Lecture 1 hour Lab 3 hours
Describe 25 common dysrhythmias; practice
ECGs. Explain and demonstrate charting ECGs;
practice ECGs.
Text, lab
instruction,
lab equipt &
supplies
Assessments: rhythms quiz
Assignments:
Class notes, participation in lab;
read Cohn’s assigned chapters.
Week 5
Hours 33-40
Lecture 3 hour Lab 5 hours
Practice reading ECGs. Recognizing interference,
loose leads and other malfunctions; simulate
identification of and correction of malfunctions &
interference.
Text, lab
instruction,
lab equipt &
supplies
Assignments:
Class notes, participation in lab
activities; review Kinn’s pp 947-
948.
Week 6
Hours 41-48
Lecture 1 hour Lab 3 hours
Recognizing; responding to emergency situations;
simulate emergency response. Review of ECG
technique, rhythms, rates, charting, lead
placement, patient preparation & education.
Final
Exam & skills competence testing.
Text, lab
instruction,
lab
equipment &
supplies
Assessments: interference quiz
Assignments:
Class notes, participation in lab
activities; review Cohn’s (all
chapters) and Kinn’s chapter 46 to
prepare for final exam.
