RESP 2501 - Cardiac Rhythms

Description
This is an introductory course designed for respiratory therapists. It covers the recognition and interpretation of cardiac dysrhythmias. The course also covers basic cardiac anatomy, normal cardiac cell functions and properties, electrical activity of the heart and ECG wave forms followed with a discussion of the mechanisms of cardiac dysrhythmias by their site of origin, e.g., atria, junctional, etc. Recognition and interpretation are facilitated by the use of actual ECG strips in class and as part of homework assignments. The recognition of rhythm changes during respiratory therapy procedures is stressed.

Pre-Requisite
Acceptance into the Respiratory Therapy program of study.

1 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
15 lecturehours

1 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Summer

ACTS Equivalent
N/A

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes

Compare the anatomy and physiology of the heart, including blood flows and electrical impulse flows to the ECGtracing
Interpret the ECG using a systematicprocess.
Evaluate ECG findings to determine: normal sinus rhythm and abnormal sinus, atrial, ventricular, AV junctional and heart blockarrhythmias.
Troubleshoot ECG waveforms to find electrical interference, baseline wander, or muscle tremors
Perform a12 lead ECG.

General Education Outcomes Supported

Students develop higher order thinkingskills.
Students demonstrate information literacy.