EMP 199 - Cardiovascular Electrophysicology

3 Hrs.

Prerequisite: Admission to the EMT- Paramedic Program.
Corequisite: Approved anatomy and physiology course(s).
This course introduces the cardiovascular system, cardiovascular electrophysiology, and electrocardiographic monitoring. Content areas include: cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, cardiovascular electrophysiology, electrocardiographic monitoring, rhythm analysis, and prehospital 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring and interpretation. Upon completion, the student should have demonstrated competency in those respective components of the National Standard Curriculum for the EMT- Paramedic and requirements set forth by the Alabama Department of Public Health.