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10531118ECG Interpretation for Paramedics

Course Information

Description

Includes the etiology and ECG characteristics of all major dysrhythmias. Interpretation will focus on utilization and interpretation of Lead 2 and 12 Lead rhythm strips. Prerequisites: 10-531-105, 10-531-134 and 10-531-140.

Total Credits

Course Competencies

Examine the heart

Assessment Strategies

Oral, Written, Graphic Assessment, Simulation, and/or Simulation Summative Assessment

Criteria

you discuss the physiology of the cardiovascular system

you identify the location of the heart

you identify the shape of the heart

you identify the size of the heart

you examine the layers of the heart

you analyze the chambers of the heart

you analyze the valves of the heart

you summarize cellular electrophysiology as it pertains to the myocardium

you summarize the electrical conduction system of the heart

you analyze the components of an electrocardiogram

you examine the sequence of blood flow through the heart
Examine the electrical conduction system of the heart

Assessment Strategies

Oral, Written, Graphic Assessment, Simulation, and/or Simulation Summative Assessment

Criteria

you examine the function of the the electrical conduction of the heart

you summarize the normal path of impulse as it relates to the electrical conduction system of the heart
Analyze an electrocardiogram

Assessment Strategies

Oral, Written, Graphic Assessment, Simulation, and/or Simulation Summative Assessment

Criteria

you use basic approach to interpret an EKG strip

you identify various sinus rhythms

you identify various atrial rhythms

you identify various junctional rhythms

you identify various ventricular rhythms

you identify various heart block rhythms

you identify various pacemaker rhythms

you calculate heart rate given a 6 second strip
Examine systemic circulation

Assessment Strategies

Oral, Written, Graphic Assessment, Simulation, and/or Simulation Summative Assessment

Criteria

you examine the structure of the veins

you examine the function of the veins

you examine the structure of the arteries

you examine the function of the arteries

you examine the structure of the capillaries

you examine the function of the capillaries
Examine pulmonary circulation

Assessment Strategies

Oral, Written, Graphic Assessment, Simulation, and/or Simulation Summative Assessment

Criteria

you examine the structure of the veins

you examine the function of the veins

you examine the structure of the arteries

you examine the function of the arteries

you examine the structure of the capillaries

you examine the function of the capillaries
Analyze the mechanical function of the heart

Assessment Strategies

Oral, Written, Graphic Assessment, Simulation, and/or Simulation Summative Assessment

Criteria

you analyze the cardiac cycle

you analyze the stroke volume of the heart
Examine physiological variables that effect the myocardium

Assessment Strategies

Oral, Written, Graphic Assessment, Simulation, and/or Simulation Summative Assessment

Criteria

you analyze the autonomic nervous system

you examine the basic myocardial cell groups

you summarize the properties of cardiac cell groups

you summarize three major electrolytes that affect cardiac function

you summarize the movement of irons

you differentiate between depolarization and repolarization

you summarize refractory period and describe the absolute and relative refractory period(s)

you differentiate between the absolute and relative refractory period(s)
Examine ECG variables

Assessment Strategies

Oral, Written, Graphic Assessment, Simulation, and/or Simulation Summative Assessment

Criteria

you examine the relevance of Einthoven's triangle/lead placement

you summarize the relationship of ECG waveforms to the various electrical events in the heart

you summarize four causes of ECG artifact
Examine sinus rhythms of the heart

Assessment Strategies

Oral, Written, Graphic Assessment, Simulation, and/or Simulation Summative Assessment

Criteria

you summarize the origin of sinus rhythms

you identify a normal sinus rhythm including ECG characteristics

you identify a sinus dysrhythmia including ECG characteristics

you summarize the clinical significance of the various sinus rhythms
Examine atrial rhythms of the heart

Assessment Strategies

Oral, Written, Graphic Assessment, Simulation, and/or Simulation Summative Assessment

Criteria

you summarize the origin of the atrial rhythms

you identify a wandering pacemaker rhythm including ECG characteristics

you identify a premature atrial contraction including ECG characteristics

you identify an atrial flutter rhythm including ECG characteristics

you identify supraventricular tachycardia including ECG characteristics

you summarize the clinical significance of the atrial rhythms

you examine the characteristics of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
Examine junctional rhythms of the heart

Assessment Strategies

Oral, Written, Graphic Assessment, Simulation, and/or Simulation Summative Assessment

Criteria

you examine the origin of junctional rhythms

you identify premature junctional contractions including ECG characteristics

you identify a junctional escape rhythm including ECG characteristics

you identify an accelerated junctional rhythm including ECG characteristics

you identify a junctional tachycardia rhythm including ECG characteristics

you summarize the clinical significance of the junctional rhythms
Examine ventricular rhythms of the heart

Assessment Strategies

Oral, Written, Graphic Assessment, Simulation, and/or Simulation Summative Assessment

Criteria

you examine the origin of the ventricular rhythm

you identify premature ventricular contractions of the heart

you identify idioventricular rhythms including ECG characteristics

you differentiate between idioventricular and accelerated idioventricular rhythms

you identify ventricular tachycardia including ECG characteristics

you identify ventricular asystole including ECG characteristics

you identify ventricular fibrillation including ECG characteristics

you summarize pulseless electrical activity

you summarize the clinical significance of the ventricular rhythms
Examine heart blocks

Assessment Strategies

Oral, Written, Graphic Assessment, Simulation, and/or Simulation Summative Assessment

Criteria

you identify first degree AV block (Mobitz Type I or Wenckebach) including ECG characteristics

you identify second degree AV block ( Mobitz Type II) including ECG characteristics

you identify third degree AV block (complete) including ECG characteristics

you summarize the clinical significance of the heart block rhythms
Summarize cardiac pacing

Assessment Strategies

Oral, Written, Graphic Assessment, Simulation, and/or Simulation Summative Assessment

Criteria

you summarize transcutaneous pacing

you summarize three types of permanent pacemakers rhythms

you analyze the indications for pacing

you summarize common problems associated with pacemakers

you summarize the clinical significance of pacemaker rhythms