DMS 251Intro to Cardiovascular Sonogr

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PREREQUISITE: As required by program. Cardiac testing including the techniques and interpretation of patient physical assessment. This course will cover electrocardiographic procedures such as ECG, stress testing, and holter monitoring. (It will also include patient assessment such as pulse, blood pressure, clinical monitoring, history and physical exam monitoring for those students in the ATC program.) Emphasis will be placed on performing and interpreting these procedures, arrhythmia recognition, and will also include pharmacology concepts and treatment methods.