EKG Procedures

Catalog description

This course introduces the student to the electrocardiogram (EKG) purposes and procedures. Students will gain knowledge regarding the normal structure and function of the heart with emphasis on the conduction system. A supervised lab portion is an integral portion of this course and will allow student performance of EKG procedures. This course includes a minimum of 45 hours of clinical externship to be performed by the student under the supervision of a preceptor in a variety of health care settings. Prerequisite(s): HNUR1211; HCOR 1212 or currently on the Louisiana CNA registry. Concurrent enrollment or successful completion of HCOR 1120 and HMDT 1170 is also required.