Course Date and Time: 05/18/22 to 07/06/22; Mondays & Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Instructor: R.Torres

Who should attend?  Anyone over the age of 18 with a high school diploma or GED. 

This course is approved by the VA for the Post 9/11 GI Bill.

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Course format: This course includes online presentations, interactive support with the instructor, and in-person training labs during the class days and times.

Lab location: HCC Dale Mabry Campus 4001 W Tampa Bay Blvd. Tampa, FL 33614

Course technology requirements: Desktop computer, laptop computer, Chromebook or tablet with internet connection and Chrome browser. Though a mobile phone will work, it may make doing online work more challenging.

Course Description:
This course provides the training for administering and reading EKGs.  The course includes anatomy and physiology and disease processes that affect the heart, medications, Holter monitoring, 12-lead EKG, analyzing EKG readings, and much more.  A two-year BLS Healthcare Provider Certification is included in this course.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

• Perform EKG tests on a live person.

• Describe the normal cardiac anatomy and physiology and normal electrical conduction through the heart.

• Identify and relate waveforms to the cardiac cycle.

• Utilize a systematic process when approaching the interpretation of the EKG.

• Identify normal and abnormal components on the EKG.

• Recognize sinus dysrhythmias on EKG and relate cause, significance, symptoms, and treatment. Identify specific cardiac dysrhythmias

• Describe the appropriate nursing interventions for specific dysrhythmias

• Recognize ventricular dysrhythmias on EKG and relate cause, significance, symptoms, and treatment.

The following is included in your registration fee:

Textbook
Measurement Calipers
BLS® Healthcare Provider Certification for 2 years.
National Exam with study package (one attempt)

Refunds, Cancellations & Substitutions 

Questions? Please call (813) 259-6513 or email avickers3@hccfl.edu.  We are happy to help you!

This course is approved by the VA for the Post 9/11 GI Bill

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