NURS 259 : Basic ECG Interpretation for Health Care Providers

Credits

2

Class Hours

Class Hours2 lecture

Prerequisites

Concurrent enrollment in the Nursing program, licensed Registered Nurse, Emergency Medical Technician, or approval of instructor.

Semester Offered

Spring

Description

This course develops nursing theory related to the accurate interpretation of cardiac rhythms and arrhythmias on the 12 lead electrocardiogram (ECG). The focus is on the cardiac conduction system, electrophysiology, and a systematic approach to the interpretation and treatment of cardiac rhythms and arrhythmias.