EKG Curriculum Purpose: Prepare students for real-world performance as EKG technicians.

 

• Understand the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system

  • Describe the anatomy of the heart

  • Identify the major structures of the vascular system

  • Identify phases of the cardiac cycle

  • Define the functional properties of cardiac muscle

  • Describe the differences between normal and abnormal heart sounds

• Obtain basic patient vital signs

• Initiate CPR and first aid when necessary

• Explain the purpose of EKG monitoring

  • Describe how EKG wave forms are produced

  • Know the cardiac areas represented by the EKG leads

  • Determine heart rate and rhythm

  • Know how to set and adjust the EKG monitor settings to various patient situations

  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of various EKG lead systems

  • Demonstrate how to record an EKG

• Perform 30 live EKGs

  • Record and verify leads

  • Maintain and ensure proper functioning of EKG equipment

  • Prepare the patient

  • Apply electrodes for EKG monitoring

  • Monitor patients during procedures

• Assist patients before, during and after procedures