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MDA-119
Electrocardio & Cardiac Diag
3 credit hours
0.0 ceu hours

Provides the theory and applications for health care students and professionals who are interested in mastering electrocardiography skills in the outpatient and inpatient settings. Students learn the didactic and associated technical skills to perform an Electrocardiogram. Additional theory includes cardiology, vascular anatomy and physiology of the heart, pathophysiology, Electrocardiogram interpretation and the clinical significance related to health, pathology, and metabolic conditions. Students manipulate Electrocardiogram equipment and perform tracings on other students with instructor supervision. Theory pertaining to additional cardiac testing, such as holter monitoring and stress testing, is presented. Lab fee $60. Prerequisites: MDA 110, MDA 111, MDA 113 and RXN 211.

This course is offered: Spring 2013, Summer 2013, Fall 2013

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