Cardiology I (EMS 113)

Term: 2023-2024 AY Summer

Faculty

Matthew Martin BeilShow MyInfo popup for Matthew Martin Beil

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Andrew L Gagnon JrShow MyInfo popup for Andrew L Gagnon Jr

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Schedule

Tue, 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM (5/21/2024 - 8/16/2024) Location: PTTN PFD PFDC1

Description

This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the cardiovascular system, including conduction system of the heart, electrocardiography, 12-lead ECG and beginning treatment of a patient presenting with chest pain. Students will demonstrate use of the ECG monitor/defibrillator including defibrillation, non-invasive pacing and cardioversion. Topics will include a review of the anatomy and physiology of the heart and circulatory system, electrophysiology and assessment of the cardiac patient. Prerequisite(s): matriculation in program; Corequisite(s): EMS112, EMS114 and EMS115