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CL 103 ECG/CPR
Syllabus
This phase will introduce the student to
Electrocardiography (ECG). The basic principles of the Cardiovascular System will be taught in this course. The student will learn how to set up and operate ECG equipment. Patient instruction and procedural considerations will be addressed.
The student will also be instructed on the lead systems and placement, and identifying rhythms. The student will learn the importance of quality assurance and continual quality improvement. CPR and
First Aid is given during this course.
Various diagnostic imaging modalities and x-ray studies as well as Spirometry will be taught during this phase.
140 clock hours (65 hours lec, 75 hours lab)
6.5 Semester Credit Hours
1. Perform ECG.
2. Identify normal and abnormal heart rhythms.
3. Detect and distinguish arrhythmias.
4. Receive CPR and First Aid training and card through the American Heart
Association.
5. Recognize the use of various diagnostic imaging modalities and describe the responsibility of the medical/clinical assistant when preparing patient’s for x-rays studies.
6. Perform spirametry
7. Utilize library for research project.
8. Perform warranties, City wide training and typing tutor.
A&P 101, CL 101, MF 102, CL 102, IB 103
Elsevier Mosby: ECG’s, Made Easy,
Barbara Aehlert, 3 rd
edition, 2007
1. Lecture

2. Overhead
3. LCD – PowerPoint Presentation
4. Anatomical models
Materials and Media References:
5. Anatomical charts
6. Laboratory
Maximum Student: Instructor Ratio: 15:1
Elsevier Mosby: ECG’s, Made Easy,
Barbara Aehlert, 3 rd
edition, 2006
Edition, 2006 accompanied by CD ROM,
The ECG Mentor. Laboratory supplies needed to perform ECG
Weekly Content Outline: Week 1 Electrocardiograph; the concepts of anatomy & electrophysiology
Week 2 Interpret Electrocardiogram
Week 3 Electrocardiograph; the interpretation of dysrhythmias
Week 4 12 lead interpretations.
Demonstrate competencies
Week 5 CPR and 1 st
Aid training
Basis of Grades: Tests/Final Exam 40%
Quizzes
Homework
Classwork
Professionalism
20%
10%
15%
15%

CL 103
Electrocardiogram and CPR Daily Content Outline
140 Hours
Schedule A & B
Day 1
Day2
Lecture chapter 1 Anatomy and Electrophysiology of the Heart
Library research project information on APA style report, topic & due date to determine by instructor. Hand out spelling words
Lecture chapter 1 Anatomy and Electrophysiology of the Heart
Lab: Hands on clinical practice
Day 3
Day4
Spelling test chapter 1
Cont chapter 1.
Lab: Hands on clinical practice
Quiz chapter 1.
Workforce skills
Stop and review due ch 1 due
Lab: Hands on clinical practice
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Day 11
Day 12
Day 13
Lecture ch 2 Electrophysiology
Hand out spelling words
Practice all chapter 2 rhythm strips
Lab: Hands on clinical practice
Cont ch 2.
Lab: Hands on clinical practice
Cont ch 2.
Lab: Discuss Holter monitor.
Hands on clinical practice
Spelling test chapter 2
Lab: Hands on clinical practice
Quiz ch 2
Stop and review due ch 2 due
Workforce skills
Hands on clinical practice
Exam chapters 1 and 2.
Library – research project.
Lecture chapter 3 Sinus Mechanisms.
Hand out spelling words chapters 3, 4, 5
Practice ch 3 rhythm strips 3-7 to 3-12
Lab: Hands on clinical practice
Cont ch 3
Lab: Competencies ECG
Workforce skills
Stop and review ch 3 due
Lecture chapter 4 Atrial Rhythms
Practice ch 4, 4-23 to 4-28 rhythm strips

Day 14
Day 15
Day 16
Day 17
Day 18
Day 19
Day 20
Day 21
Day 22
Lab: Competencies ECG
Lab: Demonstrate peak flow meters & nebulizer treatment.
Hands on clinical practice
Spelling test chapters 3, 4, 5
Stop and review ch 4 due
Lecture chapter 5 Junctional Rhythms
Practice ch 5, 5-9 to 5-11rhythm strips
Lab: Hands on clinical practice
Exam chapters 3, 4, 5
Stop and review ch 5 due
Library research project
Lecture chapter 6 Ventricular Rhythms.
Lab: Competencies & Warranties
Lab: Competencies & Warranties
Lecture chapter 7 AV heart blocks.
Lab: Competencies & Warranties
Lecture chapter 8 Pacemaker
Lab: Competencies & Warranties
Lab: Competencies & Warranties
Exam chapters 6, 7, 8
Workforce skills
Competencies & Warranties
Day 23
Day 24
Day 25
Day 26
EKG COMPETENCY WRITTEN
Typing tutor due
City wide training
1 st
AID
Exam 1 st Aid
Lab: Skit graded & divided into teams
Lab: CPR
Lab: CPR Day 27
Day 28 Exam (85%)
Lab: CPR
All warranties are due.
Please note: Assignments must be divided into 4 weeks
8 ECG, 2 spirametry readings, 2 nebulizer and peak flow
8 veni-syringe, 8 veni-vac’s, 8 B/F, 8 F/S including Glucose and HCT
8 chemical UA’s
16 vital signs including ht and wt
8 ID’s, 8 SQ’s, 8 Z-tr, 8 Deltoids, 8 VG, 8 DG, 8 VL
***No “PATIENT” should be used more than once per day***
Syllabus subject to change