DMS 112 - Cardiac EKG and Electophysiology

1 Credit Hour(s)
1 Lecture Hour(s)
0 Lab Hours(s)
Prerequisite(s): DMS 104 and BIO 206
Co-requisite(s): BIO 206
This course is designed to prepare the student to become proficient in basic EKG interpretation of EKG tracings. This course covers principles of the cardiac conduction system, basic EKG applications, dysrhythmia recognition of atrial and ventricular rhythms and electrophysiology concepts. After completing this course, the student will be able to recognize basic EKG arrythmias, describe relationship of cardiovascular anatomy to the cardiac conduction system, be knowledgeable of cardiovascular medications, and identify EKG related medical emergencies. Pathophysiology of specific disease processes will be covered in following courses: DMS 202, DMS 204, and DMS 224.