STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Identify what each part of the ECG represents and respective abnormalities

 II.     Discuss the pathology associated with a wave or interval of the ECG

 III.    Describe common diseases or syndromes and their relation to abnormalities on the 12 lead ECG tracing

 IV.     Interprate 12 lead ECG tracing

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Anatomy and Physiology of the heart

 II.     Electrophysiology of the heart

 III.    Individual vectors

 IV.     The Actual ECG

 V.      ECG Tools

 VI.     The Basic Beat

 VII.    The Rate

 VIII.   Rhythms

 IX.     The P Wave

 X       The PR Interval

 XI.     The QRS Complex

 XII.    The Electrical Axis

 XIII.   Bundle Branch Blocks and Hemiblocks

 XIV.    ST Segment and T Waves

 XV.     Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)

 XVI.    Electrolyte and Drug Effects

 XVII.   Putting It Al Together