Electrocardiography Syllabus for 2009-2010
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Course

ECRD-1111-001 Electrocardiography

Prerequisites

Course Description

Fundamentals of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology. Includes basic electrocardiography procedures, interpretation of basic dysrhythmias and appropriate treatment modalities.

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Hours

(1 sem hr; 1 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

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Textbooks

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK:

Booth, Kathryn A. & O/Brien, Thomas E. – Electrocardiography for Healthcare Professionals, 4th Edition.  McGraw-Hill; New York, 

Supplies

No supplies available

Student Performance

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the course, the participant should be able to:

• Know the role of the electrocardiographer, and the history of electrocardiography.
• Identify and follow the steps required to perform an ECG.
• Identify the five-step criteria for classification approach to rhythm interpretation.
• Recognize and interpret various rhythms and dysrhythmias.
• Identify steps and perform exercise ECG and ambulatory monitoring.
• Interact appropriately with clinical patients.
• Know basic concepts of 12-lead ECG interpretation.

 

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

Because these are college courses preparing the student for a professional position in the medical field, our policies reflect very stringent expectations.

 

Professionalism Expectations:

1. Adherence to the dress code

2. Advanced preparation for class

3. Completion of all assignments

4. Participation in class

5. Positive attitude

6. Not disrupting the class

7. Being on time for class and clinical

8. No cell phones in class or clinical

9. Being respectful to instructors and fellow students

10. Paying attention in class

 

Be familiar with the Professional Boundaries set by the nursing industry.

 

Students must behave as if they are “employees” of the clinical site, and conduct themselves appropriately and professionally.  Unprofessional behavior will not be tolerated.

 

Complete uniform including name badge is required at all times.  (Refer to Dress Code.)  Students who are not in uniform will be asked to leave and will be counted ABSENT.

Students are expected to follow the rules and dress code of the Clinical facility as well as of Amarillo College.

 

Students ARE NOT ALLOWED to be on the clinical units or perform any form of resident care prior to signing in and contacting the preceptor at the clinical site.

 

Only English should be spoken at the clinical site.  However, if a resident addresses you in another language that you speak, you may respond and converse with them.

 

llness on Duty:

Students who become ill while on duty are to notify the instructor.

If illness is acute, contact the  instructor will help make arrangements for the student to go home.  You will not be allowed to attend clinicals if you are ill, coughing, have a runny nose, or symptoms of illness including fever.  Students must make up hours during scheduled clinical rotations.

 

Visitors ARE NOT allowed at the clinical site.

 

Written Warnings:
The Written Warning is written documentation that the student is not meeting the objectives of the course.  It provides a mechanism for the faculty to communicate directly with the student in a concise and timely manner. It is intended to be constructive criticism.

Conduct which warrants a Clinical Warning includes but is not limited to:

• Arriving late for clinicals.

• Providing substandard care or performing a skill incorrectly.

• Inappropriate communication (verbal and nonverbal) to patients, faculty, staff or students.

• Not following the student dress code.

 

Some situations could be serious enough that the faculty would document the incident in a narrative counseling record.  One serious incident may result in clinical failure.

 

Clinical warnings will be issued in writing.  If you receive a clinical warning your instructor may require that you see Patient Care Programs Coordinator, Michele Rupe, RN BEFORE you return to class, depending on severity and/or repetition of the incident.

 

Grading Criteria

The course grade will be figured as follows:

Professionalism, Participation & Attendance                                         20%

Quizzes on Blackboard                                                                          20%

Midterm Exam                                                                                        25%

Skills                                                                                                       10%

Final Exam                                                                                             25%      =     100%                    

Attendance

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Additional Information

Clinical:

1. Clean and pressed uniform.  White tops (either scrub top or shirt with collar.)

• No tee-shirts.  Pants may be white or Amarillo College blue.
• (Other options may be discussed with instructor.)

2. No thong underwear; no colored underwear.  Undershirt, if worn, should be a

          neutral color.

3. Uniform tops must cover the midriff when arms are raised above head

4. Clean white or black shoes.

5. Picture name badge is to be worn in class and clinical every day, above the waist according to Amarillo College policy.  

6. Badge must be obtained from Student Services in the West Campus Lecture Hall within the first four days of class.

7. Earrings are limited to two pair of ‘stud-like’ earrings (the size of a pencil eraser) in the lobe.   No dangling earrings.

8. Only wedding rings can be worn.  We recommend a plain metal band for safety and infection control reasons.

9. Simple watch with a second hand.  We recommend that the watch be kept in your pocket.

10. All tattoos and body piercings must be covered.

11. Fingernails:

• No nail polish; no false fingernails.

• Fingernails cut and well groomed.    

11. Hair, natural colors, off collar or pulled up in pony tail with modest hair accessories. Stray hairs must be secured away from face.

12. Facial hair must be clean and well groomed.

13. Perfume and lotion scents may make residents ill, so no perfume/cologne/ aftershave and only unscented lotion

 14. Cigarette smoke can be dangerous to residents – NO SMOKING at clinicals.