Interpretation of the Electrocardiogram

Catalog description

The student will learn the basics of electrocardiographic interpretation through review of lecture notes, studying of an EKG text, and reading of up to 250 electrocardiograms. Students will be taught a systematic approach to the electrocardiogram. Learning modules will focus on diagnosis of chamber enlargement, conduction disease, rhythm disturbances and ischemia/infarction. A pre-test and post-test will allow the student to evaluate their progress. Information concerning the course will be emailed to the registered students.