Eastwick College | Evaluated Learning Experience
Principles of Electrophysiology (CVS105)
24 hours (12 Weeks)
September 2020 – Present
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: identify anatomy and electrophysiology of the heart and measure the components of the normal adult ECG (electro cardiogram); recognize and diagnose a trial and ventricular dysrhythmias; recognize and diagnose junctional and atrioventricular heart blocks; diagnose myocardial ischemia and infarction, hypertrophy, bundle branch blocks and pre-excitation; calculate electrical axis; prepare and instruct the patient for Holter monitoring and exercise tolerance testing; and recognize pacemaker electrocardiograms and changes in the electrocardiogram due to drug effects and toxicity.
Lecture; group discussions; demonstrations utilizing the heartworks simulator; internet references; critical thinking exercises; exams; lab quizzes; American Medical Certification Association exam; measuring and identifying rhythm strips with cardiac pathology.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Electrophysiology (5/22). NOTE: This course was previously evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE). To view credit recommendations previously established, visit the ACE National Guide.
