MDA 119 - Electrocardiography and Cardiac Diagnostics

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
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.

Prerequisite(s): MDA 110 , MDA 111 , MDA 113 , and MDA 112 , or permission of the academic chair.

Note: Typically offered OL; summer term.

Course Outcomes:

Student will understand what an ECG is and its importance to medicine
- As demonstrated by having students complete Checkpoint Questions throughout the chapter
- As demonstrated by a class discussion as to why students are taking the program and
  how they think that ECG will be necessary for their career objective
Students will understand the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system
- As demonstrated by tracing the pathway of the blood through pulmonary and systemic circulation
- As demonstrated by describing the parts and function of the conduction system
- As demonstrated by conducting research relating to a cardiac disease/condition and preparing a written report that includes the description, etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostics, treatment modalities, education, and support.
- Preparing a class presentation on the cardiac disease/condition
- As demonstrated by patient-provider interaction role-play that emphasizes the importance of therapeutic communication in a clinical setting and applying cultural competence
Students will understand the cardiac conduction system as it relates to the ECG through identification of each part of the ECG waveform
- As demonstrated by defining the unique qualities of the heart and their relationship to the cardiac conduction system
- As demonstrated by explaining the conduction system as it relates to the ECG
- As demonstrated by describing the heart activity that produces the ECG waveform
Students will understand ECG leads and function of ECG machines
- As demonstrated by identifying the three types of leads and explaining how each lead is recorded
- As demonstrated by stating the functions of common ECG machines
Students will be proficient in preparation, performance and equipment maintenance when administering an ECG
- As demonstrated by stating the proper procedure for the application of the electrodes and lead wires for a 12-lead and continuous monitoring ECG, and troubleshooting special patient circumstances when performing an ECG
- As demonstrated by the ability to identify at least three ways to maintain infection control,
  safety and HIPAA regulations during the ECG procedure
Students will understand ECG interpretation and clinical significance
- As demonstrated by stating the process of evaluating ECG tracings and determining the
  presence of dysrhythmias
- As demonstrated by stating the criteria used for classification of the dysrhythmias including
  rhythm, rate, P wave configuration, PR interval measurement, and QRS duration measurement
Students will understand exercise cardiology and stress tests
- As demonstrated by stating responsibilities of a health care giver for exercise electrocardiography
- As demonstrated by stating the different uses of exercise electrocardiography
Students will identify the different types of ambulatory monitors and their functions
- As demonstrated by simulating the preparation of a patient for application of an ambulatory monitor
- As demonstrated by stating the procedure for reporting the results from ambulatory monitoring