EKG Curriculum Purpose: Prepare students for real-world performance as EKG technicians.

• Understand the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system
  • Describe the anatomy of the heart
  • Identify the major structures of the vascular system
  • Identify phases of the cardiac cycle
  • Define the functional properties of cardiac muscle
  • Describe the differences between normal and abnormal heart sounds
• Obtain basic patient vital signs
• Initiate CPR and first aid when necessary
• Explain the purpose of EKG monitoring
  • Describe how EKG wave forms are produced
  • Know the cardiac areas represented by the EKG leads
  • Determine heart rate and rhythm
  • Know how to set and adjust the EKG monitor settings to various patient situations
  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of various EKG lead systems
  • Demonstrate how to record an EKG
• Perform 30 live EKGs
  • Record and verify leads
  • Maintain and ensure proper functioning of EKG equipment
  • Prepare the patient
  • Apply electrodes for EKG monitoring
  • Monitor patients during procedures
• Assist patients before, during and after procedures