HCW 035 - EKG Applications

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

Subject:

Description:

This course provides a focus on the applications of coding principles learned in EKG Theory and is designed to further prepare and educate students for certification. This course provides a hands-on introduction to the devices used in testing the cardiovascular system. This will include recording of basic vital signs, EKGs, cardiac monitoring and stress testing. The course involves the set up and adjustments of the equipment as well as the interpretation the results. Textbooks are an additional cost and mandatory first day of class. Prerequisite: Medical Terminology, Intro to A&P, Cardiac Illness and Disease and EKG Theory.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

HCW 001 & HCW 002 & HCW 033 & HCW 034

Corequisites:

HCW 001, HCW 002, HCW 033, HCW 034

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.hacc.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 780-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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