EKG Interpretation

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This course will help students master the practical competencies of electrocardiography (EKG), including performing a 12-lead EKG, ambulatory monitoring, and the concepts of monitoring and interpreting an EKG with and without exercise stress testing. Additionally, this course will present content related to the cardiac cycle, EKG abnormalities, ectopy, and dysrhythmias, and identifying ischemia. Students will perform hands-on 12-lead EKG analysis at rest and with exercise and the steps required for ambulatory monitor testing.