Basic Dysrhythmia Interpretation Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

RSPT-1137-001 Basic Dysrhythmia Interpretation

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Course Description

A study of the electrophysiology of the heart and characteristic cardiac dysrhythmias.

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Hours

(1 sem hr; 1 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Shelledy and Peters, Respiratory Care Patient Assessment and Care Plan Development

Supplies

1. Class Notes
2. Laptop computer with Internet/WiFi capability for in-class online testing

Student Performance

\ End-of -Course Outcomes:  Explain the electrophysiology of the heart and discuss the characteristics of common cardiac dysrhythmias.

\ 1.     Identify anatomic structures of the heart.
\ 2.     Discuss the clinical value of the ECG.
\ 3.     Identify the clinical findings that indicate the need for an ECG recording.
\ 4.     Identify the key components of the heart’s electrical conduction system and the role of each component.
\ 5.     Recognize definitions of depolarization and repolarization.
\ 6.     Identify the specific electrical activity of the heart associated with each wave and interval of the normal ECG.
\ 7.     Identify normal values for the PR interval and the QRS complex.
\ 8.     Given a 12-lead ECG recording, identify the ventricular rate and position of the mean QRS vector.
\ 9.     List the steps for ECG interpretation.
\ 10.   Identify the criteria for each of the following abnormalities:

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• \ Sinus bradycardia
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• \ Sinus tachycardia
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• \ Sinus arrhythmis
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• \ Premature atrial contraction
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• \ Atrial flutter
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• \ atrial fibrillation
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• \ Premature ventricular contraction
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• \ Ventricular tachycardia
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• \ ventricular fibrillation
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• \ Asystole
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• \ First-, second-, third deree heart block
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• \ Junctional rhythm
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• \ Bundle branch blocks
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• \ Pulseless Electrical Activity
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• \ Agonal rhythm
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\ 11.   Identify the ECG abnormalities associated with chronic lung disease.
\ 12.   Discuss the identification of ischemia, injury, and infarction using the 12-lead ECG tracing.

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Grading Criteria

1. Eight (8) Announced and unannounced quizzes (worth 30 points each)
2. Four (4) section exams (worth 100 points each)
3. Comprehensive final exam (worth 150 points)

There will be no exemptions from section or final exams and the student will not be permitted to keep exams after class exam review.

Make-up policy: exams must be taken AND homework assignments turned in within 1 week and the maximum grade that can be earned is 75%.  There will be no make-up offered for the final exam or for quizzes.

1. Each examination and assignment will have a specific value of points awarded for correct answers.  There will be no extra credit offered in this course and any bonus points earned or curve given may not increase the grade for that item above 100%.
2. At the end of the course, all possible points from examinations and other assignments will be totaled.  This will be the maximum possible points to be earned by a student.
3. On major exams, the highest point total achieved will be curved to an A and that number of points added to all students results. However, the maximum number of added points will not exceed 10% of the exam point total, providing the possibility that an A will not be achieved.
4. Rounding of score will take place as follows:  0.5 will round up to the next highest whole number, ex. 74.5 = 75.0.  74.4 will NOT round up.
5. The number of points earned by a student will be divided by the maximum possible points for the course.  The result will be expressed as a percent and converted to a final grade.  The final course grades will not be curved.
6. The grading scale for this course is points based with the max number at 790.  Students must end the course with a 75% to pass (589-628 points).

• A = 707-790 (90-100%)
• B = 629-706 (80-89%)
• C = 589-628 (75-79%)
• F = less than 589 (less than 74.5%)

5. Student can access their current grade on-line at any time.

Testing Procedure

During the testing period, the student may take a break, however, no additional time will be allowed for the test.  Only one student at a time may leave the testing room.  After completion of a major exam, the student will not be allowed to wait for the next class in the laboratory or hallway.  The student must either sit quietly in their seat until all students are finished or exit the building.

Remediation Policy

The instructor will meet with students who perform poorly on exams.  Both parties will develop a plan to gain better understanding of the information covered on the test.  The plan may include but not be limited to:

1. retaking the exam
2. research of exam topics
3. written discussion of topics
4. tutoring

Remediation will not change the original test grade and must be completed before the next exam can be taken.

Attendance

Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement.  Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class.  In the event of an unavoidable absence, it is the responsibility of the student to obtain missed lecture notes from classmates and arrange for make-up exams. PDF notes from each lesson are online, however, lecture notes are taken in class by each student.

Each student with a tardy/attendance problem will be addressed on an individual basis with the instructor.

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