STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 1.   Demonstrate correct lead placement and the procedure for obtaining an EKG.

 2.   Identify the underlying rhythm on a 12-lead EKG.

 3.   Identify ischemic changes and injury patterns found in acute coronary syndrome.

 4.   Identify the changes on an EKG from ventricular hypertrophy and atrial enlargement.

 5.   Determine the axis of different waves on the EKG.

 6.   Recognize drug and electrolyte effects on the waves on the EKG.

 7.   Differentiate between ventricular and superventricular tachycardias.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

  I.     Review of 12-lead placement and obtaining an EKG

 II.     Review of basic rhythm interpretation

 III.    Review of acute coronary syndrome and injury patterns

 IV.    Review of hypertrophy and atrial enlargement

 V.     Review of axis deviation

 VI.    Review of drug and electrolyte effects

 VII.   Review of differentiation of wide-beat tachycardias