MAT 218 EKG Technician

This course provides students with an overview of cardiovascular electrophysiology and its role in health care delivery. Topics include cardiovascular anatomy, physiology and electrophysiology, interpretation of rhythm strips and diagnostic electrocardiography. Students should be able to secure an EKG tracing, troubleshoot problems with the acquisition of an EKG tracing, and interpret simple EKG rhythm strips.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Students must take OAD 211 or MAT 101. These may be taken concurrently with MAT 218.