AH 107 - Electrocardiograms for MA

2 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

Acceptance into the Medical Assistant Certificate program and successful completion of all prior program courses is required.

Course Description: This course focuses on how to perform and interpret an electrocardiogram (ECG) within a clinical setting. Students will learn how to prepare a patient, perform an ECG as well as identify and correct artifacts. In addition, this course includes an introduction and understanding of the human heart, and other cardiac procedures. Students will also learn basic electrophysiology and how to interpret various rhythms. This course certifies Medical Assistant students to sit for the NHA CET (Certified Electrocardiogram Technician) examination upon successful completion of the Medical Assistant Program.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Describe key principles of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and electrophysiology.
CLO#2: Identify key principles in electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation.
CLO#3: Compare and contrast ECG rhythms. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#4: Accurately perform ECG’s in a classroom setting.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: TBA

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of 40 and a standard RCC delivery of 44 lecture/lab hours for term, not to exceed 48 hours per term.