanities
Mathematics
Section 4
INTELLECTUAL COMPETENCIES:
Reading
Speaking
Critical Analysis
Writing
Listening
Information
Literacy
Quantitative
Skills
Ethical
Judgment
Scientific Method of
Inquiry
Working Collaboratively
Section 5
STATE GENERAL EDUCATION LEARNING OUTCOME AREA
Critical
Communication
Scientific and Quantitative Reasoning
Thinking
Information
Global Sociocultural Responsibility
Literacy
Section 6
LEARNING OUTCOMES
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
Demonstrate knowledge of the
correlation of the electrical function of
2
the heart to mechanical function of the
heart.
Discuss and be able to identify each
3portion of the EKG waveform with
normal vs. abnormal measurements.
Type of
Outcome:
Gen. Ed,
Program,
Course
Program
Program
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Observation, online exercises/quizzes, clinical
application, projects, or written papers.
Observation, online exercises/quizzes, clinical
application, projects, or written papers.
Section 6 (continued)
LEARNING OUTCOMES
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

Discuss and be able to differentiate
between Sinus, Atrial, Junctional, and
4
Ventricular Rhythms, Heart Blocks, and
paced rhythms.
Discuss and be able to correlate
5
arrhythmias to cardiac pathologies.
Discuss and be able to perform 12-lead
6
EKG.
Discuss and be able to differentiate
7between artifact, interference, noise
versus arrhythmias.
Demonstrate knowledge of how to
8
troubleshoot EKG lead issues.
Type of
Outcome:
Gen. Ed,
Program,
Course
Program
Program
Program
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Observation, online exercises/quizzes, clinical
application, projects, or written papers.
Observation, online exercises/quizzes, clinical
application, projects, or written papers.
Observation, online exercises/quizzes, clinical
application, projects, or written papers.
Program
Observation, online exercises/quizzes, clinical
application, projects, or written papers.
Program
Observation, online exercises/quizzes, clinical
application, projects, or written papers.
Section 7
Name of Person Completing This Form: Christie Jordan
Date: 02/04/2013