DMSU 203 ECG for Cardiac Sonographers

The purpose of this course is to prepare students to recognize and interpret the various features of the electrocardiogram (ECG). Emphasis is placed on ECG patterns and components, cardiac conduction and regulation, normal values of ECG components, SA nodal, AV nodal and ventricular arrhythmias, and disorders of the cardiac conduction system. Practical application of ECG theory incorporated with arrhythmia detection will prepare students to recognize abnormal conduction patterns of patients in various clinical settings.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Admission to the DMS program, DMSU 101, and DMSU 112

Corequisite

DMSU 204

Hours Weekly

3 hours lecture

Course Objectives

1. Explain the purpose and limitations of ECG monitoring.
2. Identify indications for utilizing ECG monitoring.
3. Demonstrate proper lead placement.
4. Recognize changes in an ECG pattern reflective of myocardial ischemia.

Course Objectives

1. Explain the purpose and limitations of ECG monitoring.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Quizzes and exams

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Answer key

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Diagnostic Medical Sonography - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   To prepare competent entry-level adult cardiac sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.

2. Identify indications for utilizing ECG monitoring.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Quizzes and exams

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Answer key

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Diagnostic Medical Sonography - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   To prepare competent entry-level adult cardiac sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.

3. Demonstrate proper lead placement.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Hands-on assignment

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Rubric for assignment

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Diagnostic Medical Sonography - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   To prepare competent entry-level adult cardiac sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.

4. Recognize changes in an ECG pattern reflective of myocardial ischemia.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Quizzes and exams

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Answer key

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Diagnostic Medical Sonography - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   To prepare competent entry-level adult cardiac sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.