SRJC Course Outlines

3/28/2024 6:06:51 AMEMC 114 Course Outline as of Fall 2019

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  EMC 114Title:  BASIC ARRHYTHMIA  
Full Title:  Basic Arrhythmia Recognition Course
Last Reviewed:12/10/2018

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum2.00Lecture Scheduled2.0017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled35.00
Minimum2.00Lab Scheduled06 min.Lab Scheduled0
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total2.00 Contact Total35.00
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  70.00Total Student Learning Hours: 105.00 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  21 - Legally Mandated Repetition
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  EMC 275.1

Catalog Description:
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Application of basic principles of cardiac anatomy and physiology to recognize basic heart arrhythmias. Designed for health and allied care personnel who assume responsibility for cardiac monitoring in the pre-hospital and hospital setting.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description: Untitled document
Application of basic principles of cardiac anatomy and physiology to recognize basic heart arrhythmias. Designed for health and allied care personnel who assume responsibility for cardiac monitoring in the pre-hospital and hospital setting.
(Grade Only)

Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:21 - Legally Mandated Repetition

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable



COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1.  Identify a normal electrocardiogram
2.  Identify common abnormal cardiac rhythms
 

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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1.  Identify and define 9 structures of the heart and
     their basic function.
2.  Define the following terms related to cardiac electrophysiology:
     A. Depolarization
     B. Repolarization
     C. Action potential
     D. Refractory states
3.  Describe the sequence of cardiac activation and recovery, and relate
     this information to the electrocardiogram (EKG) configuration.
4.  Demonstrate a systematic method of EKG interpretation.
5.  Identify normal waveforms for monitoring leads II, modified cardiac
     lead (MCL) 1 and 6.
6.  Classify arrhythmias according to site, mechanism and severity.
7.  Identify 15 arrhythmias.
8.  Recognize and describe 4 conduction defects.
9.  Identify 3 premature and escape beats and state the mechanism for
     each.
10. Discuss possible nursing and medical interventions for 15 major
     arrhythmias.
11. Identify pacemaker rhythms.

Topics and Scope
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I.  Overview
    A. Cardiac anatomy and physiology
    B. Myocardial blood supply
    C. Cardiac conduction system
II.  EKG Interpretation
    A. Vectors, lead placements
    B. Waves and measurements
    C. Analysis of EKG rhythm strips
    D. Modified cardiac leans
III. Conduction System
    A. Anatomy
    B. EKG analysis
    C. Sinus rhythms
IV. Cardiac Rhythms
    A. Atrial
    B. Junctional
    C. Ventricular
V.  Heart Blocks - Conduction Defects

Assignments:
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1. Read approximately 10 pages per week
2. Identify approximately 20 rhythm strips per week
3. Exam identifying 15 strips rhythm strips

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
5 - 10%
Identify 20 rhythm strips
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
20 - 45%
Class performances, Performance exams
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
45 - 70%
Completion, Identify EKG rhythm strips
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
0 - 0%
None


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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ECG Workout: Exercises in Arrhythmia Interpretation. 7th ed. Huff, Jane. Lippincott. 2016
Instructor prepared materials.

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